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adding details or examples. See 14-4: Speaking Clearly
d. Incorrect. Sometimes the word we use may not have a precise synonym. See 14-4:
Speaking Clearly
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DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
Speaking Clearly
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
COMM.SELLNOW.2021.14.04 – Use clear language.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS:
COMM1 – Communication
TOPICS:
Presenting a speech
Delivery
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Understand
DATE CREATED:
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DATE MODIFIED:
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QUESTION ID:
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K3BS-GESS-CPBA–CESS-KA3Z-GOSU-G3JS-GESU-GC5F-CJTS-NPUF-E7JI-
YT4D-JFNN-4OTI-GO4W-NQNBEE
19. _____ are unnecessary words interjected into sentences to fill moments of silence.
a.
Similes
b.
Absolute metaphors
c.
Vocalized pauses
d.
Acronyms
ANSWER:
c
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Practicing your speech aloud will help you eliminate unnecessary words
that are interjected into sentences to fill moments of silence. See 14-4: Speaking
Clearly
b. Incorrect. Practicing your speech aloud will help you eliminate unnecessary words
that are interjected into sentences to fill moments of silence. See 14-4: Speaking
Clearly
c. Correct. Vocalized pauses are unnecessary words interjected into sentences to fill
moments of silence. Words commonly used for this purpose are “like,” “you know,”
“really,” and “basically,” as well as “um” and “uh.” See 14-4: Speaking Clearly
d. Incorrect. Practicing your speech aloud will help you eliminate unnecessary words
that are interjected into sentences to fill moments of silence. See 14-4: Speaking
Clearly
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
Speaking Clearly
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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21. John is a passionate sailor. When describing his experiences to someone, he says, “The ocean can be wild and
temperamental. You have to treat her with respect, listen to her moods, and she will treat you fairly.” In this scenario, John
is using _____.
a.
a metaphor
b.
personification
c.
jargon
d.
assonance
ANSWER:
b
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Sensory language appeals to the senses of seeing, hearing, tasting,
smelling, and feeling. See 14-5: Speaking Vividly
b. Correct. In this scenario, John is using personification. Personification attributes
human qualities to a concept or an inanimate object. For example, when Madison
talked about her truck, “Big Red,” as a trusted friend and companion, she used
personification. See 14-5: Speaking Vividly
c. Incorrect. Sensory language appeals to the senses of seeing, hearing, tasting,
smelling, and feeling. See 14-5: Speaking Vividly
d. Incorrect. Sensory language appeals to the senses of seeing, hearing, tasting,
smelling, and feeling. See 14-5: Speaking Vividly
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Challenging
REFERENCES:
Speaking Vividly
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
COMM.SELLNOW.2021.14.05 – Select vivid language that is full of life.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS:
COMM2 – Reflective Thinking
TOPICS:
Adding dynamism
Color in speeches
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Apply
DATE CREATED:
2/20/2020 5:52 AM
DATE MODIFIED:
2/20/2020 5:55 AM
QUESTION ID:
JFND-GTTW-8FBU-ECT3
QUESTION GLOBAL ID:
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4ATZ-CJ1N-4P31-CW5U-RPJ3-GFDI-GWN8-EPRW-EMJO-GTTD-CCTO-GC3G–
GCMR-GESU-YP5N-CRSU-1CTT-GOSS-KPJS-COSU-Q3MF-GTTD-NCBA-E7JI-
YT4D-JFNN-4OTI-GO4W-NQNBEE
22. _____ is the use of words that sound like the things they stand for.
a.
Personification
b.
Repetition
c.
Onomatopoeia
d.
Assonance
ANSWER:
c
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Vivid language refers to words that are full of life. See 14-5: Speaking
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a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
T
Incorrect. Your audience members are more likely to be interested when you present
information that can have a serious physical, economic, or psychological impact. It is
enough to refocus most students’ attention to what is being said. See 14-2: Speaking
Appropriately
F
Correct. Your audience members are more likely to be interested when you present
information that can have a serious physical, economic, or psychological impact. It is
enough to refocus most students’ attention to what is being said. See 14-2: Speaking
Appropriately
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
Speaking Appropriately
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
COMM.SELLNOW.2021.14.02 – Use appropriate words for the audience and
occasion.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS:
COMM1 – Communication
TOPICS:
Speech construction
Vocal variety in speeches
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Understand
DATE CREATED:
2/20/2020 6:03 AM
DATE MODIFIED:
2/20/2020 6:04 AM
QUESTION ID:
JFND-GTTW-8FBU-ECTU
QUESTION GLOBAL ID:
GCID-E7BW-1TBP-CC5U-CQMB-GEHD-Q3BI-G3UN-4CUR-GOH1-43BU-GR4N-
4ATZ-CJ1N-4P31-CW5U-RPJ3-GFDI-GWN8-EPRW-EMJZ-8FOU–13TA-CW3D-
YCDF-GWSS-CPTU-8RSU-GCTZ-GOSU-YC3W-GCSS-NCMD-CW3S-KPBI-E7JI-
YT4D-JFNN-4OTI-GO4W-NQNBEE
26. Generic language uses words that represent everyone in the audience.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
T
Incorrect. Generic language uses words that apply only to one sex, race, or other co–
cultural group as though the words are meant to apply to everyone. In the past, English
speakers used the masculine pronoun “he” to stand for all humans regardless of sex.
See 14-2: Speaking Appropriately
F
Correct. Generic language uses words that apply only to one sex, race, or other co–
cultural group as though the words are meant to apply to everyone. In the past, English
speakers used the masculine pronoun “he” to stand for all humans regardless of sex.
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a.
Alliteration
b.
A metaphor
c.
Assonance
d.
A simile
ANSWER:
b
RATIONALE:
Analysis: A metaphor is an implied comparison between two unlike things, expressed
without using “like” or “as.” Instead of saying that one thing is like another, a
metaphor says that one thing is another. See 14-5: Speaking Vividly
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
Speaking Vividly
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
COMM.SELLNOW.2021.14.05 – Select vivid language that is full of life.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS:
COMM1 – Communication
TOPICS:
Description
Adding dynamism
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
DATE CREATED:
2/20/2020 6:38 AM
DATE MODIFIED:
2/20/2020 6:40 AM
QUESTION ID:
JFND-GTTW-8FBU-ECJW
QUESTION GLOBAL ID:
GCID-E7BW-1TBP-CC5U-CQMB-GEHD-Q3BI-G3UN-4CUR-GOH1-43BU-GR4N-
4ATZ-CJ1N-4P31-CW5U-RPJ3-GFDI-GWN8-EPRW-EMJT-GIOU-NCDD-GEAU-
G3DB-GHSS-GCJI-CESU-QC5B-GOSU-1PTI-GCSS-N3MR-GO5G-RPB1-E7JI–
YT4D-JFNN-4OTI-GO4W-NQNBEE
36. _________ is restating words, phrases, or sentences for emphasis.
a.
Antithesis
b.
Repetition
c.
Onomatopoeia
d.
Alliteration
ANSWER:
b
RATIONALE:
Analysis: Repetition is restating words, phrases, or sentences for emphasis. Martin
Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech is a classic example. See 14-5: Speaking
Vividly
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
Speaking Vividly
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
COMM.SELLNOW.2021.14.05 – Select vivid language that is full of life.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS:
COMM1 – Communication
TOPICS:
Description
Adding dynamism
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