Question 1

A commencement address is a speech delivered at a graduation ceremony.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

There are no topics that would be considered inappropriate for after-dinner speech humor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Renton has been asked to present his colleague,Rebecca,with the "Journalist of the Year" award.What should he remember to say in this speech?

Accepted Answer

A) He should quickly announce the recipient's name and let her talk about the award. 
B) He should talk about the last recipient of the award and his accomplishments. 
C) He should briefly refer to the occasion and mention the significance of the award. 
D) He should mention that his colleague has been nominated for this award twice before. 
A) He should quickly announce the recipient's name and let her talk about the award. 
B) He should talk about the last recipient of the award and his accomplishments. 
C) He should briefly refer to the occasion and mention the significance of the award. 
D) He should mention that his colleague has been nominated for this award twice before. C

Question 4

At the monthly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce,a representative from a local tour bus company makes a presentation about the economic advantages of using her company's services for the visiting dignitaries.What kind of special-occasion speech is this?

Accepted Answer

A) public-relations speech 
B) professional report 
C) keynote address 
D) ceremonial speech 
A) public-relations speech 
B) professional report 
C) keynote address 
D) ceremonial speech

Question 5

List and describe the nine different types of ceremonial speeches.

Accepted Answer

1.Speeches of Introduction: The speaker

Question 6

List and give examples of four strategies for achieving humor in after-dinner speeches.

Accepted Answer

1.Humorous topics: funny subjects or hum

Question 7

Puns rely on double meanings to create humor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When offering a brief salute to a special occasion or person,you are giving an)

Accepted Answer

A) eulogy. 
B) address. 
C) toast. 
D) introduction. 
A) eulogy. 
B) address. 
C) toast. 
D) introduction.

Question 9

A speech of introduction is a speech that provides information about another speaker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A keynote speech is a speech that sets the theme and tone for a meeting or conference.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An _________ is the mistaken use of a word that sounds much like the intended word.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An _________ is the mistaken use of...

Question 12

When you make a speech nominating someone for an elected office or award,what should you be sure to mention?

Accepted Answer

A) the history and significance of the award or office 
B) past winners or office-holders who are in the audience 
C) funny stories that might be associated with the nominee 
D) the nominee's qualifications for this award or office 
A) the history and significance of the award or office 
B) past winners or office-holders who are in the audience 
C) funny stories that might be associated with the nominee 
D) the nominee's qualifications for this award or office

Question 13

What should the speaker keep in mind when giving an acceptance speech?

Accepted Answer

A) Do not concern yourself with time; take as much time as necessary in order to thank everyone on your list. 
B) Thank those giving you the award and comment on the significance of the award to you. 
C) Be emotional,be sincere,and take as long as you wish. 
D) Write out your whole speech,word-for-word on note cards,so you can use them to read from. 
A) Do not concern yourself with time; take as much time as necessary in order to thank everyone on your list. 
B) Thank those giving you the award and comment on the significance of the award to you. 
C) Be emotional,be sincere,and take as long as you wish. 
D) Write out your whole speech,word-for-word on note cards,so you can use them to read from.

Question 14

When called upon to give an impromptu toast at a wedding,

Accepted Answer

A) tell a joke about unhappy marriages and divorce. 
B) tell a long,detailed story about the bride and groom. 
C) raise your glass and say,"Bottoms up!" 
D) let those gathered and the occasion dictate what you say. 
A) tell a joke about unhappy marriages and divorce. 
B) tell a long,detailed story about the bride and groom. 
C) raise your glass and say,"Bottoms up!" 
D) let those gathered and the occasion dictate what you say.

Question 15

An ________ is a brief salute to a momentous occasion,such as a wedding or job promotion.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An ________ is a brief salute to...

Question 16

The opposite of hyperbole is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The opposite of hyperbole is ________....

Question 17

________ occurs when the initial sounds of words are switched in a single phrase.

Accepted Answer

A) Pun 
B) Spoonerism 
C) Malapropism 
D) Hyperbole 
A) Pun 
B) Spoonerism 
C) Malapropism 
D) Hyperbole

Question 18

What are the two most important rules when making a speech of introduction?

