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1. Lloyd Bitzer (1968), the scholar who introduced the concept of the rhetorical situation, coined the term “_____” as the
reason a speech needs to be given.
a.
exigence
b.
duress
c.
contingency
d.
crisis
ANSWER:
a
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Correct. Lloyd Bitzer (1968), the scholar who introduced the concept of the
rhetorical situation, coined the term “exigence” as the reason a speech needs to be
given. See 11-1: The Rhetorical Situation
b. Incorrect. Because the audience is a critical component of the rhetorical situation,
effective speech goals are based on audience analysis and audience adaptation. See 11-
1: The Rhetorical Situation
c. Incorrect. Because the audience is a critical component of the rhetorical situation,
effective speech goals are based on audience analysis and audience adaptation. See 11-
1: The Rhetorical Situation
d. Incorrect. Because the audience is a critical component of the rhetorical situation,
effective speech goals are based on audience analysis and audience adaptation. See 11-
1: The Rhetorical Situation
POINTS:
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DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
The Rhetorical Situation
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
COMM.SELLNOW.2021.11.01 – Determine a speech topic and goal that is
appropriate for the rhetorical situation.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS:
COMM1 – Communication
TOPICS:
Audience analysis
Rhetorical communication
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
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2. The difference between a topic and a subject is
a.
a topic is a narrow aspect of a subject, whereas a subject is a broad area of knowledge.
b.
a topic is the title of a speech, whereas a subject is the content of a speech.
c.
a topic interests an audience, whereas a subject does not interest an audience.
d.
a topic needs technical knowledge to be understood, whereas a subject can be understood easily.
ANSWER:
a
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
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discussion of controversial ideas.
a.
prejudiced
b.
accurate
c.
historical
d.
virtual
ANSWER:
b
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Secondary research sources are summaries that synthesize existing
research. See 11-4: Locate and Evaluate Information Sources
b. Correct. Accurate sources present unbiased information that often includes a
balanced discussion of controversial ideas. For example, the Congressional Record
provides an accurate account of what each member of the U.S. Congress has said on
the House or Senate floor. See 11-4: Locate and Evaluate Information Sources
c. Incorrect. Secondary research sources are summaries that synthesize existing
research. See 11-4: Locate and Evaluate Information Sources
d. Incorrect. Secondary research sources are summaries that synthesize existing
research. See 11-4: Locate and Evaluate Information Sources
POINTS:
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DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
Locate and Evaluate Information Sources
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
COMM.SELLNOW.2021.11.02 – Locate and evaluate information sources.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS:
COMM1 – Communication
TOPICS:
Evaluating sources
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
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15. Which of the following is the best way to evaluate the expertise of the author of an anonymous article on the Internet?
a.
By evaluating the qualifications of the organization sponsoring the article
b.
By finding out whether the author is young or old
c.
By finding out who read the article first on the Internet
d.
By comparing the article with another anonymous article on the Internet
ANSWER:
a
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Correct. On the Internet, one will sometimes find information that is anonymous or
credited to someone whose background is not clear. In these cases, the ability to trust
the information depends on evaluating the qualifications of the sponsoring
organization. See 11-4: Locate and Evaluate Information Sources
b. Incorrect. The validity, accuracy, and reliability of secondary sources vary widely.
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