Question 1

Full-text databases give the complete text of newspapers, periodicals, encyclopedias, research reports, court cases, books, and the like.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

__________ is an argument in which a speaker introduces irrelevant information into an argument to distract an audience from the real issue.

Accepted Answer

A) Slippery slope 
B) Ad hominem 
C) Bandwagon 
D) Red herring 
A) Slippery slope 
B) Ad hominem 
C) Bandwagon 
D) Red herring D

Question 3

Speakers sometimes also provide their own testimony-their own words and experiences as sources of evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The __________ is the middle number in a series or set of numbers arranged in a ranked order.

Accepted Answer

A) median 
B) mean 
C) mode 
D) average 
A) median 
B) mean 
C) mode 
D) average

Question 5

Guilt is a primary emotion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The process of reasoning that uses specific instances, or examples, to make a claim about a general conclusion.

Accepted Answer

A) inductive reasoning 
B) deductive reasoning 
C) causal reasoning 
D) analogical reasoning 
A) inductive reasoning 
B) deductive reasoning 
C) causal reasoning 
D) analogical reasoning

Question 7

Which of the following is not an example of an open-ended question?

Accepted Answer

A) "What are your thoughts on this most recent decision to cut spending on education?" 
B) "How did you become a student advocate?" 
C) "Why do you believe the department is changing its current curriculum for graduation?" 
D) "How long have you been working in student housing?" 
A) "What are your thoughts on this most recent decision to cut spending on education?" 
B) "How did you become a student advocate?" 
C) "Why do you believe the department is changing its current curriculum for graduation?" 
D) "How long have you been working in student housing?"

Question 8

__________ are the opinions or observations of others.

Accepted Answer

A) Examples 
B) Narratives 
C) Testimonies 
D) Definitions 
A) Examples 
B) Narratives 
C) Testimonies 
D) Definitions

Question 9

Which of the following is not a guideline for conducting interviews?

Accepted Answer

A) Request permission to record the interview. 
B) At the end of your interview, ask your interviewee if she or he would like to add any information. 
C) Only ask open-ended questions. 
D) Be sure you have recorded names, professional titles, and addresses correctly so you can cite them accurately when you send a letter of thanks. 
A) Request permission to record the interview. 
B) At the end of your interview, ask your interviewee if she or he would like to add any information. 
C) Only ask open-ended questions. 
D) Be sure you have recorded names, professional titles, and addresses correctly so you can cite them accurately when you send a letter of thanks.

Question 10

Closed-ended questions invite a wide range of possible responses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Full-text databases give the complete text of newspapers, periodicals, encyclopedias, research reports, court cases, books, and the like.

__________ is an argument in which a speaker introduces irrelevant information into an argument to distract an audience from the real issue.

Speakers sometimes also provide their own testimony-their own words and experiences as sources of evidence.

The __________ is the middle number in a series or set of numbers arranged in a ranked order.

Guilt is a primary emotion.

The process of reasoning that uses specific instances, or examples, to make a claim about a general conclusion.

Which of the following is not an example of an open-ended question?

__________ are the opinions or observations of others.

Which of the following is not a guideline for conducting interviews?

Closed-ended questions invite a wide range of possible responses.

Foundations of Communication

Communication, Perception, and the Self

Nonverbal Communication

Communication

Language

Interpersonal Communication

Improving Interpersonal Communication and Relationships

Communication in Groups

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Developing Your Speech Topic and Purpose

Delivering Your Speech

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Persuasive Speaking

Invitational Speaking

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Exam 11: Gathering and Developing Supporting Materials

Full-text databases give the complete text of newspapers, periodicals, encyclopedias, research reports, court cases, books, and the like.

__________ is an argument in which a speaker introduces irrelevant information into an argument to distract an audience from the real issue.

Speakers sometimes also provide their own testimony-their own words and experiences as sources of evidence.

The __________ is the middle number in a series or set of numbers arranged in a ranked order.

Guilt is a primary emotion.

The process of reasoning that uses specific instances, or examples, to make a claim about a general conclusion.

Which of the following is not an example of an open-ended question?

__________ are the opinions or observations of others.

Which of the following is not a guideline for conducting interviews?

Closed-ended questions invite a wide range of possible responses.

Foundations of Communication

Communication, Perception, and the Self

Nonverbal Communication

Communication

Language

Interpersonal Communication

Improving Interpersonal Communication and Relationships

Communication in Groups

Leadership and Improving Communication in Groups and Teams

Developing Your Speech Topic and Purpose

Delivering Your Speech

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Invitational Speaking

Filters