*emotional meaning that it's associated with
> slender
>thin
>skinny
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Friendship is an example of what type of word? ( Ex: concrete, abstract, phony, meaningless, denotative?)
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* abstract
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" The stars are diamond in the sky." This example of what literary tool?
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* metaphor
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What danger does the speaker face when grammatical errors are found in a speech?
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* lose credibility to your audience
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"Blind as a bat" is an example of what literary tool?
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*Imagery
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"After opening a can of worms, they always come home to roost. This is an example of what literary tool?
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* mixed metaphor
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Honestly is what type of word? ( denotative concrete, phony, abstract, meaningless).
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* abstract
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Calling a funeral director a" grief therapist" is using what type of language?
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* inflated language
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The dictionary definition of a word is its__________.
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* meaning
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The main key to effective delivery is
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* Strong desire to communicate with the audience
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If nonverbal communication contradicts verbal messages, which message will the listeners accept as true?
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* nonverbal signals instead of the verbal message
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What does your textbook suggest and advise for speakers deciding about clothes during the speech? What should they wear?
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*Dress up to show respect for the audience and occasion
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What aspects of non-verbal communication is considered a "figurative handshake"?
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*Eye contact
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If a few audience memebers are rudely chatting and being disruptive during your speech, what is the one thing your textbook says you should NOT do?
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*Should not ignore disturbance confront theses listeners but in a calm, friendly manner
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Identify some examples of common verbal fillers
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* uh
*er
*um
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If, during practice, your speech is two minutes over the time limit, what should you do
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*go back to your outline and notes and trim them down
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" Saying Cannahepya?" vs Can I help you?" is example of poor....... ??
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* Clarify ( articulation)
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What is impromptu speaking?
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* Speaking on spur of the movement without preparation
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What functions do pauses serve in a speech?
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* let listeners know when you have finished one thought and are ready to go the rest
* forgotten what you were planning to say next and need to glance at your notes
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If you do not know the answer to a listener's question during Q&A, what should you do?
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* Say so, they will not think less of you
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The PREP method would be useful for what type of speech
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* Impromptu Speeches
> P: Position
> R: Reason
> E: Example
> P: Position
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Saying a word incorrectly would mean you are gulity of poor.
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* Pronunciation
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" To tell my audience about the life of Florence Nightingale. is a specific purpose statement for which type of speech explained in ch 15.
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* Explanation
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To tell my listeners how porpoises are trained to do out-of-water stunts," is a specific purpose statement for which type of speech explained in ch 15
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* Process
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Which channel for learning information is the strongest?
The textbooks suggest giving 15-minute stretch breaks after every_____ -minute period of speaking.
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* 45 minute period , even if the audience does not seem tried
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To provide variety during long presentations, what techinque is advised when asking questions of listeners
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* encourage them to ( taking active role) prevent them from day dreaming
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A speech recounting the history of the attack on Pearl Harbor would be which type of speech? persuasive, informative, entertaining?
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* Informative
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What is an acronym and how can a speaker use this learning device
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abbreviation formed from an initial letter of others words pronounced as a word
> to recall names / quotes
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What does Nina Totenberg say the most important element in effective speech is?
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* interesting information
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Informing an audience about living conditions in an institution for autistic children would fit what type of speech explained in ch 15.
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* Explanation
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Voltaire says'' the secret in being tiresome is in______________
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* Telling everything
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An ancient Chinese proverb says" I hear, and I forget. I see, and I remember. I do and I ___________."
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* Understand
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What do attorneys say about opening and closing statements!?
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Determine decision
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What is the difference between rhetorical and overt questions?
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Example of Rhetorical is how long will homlessness be plagued by
Example of overt questions is by a show of hands
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Review the different attention getters and clinchers
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Provocative statement- site quotation
Short is best , Arouse curiosity visual aid or presentation incentive to listen
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Be prepared to define icebreaker, incentive and credibility.
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Polite little prologue to break the ice Before getting into their speech why the listeners will benefit by hearing you is the incentive and credibility-audience perception of a speaker as the lead trustworthy and competent
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Explain the different parts of the conclusion.
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Single the end of the street to satisfy the audience psychological need for a summarize key ideas of the street reinforce the central idea since of completion
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Know the three T"s in speechmaking.
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1. Tell your audience what you are going to tell them
2. Tell them
3. Tell them what you told them
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