Question 1

A hypothetical example is a brief narrative or story that helps to personalize your ideas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Bar graph

Accepted Answer

A)   Created expressly for the speech for audience imagination
B)   Brief narrative that helps personalize ideas
C)   Comparison of two things by using "like" and "as"
D)   Demonstrates parts of the whole proportionately to other parts
E)   Middle point of a set of numbersF)  Compares and relates different items to one anotherG)  "The average"H)  A comparison between two seemingly different objectsI)  Demonstrates change over timeJ)  The number that occurs most frequently in a set of numbersK)  Comparison of two seemingly different objects or situations F

Question 3

"She's as quiet as a mouse" is an example of a simile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Commenting on his neighbor's lack of work ethic, Lee Roy said, "He's slower than molasses in January." This saying is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   simile.
B)   analogy.
C)   hyperbole.
D)   metaphor.

Question 5

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Hypothetical example

Accepted Answer

A)   Created expressly for the speech for audience imagination
B)   Brief narrative that helps personalize ideas
C)   Comparison of two things by using "like" and "as"
D)   Demonstrates parts of the whole proportionately to other parts
E)   Middle point of a set of numbersF)  Compares and relates different items to one anotherG)  "The average"H)  A comparison between two seemingly different objectsI)  Demonstrates change over timeJ)  The number that occurs most frequently in a set of numbersK)  Comparison of two seemingly different objects or situations

Question 6

In his speech on political groundbreakers, Ben gave credit to Geraldine Ferraro, the first woman to be nominated for vice president of the United States, for saying, "We've chosen the path to equality, don't let them turn us around." This credit is called a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In his speech on political groundbreakers, Ben...

Question 7

What is the difference between median, mean, and mode? Find the median, mean, and mode for the following set of numbers: 2, 2, 4, 8, 9, 11, 13

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the difference between median, mean,...

Question 8

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Anecdotes

Accepted Answer

A)   Created expressly for the speech for audience imagination
B)   Brief narrative that helps personalize ideas
C)   Comparison of two things by using "like" and "as"
D)   Demonstrates parts of the whole proportionately to other parts
E)   Middle point of a set of numbersF)  Compares and relates different items to one anotherG)  "The average"H)  A comparison between two seemingly different objectsI)  Demonstrates change over timeJ)  The number that occurs most frequently in a set of numbersK)  Comparison of two seemingly different objects or situations

Question 9

Jennifer is a martial artist in Taijutsu and a certified instructor for a women's martial arts course called "Fightback." During a speech on why women should learn self-defense, Jennifer did a demonstration on how to get away from an attacker. What type of visual aid did Jennifer use?

Accepted Answer

A)   Video presentation
B)   Photograph
C)   Bar chart
D)   Her body

Question 10

In order to limit your frustration when using Internet sources, there are several questions you can ask and things you should consider to successfully find the information needed to support the main ideas of your speech. What are some of those questions/considerations, and why are they important?

Accepted Answer

The answer of In order to limit your frustration when...

Question 11

Because books take longer to publish, the information they contain may be more dated than in periodicals or newspapers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Pie graph

Accepted Answer

A)   Created expressly for the speech for audience imagination
B)   Brief narrative that helps personalize ideas
C)   Comparison of two things by using "like" and "as"
D)   Demonstrates parts of the whole proportionately to other parts
E)   Middle point of a set of numbersF)  Compares and relates different items to one anotherG)  "The average"H)  A comparison between two seemingly different objectsI)  Demonstrates change over timeJ)  The number that occurs most frequently in a set of numbersK)  Comparison of two seemingly different objects or situations

Question 13

"Giving a speech is as easy as riding a bike" and "Learning CPR is like buying an insurance policy" are examples of what kind of comparison?

Accepted Answer

A)   Analogy
B)   Simile
C)   Metaphor
D)   Contrast

Question 14

Identify three possible sources of information for a speech you are developing. How do these sources enhance your speech?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify three possible sources of information for...

Question 15

Which type of visual aid helps the audience visualize how something whole is broken into parts?

Accepted Answer

A)   Line graph
B)   Pie chart
C)   Bar graph
D)   Optical chart

Question 16

Which presentation aid should Kayla use if she wants to show her audience how voter participation in national elections has changed over time?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pie graph
B)   Bar graph
C)   Line graph
D)   Drawing

Question 17

A pie graph is used to show the way different items compare and relate to one another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A safe way to relay your personal feelings to your audience includes examples that invite the audience to imagine a situation created expressly for the speech. This is known as what kind of example?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hypothetical
B)   Factual
C)   Situational
D)   Anecdotal

Question 19

Examples are statements that attempt to illuminate the facts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

________ are statements that attempt to illuminate the facts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ are statements that attempt to illuminate...

Exam 12: Researching and Using Supportive Material for Your Speech

A hypothetical example is a brief narrative or story that helps to personalize your ideas.

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Bar graph

"She's as quiet as a mouse" is an example of a simile.

Commenting on his neighbor's lack of work ethic, Lee Roy said, "He's slower than molasses in January." This saying is an example of a(n)

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Hypothetical example

In his speech on political groundbreakers, Ben gave credit to Geraldine Ferraro, the first woman to be nominated for vice president of the United States, for saying, "We've chosen the path to equality, don't let them turn us around." This credit is called a(n) _____.

What is the difference between median, mean, and mode? Find the median, mean, and mode for the following set of numbers: 2, 2, 4, 8, 9, 11, 13

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Anecdotes

Jennifer is a martial artist in Taijutsu and a certified instructor for a women's martial arts course called "Fightback." During a speech on why women should learn self-defense, Jennifer did a demonstration on how to get away from an attacker. What type of visual aid did Jennifer use?

In order to limit your frustration when using Internet sources, there are several questions you can ask and things you should consider to successfully find the information needed to support the main ideas of your speech. What are some of those questions/considerations, and why are they important?

Because books take longer to publish, the information they contain may be more dated than in periodicals or newspapers.

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Pie graph

"Giving a speech is as easy as riding a bike" and "Learning CPR is like buying an insurance policy" are examples of what kind of comparison?

Identify three possible sources of information for a speech you are developing. How do these sources enhance your speech?

Which type of visual aid helps the audience visualize how something whole is broken into parts?

Which presentation aid should Kayla use if she wants to show her audience how voter participation in national elections has changed over time?

A pie graph is used to show the way different items compare and relate to one another.

A safe way to relay your personal feelings to your audience includes examples that invite the audience to imagine a situation created expressly for the speech. This is known as what kind of example?

Examples are statements that attempt to illuminate the facts.

________ are statements that attempt to illuminate the facts.