Speech Quiz 2

1 September 2022
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If the following transition were used in a persuasive speech, the speech would most likely be organized in __________ order. Now that I've told you about declining voter involvement in this country, let's look at what we can do about it. A)causal B)spatial C)comparative-advantages D)problem-solution E)topical
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D)problem-solution
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According to your textbook, what organizational method is used in a speech with the following main points? I. The outermost section of the Egyptian burial tomb was the entrance passage. II. The next section of the Egyptian burial tomb was the antechamber. III. The third section of the Egyptian burial tomb was the treasury. IV. The innermost section of the Egyptian burial tomb was the burial chamber. A)spatial B)descriptive C)chronological D)progressive E)logical
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A)spatial
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Here are the main points for a persuasive speech on low adult literacy. I. Low adult literacy has reached crisis proportions in the United States. II. Solving the problem requires action by government and individual citizens alike. These main points are arranged in __________ order. A)spatial B)topical C)problem-solution D)comparative-advantage E)causal
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C)problem-solution
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According to your textbook, the last part of a speech introduction usually A)establishes the speaker's credibility. B) identifies the topic of the speech. C)previews the main points in the body. D)relates the topic to the audience. E)shows the speaker's goodwill.
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C)previews the main points in the body.
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Paul began his speech as follows: They called Lou Gehrig the iron horse. This tireless worker played an astounding 2,130 consecutive baseball games even though he suffered 17 hand fractures during those years. This would be like one of us never missing a day of school for over 13 years. Can you imagine completing kindergarten through your senior year with perfect attendance? Never taking a sick day, never a college visit day, or even senior skip day. And, to match Gehrig, you would also have to end your school career with an A average. What method for gaining attention and interest did Paul use? A)revealing the general purpose B)relating the topic to the audience C)previewing the body of the speech D)stating the importance of the topic E)summarizing the central idea
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B)relating the topic to the audience
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When preparing a speech introduction, your textbook recommends that you A)keep an eye out for introductory material as you research your speech. B)make sure the introduction is at least 25 percent of your speech. C)perfect the introduction before you work on the body of your speech. C) All of these answers are correct.
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A)keep an eye out for introductory material as you research your speech.
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A catchy speech title is fine as long as it is A)phrased as a question. B)relevant to the speech. C)written as a full sentence. D)All of these answers are correct. E)Both relevant to the speech and written as a full sentence.
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B)relevant to the speech
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Which of the following is mentioned in your textbook as a guideline for a preparation outline? A)Label the introduction, body, and conclusion. B)Identify connectives with Roman numerals. C)Position the title so it appears immediately before the central idea. D)Include a startling statement in the introduction to get attention. E)Use parallel wording for subpoints and sub-subpoints.
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A)Label the introduction, body, and conclusion.
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As explained in your textbook, subpoints in a preparation outline should be A)listed just before the conclusion. B)written in key words to jog the memory. C)indicated by Roman numerals. D)indented farther to the left than main points. E)written in full sentences.
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E)written in full sentences.
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Nonverbal communication is based on a speaker's A)language. B)vocal delivery. C)bodily actions. D)All of these answers are correct. E)Both vocal delivery and bodily actions.
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E)Both vocal delivery and bodily actions.
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According to your textbook, the __________ speaker delivers a speech with little or no immediate preparation. A)colloquial B)extemporaneous C)conversational D)impromptu E)declamatory
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D)impromptu
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Your textbook recommends using _______________ in your informative speeches as a way to keep your ideas from being overly abstract. A)contrast B)description C)comparison D)All of these answers are correct. E)Both contrast and comparison.
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D)All of these answers are correct.
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"To inform my audience about the history of Halloween observances" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n) A)object. B)event. C)process. D)concept. E)situation.
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B)event.
