Deck 18: Speaking on Special Occasions  

Question 1

When giving a speech ointroduction, you should state the name othe main speaker as soon as possible to avoid confusion among members othe audience.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

When giving a speech ointroduction, you should usually save the name othe main speaker until the final moment, even when the audience already knows who he or she is.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

As your textbook explains, speeches ointroduction usually should be two to three minutes long.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

A graduation address and a toast at a wedding are both examples ospeeches for special occasions.

Question 5

The purpose oa speech ointroduction is to introduce a person receiving an award or an honor.

Question 6

When giving a speech ointroduction, you should be sure to praise the speaking skills othe main speaker.

Question 7

One major purpose oa speech ointroduction is to build enthusiasm for the main speaker.

Question 8

One major purpose oa speech ointroduction is to focus attention on the person making the introduction.

Question 9

As defined in your textbook, a speech opresentation is a speech that presents someone a gift, an award, or some other form opublic recognition.

Question 10

A speech ointroduction should usually be read from a manuscript.

Question 11

One major purpose oa speech ointroduction is to build enthusiasm for the upcoming speaker.

Question 12

The purpose oa speech ointroduction is to introduce the main speaker to the audience.

Question 13

As your textbook explains, speeches ointroduction usually should be 8 to 10 minutes long.

Question 14

When giving a speech ointroduction, you should mention any embarrassing facts you know about the speaker in order to lighten the mood and amuse the audience.

Question 15

The main purpose oa speech opresentation is to provide a biography othe speaker being presented to the audience.

Question 16

The main purpose oa speech opresentation is to tell the audience why the recipient is receiving his or her award.

Question 17

Iyou are introducing the same speaker to an audience ocollege students for a morning presentation and to the city chamber ocommerce for an afternoon presentation, you should use the same speech for each occasion.

Question 18

The primary purpose oa special occasion speech is to convey information to an audience.

Question 19

One major purpose oa speech ointroduction is to establish a welcoming climate that will boost the credibility othe main speaker.

Question 20

Speeches opresentation are given when someone is receiving publicly a gift or an award.

Question 21

Effective commemorative speeches depend above all on the speaker's use oreasoning.

Question 22

The fundamental purpose oa commemorative speech is to convey information about the subject being commemorated.

Question 23

A speech praising Doctors without Borders for its humanitarian contributions is an example oa commemorative speech.

Question 24

A speech honoring the accomplishments oNelson Mandela is an example oa commemorative speech.

Question 25

A speech honoring Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, is an example oa commemorative speech.

Question 26

The basic purpose oan acceptance speech is to give thanks for a gift or an award.

Question 27

The three major traits oa good acceptance speech are brevity, humility, and graciousness.

Question 28

A speech urging Congress to construct a memorial in Washington, D.C., to recognize women's contributions to the American Revolution is an example oa commemorative speech.

Question 29

In a commemorative speech, your fundamental purpose is to inspire your listeners.

Question 30

A speech praising the bravery othe firefighters killed in New York on September 11, 2001, is an example oa commemorative speech.

Question 31

It is almost always in poor taste to mention the losers oan award in a speech opresentation.

Question 32

The fundamental purpose oa commemorative speech is to inspire your listeners.

Question 33

A speech accepting an award is an example oa commemorative speech.

Question 34

A commemorative speech honoring a person is essentially a biography othat person.

Question 35

The purpose oa commemorative speech is to pay tribute to a person, a group opeople, an institution, or an idea.

Question 36

A speech presenting an award to a biologist for outstanding contributions to his or her field is an example oa commemorative speech.

Question 37

Ithe audience is not familiar with the award being given, a speech opresentation should briefly explain the meaning othe award.

Question 38

A commemorative speech is the one kind ospeech in which clichés and trite sentiments are appropriate.
Multiple-Choice Questions Students are to indicate the best answer for each question by circling the correct letter.)

Question 39

Effective commemorative speeches depend above all on the speaker's use olanguage.

Question 40

Speeches opresentation should average about 10 to 12 minutes in length.

