Deck 18: Speaking to Entertain

Question 1

The term "entertainment" in entertaining speaking refers to what key aspects?

A)humor and action
B)drama and humor
C)drama and action
D)surprise and humor
E)action and surprise

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true about entertaining speeches?

A)entertaining speakers can deliver one generic speech to different groups.
B)entertaining speeches require little to no preparation at all.
C)entertaining speakers can use the same material across different audiences.
D)entertaining speeches usually last from 30 to 45 minutes.
E)entertaining speeches should be both personally effective and socially appropriate.

Answer 2

E

Question 3

Which type of speech is designed to captivate an audience's attention and regale or amuse audience members while delivering a clear message?

A)entertaining speech
B)call-to-action speech
C)informative speech
D)persuasive speech
E)rhetorical speech

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the eight types of ceremonial speaking are common at weddings,birthday parties,Bar Mitzvahs,etc.?

A)eulogies
B)farewell
C)presentation
D)roasts
E)toasts

Question 5

At the graveside of his great aunt,Jeremy was asked to say a few words to those gathered.Which of the eight types of ceremonial speaking does this represent?

A)eulogies
B)farewell
C)presentation
D)roasts
E)toasts

Question 6

Which of the following is not a typical context for an entertaining speech?

A)award banquet
B)convention
C)graduation
D)political rally
E)wedding

Question 7

In Fall 2011,actor Charlie Sheen had a special on Comedy Central where other celebrities praised and insulted Sheen through various speeches.Which of the eight types of ceremonial speaking does this represent?

A)eulogies
B)farewell
C)presentation
D)roasts
E)toasts

Question 8

What are the main points of an introduction speech?

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT one of the four ingredients for an entertaining speech?

A)be adaptive to your audience
B)be adaptive to the occasion
C)be adaptive to the rhetorical situation
D)be mindful of the time
E)be prepared

Question 10

Different audiences will respond differently to speech material,so the more you know about your audience the more likely you'll succeed in your speech.

Question 11

Which of the eight types of ceremonial speaking are designed to allow someone to say goodbye to one part of his or her life as he or she moves on to the next?

A)acceptance
B)dedication
C)eulogies
D)farewell
E)introduction

Question 12

Acceptance speeches and toasts can be relatively long (typically over five minutes).

Question 13

Of the four ingredients to effective entertaining speeches,which one do you think is the most important to remember? Why?

Question 14

The manner of speaking used in an entertaining speech is typically different from traditional informative or persuasive speeches.

Question 15

What is an entertainment speech?

Question 16

One of the biggest mistakes entertaining speakers can make is delivering one generic speech to different groups without adapting the speech to the specific occasion.

Question 17

Upon completing the new pediatrics wing at the local hospital,the hospital invited the person who donated the money to have the wing built to consecrate the hospital wing.Which of the eight types of ceremonial speaking does this represent?

A)acceptance
B)dedication
C)eulogies
D)farewell
E)introduction

Question 18

The biggest mistake you can make when delivering an entertaining speech is to underprepare or simply not prepare at all.

Question 19

When we use the word "entertain," we are not just referring to _______,but also to _______.

Question 20

Speeches given at the Academy Awards,Emmy Awards,Grammy Awards,and Tony Awards after someone wins an award represent which of the eight types of ceremonial speaking?

A)acceptance
B)dedication
C)eulogies
D)farewell
E)introduction

Question 21

A eulogy is given to allow someone to say goodbye to one part of his or her life as he or she is moving on to the next part of life.

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a tip for using humor in a speech?

A)personalize or localize humor when possible
B)be clear about which words need emphasis with verbal humor
C)always apologize if a humorous anecdote doesn't get laughs
D)know when to stop joking and be serious
E)don't try to use humor that you don't know well

Question 23

What type of speaking is informative or persuasive but also designed to elicit laughter from an audience?

A)after-dinner speaking
B)informative speaking
C)motivational speaking
D)persuasive speaking
E)rhetorical speaking

Question 24

Inspirational speeches are given during a ceremony or ritual marked by observance of formality or etiquette.

Question 25

Differentiate among the two types of inspirational speaking.

Question 26

A speech of ____________ is a brief speech given to accompany a prize or honor.

Question 27

Differentiate between ceremonial and inspirational speaking.

Question 28

Roasts can be delivered for the purpose of congratulating someone for an honor,a new job,or getting married.

Question 29

What is an intangible asset that is made up of the favor or reputation of an individual or organization?

A)competence
B)caring
C)goodwill
D)public relations
E)trustworthiness

Question 30

After a huge environmental disaster,the CEO of a company stood before a bank of television cameras and admitted the disaster was the company's fault,said how sorry he was for the disaster,and vowed to ensure that everyone injured by the disaster would be fully reimbursed.What type of speech does this represent?

