Question 1

A premise is:

Accepted Answer

A) a logical assumption upon which to build a case. 
B) preexisting knowledge shared by the audience. 
C) a statement that provides supporting evidence. 
D) a starting point for testing evidence in reverse. 
E) a thesis statement that contains expert opinion. 
A) a logical assumption upon which to build a case. 
B) preexisting knowledge shared by the audience. 
C) a statement that provides supporting evidence. 
D) a starting point for testing evidence in reverse. 
E) a thesis statement that contains expert opinion.

Question 2

Four criteria used to evaluate source options are:

Accepted Answer

A) accuracy,authority,currency,and objectivity. 
B) clarity,detail,logic,and organization of data. 
C) common sense,popularity,reason,and vividness. 
D) research,publication,statistics,and anonymity. 
E) transparency,honesty,clarity,and importance. 
A) accuracy,authority,currency,and objectivity. 
B) clarity,detail,logic,and organization of data. 
C) common sense,popularity,reason,and vividness. 
D) research,publication,statistics,and anonymity. 
E) transparency,honesty,clarity,and importance.

Question 3

We can trust in the expertise of people invited to appear on television.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A ____________ example is used to clarify or illustrate a principle,method,or phenomenon.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ____________ example is used to clarify...

Question 5

A source can be trusted if nobody identifies her- or himself as the author.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

To paraphrase a quotation,you change a few of the words.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

_____________ involves taking the general theme from another speaker or author and condensing the theme in your own words.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____________ involves taking the general theme from...

Question 8

What is an argument? Give an example.

Accepted Answer

An argument is a set

Question 9

Lexical definitions are used to:

Accepted Answer

A) explain the deep meanings of something. 
B) explicate the meanings of antithetical terms. 
C) motivate the audience to act in some way. 
D) provide a dictionary definition of something. 
E) show roots and the historical development of words. 
A) explain the deep meanings of something. 
B) explicate the meanings of antithetical terms. 
C) motivate the audience to act in some way. 
D) provide a dictionary definition of something. 
E) show roots and the historical development of words.

Question 10

Name three of the six types of supportive examples and briefly explain how they are used.

Accepted Answer

The six types are facts and statistics,d

Question 11

How can a speaker make sure he or she has supported the claims in a speech adequately?

Accepted Answer

When you go over your speech,m

Question 12

When does the currency of a source matter?

Accepted Answer

As a general rule,information that is us

A premise is:

Four criteria used to evaluate source options are:

We can trust in the expertise of people invited to appear on television.

A ____________ example is used to clarify or illustrate a principle,method,or phenomenon.

A source can be trusted if nobody identifies her- or himself as the author.

To paraphrase a quotation,you change a few of the words.

_____________ involves taking the general theme from another speaker or author and condensing the theme in your own words.

What is an argument? Give an example.

Lexical definitions are used to:

Name three of the six types of supportive examples and briefly explain how they are used.

How can a speaker make sure he or she has supported the claims in a speech adequately?

When does the currency of a source matter?

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Exam 8: Supporting Ideas and Building Arguments

A premise is:

Four criteria used to evaluate source options are:

We can trust in the expertise of people invited to appear on television.

A ____________ example is used to clarify or illustrate a principle,method,or phenomenon.

A source can be trusted if nobody identifies her- or himself as the author.

To paraphrase a quotation,you change a few of the words.

_____________ involves taking the general theme from another speaker or author and condensing the theme in your own words.

What is an argument? Give an example.

Lexical definitions are used to:

Name three of the six types of supportive examples and briefly explain how they are used.

How can a speaker make sure he or she has supported the claims in a speech adequately?

When does the currency of a source matter?

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

Filters