Question 1

Identify one of several personal rights of a person being interviewed.

Accepted Answer

Should know topic in advance; not on trial; free to end interview; not to be intimidated

Question 2

An organization may recycle an important speech by printing it in booklet form.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

A proposition that advocates for a particular course of action is a __ proposition.

Accepted Answer

A)  factual 
B)  philosophical 
C)  policy 
D)  thematic 
E)  value 
A)  factual 
B)  philosophical 
C)  policy 
D)  thematic 
E)  value C

Question 4

A research study reported that use of presentation aid such as computer-generated slides cuts the length of a speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Explain one of the several ways to react when confronted with a loaded question in an interview situation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain one of the several ways to...

Question 6

It is NOT recommended that preparation for an interview should include __.

Accepted Answer

A)  anticipating questions a reporter might ask 
B)  equipping the interviewee with evasive answers 
C)  learning the source of information 
D)  studying the topic of the interview 
E)  writing a summary of the main points to be made 
A)  anticipating questions a reporter might ask 
B)  equipping the interviewee with evasive answers 
C)  learning the source of information 
D)  studying the topic of the interview 
E)  writing a summary of the main points to be made

Question 7

Criticizing the person rather than the issue is an example of a/an __.

Accepted Answer

A)  literary gimmick 
B)  logical flaw 
C)  overgeneralized argument 
D)  structural element 
E)  writing cliché 
A)  literary gimmick 
B)  logical flaw 
C)  overgeneralized argument 
D)  structural element 
E)  writing cliché

Question 8

Speeches that include unwanted rhymes should be rewritten.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In an interview, refute incorrect statements or prejudiced questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In writing a speech, stick to the topic and leave the audience with __ main point(s).

Accepted Answer

A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four 
E)  more than four 
A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four 
E)  more than four

Question 11

A proposition that argues the worthiness or virtue of something is a __ proposition.

Accepted Answer

A)  factual 
B)  philosophical 
C)  policy 
D)  thematic 
E)  value 
A)  factual 
B)  philosophical 
C)  policy 
D)  thematic 
E)  value

Question 12

If in an interview situation you do not know the answer, you should __.

Accepted Answer

A)  not answer, but tell the reporter you would like to talk about something else instead 
B)  give a reason for your inability to answer 
C)  say "I'm sorry, but I must respectfully decline to answer that question" 
D)  say "no comment" 
E)  think up a plausible answer so you don't appear unprepared or uninformed 
A)  not answer, but tell the reporter you would like to talk about something else instead 
B)  give a reason for your inability to answer 
C)  say "I'm sorry, but I must respectfully decline to answer that question" 
D)  say "no comment" 
E)  think up a plausible answer so you don't appear unprepared or uninformed

Question 13

A characteristic of an effectively written speech is that it __.

Accepted Answer

A)  alludes to relevant current events 
B)  avoids literary gimmicks 
C)  includes many clichés 
D)  uses a variety of structural elements 
E)  uses many quotations from well-known sources 
A)  alludes to relevant current events 
B)  avoids literary gimmicks 
C)  includes many clichés 
D)  uses a variety of structural elements 
E)  uses many quotations from well-known sources

Question 14

Each speech has two presenters, the speaker and the __.

Accepted Answer

A)  audience 
B)  client 
C)  employer 
D)  planner 
E)  writer 
A)  audience 
B)  client 
C)  employer 
D)  planner 
E)  writer

Question 15

A tautology is a/an __.

Accepted Answer

A)  appeal to tradition or to authority 
B)  false or misleading fact 
C)  over-generalized argument 
D)  "proof" that relies on itself as proof 
E)  unwarranted conclusion 
A)  appeal to tradition or to authority 
B)  false or misleading fact 
C)  over-generalized argument 
D)  "proof" that relies on itself as proof 
E)  unwarranted conclusion

Question 16

Explain one of several ways that errors in logic can weaken a speech.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain one of several ways that errors...

Question 17

Research shows that historical events are more relevant to most audiences than current events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The more an organization interacts openly with its publics, the more likely it will be to generate __.

Accepted Answer

A)  competitive superiority 
B)  favorable public opinion 
C)  financial support 
D)  positive publicity 
E)  strong public interest 
A)  competitive superiority 
B)  favorable public opinion 
C)  financial support 
D)  positive publicity 
E)  strong public interest

Question 19

The most informal among the following styles of English is __.

Accepted Answer

A)  academic 
B)  commercial 
C)  conversational 
D)  literary 
E)  written 
A)  academic 
B)  commercial 
C)  conversational 
D)  literary 
E)  written

Question 20

A research study reported that audiences remember ___ percent of what they see and hear during a speech with presentation aids, compared to only10 percent of what they merely hear.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  25 
C)  50 
D)  75 
A)  10 
B)  25 
C)  50 
D)  75

Identify one of several personal rights of a person being interviewed.

An organization may recycle an important speech by printing it in booklet form.

A proposition that advocates for a particular course of action is a __ proposition.

A research study reported that use of presentation aid such as computer-generated slides cuts the length of a speech.

Explain one of the several ways to react when confronted with a loaded question in an interview situation.

It is NOT recommended that preparation for an interview should include __.

Criticizing the person rather than the issue is an example of a/an __.

Speeches that include unwanted rhymes should be rewritten.

In an interview, refute incorrect statements or prejudiced questions.

In writing a speech, stick to the topic and leave the audience with __ main point(s).

A proposition that argues the worthiness or virtue of something is a __ proposition.

If in an interview situation you do not know the answer, you should __.

A characteristic of an effectively written speech is that it __.

Each speech has two presenters, the speaker and the __.

A tautology is a/an __.

Explain one of several ways that errors in logic can weaken a speech.

Research shows that historical events are more relevant to most audiences than current events.

The more an organization interacts openly with its publics, the more likely it will be to generate __.

The most informal among the following styles of English is __.

A research study reported that audiences remember ___ percent of what they see and hear during a speech with presentation aids, compared to only10 percent of what they merely hear.

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Exam 17: Speech, Presentation and Interview

Identify one of several personal rights of a person being interviewed.

An organization may recycle an important speech by printing it in booklet form.

A proposition that advocates for a particular course of action is a __ proposition.

A research study reported that use of presentation aid such as computer-generated slides cuts the length of a speech.

Explain one of the several ways to react when confronted with a loaded question in an interview situation.

It is NOT recommended that preparation for an interview should include __.

Criticizing the person rather than the issue is an example of a/an __.

Speeches that include unwanted rhymes should be rewritten.

In an interview, refute incorrect statements or prejudiced questions.

In writing a speech, stick to the topic and leave the audience with __ main point(s).

A proposition that argues the worthiness or virtue of something is a __ proposition.

If in an interview situation you do not know the answer, you should __.

A characteristic of an effectively written speech is that it __.

Each speech has two presenters, the speaker and the __.

A tautology is a/an __.

Explain one of several ways that errors in logic can weaken a speech.

Research shows that historical events are more relevant to most audiences than current events.

The more an organization interacts openly with its publics, the more likely it will be to generate __.

The most informal among the following styles of English is __.

A research study reported that audiences remember ___ percent of what they see and hear during a speech with presentation aids, compared to only10 percent of what they merely hear.

Writing and What It Means to You

Effective Writing

Persuasive and Ethical Communication

The Writing Process

The Basis of All Strategic Writing

News Writing Style

Social Media and Wiki

Website and Blog

Fact Sheet and Advisory

Print News Release

Broadcast News Release

Transmedia News Package

Advocacy and Opinion

News Feature

Brochure, Newsletter and Corporate Report

Donor Appeal

Public Relations Advertising

Filters