Question 1

Ways to gain attention in the introduction to your speech include

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A)   beginning with a direct statement such as "My topic is . . ."
B)   using a familiar statement everyone has heard often
C)   asking a rhetorical question
D)   none of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following is accomplished by using a well-chosen statistic?

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A)   supports a claim
B)   corrects a false assumption
C)   amplifies an idea
D)   all of the aboveE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Clarity of style comes from a simple, concise use of language.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Antithesis is the repetition of the same sound, usually a consonant sound, starting several words in a sentence.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Intensity is

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A)   concentrated stimuli
B)   a story
C)   an emotion
D)   none of the aboveE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

A memorable conclusion to a speech should

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A)   use attention strategies much as they are used in the introduction to a speech
B)   include new information for the audience
C)   take whatever time is necessary to wrap up points and make a vivid finish
D)   avoid using rhetorical questionsE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

"Tomorrow we begin our quest; tomorrow we embark on a new adventure; tomorrow we grab for the golden ring" is an example of

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A)   antithesis
B)   simile
C)   parallelism
D)   alliterationE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

"Success is like a great deodorant. It eliminates the odor of past failure." This is

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A)   alliteration
B)   antithesis
C)   simile
D)   parallelismE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

"A hypnotic horror that hounded them to hell" is an example of

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A)   a simile
B)   a parallelism
C)   alliteration
D)   antithesisE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Oral and written style are virtually the same, so writing your speech word for word and reading it to your audience is an effective way to present a speech.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Fredricka states in her speech that "35% of the world's children live in poverty." As credible support for her claim that poverty is a serious global catastrophe, this statistic as cited

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A)   is sufficient to establish the credibility of her claim
B)   could be out of date, since no date is provided
C)   has no credible source for the statistic
D)   both b and cE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Sources of statistics are credible when they

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A)   have no vested interest in the outcome or point of view
B)   are recent
C)   use vivid statistics
D)   both a and bE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

In terms of speech style, sexist language should be eliminated because it

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A)   is too vivid
B)   is imprecise
C)   can turn off your audience
D)   both b and cE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Hypothetical examples are more effective than real examples for making points in a speech.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 15

When citing testimony from an expert as supporting material for a claim made in a speech, a complete citation should include

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A)   the name of the expert
B)   the expert's specific title or expertise
C)   the publication in which the expert's statement appears
D)   all of the aboveE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Credibility of a statistic used to support a claim in a speech is enhanced by

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A)   citing a credible source for the statistic
B)   citing a source for the statistic that is objective (no special interest in an outcome) 
C)   citing a source for the statistic that has a history of accuracy
D)   all of the aboveE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Supporting materials for speeches accomplish which of the following purposes?

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A)   support claims
B)   amplify ideas
C)   clarify points
D)   all of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 18

James is asked to give a 5-minute eulogy at his friend's funeral. He gives a 25-minute eulogy, notes with admiration that his friend had the ability to consume enormous quantities of alcohol at one sitting, and comments that his deceased friend's wife is a terrific spouse because she "didn't nag like most wives about his drinking." This eulogy is probably inappropriate for which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is too long.
B)   It likely offends many women in the audience.
C)   Bragging about consumption of alcohol at a funeral is probably inappropriate for the occasion.
D)   all of the aboveE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

From a historical viewpoint, feminine and masculine speaking styles compare in which of the following ways?

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A)   They are identical.
B)   Feminine style is more personal and ornamental.
C)   Masculine style is more factual, analytical, and organized.
D)   both b and cE) B) and C)
F) All of the above D

Question 20

When used appropriately, humor is an effective way to gain attention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: Presenting Speeches

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Which of the following is accomplished by using a well-chosen statistic?

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Clarity of style comes from a simple, concise use of language.

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Antithesis is the repetition of the same sound, usually a consonant sound, starting several words in a sentence.

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Intensity is

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A memorable conclusion to a speech should

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"Tomorrow we begin our quest; tomorrow we embark on a new adventure; tomorrow we grab for the golden ring" is an example of

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"Success is like a great deodorant. It eliminates the odor of past failure." This is

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"A hypnotic horror that hounded them to hell" is an example of

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Oral and written style are virtually the same, so writing your speech word for word and reading it to your audience is an effective way to present a speech.

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Fredricka states in her speech that "35% of the world's children live in poverty." As credible support for her claim that poverty is a serious global catastrophe, this statistic as cited

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Sources of statistics are credible when they

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In terms of speech style, sexist language should be eliminated because it

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Hypothetical examples are more effective than real examples for making points in a speech.

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When citing testimony from an expert as supporting material for a claim made in a speech, a complete citation should include

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From a historical viewpoint, feminine and masculine speaking styles compare in which of the following ways?

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When used appropriately, humor is an effective way to gain attention.

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Ways to gain attention in the introduction to your speech include

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Which of the following is accomplished by using a well-chosen statistic?

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Clarity of style comes from a simple, concise use of language.

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"Tomorrow we begin our quest; tomorrow we embark on a new adventure; tomorrow we grab for the golden ring" is an example of

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"Success is like a great deodorant. It eliminates the odor of past failure." This is

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Fredricka states in her speech that "35% of the world's children live in poverty." As credible support for her claim that poverty is a serious global catastrophe, this statistic as cited

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In terms of speech style, sexist language should be eliminated because it

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