Deck 8: Gathering and Using Supporting

Question 1

17 A lengthy illustration with a plot,beginning,climatic point,and end is called

A)a hypothetical illustration
B)a brief illustration
C)an extended illustration
D)a literal illustration

Answer 1

C

Question 2

16 Tracie is gathering sources of support for her persuasive speech on animal testing for medical purposes.She makes use of Web sources and has a great deal of relevant material.However,when outlining the speech,she can't find the source of many of the facts and statistics she plans to use.What most likely caused Tracie's problem?

A)Tracie did not get full citations on her sources,but can still orally cite what she remembers.
B)Tracie failed to develop a preliminary bibliography with all the necessary material to locate the sources.
C)Tracie violated a principle of outlining; never insert supporting material into an outline for a speech.
D)Tracie doesn't have a problem; facts and statistics do not need to be formally cited in a speech.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

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

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.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

2 Joe is a former weight lifter and professional body builder.He is preparing an informative speech on the abuse of steroids in physical fitness.Through his personal experiences,what quality can Joe add to the presentation of his speech?

A)motivation
B)credibility
C)satisfaction
D)persuasion

Question 5

20 When it is necessary in a speech to explain a term that the audience might not understand,you should look in a dictionary such as Webster's for

A)a definition by classification.
B)an operational definition.
C)an original definition.
D)an analogical definition.

Question 6

18 In his speech about drunk driving,David told a story about three of his friends who died in a drunk driving accident.He went into detail about how they had been partying,how they insisted on driving,and how their lives ended when they crashed into tree in the middle of the night.What kind of supporting material did David use in his speech?

A)a brief illustration
B)an extended illustration
C)a statistic
D)expert testimony

Question 7

11 Fred's community is considering a city-wide smoking ban.He is trying to do research on the effects it will have on small business owners in the community.Which of the following would be the best way for him to gather information?

A)books
B)magazines
C)interviews
D)encyclopedias

Question 8

9 Libraries' collections of books are called the

A)card catalog.
B)circulation.
C)stacks.
D)indexes.

Question 9

4 Jack primarily used Web sources for his informative speech about gun control.However,his over-reliance on a Web site sponsored by the National Rifle Association caused his speech to be slanted in one direction,rather than presenting multiple sides of the issue.Which of the six criteria for evaluating Web sources did Jack ignore?

A)accountability
B)accuracy
C)objectivity
D)usability

Question 10

8 When evaluating Internet resources,which criteria evaluates whether or not a Web site's language and graphics reflect and respect differences in gender,ethnicity,race,and sexual orientation?

A)accountability
B)usability
C)diversity
D)objectivity

Question 11

1 The Internet's primary delivery system is known as

A)a search engine.
B)a blog.
C)the World Wide Web.
D)cyberspace.

Question 12

15 When Marcie conducted an interview with the local homeless shelter supervisor,the supervisor kept answering "yes" or "no" to all of Marcie's questions.Marcie was getting frustrated because she was not getting the material she needed.What most likely caused Marcie's problem?

A)The supervisor was being difficult and unfriendly.
B)Marcie had planned only closed-ended questions and forgot to follow up by asking "why?"
C)The supervisor was probably new and inexperienced and did not know the answers.
D)The supervisor probably is not used to being interviewed.

Question 13

6 Academic Search Complete and JSTOR are examples of

A)Web browsers.
B)Web directories.
C)full-text databases.
D)search engines.

Question 14

5 Carl is researching a speech on euthanasia.He knows that there are some excellent journal articles on the subject,but his university's small library doesn't carry the journals in which the articles appear,but the library does subscribe to various online databases.Carl has only a few days until he must give the speech; what should he do?

A)Carl should use interlibrary loan to see if he can locate the needed journal articles.
B)Carl waited too late to start his research,so he will have to use something else instead of the journal articles.
C)Carl should substitute Web site information for the journal articles,because material from the Web is more accurate and current than published journal articles.
D)Carl should use a full-text database,like Academic Search Complete,to attempt to locate complete texts of the journal articles.

