Question 1

In public speaking,support is used for:

Accepted Answer

A) creating the perception that the speaker is very knowledgeable. 
B) developing the central idea and providing corroborating evidence. 
C) exposing listeners to every kind of evidence related to the topic. 
D) generating a positive relationship between the speaker and his or her listeners. 
E) making it impossible for listeners to disagree with the speaker. 
A) creating the perception that the speaker is very knowledgeable. 
B) developing the central idea and providing corroborating evidence. 
C) exposing listeners to every kind of evidence related to the topic. 
D) generating a positive relationship between the speaker and his or her listeners. 
E) making it impossible for listeners to disagree with the speaker. B

Question 2

Name and explain two types of testimony.

Accepted Answer

Expert testimony expresses the attitudes,values,beliefs,or behaviors recommended by someone who is an acknowledged expert on a topic.Eyewitness testimony is given by someone who has direct contact with the phenomenon of your speech topic.

Question 3

What is objectivity?

Accepted Answer

To be objective is to do your best to ensure that the information that you are presenting is impartial and not biased.

Question 4

Pictographic support should be used to:

Accepted Answer

A) convey accurate information and ideas quickly. 
B) convince the audience that you are well prepared. 
C) project supporting websites right onto a screen. 
D) provide an impressive array of data and statistics. 
E) show a picture of an original document or photo. 
A) convey accurate information and ideas quickly. 
B) convince the audience that you are well prepared. 
C) project supporting websites right onto a screen. 
D) provide an impressive array of data and statistics. 
E) show a picture of an original document or photo.

Question 5

Explain the three types of narratives and when they would be most useful in a speech as a form of evidence.

Accepted Answer

Jaffe defines informative narratives as

Question 6

A nonexample is used to:

Accepted Answer

A) avoid saying anything positive. 
B) avoid stating a clear position. 
C) deny a criticism or accusation. 
D) explain what something is not. 
E) show what should not be done. 
A) avoid saying anything positive. 
B) avoid stating a clear position. 
C) deny a criticism or accusation. 
D) explain what something is not. 
E) show what should not be done.

Question 7

Supporting claims means:

Accepted Answer

A) quoting statements made by very famous people. 
B) showing sincere conviction that your claim is true. 
C) providing evidence for each claim you make in your speech. 
D) providing evidence for the claims that are likely to be disputed. 
E) using popularly shared knowledge as support. 
A) quoting statements made by very famous people. 
B) showing sincere conviction that your claim is true. 
C) providing evidence for each claim you make in your speech. 
D) providing evidence for the claims that are likely to be disputed. 
E) using popularly shared knowledge as support.

Question 8

Arguments are:

Accepted Answer

A) methods of providing proof that the speaker is right. 
B) sets of logical premises leading to a clear conclusion. 
C) strategies for eliciting positive audience responses. 
D) strong statements in speeches packed with evidence. 
E) verbal opposition to the flawed reasoning of experts. 
A) methods of providing proof that the speaker is right. 
B) sets of logical premises leading to a clear conclusion. 
C) strategies for eliciting positive audience responses. 
D) strong statements in speeches packed with evidence. 
E) verbal opposition to the flawed reasoning of experts.

Question 9

The unethical use of support can be called _____________-_____________.

Accepted Answer

support-ma

Question 10

Manipulating your support means:

Accepted Answer

A) arranging evidence in the most effective sequences. 
B) avoiding the use of evidence that is clearly biased. 
C) distorting or editing information to support claims. 
D) following each claim with an item of expert evidence. 
E) overwhelming the audience with facts and statistics. 
A) arranging evidence in the most effective sequences. 
B) avoiding the use of evidence that is clearly biased. 
C) distorting or editing information to support claims. 
D) following each claim with an item of expert evidence. 
E) overwhelming the audience with facts and statistics.

Question 11

Vividness can make a speech more memorable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Why should a public speaker use a variety of support types?

Accepted Answer

By using a variety of support,you are li

Question 13

A speaker is credible to an audience when he or she:

Accepted Answer

A) addresses urgent audience concerns. 
B) redefines all concepts in plain English. 
C) says how much time went into research. 
D) seems knowledgeable and prepared. 
E) uses quotations from famous people. 
A) addresses urgent audience concerns. 
B) redefines all concepts in plain English. 
C) says how much time went into research. 
D) seems knowledgeable and prepared. 
E) uses quotations from famous people.

