Question 1

A figurative analogy is a comparison between two essentially dissimilar things that share some common feature on which the comparison depends.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which database offers many full-text articles from more than 40 U.S.and international newspapers; more than 330 full-text television and radio news transcripts from CBS News,CNN,CNN international,FOX News,NPR,and others; and selected full-text articles from more than 330 regional U.S.)newspapers?

Accepted Answer

A) LexisNexis 
B) JSTOR 
C) Newspaper Source 
D) ABA/Inform 
A) LexisNexis 
B) JSTOR 
C) Newspaper Source 
D) ABA/Inform

Question 3

Most people use the Internet as a last resort resource when faced with a research task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Most subject-matter experts are too busy and don't care to grant interviews to students,but you should still contact them anyway just in case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following statements about the use of hypothetical illustrations in a speech is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) You should make sure to use hypothetical illustrations that are not personal in nature. 
B) You should make sure your audience knows from the beginning that your illustration is hypothetical. 
C) A hypothetical illustration is only effective if it is lengthy; brief "hypotheticals" are ineffective. 
D) Hypothetical illustrations are fine in a conclusion,but shouldn't be used in the body of a speech. 
A) You should make sure to use hypothetical illustrations that are not personal in nature. 
B) You should make sure your audience knows from the beginning that your illustration is hypothetical. 
C) A hypothetical illustration is only effective if it is lengthy; brief "hypotheticals" are ineffective. 
D) Hypothetical illustrations are fine in a conclusion,but shouldn't be used in the body of a speech.

Question 6

Discussing your speech topic with someone who is knowledgeable on the subject is a method of gathering support material known as

Accepted Answer

A) expert testimony. 
B) interviewing. 
C) research. 
D) peer testimony. 
A) expert testimony. 
B) interviewing. 
C) research. 
D) peer testimony.

Question 7

Hypothetical illustrations describe events that have already occurred.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The first step in preparing for an interview is to establish a purpose or objective for
it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Because of the rapid development of the Internet and database resources,the more traditional holdings of libraries have lost their usefulness as sources of supporting material.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When is it appropriate to use an interview? List and explain the three things you should do to prepare for an interview?

Accepted Answer

Interviews are useful when you don’t kno

A figurative analogy is a comparison between two essentially dissimilar things that share some common feature on which the comparison depends.

Which database offers many full-text articles from more than 40 U.S.and international newspapers; more than 330 full-text television and radio news transcripts from CBS News,CNN,CNN international,FOX News,NPR,and others; and selected full-text articles from more than 330 regional U.S.)newspapers?

Most people use the Internet as a last resort resource when faced with a research task.

Most subject-matter experts are too busy and don't care to grant interviews to students,but you should still contact them anyway just in case.

Which of the following statements about the use of hypothetical illustrations in a speech is TRUE?

Discussing your speech topic with someone who is knowledgeable on the subject is a method of gathering support material known as

Hypothetical illustrations describe events that have already occurred.

The first step in preparing for an interview is to establish a purpose or objective for it.

Because of the rapid development of the Internet and database resources,the more traditional holdings of libraries have lost their usefulness as sources of supporting material.

When is it appropriate to use an interview? List and explain the three things you should do to prepare for an interview?

Introduction to Public Speaking

Speaking With Confidence

Presenting Your First Speech

Speaking Freely and Ethically

Listening to Speeches

Analyzing Your Audience

Developing Your Speech

Organizing and Outlining Your Speech

Introducing Your Speech

Concluding Your Speech

Using Words Well: Speaker Language and Style

Delivering Your Speech

Designing and Using Presentation Aids

Speaking to Inform

Understanding Principles of Persuasive Speaking

Using Persuasive Strategies

Speaking for Special Occasions and Purposes

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Exam 8: Gathering and Using Supporting

A figurative analogy is a comparison between two essentially dissimilar things that share some common feature on which the comparison depends.

Which database offers many full-text articles from more than 40 U.S.and international newspapers; more than 330 full-text television and radio news transcripts from CBS News,CNN,CNN international,FOX News,NPR,and others; and selected full-text articles from more than 330 regional U.S.)newspapers?

Most people use the Internet as a last resort resource when faced with a research task.

Most subject-matter experts are too busy and don't care to grant interviews to students,but you should still contact them anyway just in case.

Which of the following statements about the use of hypothetical illustrations in a speech is TRUE?

Discussing your speech topic with someone who is knowledgeable on the subject is a method of gathering support material known as

Hypothetical illustrations describe events that have already occurred.

The first step in preparing for an interview is to establish a purpose or objective for it.

Because of the rapid development of the Internet and database resources,the more traditional holdings of libraries have lost their usefulness as sources of supporting material.

When is it appropriate to use an interview? List and explain the three things you should do to prepare for an interview?

Introduction to Public Speaking

Speaking With Confidence

Presenting Your First Speech

Speaking Freely and Ethically

Listening to Speeches

Analyzing Your Audience

Developing Your Speech

Organizing and Outlining Your Speech

Introducing Your Speech

Concluding Your Speech

Using Words Well: Speaker Language and Style

Delivering Your Speech

Designing and Using Presentation Aids

Speaking to Inform

Understanding Principles of Persuasive Speaking

Using Persuasive Strategies

Speaking for Special Occasions and Purposes

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