A)apology
B)justification
C)public relations
D)regret
E)validation

Question 31

A speech of ____________ is a minispeech given by the host of a ceremony that introduces another speaker and his or her speech.

Question 32

What type of speaking is designed not only to make an audience experience emotional arousal (fear,sadness,joy,or excitement),but also to motivate the audience to do something with that emotional arousal?

A)after-dinner speaking
B)informative speaking
C)motivational speaking
D)persuasive speaking
E)rhetorical speaking

Question 33

Differentiate among the eight types of ceremonial speaking.

Question 34

Why are both ceremonial and inspirational speaking considered speeches of entertainment?

Question 35

Speeches of goodwill are given in an attempt to get audience members to view the person or organization more favorably.

Question 36

A commencement speech is designed to recognize and celebrate the achievements of a graduating class or other group of people.

Question 37

What type of speech is given to elicit or arouse an emotional state within an audience?

A)acceptance
B)ceremonial
C)inspirational
D)presentation
E)toasts

Question 38

Of the three types of speeches of goodwill,which one is given when someone attempts to defend why certain actions were taken or will be taken?

A)apology
B)justification
C)public relations
D)regret
E)validation

Question 39

Differentiate among the three speeches of goodwill.

Question 40

A ____________ ____________ speech is designed to enhance one's own image or the image of his or her organization.

Question 41

Explain the basic process one goes through to create an after-dinner speech.

Question 42

During the middle of a speech,the speaker says,"He's a wolf in cheap clothing," instead of "He's a wolf in sheep's clothing." This is an example of what type of humor?

A)acronym
B)aside
C)oxymoron
D)pleonasm
E)malapropism

Question 43

A ____________ is a figure of speech in which a speaker intentionally misuses words that sound similar but clearly have different denotative meanings.

Question 44

After-dinner speaking is difficult,but not impossible.

Question 45

A __________ __________ is an agency that represents celebrity and professional speakers.

Question 46

When preparing a humorous speech,start with two-thirds of a prepared informative or persuasive speech,and then determine where the humor fits within that speech.

Question 47

During a speech,the speaker quotes Steven Wright as saying,"Today I met with a subliminal advertising executive for just a second." This is an example of what type of humor?

A)humorous advertisement or news headline
B)one-liner
C)oxymoron
D)self-effacing humor
E)word combination with unusual visual effects

Question 48

Motivational speaker Tony Robbins primarily speaks about how he went from living in his car to making millions of dollars.What type of motivational speaker is Tony Robbins?

A)hero
B)champion
C)success
D)survivor
E)religious

Question 49

Melissa cannot tell a joke to save her life.She just cannot verbally or nonverbally deliver a joke effectively.Melissa has problems with what?

A)comic timing
B)comic delivery
C)exhilaratibility
D)humor delivery
E)humor timing

Question 50

A __________ speech is a type of motivational speech given by someone who has succeeded in some aspect of life and is giving back by telling others how they can be successful too.

Question 51

Differentiate between the two types of keynote speeches.

Question 52

A success speech is given by someone who is considered a hero in society.

Question 53

During the middle of a speech,the speaker talks about a new medical device as "being about as useless as a football hoop." This is an example of what type of humor?

A)humorous advertisement or news headline
B)one-liner
C)oxymoron
D)self-effacing humor
E)word combination with unusual visual effects

Question 54

Lance Armstrong is often paid to speak about his experience overcoming cancer and going on to win the Tour de France.What type of motivational speaker is Lance Armstrong?

A)hero
B)champion
C)success
D)survivor
E)religious

Question 55

Describe the four types of motivational speeches.

Question 56

People who deliver keynote speeches are typically experts in a given area who are invited to speak at a conference,convention,banquet,meeting,or other kind of event in order to set a specific tone for the occasion.

Question 57

A ____________ speech is a type of motivational speech designed to incorporate religious ideals into a motivational package to inspire an audience into thinking about or changing aspects of their religious lives.

Question 58

A ____________ speech is delivered to set the underlying tone and summarize the core message of an event.

Question 59

All after-dinner speeches follow meals.

Question 60

During an after-dinner speech on emergency rooms,the speaker referred to a patient as an FDGB (Fall Down,Go Boom).This is an attempt at what type of humor?

A)acronym
B)aside
C)oxymoron
D)pleonasm
E)malapropism

Question 61

Of the ten types of verbal humor,which do you think is the most difficult to pull-off effectively? Why? Which do you think is the easiest to pull-off effectively? Why?

Question 62

If you were asked to deliver a motivational speech,which of the four types of motivational speeches would most accurately represent your life.Why?