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1.
Speaking assignments in the arts and humanities often require the speaker to interpret
the meaning of a particular idea, event, person, story, or artifact.
A)
True
B)
False
2.
Types of presentations for the arts and humanities most commonly include reports of
other people’s research and studies.
A)
True
B)
False
3.
Presentations in the arts and humanities often focus on quantitative research.
A)
True
B)
False
4.
Effective presentations in the arts and humanities typically require facts as evidence and
leave no room for interpretation.
A)
True
B)
False
5.
Oral presentations in the arts and humanities include informative talks that explain the
relevance of a person, school of thought, or work of art.
A)
True
B)
False
6.
Instructors in the arts and humanities often ask students to compare and contrast events,
stories, people, or artifacts.
A)
True
B)
False
7.
Often arts and humanities students will engage in debates on opposing ideas, historical
figures, or philosophical positions.
A)
True
B)
False
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8.
Which of the following is NOT a kind of presentation often required in arts and
humanities courses?
A)
informative talks on the relevance of a work of art
B)
debates
C)
policy recommendations
D)
presentations that compare and contrast
9.
In the arts and humanities, a presentation
A)
would never discuss a philosophical school of thought.
B)
always focuses on historical events.
C)
might explain a piece of literature, art, or music.
D)
usually deals with political leaders.
10.
A presentation that compares and contrasts includes all of the following EXCEPT
A)
a thesis statement.
B)
a concluding evaluative statement.
C)
a discussion of main points.
D)
rebuttals.
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