Question 14

Authoritative sources are sources that:

Accepted Answer

A) give a long bibliography at the end of a print or online article. 
B) has accumulated considerable accurate knowledge on a topic. 
C) provide statistics,along with an interpretation of their meanings. 
D) show up repeatedly when an online search is being conducted. 
E) supplement the text with good explanatory video materials. 
A) give a long bibliography at the end of a print or online article. 
B) has accumulated considerable accurate knowledge on a topic. 
C) provide statistics,along with an interpretation of their meanings. 
D) show up repeatedly when an online search is being conducted. 
E) supplement the text with good explanatory video materials.

Question 15

A source is objective when the information is:

Accepted Answer

A) argued in an engaging way that is internally logical. 
B) clearly said,well organized,and urgently important. 
C) factual,fair,reasonable,and based on sound research. 
D) important,sincere,and based on strong ethical values. 
E) published in books and supported by an industry. 
A) argued in an engaging way that is internally logical. 
B) clearly said,well organized,and urgently important. 
C) factual,fair,reasonable,and based on sound research. 
D) important,sincere,and based on strong ethical values. 
E) published in books and supported by an industry.

Question 16

Differentiate among informative,persuasive,and entertaining narratives.

Accepted Answer

Jaffe defines informative narratives as

Question 17

What is an authoritative source?

Accepted Answer

Those who

Question 18

Using a variety of support types means using:

Accepted Answer

A) all the evidence you can find to support your conclusion. 
B) appropriate support of various kinds to support claims. 
C) both expert and nonexpert sources of information. 
D) a consistent type of support from a variety of sources. 
E) a statement of the time spent researching the topic. 
A) all the evidence you can find to support your conclusion. 
B) appropriate support of various kinds to support claims. 
C) both expert and nonexpert sources of information. 
D) a consistent type of support from a variety of sources. 
E) a statement of the time spent researching the topic.

Question 19

When paraphrasing the work of an expert,it is important to:

Accepted Answer

A) extract specific quotations that fit your needs. 
B) give the audience credit for being intelligent. 
C) paraphrase first,then provide the expert's name. 
D) understand and convey the expert's meanings. 
E) use quotations with a small amount of editing. 
A) extract specific quotations that fit your needs. 
B) give the audience credit for being intelligent. 
C) paraphrase first,then provide the expert's name. 
D) understand and convey the expert's meanings. 
E) use quotations with a small amount of editing.

Question 20

What are the four criteria for evaluating source options?

Accepted Answer

Accuracy,a

In public speaking,support is used for:

Name and explain two types of testimony.

What is objectivity?

Pictographic support should be used to:

Explain the three types of narratives and when they would be most useful in a speech as a form of evidence.

A nonexample is used to:

Supporting claims means:

Arguments are:

The unethical use of support can be called _-_.

Manipulating your support means:

Vividness can make a speech more memorable.

Why should a public speaker use a variety of support types?

A speaker is credible to an audience when he or she:

Authoritative sources are sources that:

A source is objective when the information is:

Differentiate among informative,persuasive,and entertaining narratives.

What is an authoritative source?

Using a variety of support types means using:

When paraphrasing the work of an expert,it is important to:

What are the four criteria for evaluating source options?

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Introductions Matter: How to Begin a Speech Effectively

Creating the Body of a Speech

Concluding With Power

Outlining

The Importance of Language

Delivering the Speech

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Exam 8: Supporting Ideas and Building Arguments

In public speaking,support is used for:

Name and explain two types of testimony.

What is objectivity?

Pictographic support should be used to:

Explain the three types of narratives and when they would be most useful in a speech as a form of evidence.

A nonexample is used to:

Supporting claims means:

Arguments are:

The unethical use of support can be called _____________-_____________.

Manipulating your support means:

Vividness can make a speech more memorable.

Why should a public speaker use a variety of support types?

A speaker is credible to an audience when he or she:

Authoritative sources are sources that:

A source is objective when the information is:

Differentiate among informative,persuasive,and entertaining narratives.

What is an authoritative source?

Using a variety of support types means using:

When paraphrasing the work of an expert,it is important to:

What are the four criteria for evaluating source options?

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

Introductions Matter: How to Begin a Speech Effectively

Creating the Body of a Speech

Concluding With Power

Outlining

The Importance of Language

Delivering the Speech

Presentation Aids: Design and Usage

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Speaking to Entertain

Your First Speech

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The unethical use of support can be called _-_.