Public Speaking Final

28 August 2022
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When trying to persuade listeners that are skeptical about your position, you need to deal directly with the reasons for their skepticism.
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True
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Persuasive speeches on questions of value focus on the worth, rightness and morality of an idea or action.
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True
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When you reason from specific instances in a speech, you move from a general example to a specific conclusion.
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False
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Reasoning from principle moves from a general principle to a specific conclusion.
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True
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Because it moves from a general principle to a specific conclusion, reasoning from principle is the opposite of reasoning from specific instances.
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True
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According to your textbook, persuasion is a psychological process in which listeners engage in a _______________ with the speaker. a) mental dialogue b) situational disagreement c) cognitive restructuring d) feedback loop
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a
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As your textbook explains, when you give a persuasive speech on a question of _____________, you can seek either passive agreement or immediate action from your audience. a) opinion b) policy c) judgment d) value
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b
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As explained in your textbook, the credibility of a speaker before he or she starts to speak is called your _________ credibility. a) initial b) negative c) derived d) original
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a
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The following statement is an example of reasoning from _________. This program was implemented by Philadelphia two years ago and has provided housing for more than 2,000 people at little cost to the city. If it can work here, it can work anywhere. a) cause b) validity c) principle d) analogy
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d
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Post hoc, ergo propter hoc, meaning "after this, there because of this,: is a fallacy associated with ________ reasoning. a) parallel b) deductive c) comparative d) casual
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d
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One of the reasons to use visual aids in a speech is that you can break eye contact with the audience while discussing the aids.
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False
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If you were giving a speech about how to lift weights, the most effective visual aid would probably be a drawing.
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False
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Informative speeches about concepts are usually organized in spatial order.
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False
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If the object you want to use as a visual aid is not available, the next best option ideally is a a) model b) chart c) slide d) photograph e) drawing
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a
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According to your textbook, visual aids are most effective when they are a) explained clearly and concisely b) circulated among the audience c) presented early in the speech d) all of the above e) a and c only
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a
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If your specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience of the major steps in an effective job interview," you would probably organize your speech in ____________ order. a) topical b) chronological c) spatial d) causal e) illustrative
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c
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As your textbook explains, when giving an informative speech to a general audience, you should take special care to a) state your ideas in abstract terms b) organize the speech in chronological order c) avoid being too technical d) all of the above
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c
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The use of repetition in a speech usually results in parallelism.
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True
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As your textbook explains, using inclusive language in a speech is important primarily as a matter of political correctness.
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False
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The main reason to use inclusive language in your speeches is to avoid being accused of political incorrectness.
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False
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A startling introduction is effective only if it is firmly related to the speech topic.
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True
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Opening your speech with a lengthy quotation is an excellent way to gain the attention of your audience.
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False
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Main points should be written out in full sentences in both the preparation and speaking outline.
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False
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Delivery cues should be indicated on the preparation outline.
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False
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Stating the main points in a word or two is usually sufficient for a preparation outline.
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False
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Creating goodwill is especially important in the introduction of a(n) ______ speech. a) commemorative b) acceptance c) persuasive d) after-dinner e) informative
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c
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Outlining is an important part of public speaking because a) an outline helps the speaker compile an organized preliminary bibliography b) an outline helps ensure that ideas flow clearly from one to another c) an outline helps the speaker choose an interesting sharply focused topic. d) all the above e) a & b only
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b
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The main points in a preparation outline are a) identified by capital letters b) located farthest to the left c) suggest the main thrust of the speech d) all of the above e) a & c only
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b
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The primary purpose of a special occasion speech is to convey information to the audience
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False
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As your textbook explains, speeches of introduction usually should be two to three minutes long
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True
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Speeches of presentation should average about 10-12 minutes in length.
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False
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A commemorative speech is the one kind of speech in which chiches and trite sentiments are appropriate.
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False
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It is almost always in poor taste to mention the losers of an award in a speech of presentation
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False
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The main purpose of a speech of presentation is to tell the audience why the recipient is receiving his or her award.
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True
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Most experts set the maximum number of members for a small group at seven or eight.
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True
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The procedural needs of a small group include such matters as whether members get along with each other and feel good about their roles in the group.
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False
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Helping the group reach consensus on its final decision is an example of procedural need in a small group.
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False
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According to your textbook, the main purpose of a speech presentation is to present a) the main speaker to the audience b) thanks for the gift or award c) the reasons why a person deserves commendation d) a gift or an award to the recipient
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d
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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
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b
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As your textbook explains, perhaps no speech depends more on the creative and subtle use of language than does the a) commemorative speech b) speech of presentation c) persuasive speech d) speech of introduction
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a
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Which of the following is an example of a commemorative speech? a) a political candidates campaign speech b) a soccer coach's pregame pep talk c) a speakers acceptance of an award d) a daughters eulogy in honor of her father
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d
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As your textbook explains, a successful commemorative speech usually depends on the speakers ability to a) motivate a passive audience to take action b) put into language the thoughts and emotions appropriate to the situation c) explain why the recipient is receiving an award d) all of the above
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b
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The maintenance needs of problem-solving small group center on a) interpersonal relations in the group b) the research requirements of the group c) determining the agenda of the group d) finding a meeting place for the group
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a