Quiz #16

In a public relations presentation, the speaker should anticipate and prepare for criticism by

Which of the following types of speeches is designed to inform the public, strengthen alliances with them, and possibly recommend policy to those outside the work environment?

When offering a brief salute to a special occasion or person, you are giving

Routine summaries at meetings, reports to the board, sales pitches to clients, and training seminars for co-workers are all examples of

At the monthly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, a representative from a local tour bus company makes a presentation about the economic advantages for using her company's services for visiting dignitaries. What kind of special-occasion speech is this?

The special-occasion speech, given at or near the beginning of a meeting or a conference, which sets the theme and tone is what kind of speech?

A brief, accurate speech where the goals are to provide information and build another speaker's credibility is

What two criteria are most important when making a speech of introduction?

A special-occasion speech given to mark an anniversary of a special event, the completion of a long task, or high achievement in some field is

Martina is concerned about her introductory speech for the guest speaker at her banquet. According to your textbook, what should Martina keep in mind?

When called upon to give an impromptu toast at a wedding,

Heather has been invited to speak to her daughter's fifth-grade class about her profession. Should Heather approach this presentation somewhat like she would a report? What is the best advice for Heather, in meeting this challenge?

When you make a speech placing someone's name in nomination for an office or award, what should you be sure to mention?

At his best friend's wedding, Daniel gave a long toast in which he told funny stories about high school days, past romances, including broken hearts, and his first impressions of his best friend's new bride. Was this appropriate, according to your textbook advice on giving a toast?

Godfrey was asked to be the commencement speaker at the local high school. In the speech Godfrey talked about his accomplishments, what he has been doing since his high school graduation 20 years ago, and his goals for the future. Unfortunately, this speech didn't appeal to the audience. Why?

Renton has been asked to present his colleague, Rebecca, with the "Journalist of the Year" award. What is important for him to remember to say in this speech?

On the first anniversary of Ronald Reagan's death, the Reagan family and a group of close friends gathered at the Reagan Library to talk about Ronald Reagan's life and accomplishments. Then former President George H. W. Bush gave a brief speech at the occasion. What is the textbook term for this speech?

What should the speaker keep in mind when giving an acceptance speech?

The mistaken use of a word that sounds much like the intended word, such as "infatuation" for "inflation", is known as

Marianne was so blown away by the announcement that she had won an award that she felt numb on her way to accept it. When she got to the microphone, she began to ramble and then thanked everyone she could think of for voting for her and supporting her. The speech ran several minutes long and had no organization. Is this appropriate for an acceptance speech?

A renowned philanthropist and well-respected national speaker gave the commencement address at Audrey's graduation ceremony. He spoke of his concerns about rising crime rates for juveniles, of the problem of gang violence, and about crimes against women. Was this appropriate content for a commencement address?

A phrase in which the initial sounds of words are switched is known as

The speaker talking about recycling said, "I took a beer bottle to the recycling center, but they wouldn't take it. They said: This is the pint of no return." What humorous verbal strategy did the speaker engage in?

You have been asked to present an after-dinner speech to a local organization; something lighthearted and funny. You're not a naturally funny person, so this request unnerves you. What should you do?

At Donald's funeral, Patrick was asked to give the eulogy. In the eulogy, Patrick mentioned Donald's accomplishments in art, his loving devotion to his family, and how Donald got people to smile with the short stories or jokes he told-he always had people laughing. At the close of the eulogy, Patrick encouraged everyone to keep Donald in their memories and close to their heart. What guidelines did Patrick follow in preparing this eulogy?