Question 1

"This idea might actually be possible," is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  a direct request. 
B)  a hedge. 
C)  ingratiation. 
D)  an intensifier. 
E)  persuasion. 
A)  a direct request. 
B)  a hedge. 
C)  ingratiation. 
D)  an intensifier. 
E)  persuasion.

Question 2

Language is a system through which we strive to:

Accepted Answer

A)  communicate our thoughts and meanings. 
B)  convey universally understood ideas. 
C)  create groundwork for discussions. 
D)  deliver exact directives and definitions. 
E)  gain audience attention and compliance. 
A)  communicate our thoughts and meanings. 
B)  convey universally understood ideas. 
C)  create groundwork for discussions. 
D)  deliver exact directives and definitions. 
E)  gain audience attention and compliance.

Question 3

Clarity makes it likely that most people will be confused.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Vivid language is used to:

Accepted Answer

A)  clarify the difference between two things or ideas. 
B)  emphasize the importance of the meanings in the message. 
C)  evoke a dramatic response from a passive audience. 
D)  help listeners create strong, distinct, memorable images. 
E)  reveal the level of sincerity and commitment in the speaker. 
A)  clarify the difference between two things or ideas. 
B)  emphasize the importance of the meanings in the message. 
C)  evoke a dramatic response from a passive audience. 
D)  help listeners create strong, distinct, memorable images. 
E)  reveal the level of sincerity and commitment in the speaker.

Question 5

Oral communication should sound _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Oral communication should sound _______________....

Question 6

Oral language tends to use shorter sentences than written language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Reading is different from listening because a:

Accepted Answer

A)  listener can re-hear a sentence and look up a word. 
B)  listener exerts more effort to understand a message. 
C)  reader agrees with the content; a listener does not. 
D)  reader can reread a sentence or look up a word. 
E)  reader can sustain his or her focus for a long time. 
A)  listener can re-hear a sentence and look up a word. 
B)  listener exerts more effort to understand a message. 
C)  reader agrees with the content; a listener does not. 
D)  reader can reread a sentence or look up a word. 
E)  reader can sustain his or her focus for a long time.

Question 8

The use of real-life examples is one way to be concrete.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

________ language denotes specific realities or actual things or events.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ language denotes specific realities or actual...

Question 10

Denotative language:

Accepted Answer

A)  can be misunderstood. 
B)  conveys one clear meaning. 
C)  eliminates all confusion. 
D)  is conversational language. 
E)  is universally understood. 
A)  can be misunderstood. 
B)  conveys one clear meaning. 
C)  eliminates all confusion. 
D)  is conversational language. 
E)  is universally understood.

Question 11

Word economy is the use of only those words necessary to accurately express your idea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Describe three powerful language strategies, and give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

When speakers use direct requests, they

Question 13

Differentiate between connotative and denotative meanings. Explain why public speakers should consider both.

Accepted Answer

The denotative meaning of a word is the

Question 14

Powerful language:

Accepted Answer

A)  alienates almost all audiences. 
B)  can influence audience members. 
C)  is intense, enthusiastic language. 
D)  is most effective in a conclusion. 
E)  is unfair and should be avoided. 
A)  alienates almost all audiences. 
B)  can influence audience members. 
C)  is intense, enthusiastic language. 
D)  is most effective in a conclusion. 
E)  is unfair and should be avoided.

Question 15

Explain some of the differences between reading and listening. What does this imply that public speakers should do?

Accepted Answer

People listen to and read information di

Question 16

Jargon refers to language used by a highly specialized group, trade, or profession.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Inclusive language:

Accepted Answer

A)  avoids implying that one group is more important than another. 
B)  carefully avoids acknowledging differences among people. 
C)  includes both masculine and feminine pronouns together. 
D)  refers to the specific cultural identities of audience members. 
E)  uses politically correct terms for all categories of humans. 
A)  avoids implying that one group is more important than another. 
B)  carefully avoids acknowledging differences among people. 
C)  includes both masculine and feminine pronouns together. 
D)  refers to the specific cultural identities of audience members. 
E)  uses politically correct terms for all categories of humans.

Question 18

______________ is the use of language to ensure the audience understands the message in the way the speaker intends.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________ is the use of language to...

Question 19

What is vivid language and why is it important in public speaking?

Accepted Answer

Vivid language helps listeners create st

Question 20

What are connotative meanings? Give an example showing a variety of ways in which a single word can be understood.

Accepted Answer

Connotative meanings are individuals' pe

"This idea might actually be possible," is an example of:

Language is a system through which we strive to:

Clarity makes it likely that most people will be confused.

Vivid language is used to:

Oral communication should sound _______________.

Oral language tends to use shorter sentences than written language.

Reading is different from listening because a:

The use of real-life examples is one way to be concrete.

________ language denotes specific realities or actual things or events.

Denotative language:

Word economy is the use of only those words necessary to accurately express your idea.

Describe three powerful language strategies, and give an example of each.

Differentiate between connotative and denotative meanings. Explain why public speakers should consider both.

Powerful language:

Explain some of the differences between reading and listening. What does this imply that public speakers should do?

Jargon refers to language used by a highly specialized group, trade, or profession.

Inclusive language:

______________ is the use of language to ensure the audience understands the message in the way the speaker intends.

What is vivid language and why is it important in public speaking?

What are connotative meanings? Give an example showing a variety of ways in which a single word can be understood.

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Exam 13: The Importance of Language

"This idea might actually be possible," is an example of:

Language is a system through which we strive to:

Clarity makes it likely that most people will be confused.

Vivid language is used to:

Oral communication should sound _______________.

Oral language tends to use shorter sentences than written language.

Reading is different from listening because a:

The use of real-life examples is one way to be concrete.

________ language denotes specific realities or actual things or events.

Denotative language:

Word economy is the use of only those words necessary to accurately express your idea.

Describe three powerful language strategies, and give an example of each.

Differentiate between connotative and denotative meanings. Explain why public speakers should consider both.

Powerful language:

Explain some of the differences between reading and listening. What does this imply that public speakers should do?

Jargon refers to language used by a highly specialized group, trade, or profession.

Inclusive language:

______________ is the use of language to ensure the audience understands the message in the way the speaker intends.

What is vivid language and why is it important in public speaking?

What are connotative meanings? Give an example showing a variety of ways in which a single word can be understood.

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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