Phil is a participant in a meeting. During the meeting, he believes an idea is not being
fully explored, and he says, “I think we need to consider this point more. What
about …” and offers another perspective. Phil is __________________.
a.playing devil’s advocate
b.being ineffective
c.performing a supportive role
d.monitoring his contributions
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Assumed similarity helps us communicate interculturally because we usually
communicate better when we understand others in terms of ourselves.
a.True
b.False
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____________________ is combining contrasting ideas in the same sentence.
a.Antithesis
b.Assonance
c.Onomatopoeia
d.Personification
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According to your text, a conclusion should be ___________________.
a.the longest part of the speech
b.twice as long as the introduction
c.of minor concern
d.no more than 5 percent of the speech
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If you support the proposition that “recycling rates have gone down on campus” by
saying, “Students have been using recycling bins as trash containers,” you would be
_______________________.
a.arguing from analogy
b.arguing from causation
c.arguing from example
d.arguing from sign
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To improve semantics _________________________.
a.use familiar language
b.arrange words in ways that both improve clarity and demonstrate respect
c.demonstrate linguistic sensitivity
d.do all of the above
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Group norms can be counterproductive.
a.True
b.False
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The sentence “A trowel is an instrument used for moving and smoothing concrete”
defines trowel by
a.classification
b.synonym
c.etymology
d.function
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A content paraphrase focuses on:
a.the denotative meaning of what a person says
b.how the person feels about what he says
c.whether the person is right or wrong
d.how the person sounds when he speaks
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All of the following are guidelines for maintaining friendships except:
a.you must share similar values
b.you must listen and respond to your friends
c.you must share thoughts and feelings with each other
d.you must be proactive in setting up times to spend together
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Spontaneity in speaking means ________________________________.
a.presenting ideas in a natural, unrehearsed manner
b.talking without extensive preparation
c.memorized completely
d.varying wording slightly while reading from a manuscript
e.not worrying about what you say
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According to your textbook, if your audience is not very familiar with your topic, they
are less likely to be interested in hearing what you have to say.
a.True
b.False
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What makes a work group different from a simple aggregation of coworkers?
a.Groups are larger than aggregations of coworkers.
b.Groups have goals.
c.Groups always have similar members.
d.Groups engage in communication and aggregations of coworkers do not.
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When using anecdotes or narratives in a speech, ______________________.
a.make sure they relate directly to the point of your speech
b.make sure they are current and humorous
c.use as many as you can find
d.you do not need to use statistics
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The first stage of active listening is ______________________.
a.interpreting
b.understanding
c.attending
d.evaluating
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A commencement speaker starts her speech by saying, “When I was a student at this
university, I anxiously anticipated the day I would sit where each of you are sitting. I
studied hard, made many friends, and participated in many campus activities as I
anticipated graduation.” Her statement is an example of ___________________.
a.a quotation
b.a personal reference
c.a joke
d.a startling statement
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Which persuasive speech pattern is used if a speaker attempts to persuade you to
support a gun control bill because guns are used in a high percentage of crimes, because
gun control will lower the use of guns, and because this bill on gun control is better
than previous bills?
a.motivated sequence
b.problem-solution
c.comparative advantages
d.criteria satisfaction
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During her presentation on World War II, Samantha played excerpts from a number of
old reel-to-reel tapes containing interviews with soldiers on the front line. These tapes
are an example of a(n) ______________________.
a.presentational aid
b.visual aid
c.audio aid
d.audiovisual aid
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The person in a group who says, “We need to consider how this information affects the
outcome, so can you explain it a little more?” is behaving as ____________.
a.an orienter
b.an analyzer
c.a harmonizer
d.a gatekeeper
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Inanimate objects make good visual aids if they are all of the following except
________________________.
a.complex enough to add a new layer to your presentation
b.simple enough to understand visually
c.large enough to be seen by all audience members
d.small enough to transport
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When a speaker concludes a speech by reviewing the main points of that speech, the
conclusion would be called ____________________.
a.an illustration
b.an appeal
c.a challenge
d.a summary
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An indirect verbal style is characterized by language that openly states the speaker’s
intention in a straightforward and unambiguous way.
a.True
b.False
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A supportive response __________________.
a.should encourage the other person to talk about a distressing situation
b.indicates that you think the person is right
c.is not appropriate after a show of negative feelings
d.includes a statement that describes your feelings
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An informative speech about the discovery of gravity and the historical reaction to this
event is an expository speech that explains ____
a.a theory, principle, or law
b.historical events and forces
c.political, economic, social, or religious influences
d.a creative work
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________________ is restating words, phrases, or sentences for emphasis.
a.Analogy
b.Repetition
c.Simile
d.Metaphor
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The quickest way to define something is by ____________________________.
a.classifying and differentiating
b.contrasting
c.using a synonym or antonym
d.providing the etymology of the word
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“You were really upset when Chrissie got divorced, weren’t you?” is an example of a(n)
_________________.
a.open-ended question
b.follow-up question
c.leading question
d.primary question
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Establishing relevance can be done ______________________.
a.just in the introduction of the speech
b.only in technical topics
c.by showing the audience how the information relates to them personally
d.when the audience has a lot of time on their hands
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According to your text, self-concept can be best be defined as
____________________________.
a.a pattern of behavior that characterizes a person’s place in a context
b.a perception of one’s skills, abilities, and knowledge
c.a set of assumptions developed about physical characteristics and popularity
d.a combination of your original ideas and theories about life
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________________ highlight differences and ________________ highlight similarities.
a.comparisons; contrasts
b.contrasts; comparisons
c.anecdotes; narratives
d.narratives; anecdotes
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Studies show that when people are talking, ______________________
a.the one doing the talking is likely to have the greater eye contact
b.the one doing the listening is likely to have the greater eye contact
c.both the talker and the listener have about the same amount of eye contact
d.there is no consistency about data related to eye contact
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Disagreements between people are usually not present in the ____ stage because
members like to appear flexible during this stage of group development.
a.norming
b.storming
c.adjourning
d.forming
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When preparing notes for your speech, you should
_______________________________.
a.write down your speech word for word in case you lose your place
b.record each piece of information using a key word or main idea identifier
c.memorize your speech and not use any notes at all
d.write as small as possible in order to fit all the information on one note card
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Statements such as “I think most of us are stating the same points. Are we really in
agreement that…” are made to ________________.
a.monitor conflicts
b.periodically check to see if the group is ready to make a decision
c.verify the agenda
d.control group thinking
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