Question 41

When giving a speech opresentation, you should usually

A) tell why the recipient is receiving her or his award.
B) present the main speaker briefly and accurately.
C) avoid mentioning the losers of the award competition.
D) adapt your presentation to the main speaker.
E) give a brief biography of the main speaker.

Question 42

As your textbook explains, when you give a speech ointroduction, you should be sure to adapt your remarks to the

A) occasion.
B) audience.
C) main speaker.
D) all of the above.
E) a and b only.

Question 43

One main purpose oa speech ointroduction is to

A) create a welcoming climate for the main speaker.
B) explain why the person being introduced is receiving her or his award.
C) inspire the audience with a sense of the significance of the occasion.
D) explain why listeners should pay tribute to a person, idea, or institution.
E) enhance the credibility of the speaker who is making the introduction.

Question 44

Which othe following is an example oa speech for a special occasion?

A) a presentation on marketing strategy at a sales meeting
B) a talk to new college students about how to register for classes
C) a campaign speech by a candidate for the U.S. Senate
D) a speech presenting an award to a retiring newspaper editor
E) a lecture by a visiting professor in a college class

Question 45

According to your textbook, the best way to create a sense oanticipation and drama in a speech ointroduction is to

A) save the name of the main speaker for the end.
B) tell the audience that the main speaker is an excellent orator.
C) use PowerPoint to explain the main speaker's accomplishments.
D) deliver the speech word for word from a written manuscript.
E) give a detailed biography of the main speaker.

Question 46

Which othe following is an example oa speech opresentation?

A) a speech presenting a main speaker to the audience
B) a speech presenting a eulogy at a funeral
C) a speech presenting a toast to the bride and groom
D) a speech presenting a new manager to her employees
E) a speech presenting an award to an outstanding student

Question 47

At the annual field hockey banquet, Olivia is introducing the coach, a woman who is well known by everyone in the room. According to your textbook, the best way for Olivia to create a sense oanticipation and drama in her speech ointroduction is to

A) present a detailed biography of the coach's life.
B) tell an embarrassing story about the coach's childhood.
C) be creative by learning about the coach and casting her in a new light.
D) all of the above.
E) b and c only.

Question 48

One method recommended in your textbook for creating a sense odrama and anticipation in a speech ointroduction is to

A) present a brief biography of the main speaker.
B) save the name of the main speaker until the final moment.
C) use visual aids that focus attention on the main speaker.
D) praise the speaking skills of the main speaker.
E) make sure the introduction is completely accurate.

Question 49

Before presenting the college's Athlete othe Year award, the athletic director made a point opraising the two athletes who were runners up in this year's competition. According to your textbook, was this choice appropriate for a speech opresentation?

A) No. It is almost always in poor taste to mention the losers.
B) Yes. Identifying the losers makes the winner look even better.
C) No. Naming anyone other than the winner usually irritates the audience.
D) Yes. It is often appropriate to praise the losers of a competition.
E) No. Mentioning the losers diminishes the value of an award.

Question 50

Which othe following is an example oa speech opresentation?

A) a speech presenting a new reporter to the newspaper staff
B) a speech presenting reasons why a new high school needs to be built
C) a speech presenting a famous professor who will lecture on economics
D) a speech presenting a certificate of recognition to an outstanding worker
E) a speech presenting the annual earnings report to stockholders

Question 51

A speaker introducing the president oa university to an audience oprospective students and their families will best accomplish this goal by

A) praising the president as the finest public speaker on campus.
B) presenting a detailed biography of the president's entire life.
C) discussing the history of the university and its excellent athletic teams.
D) summarizing the president's major accomplishments at the university.
E) defending the changes in graduation requirements instituted by the president.

Question 52

At a comedy awards show, Adam Sandler gave a splendid speech explaining why David Letterman was receiving a special award for his achievements in television comedy. According to your textbook, what kind ospecial occasion speech did Sandler deliver?

