Question 1

Explain how a speaker can avoid misusing statistics.Provide an example.

Accepted Answer

To avoid misusing statistics when you sp

Question 2

One way support is used in a speech is to:

Accepted Answer

A) bring the audience's curiosity to a high level. 
B) clarify the ideas expressed in the speech. 
C) reiterate and reinforce the important points. 
D) surprise the audience with obscure information. 
E) use an impressive amount of information. 
A) bring the audience's curiosity to a high level. 
B) clarify the ideas expressed in the speech. 
C) reiterate and reinforce the important points. 
D) surprise the audience with obscure information. 
E) use an impressive amount of information.

Question 3

A _____________ definition is assigned to a term by the person who coined it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _____________ definition is assigned to a...

Question 4

Authoritative sources of support are sources that:

Accepted Answer

A) are able to articulate complicated ideas in simple language. 
B) argue that their findings will change conventional knowledge. 
C) claim to have disproven the findings of other research. 
D) have earned their credentials by developing skill or expertise. 
E) have used statistics from other sources to prove their point. 
A) are able to articulate complicated ideas in simple language. 
B) argue that their findings will change conventional knowledge. 
C) claim to have disproven the findings of other research. 
D) have earned their credentials by developing skill or expertise. 
E) have used statistics from other sources to prove their point.

Question 5

A reverse outline is used to:

Accepted Answer

A) engage audience attention in following the logic. 
B) persuade your audience to think in a new way. 
C) provide a vivid,unique approach to your topic. 
D) rehearse the entire speech,including all evidence. 
E) test the effectiveness of your support. 
A) engage audience attention in following the logic. 
B) persuade your audience to think in a new way. 
C) provide a vivid,unique approach to your topic. 
D) rehearse the entire speech,including all evidence. 
E) test the effectiveness of your support.

Question 6

A positive example is used to:

Accepted Answer

A) clarify or illustrate a principle,method,or phenomenon. 
B) help set clear boundaries for the scope of the speech topic. 
C) illustrate responsible and ethical behavior for listeners. 
D) show an audience the consequences of beneficial action. 
E) strengthen the vividness and impact of the speech. 
A) clarify or illustrate a principle,method,or phenomenon. 
B) help set clear boundaries for the scope of the speech topic. 
C) illustrate responsible and ethical behavior for listeners. 
D) show an audience the consequences of beneficial action. 
E) strengthen the vividness and impact of the speech.

Question 7

You can hurt your credibility if:

Accepted Answer

A) the information you use is understandable. 
B) listeners aren't interested in your speech. 
C) one of the listeners knows more than you do. 
D) there are fine distinctions between ideas. 
E) you use support from questionable sources. 
A) the information you use is understandable. 
B) listeners aren't interested in your speech. 
C) one of the listeners knows more than you do. 
D) there are fine distinctions between ideas. 
E) you use support from questionable sources.

Question 8

Visual aids are also referred to as _____________ support.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Visual aids are also referred to as...

Question 9

Explain how support should be used in a speech and why it makes a speech effective.

Accepted Answer

Support should be used to clar

Question 10

A source has _____________ if it is free of bias,political viewpoints,or financial interests.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A source has _____________ if it is...

Question 11

A reverse outline of a speech can be used to test the adequacy of support for the claims.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Explain the three-step process for ensuring that all of your support is used effectively.

Accepted Answer

The first step is the setup.This is when

Question 13

A stipulative definition is:

Accepted Answer

A) assigned by the person who first coins a term. 
B) an in-depth treatment of all possible meanings. 
C) a legal definition usually used in argumentation. 
D) a temporary definition used by non-professionals. 
E) an update to a definition that has been outdated. 
A) assigned by the person who first coins a term. 
B) an in-depth treatment of all possible meanings. 
C) a legal definition usually used in argumentation. 
D) a temporary definition used by non-professionals. 
E) an update to a definition that has been outdated.

Question 14

Persuasive definitions are designed to sway listeners in a specific way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Statistics is a form of speech support that is:

Accepted Answer

A) appropriate for almost any speech. 
B) boring and should be left alone. 
C) most often both used and misused. 
D) numeric and therefore appropriate. 
E) easy for everyone to understand. 
A) appropriate for almost any speech. 
B) boring and should be left alone. 
C) most often both used and misused. 
D) numeric and therefore appropriate. 
E) easy for everyone to understand.

Question 16

An expert is someone who:

Accepted Answer

A) can answer questions from an outspoken audience member. 
B) does research on television in an audience-friendly format. 
C) has achieved recognized qualifications in a particular field. 
D) is a celebrity spokesperson about a particular social issue. 
E) is well known to the general public as a vocal commentator. 
A) can answer questions from an outspoken audience member. 
B) does research on television in an audience-friendly format. 
C) has achieved recognized qualifications in a particular field. 
D) is a celebrity spokesperson about a particular social issue. 
E) is well known to the general public as a vocal commentator.

Question 17

To support our main ideas,we can use any sources with which we agree.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is the analysis step of an oral presentation? Give a developed example.

Accepted Answer

The analysis is the final stage of using

Question 19

You should select support that is relevant to your topic,purpose,and audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

It's a good idea to define every term in your speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Explain how a speaker can avoid misusing statistics.Provide an example.

One way support is used in a speech is to:

A _____________ definition is assigned to a term by the person who coined it.

Authoritative sources of support are sources that:

A reverse outline is used to:

A positive example is used to:

You can hurt your credibility if:

Visual aids are also referred to as _____________ support.

Explain how support should be used in a speech and why it makes a speech effective.

A source has _____________ if it is free of bias,political viewpoints,or financial interests.

A reverse outline of a speech can be used to test the adequacy of support for the claims.

Explain the three-step process for ensuring that all of your support is used effectively.

A stipulative definition is:

Persuasive definitions are designed to sway listeners in a specific way.

Statistics is a form of speech support that is:

An expert is someone who:

To support our main ideas,we can use any sources with which we agree.

What is the analysis step of an oral presentation? Give a developed example.

You should select support that is relevant to your topic,purpose,and audience.

It's a good idea to define every term in your speech.

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Exam 8: Supporting Ideas and Building Arguments

Explain how a speaker can avoid misusing statistics.Provide an example.

One way support is used in a speech is to:

A _____________ definition is assigned to a term by the person who coined it.

Authoritative sources of support are sources that:

A reverse outline is used to:

A positive example is used to:

You can hurt your credibility if:

Visual aids are also referred to as _____________ support.

Explain how support should be used in a speech and why it makes a speech effective.

A source has _____________ if it is free of bias,political viewpoints,or financial interests.

A reverse outline of a speech can be used to test the adequacy of support for the claims.

Explain the three-step process for ensuring that all of your support is used effectively.

A stipulative definition is:

Persuasive definitions are designed to sway listeners in a specific way.

Statistics is a form of speech support that is:

An expert is someone who:

To support our main ideas,we can use any sources with which we agree.

What is the analysis step of an oral presentation? Give a developed example.

You should select support that is relevant to your topic,purpose,and audience.

It's a good idea to define every term in your speech.

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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