Accepted Answer

A) Be brief and witty. 
B) Be brief and persuasive. 
C) Be brief and accurate. 
D) Be accurate and self-serving. 
A) Be brief and witty. 
B) Be brief and persuasive. 
C) Be brief and accurate. 
D) Be accurate and self-serving.

Question 19

Routine meeting management,reports to company executives,training seminars within the company,or public-relations speeches to people outside the company are all examples of

Accepted Answer

A) persuasive speeches. 
B) informative speeches. 
C) workplace public speaking. 
D) ceremonial public speaking. 
A) persuasive speeches. 
B) informative speeches. 
C) workplace public speaking. 
D) ceremonial public speaking.

Question 20

Identify and explain the three primary formats group presentations utilize for sharing reports and recommendations in workplace speaking.

Accepted Answer

• A symposium is a public discussion dur

A commencement address is a speech delivered at a graduation ceremony.

There are no topics that would be considered inappropriate for after-dinner speech humor.

Renton has been asked to present his colleague,Rebecca,with the "Journalist of the Year" award.What should he remember to say in this speech?

At the monthly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce,a representative from a local tour bus company makes a presentation about the economic advantages of using her company's services for the visiting dignitaries.What kind of special-occasion speech is this?

List and describe the nine different types of ceremonial speeches.

List and give examples of four strategies for achieving humor in after-dinner speeches.

Puns rely on double meanings to create humor.

When offering a brief salute to a special occasion or person,you are giving an)

A speech of introduction is a speech that provides information about another speaker.

A keynote speech is a speech that sets the theme and tone for a meeting or conference.

An _________ is the mistaken use of a word that sounds much like the intended word.

When you make a speech nominating someone for an elected office or award,what should you be sure to mention?

What should the speaker keep in mind when giving an acceptance speech?

When called upon to give an impromptu toast at a wedding,

An ________ is a brief salute to a momentous occasion,such as a wedding or job promotion.

The opposite of hyperbole is ________.

________ occurs when the initial sounds of words are switched in a single phrase.

What are the two most important rules when making a speech of introduction?

Routine meeting management,reports to company executives,training seminars within the company,or public-relations speeches to people outside the company are all examples of

Identify and explain the three primary formats group presentations utilize for sharing reports and recommendations in workplace speaking.

Introduction to Public Speaking

Speaking With Confidence

Presenting Your First Speech

Speaking Freely and Ethically

Listening to Speeches

Analyzing Your Audience

Developing Your Speech

Gathering and Using Supporting

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

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Exam 18: Speaking for Special Occasions and Purposes

A commencement address is a speech delivered at a graduation ceremony.

There are no topics that would be considered inappropriate for after-dinner speech humor.

Renton has been asked to present his colleague,Rebecca,with the "Journalist of the Year" award.What should he remember to say in this speech?

At the monthly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce,a representative from a local tour bus company makes a presentation about the economic advantages of using her company's services for the visiting dignitaries.What kind of special-occasion speech is this?

List and describe the nine different types of ceremonial speeches.

List and give examples of four strategies for achieving humor in after-dinner speeches.

Puns rely on double meanings to create humor.

When offering a brief salute to a special occasion or person,you are giving an)

A speech of introduction is a speech that provides information about another speaker.

A keynote speech is a speech that sets the theme and tone for a meeting or conference.

An _________ is the mistaken use of a word that sounds much like the intended word.

When you make a speech nominating someone for an elected office or award,what should you be sure to mention?

What should the speaker keep in mind when giving an acceptance speech?

When called upon to give an impromptu toast at a wedding,

An ________ is a brief salute to a momentous occasion,such as a wedding or job promotion.

The opposite of hyperbole is ________.

________ occurs when the initial sounds of words are switched in a single phrase.

What are the two most important rules when making a speech of introduction?

Routine meeting management,reports to company executives,training seminars within the company,or public-relations speeches to people outside the company are all examples of

Identify and explain the three primary formats group presentations utilize for sharing reports and recommendations in workplace speaking.

Introduction to Public Speaking

Speaking With Confidence

Presenting Your First Speech

Speaking Freely and Ethically

Listening to Speeches

Analyzing Your Audience

Developing Your Speech

Gathering and Using Supporting

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

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