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1. The integrative function of special occasion speeches binds an organization’s members together around shared goals.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
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False
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2. Introductions function to integrate newcomers into a group.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
DATE CREATED:
11/17/2014 4:27 PM
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11/17/2014 4:27 PM
3. Farewell speeches are not necessary or helpful when saying good-bye to highly unpopular individuals.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. All departures signal changes, and farewell speeches function to ease the
inevitable adjustments that both the departing individual and the group must make.
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
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False
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4. Each new generation of an organization must create its own myths, symbols, and ceremonies, because we dispose of these relics
from former generations.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. We pass these on to new generations.
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True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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DATE CREATED:
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5. Using humorous anecdotes is a useful element to include in your speech when bidding farewell to a departing person.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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True / False
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False
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6/28/2018 9:53 AM
6. Essential to announcements are details regarding who, what, when,and where the event takes place.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
DATE CREATED:
11/17/2014 4:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
11/9/2018 11:35 AM
7. When you present an award, it’s a good idea to talk about the award itself.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
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False
DATE CREATED:
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8. When you work in international organizations, it’s a good general rule to give awards to individuals who achieve more than their
peers.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. Some cultures honor groups more than individuals.
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True / False
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False
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DATE CREATED:
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9. Nominations are short persuasive speeches.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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True / False
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False
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11/17/2014 4:42 PM
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10. A criteria-satisfaction pattern works well for nominations.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
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False
DATE CREATED:
11/17/2014 4:42 PM
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11/17/2014 4:42 PM
11. When actors win an Oscar award, they should give a lengthy speech thanking everyone who helped them succeed.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. Acceptance speeches should be brief.
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True / False
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False
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12. Speeches that praise the qualities of a person, thing, or event are called tributes.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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True / False
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False
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13. Tears escaped from Norma’s eyes during the eulogy she delivered, but the audience responded well because, given the
circumstance, she behaved appropriately.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
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False
DATE CREATED:
11/17/2014 4:43 PM
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14. The purpose of commemorative speeches is to inspire and reinforce beliefs and values.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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True / False
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False
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11/17/2014 4:43 PM
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15. For which types of special occasion speeches is it most appropriate to express sadness and appreciation?
a.
introductions and nominations
b.
eulogies and farewells
c.
tributes and nominations
d.
toasts and introductions
e.
eulogies and announcements
ANSWER:
b
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Multiple Choice
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False
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16. For which type of speech is it important to provide details regarding time, place, cost, and so on?
a.
introductions
b.
farewell speeches
c.
tributes
d.
announcements
e.
nominations
ANSWER:
d
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Multiple Choice
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False
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11/17/2014 4:46 PM
17. Which statement provides the best advice for making a nomination?
a.
Give as detailed a biography of the nominee as possible.
b.
Express your heartfelt good wishes for the nominee.
c.
List the reasons why the nominee is the right choice for the office.
d.
Choose a pro-con pattern of organization.
e.
At the end of the nomination, say a ritual phrase such as “to your happiness.”
ANSWER:
c
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Multiple Choice
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False
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18. Which pattern of organization is especially good for tributes?
a.
pro-con
b.
spatial
c.
chronological
d.
cause-effect
e.
statement of reasons
ANSWER:
e
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QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
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False
DATE CREATED:
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19. Which statement provides good advice for giving a toast?
a.
Be brief and end with sincere best wishes.
b.
Use a statement of reasons pattern of organization.
c.
Use a criteria-satisfaction pattern of organization.
d.
Provide detailed background about the person being honored.
e.
Provide who, what, when, and where information.
ANSWER:
a
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Multiple Choice
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False
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20. For which type of special occasion speech is the wave pattern most appropriate?
a.
introductions
b.
eulogies
c.
tributes
d.
toasts
e.
nominations
ANSWER:
b
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Multiple Choice
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False
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21. In which situation is a eulogy typically delivered?
a.
at a staff meeting
b.
at a funeral
c.
at an awards ceremony
d.
at a guest lecture
e.
at a luncheon
ANSWER:
b
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Multiple Choice
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False
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22. In which situation is a toast typically delivered?
a.
weddings or anniversaries
b.
reunions or holidays
c.
birthdays
d.
graduation days
e.
All of these choices are correct.
ANSWER:
e
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Multiple Choice
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23. For which type of speech is the exemplum pattern used?
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a.
toasts
b.
inspirational speeches
c.
farewells
d.
introductions
e.
eulogies
ANSWER:
b
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QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
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False
DATE CREATED:
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24. Exemplum speeches are built around ________
a.
facts and statistics
b.
personal experiences
c.
quotations or proverbs
d.
humorous narratives
e.
political arguments
ANSWER:
c
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Multiple Choice
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False
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25. Identify and describe the five characteristics of commemorative speeches.
ANSWER:
Students should address the following ideas: build the speech around a theme; inspire listeners; pay
special attention to language; when appropriate, use humor; be relatively brief.
POINTS:
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QUESTION TYPE:
Objective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES:
False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE:
Basic
DATE CREATED:
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26. Identify and describe the five main elements in an exemplum speech.
ANSWER:
Students should address the following ideas: state a quotation or proverb; identify and explain the
author or source of the proverb or quotation; rephrase the proverb in your own words; tell a story
that illustrates the quotation or proverb; apply the quotation or proverb to the audience.
POINTS:
1
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Objective Short Answer
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False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE:
Basic
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27. Choose three types of special occasion speeches and compare and contrast the strategies used to prepare
each one. Be sure to include information about pattern of organization, content, and delivery in your
discussion.
ANSWER:
POINTS:
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QUESTION TYPE:
Essay
HAS VARIABLES:
False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE:
Basic
DATE CREATED:
11/17/2014 5:01 PM
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11/17/2014 5:01 PM