Question 1

Clarity of style comes from a simple, concise use of language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

From a historical viewpoint, feminine and masculine speaking styles compare in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are identical. 
B)  Feminine style is more personal and ornamental. 
C)  Masculine style is more factual, analytical, and organized. 
D)  both b and c 
A)  They are identical. 
B)  Feminine style is more personal and ornamental. 
C)  Masculine style is more factual, analytical, and organized. 
D)  both b and c D

Question 3

Hypothetical examples are more effective than real examples for making points in a speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Antithesis is the repetition of the same sound, usually a consonant sound, starting several words in a sentence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In terms of speech style, sexist language should be eliminated because it

Accepted Answer

A)  is too vivid 
B)  is imprecise 
C)  can turn off your audience 
D)  both b and c 
A)  is too vivid 
B)  is imprecise 
C)  can turn off your audience 
D)  both b and c

Question 6

Fredricka states in her speech that "35% of the world's children live in poverty." As credible support for her claim that poverty is a serious global catastrophe, this statistic as cited

Accepted Answer

A)  is sufficient to establish the credibility of her claim 
B)  could be out of date, since no date is provided 
C)  has no credible source for the statistic 
D)  both b and c 
A)  is sufficient to establish the credibility of her claim 
B)  could be out of date, since no date is provided 
C)  has no credible source for the statistic 
D)  both b and c

Question 7

James is asked to give a 5-minute eulogy at his friend's funeral. He gives a 25-minute eulogy, notes with admiration that his friend had the ability to consume enormous quantities of alcohol at one sitting, and comments that his deceased friend's wife is a terrific spouse because she "didn't nag like most wives about his drinking." This eulogy is probably inappropriate for which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is too long. 
B)  It likely offends many women in the audience. 
C)  Bragging about consumption of alcohol at a funeral is probably inappropriate for the occasion. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  It is too long. 
B)  It likely offends many women in the audience. 
C)  Bragging about consumption of alcohol at a funeral is probably inappropriate for the occasion. 
D)  all of the above

Question 8

Which of the following is accomplished by using a well-chosen statistic?

Accepted Answer

A)  supports a claim 
B)  corrects a false assumption 
C)  amplifies an idea 
D)  all of the above 
A)  supports a claim 
B)  corrects a false assumption 
C)  amplifies an idea 
D)  all of the above

Question 9

Intensity is

Accepted Answer

A)  concentrated stimuli 
B)  a story 
C)  an emotion 
D)  none of the above 
A)  concentrated stimuli 
B)  a story 
C)  an emotion 
D)  none of the above

Question 10

"Tomorrow we begin our quest; tomorrow we embark on a new adventure; tomorrow we grab for the golden ring" is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  antithesis 
B)  simile 
C)  parallelism 
D)  alliteration 
A)  antithesis 
B)  simile 
C)  parallelism 
D)  alliteration

Question 11

A memorable conclusion to a speech should

Accepted Answer

A)  use attention strategies much as they are used in the introduction to a speech 
B)  include new information for the audience 
C)  take whatever time is necessary to wrap up points and make a vivid finish 
D)  avoid using rhetorical questions 
A)  use attention strategies much as they are used in the introduction to a speech 
B)  include new information for the audience 
C)  take whatever time is necessary to wrap up points and make a vivid finish 
D)  avoid using rhetorical questions

Question 12

"A hypnotic horror that hounded them to hell" is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  a simile 
B)  a parallelism 
C)  alliteration 
D)  antithesis 
A)  a simile 
B)  a parallelism 
C)  alliteration 
D)  antithesis

Question 13

Oral and written style are virtually the same, so writing your speech word for word and reading it to your audience is an effective way to present a speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Credibility of a statistic used to support a claim in a speech is enhanced by

Accepted Answer

A)  citing a credible source for the statistic 
B)  citing a source for the statistic that is objective (no special interest in an outcome) 
C)  citing a source for the statistic that has a history of accuracy 
D)  all of the above 
A)  citing a credible source for the statistic 
B)  citing a source for the statistic that is objective (no special interest in an outcome) 
C)  citing a source for the statistic that has a history of accuracy 
D)  all of the above

Question 15

Ways to gain attention in the introduction to your speech include

Accepted Answer

A)  beginning with a direct statement such as "My topic is . . ." 
B)  using a familiar statement everyone has heard often 
C)  asking a rhetorical question 
D)  none of the above 
A)  beginning with a direct statement such as "My topic is . . ." 
B)  using a familiar statement everyone has heard often 
C)  asking a rhetorical question 
D)  none of the above

Question 16

"Success is like a great deodorant. It eliminates the odor of past failure." This is

Accepted Answer

A)  alliteration 
B)  antithesis 
C)  simile 
D)  parallelism 
A)  alliteration 
B)  antithesis 
C)  simile 
D)  parallelism

Question 17

Sources of statistics are credible when they

Accepted Answer

A)  have no vested interest in the outcome or point of view 
B)  are recent 
C)  use vivid statistics 
D)  both a and b 
A)  have no vested interest in the outcome or point of view 
B)  are recent 
C)  use vivid statistics 
D)  both a and b

Question 18

When used appropriately, humor is an effective way to gain attention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Supporting materials for speeches accomplish which of the following purposes?

