Question 1

If your supporting materials are cited completely, then you can be confident that they will be effective as supporting materials for your speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Hypothetical examples have an immediacy and a genuineness that real examples often do not have.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Extended examples are typically much more effective as supporting material for your speech than brief examples.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

"According to Scientific American Mind magazine . . ." is a complete citation of a credible source.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

You should never stack statistics; it can overwhelm listeners with too much data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Supporting materials for speeches include

Accepted Answer

A)  statistics 
B)  examples 
C)  testimony 
D)  all of the above 
A)  statistics 
B)  examples 
C)  testimony 
D)  all of the above

Question 7

"Elizabeth Stoker, a scientist of great reputation, states that hurricanes will be more plentiful in the next decade due to global warming." The source is credible and quoted in her field.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

"Dr. Regina Ducette, in an article in Journal of Pediatrics, argues that climate change is real and threatens human existence. This source citation is incomplete because

Accepted Answer

A)  the reference to her being a Dr. is vague 
B)  no date for the article is provided 
C)  her expertise does not seem to be in climate change 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the reference to her being a Dr. is vague 
B)  no date for the article is provided 
C)  her expertise does not seem to be in climate change 
D)  all of the above

Question 9

Eyewitness testimony should never be used as supporting material.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When you use a source more than once during your speech, make sure that you cite the source completely, leaving nothing out.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is a principal type of testimony used to support claims in speeches?

Accepted Answer

A)  Testimony of experts 
B)  Eyewitness testimony 
C)  Testimony of non-experts 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Testimony of experts 
B)  Eyewitness testimony 
C)  Testimony of non-experts 
D)  All of the above

Question 12

"The previously cited Lancet article" is

Accepted Answer

A)  an incomplete citation even though it was previously cited in more detail 
B)  an abbreviated second reference to a citation that is appropriate 
C)  not proper form for an abbreviated citation 
D)  none of the above 
A)  an incomplete citation even though it was previously cited in more detail 
B)  an abbreviated second reference to a citation that is appropriate 
C)  not proper form for an abbreviated citation 
D)  none of the above

Question 13

Brief examples are almost always more effective than extended examples as supporting materials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

All accurate statistics will automatically be used accurately.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is a way to use statistics effectively?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use accurate statistics accurately 
B)  Make statistics concrete 
C)  Make statistical comparisons 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Use accurate statistics accurately 
B)  Make statistics concrete 
C)  Make statistical comparisons 
D)  All of the above

Question 16

"Gabriel Sousa, in a Time article December 15, 2016, says . . ." is an example of a complete citation of a source.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Ways to use testimony effectively include

Accepted Answer

A)  Quote testimony accurately but don't worry about accuracy when you paraphrase 
B)  Use qualified sources for expert testimony 
C)  Use a direct quotation, not paraphrasing, when the statement is long and complex 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Quote testimony accurately but don't worry about accuracy when you paraphrase 
B)  Use qualified sources for expert testimony 
C)  Use a direct quotation, not paraphrasing, when the statement is long and complex 
D)  All of the above

Question 18

Experts are

Accepted Answer

A)  always correct 
B)  more knowledgeable than non-experts 
C)  no more credible than the average, reasonably well-informed person 
D)  free of bias 
A)  always correct 
B)  more knowledgeable than non-experts 
C)  no more credible than the average, reasonably well-informed person 
D)  free of bias

Question 19

"Francis L. Warner at the Imagine Biotech Institute notes on an Internet site that biological warfare has been used at least a dozen times by countries during times of war" is a citation of a source that is incomplete in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

A)  Missing specific date of statement 
B)  Credentials of Warner are insufficient 
C)  Place of publication of his statement is vague 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Missing specific date of statement 
B)  Credentials of Warner are insufficient 
C)  Place of publication of his statement is vague 
D)  All of the above

Question 20

A speaker should not stack statistics because that would be boring for an audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

If your supporting materials are cited completely, then you can be confident that they will be effective as supporting materials for your speech.

