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1. A speaker uses the following information in a speech: “Every day I walk home from work. Everyday I have to
maneuver around bikes, buses, and cars that do not follow the law when sharing the road with pedestrians.” This
information best illustrates which of the following?
a.
illustration
b.
real example
c.
hypothetical example
d.
supporting material
ANSWER:
b
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DIFFICULTY:
Medium
REFERENCES:
pg. 104
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – AACSB: Reflective Thinking – AACSB: Technology
TOPICS:
Examples
2. A speaker uses the following information in a speech: “Suppose you skipped breakfast this morning. What would
happen to your energy level by 9 or 10 o’clock? You’ll probably feel bored or restless, and maybe sad or unmotivated.”
This information best illustrates which of the following?
a.
illustration
b.
real example
c.
hypothetical example
d.
supporting material
ANSWER:
c
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DIFFICULTY:
Medium
REFERENCES:
pg. 104
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – AACSB: Reflective Thinking – AACSB: Technology
TOPICS:
Examples
3. Former president Ronald Reagan was well known for incorporating these types of stories into his speeches to expertly
make a point in a personal way.
a.
narratives
b.
examples
c.
statistics
d.
testimony
ANSWER:
a
POINTS:
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DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
pg. 107
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – AACSB: Reflective Thinking – AACSB: Technology
TOPICS:
Narratives
4. A short story or vignette that illustrates a specific point is called a:
a.
brief example
b.
real example
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c.
narrative
d.
brief narrative
ANSWER:
d
POINTS:
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DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
pg. 107
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – AACSB: Reflective Thinking – AACSB: Technology
TOPICS:
Narratives
5. Jennifer wants to tell a story in her speech, but she is reviewing it with her instructor because she is concerned that it
might be too personal to share with the class. What tip for using narratives effectively and ethically is she following?
a.
use narratives to challenge an audience to think in new ways
b.
use narratives to personalize a point
c.
use narratives to draw an audience in emotionally
d.
use narratives to unite with your audience
ANSWER:
b
POINTS:
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DIFFICULTY:
Hard
REFERENCES:
pg. 108-109
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – AACSB: Reflective Thinking – AACSB: Technology
TOPICS:
Statistics
6. In a speech about bone marrow donation Jamal says, “I will never forget September 14, 2007 because that was the day
that I learned I would need a stranger’s bone marrow to save my life.“
a.
direct quotation
b.
expert testimony
c.
personal testimony
d.
paraphrase
ANSWER:
c
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DIFFICULTY:
Medium
REFERENCES:
pg. 115
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – AACSB: Reflective Thinking – AACSB: Technology
TOPICS:
Testimony
7. You should always use a direct quotation testimony even if the person uses profanity.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
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DIFFICULTY:
Medium
REFERENCES:
pg. 115
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – AACSB: Reflective Thinking – AACSB: Technology
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ANSWER:
claim
POINTS:
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DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
pg. 103
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – AACSB: Reflective Thinking – AACSB: Technology
TOPICS:
Beginning of chapter
13. The two types of examples include ____________________ and ____________________.
ANSWER:
real, hypothetical
hypothetical, real
POINTS:
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DIFFICULTY:
Medium
REFERENCES:
pg. 104
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – AACSB: Reflective Thinking – AACSB: Technology
TOPICS:
Examples
14. ____________________ are numerical summaries of facts, figures, and research findings.
ANSWER:
Statistics
POINTS:
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DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
pg. 109
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – AACSB: Reflective Thinking – AACSB: Technology
TOPICS:
Statistics
15. The kinds of numbers that summarize other numbers are called __________, ___________________, and
_____________.
ANSWER:
mean, median, mode
POINTS:
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DIFFICULTY:
Medium
REFERENCES:
pg. 109
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – AACSB: Reflective Thinking – AACSB: Technology
TOPICS:
Statistics
16. A(n) ____________________is one of someone who has first-hand knowledge of a topic.
ANSWER:
peer testimony
POINTS:
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DIFFICULTY:
Medium
REFERENCES:
pg. 115
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – AACSB: Reflective Thinking – AACSB: Technology
TOPICS:
Testimony
17. A(n) ____________________ is unreasoned distortion of judgment or prejudice about a topic.
ANSWER:
bias
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DIFFICULTY:
Hard
22. Define intertextuality and explain what you must do as a speaker for it to be effective.
ANSWER:
Intertextuality is the process in which stories reference other stories or rely on parts of other
stories to be complete. To use intertextuality effectively, you must make sure that your
audience has the references necessary to follow these types of intertextual narratives.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Hard
REFERENCES:
pg. 107
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – AACSB: Reflective Thinking – AACSB: Technology
TOPICS:
Narratives
23. What are the four ways that examples can enhance a speech? Consider one or two examples you have used in a
speech. Which two ways did you or could you have used these examples to enhance your last speech? (If they have not
spoken yet, ask them which two they could use to enhance their upcoming speech).
ANSWER:
To clarify concepts, to reinforce points, to bring concepts to life or to elicit emotions, to build
your case or make credible generalizations. Students should illustrate their understanding of
the tip as they apply it to their own situation.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Hard
REFERENCES:
pg. 105
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – AACSB: Reflective Thinking – AACSB: Technology
TOPICS:
Examples
24. What are four ways to use narrative effectively? Think about a speech either in class or outside of class where you
heard narrative used in an effective way. Using the criteria identified in the text, explain how the speaker used two of the
criteria effectively. (Note: You do not have to retell the narrative.)
ANSWER:
To personalize a point, to challenge your audience to think in new ways, to draw your
audience in emotionally, and to unite with your audience. See pages 107-109 for the criteria.
Students should clearly illustrate the criteria as they discuss the speech that they felt was most
effective in this area.
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Hard
REFERENCES:
pg. 107-109
NATIONAL STANDARDS:
United States – AACSB: Reflective Thinking – AACSB: Technology
TOPICS:
Narratives
25. What are the three types of testimony? For each type of testimony, give an example of when it would be best to use it
in a speech.
ANSWER:
Expert testimony—Opinions or observations of someone considered an authority in a
particular field.
Peer testimony—Opinions or observations of someone who has firsthand knowledge of a
topic. (sometimes called lay testimony)
Personal testimony—Your own opinions or observations that you use to convey your point.
Students’ examples should clearly illustrate their understanding of when and why to use each
type of testimony.
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