Question 1

Obscenity is language that:

Accepted Answer

A)  clarifies which of two ideas is unworthy or wrong. 
B)  evokes audience response in an intended direction. 
C)  has the potential to distract the audience from the message of a speech. 
D)  reveals the sincerity of a speaker's feelings on the topic. 
E)  sets the tone so the audience will understand a speech. 
A)  clarifies which of two ideas is unworthy or wrong. 
B)  evokes audience response in an intended direction. 
C)  has the potential to distract the audience from the message of a speech. 
D)  reveals the sincerity of a speaker's feelings on the topic. 
E)  sets the tone so the audience will understand a speech. C

Question 2

What are denotative meanings?

Accepted Answer

A denotative meaning is the common agreed-upon meaning of a word that is often found in dictionaries.

Question 3

______________ should be avoided if the audience is diverse.

Accepted Answer

Jargon

Question 4

Using language variety in a speech refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  adding a little exotic language near the end. 
B)  adding phrases from a foreign language. 
C)  including some specialized vocabulary. 
D)  using a range of words and phrases. 
E)  using things like metaphors and alliterations. 
A)  adding a little exotic language near the end. 
B)  adding phrases from a foreign language. 
C)  including some specialized vocabulary. 
D)  using a range of words and phrases. 
E)  using things like metaphors and alliterations.

Question 5

Using the word "chewing" instead of "mastication" is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  clarity. 
B)  economy. 
C)  obscenity. 
D)  power. 
E)  variety. 
A)  clarity. 
B)  economy. 
C)  obscenity. 
D)  power. 
E)  variety.

Question 6

Obscure language is language that:

Accepted Answer

A)  challenges an audience to contemplate new ideas. 
B)  contributes to a speaker's credibility and effectiveness. 
C)  most audience members are unlikely to understand. 
D)  persuades audiences that the speaker is intellectual. 
E)  presents ideas from a new or unusual perspective. 
A)  challenges an audience to contemplate new ideas. 
B)  contributes to a speaker's credibility and effectiveness. 
C)  most audience members are unlikely to understand. 
D)  persuades audiences that the speaker is intellectual. 
E)  presents ideas from a new or unusual perspective.

Question 7

The majority of misunderstandings occurs because of differing ____________ meanings.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The majority of misunderstandings occurs because of...

Question 8

Imagery helps a listener clearly distinguish between two things.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Why do your textbook authors recommend using economy in a speech?

Accepted Answer

Using economy in a speech means using on

Question 10

Saying "poor" instead of "burdened with impecuniousness" is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  economy. 
B)  obscenity. 
C)  obscure language. 
D)  power. 
E)  variety. 
A)  economy. 
B)  obscenity. 
C)  obscure language. 
D)  power. 
E)  variety.

Question 11

A _______________ meaning is an idea associated with a word.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _______________ meaning is an idea associated...

Question 12

Speakers should try to know:

Accepted Answer

A)  how their audiences could interpret words used in their speeches. 
B)  how to give an extended definition of a conceptual term. 
C)  the exact dictionary definitions of all the terms they plan to use. 
D)  the technical definitions of all the terms they plan to use. 
E)  which words have multiple dictionary definitions. 
A)  how their audiences could interpret words used in their speeches. 
B)  how to give an extended definition of a conceptual term. 
C)  the exact dictionary definitions of all the terms they plan to use. 
D)  the technical definitions of all the terms they plan to use. 
E)  which words have multiple dictionary definitions.

Question 13

_________ refers to the patterned, recurring variance of elements of sound or speech.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ refers to the patterned, recurring variance...

Question 14

What is gender-specific language? How should a speaker manage the use of pronouns? Give examples of inclusive and exclusive pronoun uses.

Accepted Answer

Gender-specific language is a form of no

Question 15

Oral communication should be:

Accepted Answer

A)  carefully crafted to make definitions clear. 
B)  composed of extreme and superlative terms. 
C)  focused on challenging intellectual concepts. 
D)  simple enough to be understood by your audience. 
E)  thought-provoking and interesting to listeners. 
A)  carefully crafted to make definitions clear. 
B)  composed of extreme and superlative terms. 
C)  focused on challenging intellectual concepts. 
D)  simple enough to be understood by your audience. 
E)  thought-provoking and interesting to listeners.

