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1. Reni’s audience isn’t familiar with Kenneth Burke’s principle of dramatism. Choosing analogies, both figurative and literal, is a
good strategy for him to use.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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2. When your listeners need to refresh their memories, your narrowed purpose will be to counter their misunderstandings.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. It is to review.
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True / False
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False
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3. Information should be new when giving an informative speech.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. Review material can also serve as an informative speech.
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True / False
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False
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4. When you inform with the purpose of countering misunderstandings, you’ll probably get more emotional reactions than when you
update information.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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5. An information imbalance means that the speaker presents one-sided information about a subject.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. It means that some people have information and others don’t.
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True / False
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False
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6. The first step in planning a demonstration speech is to plan the visual support that’s needed.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. First, think through all the required steps.
POINTS:
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True / False
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False
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7. Timing during rehearsal is especially important for “how–to” speeches.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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True / False
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False
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8. All “how-to” speeches require a demonstration.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. Giving instructions or tips (e.g., how to resolve conflict) will not require a
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demonstration.
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9. Park rangers or tour guides commonly give descriptive speeches.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
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False
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10. Details and vivid language in speeches about events allow listeners to mentally place themselves at the event.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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11. Reports answer the question, “What have we learned about this subject?”
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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12. Generally, chronological, topical, or narrative patterns best fit a biographical report.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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True / False
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HAS VARIABLES:
False
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13. The goal of investigative reports is persuasion.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. The purpose is to provide listeners with factual information so they can form their
own conclusions.
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
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False
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14. Pro-con organization generally works well for investigative reports.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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15. Terez organized her speech on “destiny” by first providing the denotative meaning and then giving connotative meanings for the
word. This was an effective pattern.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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16. An explanation of a complex concept can be thought of as a translation.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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HAS VARIABLES:
False
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17. Individuals and groups tend to agree on theories, concepts, and abstract ideas.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. Often there are irreconcilable differences.
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True / False
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False
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18. Audiences commonly complain that informative speeches are boring.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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19. Jargon is a major hazard for informative speakers.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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True / False
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False
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20. When audiences see information as relevant to their personal lives, they’re more likely to listen and learn effectively.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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False
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21. If the audience has never before heard about the rare medical condition known as progeria, the speaker should do all these things
EXCEPT ________
a.
define all terminology.
b.
use jargon frequently to establish credibility.
c.
use figurative and literal analogies.
d.
tell who, what, where, when, and how type information.
e.
give vivid and detailed descriptions.
ANSWER:
b
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False
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22. Odell’s audience knows quite a bit about entertainer George Clinton; what general strategy should Odell use in a speech about
him?
a.
Present who, what, where, when, and how information.
b.
Find novel information about one aspect of his life.
c.
Find scientific information about him.
d.
Talk about his most famous comedy routines.
e.
Get another subject entirely.
ANSWER:
b
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23. A speaker who is ________ should prepare for emotional responses which are often negative.
a.
use humor where appropriate.
b.
incorporate handouts.
c.
prepare for emotional responses, often negative.
d.
utilize presentation software like PowerPoint.
e.
take care to dress professionally.
ANSWER:
c
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Multiple Choice
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False
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24. What are the correctly ordered steps for planning a demonstration speech?
a.
think through the steps; time the process; plan visual aids; work on the content
b.
time the process; work on the content; plan visual aids; think through the steps
c.
think through the steps; work on the content; plan visual aids; time the process
d.
work on the content; time the process; plan visual aids; think through the steps
e.
plan visual aids; think through the steps; time the process; work on content
ANSWER:
c
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25. A description speech answers which audience question?
a.
How is it done?
b.
What’s it like?
c.
What have we learned about this?
d.
How does it work?
e.
What does it mean?
ANSWER:
b
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Multiple Choice
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False
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26. Which question does an explanation speech answer?
a.
How is it done?
b.
What’s it like?
c.
What have we learned about this?
d.
How does it work?
e.
What’s the theory behind that?
ANSWER:
e
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Multiple Choice
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False
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27. Which speech is most likely to be a report?
a.
How Honeybees Communicate
b.
Loyalty: What Is It?
c.
Birthday Customs Around the World
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d.
Educational Vouchers: Pros and Cons
e.
The Great Wall of China
ANSWER:
d
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28. Which is NOT a guideline for speeches about concepts?
a.
Choose a topic that everyone agrees on.
b.
Break complex ideas into their component parts.
c.
Avoid technical jargon.
d.
Use comparisons to things listeners already understand.
e.
Supply concrete examples.
ANSWER:
a
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29. The speaker identifies specific parts of her topic that might be difficult for the audience to grasp; she is ________
a.
doing an obstacle analysis of the audience.
b.
planning discourse consistency.
c.
personalizing her material for her audience.
d.
striving to be interesting.
e.
focusing on connotative meaning.
ANSWER:
a
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False
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30. Alliterating main points is one way to create ________
a.
repetition.
b.
redundancy.
c.
discourse consistency.
d.
interest.
e.
obstacle analysis.
ANSWER:
c
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31. ________ is saying the same thing more than once; ________ is saying the same thing, but a different way each time.
a.
Repetition; redundancy
b.
Redundancy; repetition
c.
Discourse consistency; repetition
d.
Repetitions; discourse consistency
e.
Redundancy; discourse consistency
ANSWER:
a
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32. Explain how countering misinformation differs from other types of informative speaking.
ANSWER:
Unlike in other situations, speakers countering misinformation should be prepared for emotional
reactions, should look for scientific studies as evidence, and should counter negative stereotypes by
highlighting positive information on the subject.
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False
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Basic
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33. Identify the four types of informational speeches and the questions that each type of speech answers.
ANSWER:
Demonstration speeches answer “How do you do that?” Description speeches answer “What’s it
like?” Reports answer “What have we learned about this topic?” Explanations answer “What is it?”
“What does it mean?” “How does it work” and “What’s the theory behind it?”
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False
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Basic
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34. Briefly describe the seven keys to informative speaking.
ANSWER:
See Guidelines for Informative Speaking for full list and explanations.
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QUESTION TYPE:
Essay
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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Basic
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11/17/2014 3:19 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
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