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1. Which of the following is NOT a goal of a speech of acceptance?
a.
Thank the audience and the organization that presented you with the award.
b.
Boast about the accomplishments that earned you the award.
c.
Show your awareness of the significance of the award.
d.
Acknowledge the people who helped you accomplish what you’re being honored for
ANSWER:
b
POINTS:
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DIFFICULTY:
Medium
REFERENCES:
pg. 321
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – AACSB: Communication – AACSB: Technology
TOPICS:
Speeches of acceptance
2. A speech that praises, honors, recognizes, or pays tribute to a person, an event, an idea, or an institution.
a.
speech of tribute
b.
speech of award
c.
commemorative speech
d.
introductory speech
ANSWER:
c
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
pg. 317
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – AACSB: Communication – AACSB: Technology
TOPICS:
Speeches of commemoration
3. You were just awarded a two thousand dollar scholarship! Your scholarship will be presented at the organization’s
annual banquet. You have been invited to speak. What type of speech will you give?
a.
speech of tribute
b.
speech of award
c.
acceptance speech
d.
introductory speech
ANSWER:
c
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
pg. 321
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – AACSB: Communication – AACSB: Technology
TOPICS:
Speeches of acceptance
4. A speech that is lighthearted and addresses issues or ideas in a humorous way is called a:
a.
speech to entertain
b.
speech of award
c.
acceptance speech
d.
introductory speech
ANSWER:
a
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ANSWER:
True
POINTS:
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DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
pg. 317
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – AACSB: Communication – AACSB: Technology
TOPICS:
Speeches of commemoration
9. When giving a speech to entertain you should avoid meaningful issues.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
POINTS:
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DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
pg. 325
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – AACSB: Communication – AACSB: Technology
TOPICS:
Speeches to entertain
10. In a speech of commemoration you should tell the truth.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
POINTS:
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DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
pg. 319
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – AACSB: Communication – AACSB: Technology
TOPICS:
Speeches of commemoration
11. A speech of introduction is exclusively for introducing others, not yourself.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
POINTS:
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DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
pg. 316
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – AACSB: Communication – AACSB: Technology
TOPICS:
Speeches of introduction
12. A(n) ____________________ speech helps an audience celebrate, reflect, remember, or commemorate something
significant to the group members.
ANSWER:
special occasion
POINTS:
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DIFFICULTY:
Medium
REFERENCES:
pg. 315
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ANSWER:
Share what is unique and special; express sincere appreciation; tell the truth
POINTS:
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DIFFICULTY:
Medium
REFERENCES:
pg. 319
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – AACSB: Communication – AACSB: Technology
TOPICS:
Speeches of commemoration
19. List the goals in a self-introduction speech.
ANSWER:
State your name and give your credentials; identify any qualifications, experiences, or
expertise you possess that relates directly to your speech; state your pleasure at being invited
to speak.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Medium
REFERENCES:
pg. 316
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – AACSB: Communication – AACSB: Technology
TOPICS:
Speeches of introduction
20. List the three guidelines for a successful speech of introduction, of another person.
ANSWER:
Be brief, be accurate, and be appropriate.
POINTS:
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DIFFICULTY:
Medium
REFERENCES:
pg. 317
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – AACSB: Communication – AACSB: Technology
TOPICS:
Speeches of introduction
21. List the goals of an acceptance speech.
ANSWER:
Thank audience/organization for the award; show your awareness of the significance of the
award; acknowledge the people who helped you accomplish what you’re being honored for.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Medium
REFERENCES:
pg. 321
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – AACSB: Communication – AACSB: Technology
TOPICS:
Speeches of acceptance
22. List the three elements that contribute to making something funny in a speech to entertain.
ANSWER:
Timing; your objective in telling the joke; and the members of the audience.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Medium
REFERENCES:
pg. 324
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – AACSB: Communication – AACSB: Technology
TOPICS:
Speeches to entertain
23. Imagine that your class you are going to introduce someone you care about to your class. What do you want them to
know about this person? Use the guidelines for speeches of introduction to outline a brief introductory speech.
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ANSWER:
Students should incorporate the guidelines for introductory speeches: be brief, be accurate,
and be appropriate. Responses will vary in length and creativity, but the key is that they
demonstrate understanding of these guidelines.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Medium
REFERENCES:
pg. 317
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – AACSB: Communication – AACSB: Technology
TOPICS:
Speeches of introduction
24. Think of an award you have received or would like to receive in the future. If you can’t think of one that already exists,
create one now that could recognize one of your talents or accomplishments. Write an outline of a speech accepting this
award, incorporating the goals outlined in your textbook.
ANSWER:
Students should illustrate an understanding of how to structure an acceptance speech.
POINTS:
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DIFFICULTY:
Medium
REFERENCES:
pg. 321
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – AACSB: Communication – AACSB: Technology
TOPICS:
Speeches of commemoration
25. You have been invited to give a speech to entertain. What topic might you speak about? What guidelines will you
follow? For each guideline, explain how you will speak on your topic in order to meet this guideline. (Hint: imagine you
are speaking to a group of people with whom you share commonalities to help answer this question more precisely.)
ANSWER:
The students should use the guidelines on pg. 323 to frame their answers. The guidelines are
use humor carefully, speak about meaningful issues and pay careful attention to delivery.
Their examples should demonstrate understanding of what these concepts mean, and how to
use them.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Medium
REFERENCES:
pg. 323
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – AACSB: Communication – AACSB: Technology
TOPICS:
Speeches to entertain