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1. In a speech, Lena efficiently uses rich adjectives and adverbs. She also uses descriptive words and expressions. In this
scenario, which of the following will be an effect of Lena’s speech?
a.
Her speech will create a distance between her and her audience.
b.
Her speech will encourage her audience to look up definitions during the speech.
c.
Her speech will sustain the interest of her audience.
d.
Her speech will help her audience to preview the main points.
ANSWER:
c
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. An effective oral style features descriptive words and phrases that appeal
to the ear. See 14-1: Oral Style
b. Incorrect. An effective oral style features descriptive words and phrases that appeal
to the ear. See 14-1: Oral Style
c. Correct. In this scenario, Lena’s speech will capture the attention of her audience. By
using colorful adjectives and adverbs that appeal to the senses, as well as rhetorical
figures of speech, you will capture the interest of your audience and motivate them to
stay focused throughout. See 14-1: Oral Style
d. Incorrect. An effective oral style features descriptive words and phrases that appeal
to the ear. See 14-1: Oral Style
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False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
COMM.SELLNOW.2021.14.01 – Explain how oral style differs from written
style.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS:
COMM2 – Reflective Thinking
TOPICS:
Vocal variety in speeches
Color in speeches
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Apply
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2. _____ means using language that adapts to the needs, interests, knowledge, and attitudes of the audience and avoiding
language that might offend anyone.
a.
Speaking persuasively
b.
Speaking appropriately
c.
Speaking vividly
d.
Speaking rhetorically
ANSWER:
b
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Suitable language must be used to reduce the psychological distance
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reported on the TV last year? I still remember thinking how I would have saved my life if I was among the victims.” In
this scenario, Ella is
a.
using slang and jargon.
b.
using nonparallel language.
c.
accounting for cultural diversity.
d.
drawing from common experiences.
ANSWER:
d
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Audience analysis should be used to identify areas of similarity between
the speaker and the audience. See 14-2: Speaking Appropriately
b. Incorrect. Audience analysis should be used to identify areas of similarity between
the speaker and the audience. See 14-2: Speaking Appropriately
c. Incorrect. Audience analysis should be used to identify areas of similarity between
the speaker and the audience. See 14-2: Speaking Appropriately
d. Correct. In this scenario, Ella is drawing from common experiences. You can
develop common ground by sharing personal experiences, examples, and illustrations
that embody what you and the audience have in common. For instance, in a speech
about the effects of television violence, you might allude to a common viewing
experience. See 14-2: Speaking Appropriately
POINTS:
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DIFFICULTY:
Challenging
REFERENCES:
Speaking Appropriately
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
COMM.SELLNOW.2021.14.02 – Use appropriate words for the audience and
occasion.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS:
COMM2 – Reflective Thinking
TOPICS:
Presenting a speech
Vocal variety in speeches
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Apply
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7. _____ is the confidence an audience places in the truthfulness of what a speaker says.
a.
Authenticity
b.
Tenability
c.
Desirability
d.
Credibility
ANSWER:
d
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Some people are widely known experts in a particular area and don’t need
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ANSWER:
c
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Using accurate language is crucial to effective speaking. See 14-3:
Speaking Accurately
b. Incorrect. Using accurate language is crucial to effective speaking. See 14-3:
Speaking Accurately
c. Correct. A dialect is a unique form of a more general language spoken by a specific
cultural or co-cultural group. See 14-3: Speaking Accurately
d. Incorrect. Using accurate language is crucial to effective speaking. See 14-3:
Speaking Accurately
POINTS:
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DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
Speaking Accurately
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
COMM.SELLNOW.2021.14.03 – Choose language that conveys your ideas
accurately.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS:
COMM1 – Communication
TOPICS:
Presenting a speech
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
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14. _____ means using words that convey your meaning precisely.
a.
Speaking clearly
b.
Speaking vividly
c.
Marking
d.
Proximity
ANSWER:
a
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Correct. Speaking clearly means using words that convey your meaning precisely.
The words we use to represent things are arbitrary symbols. See 14-4: Speaking
Clearly
b. Incorrect. Public speakers should use words that closely match the idea they want
their audience to understand. See 14-4: Speaking Clearly
c. Incorrect. Public speakers should use words that closely match the idea they want
their audience to understand. See 14-4: Speaking Clearly
d. Incorrect. Public speakers should use words that closely match the idea they want
their audience to understand. See 14-4: Speaking Clearly
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b.
It is a word that has a universally accepted definition.
c.
It shares similar meanings across co-cultures or social groups.
d.
It can be used in oral but not in written speeches.
ANSWER:
a
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Correct. You should generally avoid slang in your public speeches not only because
you risk being misunderstood but also because the use of slang does not sound
professional and can hurt your credibility. For example, today the word “wicked,”
which has a standard definition denoting something wrong or immoral, can mean quite
the opposite in some social groups and co-cultures. See 14-4: Speaking Clearly
b. Incorrect. Slang refers to nonstandard vocabulary assigned to words by a social
group or co-culture. See 14-4: Speaking Clearly
c. Incorrect. Slang refers to nonstandard vocabulary assigned to words by a social
group or co-culture. See 14-4: Speaking Clearly
d. Incorrect. Slang refers to nonstandard vocabulary assigned to words by a social
group or co-culture. See 14-4: Speaking Clearly
POINTS:
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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
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18. When a word does not have a precise synonym, clarity can be achieved by
a.
including jargon.
b.
using vocalized pauses.
c.
adding details or examples.
d.
using markers with the word.
ANSWER:
c
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Sometimes the word we use may not have a precise synonym. See 14-4:
Speaking Clearly
b. Incorrect. Sometimes the word we use may not have a precise synonym. See 14-4:
Speaking Clearly
c. Correct. When a word does not have a precise synonym, clarity can be achieved by