Hypothetical examples have an immediacy and a genuineness that real examples often do not have.

Extended examples are typically much more effective as supporting material for your speech than brief examples.

"According to Scientific American Mind magazine . . ." is a complete citation of a credible source.

You should never stack statistics; it can overwhelm listeners with too much data.

Supporting materials for speeches include

"Elizabeth Stoker, a scientist of great reputation, states that hurricanes will be more plentiful in the next decade due to global warming." The source is credible and quoted in her field.

"Dr. Regina Ducette, in an article in Journal of Pediatrics, argues that climate change is real and threatens human existence. This source citation is incomplete because

Eyewitness testimony should never be used as supporting material.

When you use a source more than once during your speech, make sure that you cite the source completely, leaving nothing out.

Which of the following is a principal type of testimony used to support claims in speeches?

"The previously cited Lancet article" is

Brief examples are almost always more effective than extended examples as supporting materials.

All accurate statistics will automatically be used accurately.

Which of the following is a way to use statistics effectively?

"Gabriel Sousa, in a Time article December 15, 2016, says . . ." is an example of a complete citation of a source.

Ways to use testimony effectively include

Experts are

"Francis L. Warner at the Imagine Biotech Institute notes on an Internet site that biological warfare has been used at least a dozen times by countries during times of war" is a citation of a source that is incomplete in which of the following ways?

A speaker should not stack statistics because that would be boring for an audience.

Communication Competence and Public Speaking

Speech Anxiety

Audience Analysis and Topic Selection

Gathering Material

Attention: Getting People to Listen

Introductions and Conclusions

Outlining and Organizing Speeches

Speaking Style: Using Language

Delivering Your Speech

Visual Aids

Skepticism: Becoming Critical Thinking Speakers and Listeners

Argument, Reasoning, and Evidence

Informative Speaking

Foundations of Persuasive Speaking

Persuasive Speaking Strategies

Speeches for Special Occasions

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Exam 5: Using Supporting Materials Effectively

If your supporting materials are cited completely, then you can be confident that they will be effective as supporting materials for your speech.

Hypothetical examples have an immediacy and a genuineness that real examples often do not have.

Extended examples are typically much more effective as supporting material for your speech than brief examples.

"According to Scientific American Mind magazine . . ." is a complete citation of a credible source.

You should never stack statistics; it can overwhelm listeners with too much data.

Supporting materials for speeches include

"Elizabeth Stoker, a scientist of great reputation, states that hurricanes will be more plentiful in the next decade due to global warming." The source is credible and quoted in her field.

"Dr. Regina Ducette, in an article in Journal of Pediatrics, argues that climate change is real and threatens human existence. This source citation is incomplete because

Eyewitness testimony should never be used as supporting material.

When you use a source more than once during your speech, make sure that you cite the source completely, leaving nothing out.

Which of the following is a principal type of testimony used to support claims in speeches?

"The previously cited Lancet article" is

Brief examples are almost always more effective than extended examples as supporting materials.

All accurate statistics will automatically be used accurately.

Which of the following is a way to use statistics effectively?

"Gabriel Sousa, in a Time article December 15, 2016, says . . ." is an example of a complete citation of a source.

Ways to use testimony effectively include

Experts are

"Francis L. Warner at the Imagine Biotech Institute notes on an Internet site that biological warfare has been used at least a dozen times by countries during times of war" is a citation of a source that is incomplete in which of the following ways?

A speaker should not stack statistics because that would be boring for an audience.

Communication Competence and Public Speaking

Speech Anxiety

Audience Analysis and Topic Selection

Gathering Material

Attention: Getting People to Listen

Introductions and Conclusions

Outlining and Organizing Speeches

Speaking Style: Using Language

Delivering Your Speech

Visual Aids

Skepticism: Becoming Critical Thinking Speakers and Listeners

Argument, Reasoning, and Evidence

Informative Speaking

Foundations of Persuasive Speaking

Persuasive Speaking Strategies

Speeches for Special Occasions

Filters