Question 1

"Freedom is like a drum; strike it anywhere and it resounds everywhere" is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  metaphor. 
B)  repetition. 
C)  antithesis. 
D)  rhythm. 
E)  simile. 
A)  metaphor. 
B)  repetition. 
C)  antithesis. 
D)  rhythm. 
E)  simile.

Question 2

When used effectively, repetition in a speech

Accepted Answer

A)  unifies a sequence of ideas. 
B)  helps to build a strong cadence. 
C)  reinforces an idea. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  b and c only. 
A)  unifies a sequence of ideas. 
B)  helps to build a strong cadence. 
C)  reinforces an idea. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  b and c only.

Question 3

Martina wants her audience to understand the fear and isolation experienced by people in the military who are victims osexual assault. In additions to strong supporting materials, she has decided to use words with connotative meanings because they will help her

Accepted Answer

A)  increase her accuracy. 
B)  appear as impartial as possible. 
C)  enhance her credibility. 
D)  arouse an emotional response. 
E)  have stronger delivery. 
A)  increase her accuracy. 
B)  appear as impartial as possible. 
C)  enhance her credibility. 
D)  arouse an emotional response. 
E)  have stronger delivery.

Question 4

"When you see your street, see my street; when you see your house, see my house; when you see your children, see my children" is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  identification 
B)  repetition 
C)  assonance. 
D)  antithesis 
E)  simile 
A)  identification 
B)  repetition 
C)  assonance. 
D)  antithesis 
E)  simile

Question 5

Which othe following does your textbook identify as a guideline for using language appropriately?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use language appropriate to the topic. 
B)  Use language appropriate to the speaker. 
C)  Use language appropriate to the audience. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  a and c only 
A)  Use language appropriate to the topic. 
B)  Use language appropriate to the speaker. 
C)  Use language appropriate to the audience. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  a and c only

Question 6

A speaker should avoid using familiar words because they make a speech sound trite.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

"Solving the problem ovideo-game addiction in children involves a combination osupervision, support, and substitution" is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  repetition. 
B)  alliteration. 
C)  metaphor. 
D)  antithesis. 
E)  simile. 
A)  repetition. 
B)  alliteration. 
C)  metaphor. 
D)  antithesis. 
E)  simile.

Question 8

Elyse told prospective nursing students and their families, "Today's nurse is much more than just a caregiver. She is a manager, a teacher, and a patient advocate." Elyse's language violated which othe guidelines for inclusive language discussed in your textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoid technical names when discussing social groups. 
B)  Avoid concrete language in speeches about sensitive topics. 
C)  Avoid stereotyping jobs and social roles by gender. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  Avoid technical names when discussing social groups. 
B)  Avoid concrete language in speeches about sensitive topics. 
C)  Avoid stereotyping jobs and social roles by gender. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 9

"The stock market is like a roller coaster, cranking uphill one minute and plummeting down the next" is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  metaphor. 
B)  parallelism. 
C)  simile. 
D)  rhythm. 
E)  repetition. 
A)  metaphor. 
B)  parallelism. 
C)  simile. 
D)  rhythm. 
E)  repetition.

Question 10

The more abstract a word, the more ambiguous it will be.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

"Government othe people, by the people, for the people" is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  alliteration. 
B)  parallelism. 
C)  repetition. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  b and c only. 
A)  alliteration. 
B)  parallelism. 
C)  repetition. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  b and c only.

Question 12

Using metaphor is an excellent way to enhance the rhythm oa speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

"He argued like a rabid dog, angry and unreasoning," is an example ometaphor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

"We must put an end to war-or war will put an end to us" is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  antithesis. 
B)  simile. 
C)  illustration. 
D)  metaphor. 
E)  analogy. 
A)  antithesis. 
B)  simile. 
C)  illustration. 
D)  metaphor. 
E)  analogy.

"Freedom is like a drum; strike it anywhere and it resounds everywhere" is an example of

When used effectively, repetition in a speech

Martina wants her audience to understand the fear and isolation experienced by people in the military who are victims osexual assault. In additions to strong supporting materials, she has decided to use words with connotative meanings because they will help her

"When you see your street, see my street; when you see your house, see my house; when you see your children, see my children" is an example of

Which othe following does your textbook identify as a guideline for using language appropriately?

A speaker should avoid using familiar words because they make a speech sound trite.

"Solving the problem ovideo-game addiction in children involves a combination osupervision, support, and substitution" is an example of

Elyse told prospective nursing students and their families, "Today's nurse is much more than just a caregiver. She is a manager, a teacher, and a patient advocate." Elyse's language violated which othe guidelines for inclusive language discussed in your textbook?

"The stock market is like a roller coaster, cranking uphill one minute and plummeting down the next" is an example of

The more abstract a word, the more ambiguous it will be.

"Government othe people, by the people, for the people" is an example of

Using metaphor is an excellent way to enhance the rhythm oa speech.

"He argued like a rabid dog, angry and unreasoning," is an example ometaphor.

"We must put an end to war-or war will put an end to us" is an example of

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Exam 12: Using Language

"Freedom is like a drum; strike it anywhere and it resounds everywhere" is an example of

When used effectively, repetition in a speech

Martina wants her audience to understand the fear and isolation experienced by people in the military who are victims osexual assault. In additions to strong supporting materials, she has decided to use words with connotative meanings because they will help her

"When you see your street, see my street; when you see your house, see my house; when you see your children, see my children" is an example of

Which othe following does your textbook identify as a guideline for using language appropriately?

A speaker should avoid using familiar words because they make a speech sound trite.

"Solving the problem ovideo-game addiction in children involves a combination osupervision, support, and substitution" is an example of

Elyse told prospective nursing students and their families, "Today's nurse is much more than just a caregiver. She is a manager, a teacher, and a patient advocate." Elyse's language violated which othe guidelines for inclusive language discussed in your textbook?

"The stock market is like a roller coaster, cranking uphill one minute and plummeting down the next" is an example of

The more abstract a word, the more ambiguous it will be.

"Government othe people, by the people, for the people" is an example of

Using metaphor is an excellent way to enhance the rhythm oa speech.

"He argued like a rabid dog, angry and unreasoning," is an example ometaphor.

"We must put an end to war-or war will put an end to us" is an example of

Speaking in Public

Ethics and Public Speaking

Listening

Giving Your First Speech

Selecting a Topic and a Purpose

Analyzing the Audience

Gathering Materials

Supporting Your Ideas

Organizing the Body Othe Speech

Beginning and Ending the Speech

Outlining the Speech

Delivery

Using Visual Aids

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

Methods Opersuasion

Speaking on Special Occasions

Speaking in Small Groups

Public Speaking and Communication Skills

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