A) an after-dinner speech
B) a speech of introduction
C) a speech of presentation
D) a memorial speech
E) a celebratory speech

Question 53

All othe following are presented in your textbook as guidelines for a speech ointroduction except

A) Make sure your remarks are completely accurate.
B) Adapt your remarks to the main speaker.
C) Adapt your remarks to the audience.
D) Limit your remarks to fifteen minutes in length.
E) Try to create a sense of anticipation and drama.

Question 54

All othe following are presented in your textbook as guidelines for a speech ointroduction except

A) Be brief.
B) Adapt your remarks to the occasion.
C) Bring the speech to life by using a hypothetical example.
D) Try to create a sense of anticipation and drama.
E) Make sure your remarks are completely accurate.

Question 55

According to your textbook, when giving a speech ointroduction you should

A) build enthusiasm for the main speaker.
B) provide a biography of the main speaker.
C) state your personal view on the main speaker's topic.
D) all of the above.
E) a and c only.

Question 56

What does it mean to say that a speech ointroduction should be "adapted to the main speaker"?

A) The speech should preview what the main speaker's points will be.
B) The speech should be given in the same style as the person being introduced.
C) The speech should avoid creating discomfort for the main speaker.
D) all of the above
E) a and c only

Question 57

As director othe local Center for the Arts, Irving is introducing the guest speaker at the center's annual fund-raising banquet. According to your textbook, the best way for Irving to create a sense oanticipation and drama in his speech ointroduction is to

A) save the name of the guest speaker for last.
B) use PowerPoint to explain the guest speaker's accomplishments.
C) tell the audience that the guest speaker is an excellent orator.
D) all of the above.
E) a and c only.

Question 58

Which othe following is recommended by your textbook as a guideline for a speech ointroduction?

A) Prepare your speech so it will last between 15 and 20 minutes.
B) Use a quotation at the beginning to secure the attention of the audience.
C) Make sure your remarks about the main speaker are completely accurate.
D) Generate humor with an embarrassing story about the main speaker.
E) Assume that the audience knows nothing about the main speaker.

Question 59

According to your textbook, the main purpose oa speech opresentation is to present

A) the main speaker to the audience.
B) thanks for a gift or an award.
C) the reasons why a person deserves commendation.
D) information about the importance of the occasion.
E) a gift or an award to the recipient.

Question 60

When Peter Englund delivered a speech at the Stockholm Concert Hall explaining why Alice Munro was receiving the 2013 Nobel Prize in Literature, what kind ospeech did Englund deliver?

A) a celebratory speech
B) a speech of presentation
C) an after-dinner speech
D) a speech of introduction
E) a memorial speech

Question 61

When Carlos Bustamante received the Alumni othe Year award at his alma mater's annual award dinner, he gave a speech thanking the school for recognizing his work. What kind ospeech did Carlos give?

A) an acceptance speech
B) a speech of introduction
C) a commemorative speech
D) a speech of presentation
E) an informative speech

Question 62

At the dedication othe national World War II memorial, Tom Hanks gave a speech praising Americans who fought and sacrificed during the war. According to your textbook, Hanks gave an)

A) persuasive speech.
B) invitational speech.
C) speech of presentation.
D) commemorative speech.
E) informative speech.

Question 63

At the dedication othe Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Barack Obama gave a speech praising King's leadership othe civil rights movement. According to your textbook, Obama gave an)

A) informative speech.
B) speech of presentation.
C) persuasive speech.
D) invitational speech.
E) commemorative speech.

Question 64

According to your textbook, a speech that pays tribute to a person, a group, an institution, or an idea is called a

A) dedication speech.
B) commemorative speech.
C) remembrance speech.
D) celebratory speech.
E) memorial speech.

Question 65

Which othe following speeches that you might hear on a college campus would be an example oa commemorative speech?

A) an activist's call to boycott local grocers
B) a governor's remarks at the graduation ceremony
C) a campus speaker's talk on ending sexual violence
D) a guest lecturer's presentation of her research
E) a professor's lecture on the causes of the Civil War

Question 66

As your textbook explains, when giving a commemorative speech, a speaker should take care to

A) avoid falling back on clichés and trite sentiments.
B) thank the people who made the award possible.
C) use PowerPoint to generate strong emotions.
D) all of the above.
E) a and c only.