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According to your textbook, anything that is visible, tangible, and stable in form would be treated as a(n) __________ in an informative speech. A)process B)object C)entity D)concept E)event
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B)object
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Which of the following is the best way to practice a speech? A)Memorize it B)Read your outline or notes C)Refine your ideas during delivery D)Rehearse out loud multiple times
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D)Rehearse out loud multiple times
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When delivering a speech, connectives: A)Help orient the audience B)Need to be comprehensive C)Reinforce the goal of the speech D)Should be a signpost
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A)Help orient the audience
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To demonstrate effective eye contact a speaker should: A)Look at every individual in the audience B)Look toward the heads of the audience C)Look only at the audience members who are paying the most attention D)Look at individuals or small groups throughout the speech
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D)Look at individuals or small groups throughout the speech
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Of the following, which is not a type of supporting material: A)Examples B)Statistics C)Claims D)Testimony
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C)Claims
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Evaluate the best oral citation for a speech below: A)A November 17, 2017, article in PhysiciansUnited.com explains Dr. Ambrose's research about stress being the leading cause of nearly 600,000 heart attacks every year B)A recent study published in 2016 shows that only 10% of the earth is covered with soil that is useful for farming C)In a recent issue of The Economist, the author points out that nearly 38% of all American households have credit card debt D)Maggie Rose's book, The Extinction, explains that humans have become the new natural disaster by focusing on expansion and urban development
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A)A November 17, 2017, article in PhysiciansUnited.com explains Dr. Ambrose's research about stress being the leading cause of nearly 600,000 heart attacks every year
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When offering supporting material in a speech, the speaker should ensure that: A)The evidence is from an objective source B)The evidence is common knowledge C)The evidence comes from a credible source D)The evidence is from a well-known source
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C)The evidence comes from a credible source
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While working on the body of your speech, you realize that the steps of the process you just explained are fairly complex. You decide that you need to review those steps before moving on to the next main point. To accomplish this task, you would probably add a(n) A)transition. B)checkpoint. C)internal summary. D)supplement. E)signpost.
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C)internal summary.
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Here are the main points for an informative speech about the history of chocolate: I. Chocolate was originally used in Mexico as a drink by the Aztecs. II. Chocolate was introduced to Europe after the Spanish conquered the Aztecs. III. Chocolate was first made into candy during the 1800s. IV. Chocolate's popularity and uses continue to expand today. These main points are arranged in __________ order. A)causal B)analytical C)descriptive D)chronological E)spatial
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D)chronological
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According to your textbook, transitions, internal previews, internal summaries, and signposts are examples of A)metaphors. B)attention-getters. C)supporting materials. D)connectives. E)closings
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D)connectives.
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Leung began the introduction of his informative speech with these words: How many of you just can't wait until spring break? How many of you plan to hit the road about a minute after your last class lets out? How many of you are looking forward to having a great time? Which objective of a speech introduction were these words designed to fulfill? A)reveal the topic of the speech B)indicate the importance of the topic C)gain the attention of the audience D)enhance the credibility of the speaker E)preview the main points of the speech
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C)gain the attention of the audience
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In the introduction of her speech on bike paths, Shannon mentioned her involvement with a local cycling club and her work on a grant requesting state funding for a local bike trail. By sharing this information with her audience, Shannon was seeking to accomplish which goal of a speech introduction? A)gain attention B)establish credibility C)preview the body of the speech D)relate to the audience E)reveal the topic
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B)establish credibility
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According to your textbook, a speech title should A)include a catchy quotation. B)attract the audience's attention. C)be stated as a full sentence. D)All of these answers are correct. E)Both attract the audience's attention and be stated as a full sentence.
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B)attract the audience's attention.
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According to your textbook, when making a preparation outline, you should A)label transitions and internal summaries. B)indicate the introduction, body, and conclusion with Roman numerals. C)state the specific purpose as a separate unit before the outline itself. D)All of these answers are correct. E)Both label transitions and internal summaries and state the specific purpose as a separate unit before the outline itself.
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E)Both label transitions and internal summaries and state the specific purpose as a separate unit before the outline itself.
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All of the following are necessary in a preparation outline except A)labels for the introduction, body, and conclusion. B)directions for delivering the speech. C)transitions, internal previews, and internal summaries. D)a consistent pattern of indentation and symbolization. E)a specific purpose statement.
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B)directions for delivering the speech
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A speech that is fully prepared in advance but that is delivered from a brief set of notes or a speaking outline is called a(n) __________ speech. A)extemporaneous B)declamatory C)impromptu D)manuscript E)vocalized
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A)extemporaneous
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According to your textbook, saying "lemme" instead of "let me" is an error in A)emphasis. B)vocalization. C)accent. D)articulation. E)intonation.
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D)articulation.
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"To inform my audience how to prepare for a backpacking expedition" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n) A)object. B)process. C)function. D)concept. E)policy.
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B)process.
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Speeches about __________ are often more complex than other types of informative speeches. A)objects B)events C)processes D)functions E)concepts
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E)concepts
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If your specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about the differences among steel, aluminum, and carbon bicycle frames" you would probably organize your speech in __________ order. A)descriptive B)topical C)causal D)chronological E)functional
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B)topical