Accepted Answer

A)  support claims 
B)  amplify ideas 
C)  clarify points 
D)  all of the above 
A)  support claims 
B)  amplify ideas 
C)  clarify points 
D)  all of the above

Question 20

When citing testimony from an expert as supporting material for a claim made in a speech, a complete citation should include

Accepted Answer

A)  the name of the expert 
B)  the expert's specific title or expertise 
C)  the publication in which the expert's statement appears 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the name of the expert 
B)  the expert's specific title or expertise 
C)  the publication in which the expert's statement appears 
D)  all of the above

Clarity of style comes from a simple, concise use of language.

From a historical viewpoint, feminine and masculine speaking styles compare in which of the following ways?

Hypothetical examples are more effective than real examples for making points in a speech.

Antithesis is the repetition of the same sound, usually a consonant sound, starting several words in a sentence.

In terms of speech style, sexist language should be eliminated because it

Fredricka states in her speech that "35% of the world's children live in poverty." As credible support for her claim that poverty is a serious global catastrophe, this statistic as cited

Which of the following is accomplished by using a well-chosen statistic?

Intensity is

"Tomorrow we begin our quest; tomorrow we embark on a new adventure; tomorrow we grab for the golden ring" is an example of

A memorable conclusion to a speech should

"A hypnotic horror that hounded them to hell" is an example of

Oral and written style are virtually the same, so writing your speech word for word and reading it to your audience is an effective way to present a speech.

Credibility of a statistic used to support a claim in a speech is enhanced by

Ways to gain attention in the introduction to your speech include

"Success is like a great deodorant. It eliminates the odor of past failure." This is

Sources of statistics are credible when they

When used appropriately, humor is an effective way to gain attention.

Supporting materials for speeches accomplish which of the following purposes?

When citing testimony from an expert as supporting material for a claim made in a speech, a complete citation should include

Competent Communication: Effective and Appropriate

Perceptions of Self and Others: Who Am I Who Are They

Culture and Gender

Language: Sharing Meaning With Words

Nonverbal Communication: Sharing Meaning Without Words

Listening to Others

Power: The Inescapable Interpersonal Dynamic

Making Relationships Work

Interpersonal Conflict Management

The Anatomy of Small Groups

Creating Effective Groups

Preparing Speeches

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

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Exam 13: Presenting Speeches

Clarity of style comes from a simple, concise use of language.

From a historical viewpoint, feminine and masculine speaking styles compare in which of the following ways?

Hypothetical examples are more effective than real examples for making points in a speech.

Antithesis is the repetition of the same sound, usually a consonant sound, starting several words in a sentence.

In terms of speech style, sexist language should be eliminated because it

Fredricka states in her speech that "35% of the world's children live in poverty." As credible support for her claim that poverty is a serious global catastrophe, this statistic as cited

Which of the following is accomplished by using a well-chosen statistic?

Intensity is

"Tomorrow we begin our quest; tomorrow we embark on a new adventure; tomorrow we grab for the golden ring" is an example of

A memorable conclusion to a speech should

"A hypnotic horror that hounded them to hell" is an example of

Oral and written style are virtually the same, so writing your speech word for word and reading it to your audience is an effective way to present a speech.

Credibility of a statistic used to support a claim in a speech is enhanced by

Ways to gain attention in the introduction to your speech include

"Success is like a great deodorant. It eliminates the odor of past failure." This is

Sources of statistics are credible when they

When used appropriately, humor is an effective way to gain attention.

Supporting materials for speeches accomplish which of the following purposes?

When citing testimony from an expert as supporting material for a claim made in a speech, a complete citation should include

Competent Communication: Effective and Appropriate

Perceptions of Self and Others: Who Am I Who Are They

Culture and Gender

Language: Sharing Meaning With Words

Nonverbal Communication: Sharing Meaning Without Words

Listening to Others

Power: The Inescapable Interpersonal Dynamic

Making Relationships Work

Interpersonal Conflict Management

The Anatomy of Small Groups

Creating Effective Groups

Preparing Speeches

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Filters