Question 67

According to your textbook, a commemorative speech

A) uses visual aids to create persuasive images.
B) pays tribute to a person, a group, an institution, or an idea.
C) is essentially the same as an informative speech.
D) all of the above.
E) b and c only.

Question 68

As your textbook explains, a successful commemorative speech usually depends on the speaker's ability to

A) motivate a passive audience to take action.
B) put into language the thoughts and emotions appropriate to the occasion.
C) explain why the recipient is receiving an award.
D) all of the above.
E) a and b only.

Question 69

According to your textbook, when your fundamental purpose in a speech is to inspire the audience, you are most likely presenting an) __________ speech.

A) informative
B) persuasive
C) after-dinner
D) commemorative
E) acceptance

Question 70

According to your textbook, the major traits oa good acceptance speech are brevity, humility, and

A) humor.
B) clarity.
C) confidence.
D) graciousness.
E) fluency.

Question 71

According to your textbook, in a speech oacceptance a speaker should usually

A) thank the people who are bestowing the award.
B) praise himself or herself for having the talent to win the award.
C) express appreciation for the people who helped him or her gain the award.
D) all of the above.
E) a and c only.

Question 72

As your textbook explains, perhaps no speech depends more on the creative and subtle use olanguage than does the

A) commemorative speech.
B) speech of presentation.
C) persuasive speech.
D) speech of introduction.
E) informative speech.

Question 73

As explained in your textbook, when delivering a commemorative speech, you should take special care to

A) provide a detailed biography of the person being commemorated.
B) heighten appreciation for the person being commemorated.
C) use creative language to express feelings and sentiments.
D) all of the above.
E) b and c only.

Question 74

As your textbook explains, we continue to find commemorative speeches like the Gettysburg Address meaningful and inspiring primarily because

A) they were given by important historical figures.
B) of their eloquent use of language.
C) they were delivered from memory.
D) of the occasions on which they were delivered.
E) they motivated people to take heroic action.

Question 75

According to your textbook, a speech in which an individual gives thanks for a gift or award is termed an)

A) speech of presentation.
B) commemorative speech.
C) after-dinner speech.
D) acceptance speech.
E) speech of introduction.

Question 76

Which othe following is an example oa commemorative speech?

A) a political candidate's campaign speech
B) a soccer coach's pre-game pep talk
C) a speaker's acceptance of an award
D) a teacher's lecture on banking ethics
E) a daughter's eulogy in honor of her father

Question 77

According to your textbook, the fundamental purpose oa commemorative speech is to

A) inform.
B) exhort.
C) entertain.
D) convert.
E) inspire.

Question 78

When Gabriel received the Top Engineering Student award at the department's annual award ceremony, he gave a speech thanking the department for according him this honor. According to your textbook, what kind ospecial-occasion speech did Gabriel give?

A) an inspirational speech
B) a speech of introduction
C) a commemorative speech
D) an acceptance speech
E) a speech of presentation

Question 79

Iyou attended the Academy Awards and heard the following speeches, which one would be an example oa commemorative speech?

A) a speech accepting the best actor award.
B) a speech explaining the history of the Oscar statue.
C) a speech honoring Jack Nicholson for his lifetime achievements.
D) a speech explaining the balloting system and new security measures.
E) a speech calling for an end to land mines throughout the world.

Question 80

Arthur is giving a speech to the American Psychiatric Association on Dorothea Dix, a superintendent oArmy nurses during the Civil War. Which othe following speeches on Dix would be an example oa commemorative speech?

A) a speech urging that a new hospital be named after Dix
B) a speech about Dix's methods of treating mental illness during the Civil War
C) a speech praising Dix's activism on behalf of better mental health care
D) a speech explaining Dix's duties during the Civil War
E) a speech recounting major events in Dix's life