Question 15

13 Once you have arranged for an interview with an authority on your speech topic,what is your next task?

A)Ask the interviewee if you may audio or videotape the interview.
B)Conduct the interview with your interviewee as professionally as possible.
C)Plan for the interview by conducting research and planning specific questions.
D)Determine how you will use the interview information in your speech.

Question 16

7 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?

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

Question 17

10 In a library,print reference items are distinguished by

A)the call number 300.
B)the prefix ref.
C)their location behind the circulation desk.
D)a red book cover.

Question 18

14 After your conversation with a representative from the health and wellness program at a local hospital,you organize your notes and decide which statements to quote in your speech.This form of supporting material is called

A)firsthand experience.
B)an interview.
C)research.
D)peer testimony.

Question 19

3 It is necessary to determine what individual or organization is responsible for a Web site in order to determine its

A)accuracy.
B)accountability.
C)objectivity.
D)diversity.

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

29 Accountability is an important criterion in determining the legitimacy of a Web site's information.

Question 22

24 It is a good idea to use expert testimony in a speech when your topic

A)requires that you make predictions.
B)is informative.
C)is humorous.
D)is dull.

Question 23

26 Personal knowledge often has the additional advantage of heightening your credibility in the minds of your listeners.

Question 24

22 Research reports of government agencies,independent survey organizations,or scholars can be considered reliable sources because they are supposed to be

A)unbiased.
B)accessible.
C)effective.
D)varied.

Question 25

21 Which of the following is an important guideline for the use of statistics in a speech?

A)Use reliable,authoritative,and unbiased sources for your statistics.
B)Use statistics that are mainly from secondary sources.
C)Use as many statistics as you can find because they enhance credibility.
D)Report a statistic down to the last decimal point,to be thorough and accurate.

Question 26

23 When someone who is a recognized authority in a specialized area states his/her opinion,this is considered as

A)expert testimony.
B)lay testimony.
C)a literary quotation.
D)individual opinion.

Question 27

25 In his speech about date rape on college campuses,Ryan cites statistics from state and county law enforcement documents; then he includes statistics from incidents on his own campus.Which principle of selecting the best supporting material is Ryan using?

A)proximity
B)suitability
C)variety
D)concreteness

Question 28

36 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.

Question 29

30 Information on the Internet does not need any sort of criteria for evaluating its usefulness; it is all true and accurate information.

Question 30

31 In a library,print reference resources are available for in-house research and can be checked out.

Question 31

38 A literal analogy is a comparison between two similar things.

Question 32

35 "Why do you think the asbestos should be removed?" is an example of a closed-ended question.

Question 33

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

Question 34

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

Question 35

37 Hypothetical illustrations describe events that have already occurred.

Question 36

32 Before you decide that an interview is necessary,you should make sure that your question cannot easily be answered by looking at a Web site or reading a newspaper article or a book.

Question 37

28 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.

Question 38

34 "Do you enjoy your job?" is an example of a closed- ended question.

Question 39

40 Opinions are testimony or quotations that express someone's attitudes,beliefs,or values.

Question 40

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

Question 41

Restricted to patrons of libraries that subscribe to them,an _______ is an electronic resource that may include abstracts and/or the full text of entries,in addition to bibliographic data.

Question 42

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

Question 43

List and explain five research strategies.

Question 44

List and briefly explain the six criteria that can serve as a standard for evaluating
Web resources.

Question 45

50 Differentiate between a literal and figurative analogy and provide an example of each.

Question 46

An ______ is a statement that makes clear how something is done or why it exists in its present form or existed in its past form.

Question 47

44 A _______ source is the original collector and interpreter of information or data.

Question 48

42 A _______ is a Web site that indexes World Wide Web information in a specific field.

Question 49

List and explain the seven different types of supporting material.

Question 50

45 A newspaper that prints the result of research study performed by the Mayo Clinic is considered a _______ source.