Question 16

Concrete language:

Accepted Answer

A)  is boring and unimaginative and should be avoided. 
B)  is considerate of the feelings of the audience. 
C)  helps an audience see specific realities or actual instances. 
D)  makes a comparison between two things or ideas. 
E)  presents ideas in a grammatically parallel fashion. 
A)  is boring and unimaginative and should be avoided. 
B)  is considerate of the feelings of the audience. 
C)  helps an audience see specific realities or actual instances. 
D)  makes a comparison between two things or ideas. 
E)  presents ideas in a grammatically parallel fashion.

Question 17

Oral communication is more carefully worded than written communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Public speaking should sound:

Accepted Answer

A)  carefully written. 
B)  conversational. 
C)  eloquent. 
D)  intellectual. 
E)  spontaneous. 
A)  carefully written. 
B)  conversational. 
C)  eloquent. 
D)  intellectual. 
E)  spontaneous.

Question 19

Oral communication is different from written communication because it:

Accepted Answer

A)  is less spontaneous than written communication. 
B)  is more likely to be denotative and precise. 
C)  reliably communicates exact meanings. 
D)  relies on an extensive working vocabulary. 
E)  uses fewer words and shorter sentences. 
A)  is less spontaneous than written communication. 
B)  is more likely to be denotative and precise. 
C)  reliably communicates exact meanings. 
D)  relies on an extensive working vocabulary. 
E)  uses fewer words and shorter sentences.

Question 20

Language that is appropriate for the speaker is:

Accepted Answer

A)  connotative language focused on the speaker's personality. 
B)  familiar, understood, and comfortable for the speaker. 
C)  a speaker's unique patterns and usages of common words. 
D)  the spontaneous, informal way a speaker usually speaks. 
E)  the use of high-level terms that makes him or her sound smart. 
A)  connotative language focused on the speaker's personality. 
B)  familiar, understood, and comfortable for the speaker. 
C)  a speaker's unique patterns and usages of common words. 
D)  the spontaneous, informal way a speaker usually speaks. 
E)  the use of high-level terms that makes him or her sound smart.

Obscenity is language that:

What are denotative meanings?

______________ should be avoided if the audience is diverse.

Using language variety in a speech refers to:

Using the word "chewing" instead of "mastication" is an example of:

Obscure language is language that:

The majority of misunderstandings occurs because of differing ____________ meanings.

Imagery helps a listener clearly distinguish between two things.

Why do your textbook authors recommend using economy in a speech?

Saying "poor" instead of "burdened with impecuniousness" is an example of:

A _______________ meaning is an idea associated with a word.

Speakers should try to know:

_________ refers to the patterned, recurring variance of elements of sound or speech.

What is gender-specific language? How should a speaker manage the use of pronouns? Give examples of inclusive and exclusive pronoun uses.

Oral communication should be:

Concrete language:

Oral communication is more carefully worded than written communication.

Public speaking should sound:

Oral communication is different from written communication because it:

Language that is appropriate for the speaker is:

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Exam 13: The Importance of Language

Obscenity is language that:

What are denotative meanings?

______________ should be avoided if the audience is diverse.

Using language variety in a speech refers to:

Using the word "chewing" instead of "mastication" is an example of:

Obscure language is language that:

The majority of misunderstandings occurs because of differing ____________ meanings.

Imagery helps a listener clearly distinguish between two things.

Why do your textbook authors recommend using economy in a speech?

Saying "poor" instead of "burdened with impecuniousness" is an example of:

A _______________ meaning is an idea associated with a word.

Speakers should try to know:

_________ refers to the patterned, recurring variance of elements of sound or speech.

What is gender-specific language? How should a speaker manage the use of pronouns? Give examples of inclusive and exclusive pronoun uses.

Oral communication should be:

Concrete language:

Oral communication is more carefully worded than written communication.

Public speaking should sound:

Oral communication is different from written communication because it:

Language that is appropriate for the speaker is:

Why Public Speaking Matters Today

Ethics Matters: Understanding the Ethics of Public Speaking

Speaking Confidently

The Importance of Listening

Audience Analysis

Finding a Purpose and Selecting a Topic

Researching Your Speech

Supporting Ideas and Building Arguments

Introductions Matter: How to Begin a Speech Effectively

Creating the Body of a Speech

Concluding With Power

Outlining

Delivering the Speech

Presentation Aids: Design and Usage

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Speaking to Entertain

Your First Speech

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