Question 1

A short illustration of no longer than a sentence or two is called

Accepted Answer

A)  a hypothetical illustration. 
B)  a brief illustration. 
C)  an explanation. 
D)  a literal illustration. 
A)  a hypothetical illustration. 
B)  a brief illustration. 
C)  an explanation. 
D)  a literal illustration.

Question 2

To use illustrations effectively, you should be certain that your stories are directly relevant to the idea or point they are supposed to support.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When it comes to using literary quotations in your speech, the more you use the better.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is an important guideline for the use of statistics in a speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use statistics that are mainly from secondary sources. 
B)  Use as many statistics as you can find because they enhance credibility. 
C)  Use reputable, authoritative, unbiased sources for your statistics. 
D)  Report a statistic down to the last decimal point to be thorough and accurate. 
A)  Use statistics that are mainly from secondary sources. 
B)  Use as many statistics as you can find because they enhance credibility. 
C)  Use reputable, authoritative, unbiased sources for your statistics. 
D)  Report a statistic down to the last decimal point to be thorough and accurate.

Question 5

Samantha is giving a speech on binge drinking. She uses supporting material that says, "A binge drinker is a man who drinks five or more drinks in one sitting or a woman who drinks four." This type of supporting material is

Accepted Answer

A)  a definition. 
B)  an analogy. 
C)  an illustration. 
D)  an opinion. 
A)  a definition. 
B)  an analogy. 
C)  an illustration. 
D)  an opinion.

A short illustration of no longer than a sentence or two is called

To use illustrations effectively, you should be certain that your stories are directly relevant to the idea or point they are supposed to support.

When it comes to using literary quotations in your speech, the more you use the better.

Which of the following is an important guideline for the use of statistics in a speech?

Samantha is giving a speech on binge drinking. She uses supporting material that says, "A binge drinker is a man who drinks five or more drinks in one sitting or a woman who drinks four." This type of supporting material is

Speaking in Public

Improving Your Confidence

Presenting Your First Speech

Ethics and Free Speech

Listening

Analyzing Your Audience

Adapting to Your Audience as You Speak

Developing Your Speech

Gathering Supporting Material

Organizing Your Speech

Developing an Introduction

Developing a Conclusion

Outlining and Revising Your Speech

Using Words Well

Methods of Delivery

Nonverbal Communication

Verbal Communication

Adapting and Delivering Your Speech

Selecting Presentation Aids

Preparing and Using Presentation Aids

Informative Speaking

Understanding Principles of Persuasive Speaking

Using Persuasive Strategies

Speaking on Special Occasions

Speaking in Small Groups

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Exam 10: Supporting Your Speech

A short illustration of no longer than a sentence or two is called

To use illustrations effectively, you should be certain that your stories are directly relevant to the idea or point they are supposed to support.

When it comes to using literary quotations in your speech, the more you use the better.

Which of the following is an important guideline for the use of statistics in a speech?

Samantha is giving a speech on binge drinking. She uses supporting material that says, "A binge drinker is a man who drinks five or more drinks in one sitting or a woman who drinks four." This type of supporting material is

Speaking in Public

Improving Your Confidence

Presenting Your First Speech

Ethics and Free Speech

Listening

Analyzing Your Audience

Adapting to Your Audience as You Speak

Developing Your Speech

Gathering Supporting Material

Organizing Your Speech

Developing an Introduction

Developing a Conclusion

Outlining and Revising Your Speech

Using Words Well

Methods of Delivery

Nonverbal Communication

Verbal Communication

Adapting and Delivering Your Speech

Selecting Presentation Aids

Preparing and Using Presentation Aids

Informative Speaking

Understanding Principles of Persuasive Speaking

Using Persuasive Strategies

Speaking on Special Occasions

Speaking in Small Groups

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