Final

Speeches given at the Academy Awards, Emmy Awards, Grammy Awards, and Tony Awards after someone wins an award represent which of the eight types of ceremonial speaking? 1) acceptance 2) dedication 3) eulogies 4) farewell 5) introduction

1) acceptance

What type of speaking is informative or persuasive but also designed to elicit laughter from one's audience? 1) after-dinner speaking 2) informative speaking 3) motivational speaking 4) persuasive speaking 5) rhetorical speaking

1) after-dinner speaking

After a huge environmental disaster, the CEO of a company stood before a bank of television cameras and admitted the disaster was the company's fault, said how sorry he was for the disaster, and vowed to ensure that everyone injured by the disaster would be fully reimbursed. What type of speech does this represent? 1) apology 2) justification 3) public relations 4) regret 5) validation

1) apology

If you use a person as a presentation aid: 1) arrange for it ahead of time and tell them what to expect. 2) call for a volunteer from the audience to come forward. 3) compliment the person for their clothing or appearance. 4) have the person face the audience during the demonstration. 5) pat the person reassuringly on the arm or the shoulder.

1) arrange for it ahead of time and tell them what to expect.

Inclusive language: 1) avoids implying that one group is more important than another. 2) carefully avoids acknowledging differences among people. 3) includes both masculine and feminine pronouns together. 4) refers to the specific cultural identities of audience members. 5) uses politically correct terms for all categories of humans.

1) avoids implying that one group is more important than another.

The term "aesthetic" refers to the: 1) beauty or good taste of a presentation aid. 2) explanatory power of a presentation aid. 3) impact of sophisticated graphics on an aid. 4) legibility of the text on a presentation aid. 5) uniqueness of representations for a speech.

1) beauty or good taste of a presentation aid.

When you use a map as a presentation aid: 1) choose a map focused on a specific area. 2) hold an atlas open to a map you want to show. 3) provide a wide view by using a world map. 4) show a familiar map such as a highway map. 5) use heavy lines to outline all its features.

1) choose a map focused on a specific area.

Which type of speech is designed to captivate an audience's attention and regale or amuse them while delivering a clear message? 1) entertaining speech 2) call-to-action speech 3) informative speech 4) persuasive speech 5) rhetorical speech

1) entertaining speech

At the graveside of his great aunt, Jeremy was asked to say a few words to those gathered. Which of the eight types of ceremonial speaking does this represent? 1) eulogies 2) farewell 3) presentation 4) roasts 5) toasts

1) eulogies

Upon completing the new pediatrics wing at the local hospital, the hospital invited the person who donated the money to have the wing built to consecrate the hospital wing. Which of the eight types of ceremonial speaking does this represent? 1) acceptance 2) dedication 3) eulogies 4) farewell 5) introduction

2) dedication

In creating your presentation aids, you should: 1) create presentation aids that will rivet audience attention. 2) design as many as you actually need, to look like a coherent set. 3) make use of unique design or audio elements. 4) try to impress listeners with the sophistication of your design. 5) use a wide variety of different types of presentation aids.

2) design as many as you actually need, to look like a coherent set.

The term "entertainment" in entertaining speaking refers to what key aspects? 1) humor and action 2) drama and humor 3) drama and action 4) surprise and humor 5) action and surprise

2) drama and humor

The denotative meaning of a word is: 1) clear, even for a conceptual word. 2) essentially a dictionary definition. 3) the one meaning everyone shares. 4) the underlying significance. 5) universally understood.

2) essentially a dictionary definition.

Presentation aids enhance a speaker's credibility: 1) by being good enough to "speak for themselves." 2) if they are effective and skillfully produced and used. 3) when the images are professional quality. 4) when listeners pay more attention to them than to the speaker. 5) if the speaker designs, creates, and executes them on their own.

2) if they are effective and skillfully produced and used.

Of the three types of speeches of goodwill, which one is given when someone attempts to defend why certain actions were taken or will be taken? 1) apology 2) justification 3) public relations 4) regret 5) validation

2) justification

A connotative meaning is: 1) an analytical explanation of a conceptual word. 2) the idea suggested by or associated with a word. 3) a meaning created by a unique way of using a word. 4) the one, universally agreed, meaning of the word. 5) a popular, but incorrect, meaning of a word.

2) the idea suggested by or associated with a word.

A speaker should use presentation aids when: 1) there hasn't been sufficient time to develop descriptions. 2) they are needed to clarify important ideas for the audience. 3) there are some very impressive, easily available graphics. 4) the speaker is uncomfortable speaking. 5) the speaker needs them to stay on track during the speech.

2) they are needed to clarify important ideas for the audience.

In a forensic speech, if the speaker argues that the action of a person is not as bad as it appears, which level of stasis are they using? 1) Fact 2) Definition 3) Quality 4) Jurisdiction 5) Exigence

3) Quality

Which of the following is NOT a tip for using humor in a speech? 1) personalize or localize humor when possible 2) be clear about which words need emphasis with verbal humor 3) always apologize if a humorous anecdote doesn't get laughs 4) know when to stop joking and be serious 5) don't try to use humor that you don't know well

3) always apologize if a humorous anecdote doesn't get laughs

Which of the following is NOT one of the four ingredients to entertaining speeches? 1) be adaptive to your audience 2) be adaptive to the occasion 3) be adaptive to the rhetorical situation 4) be mindful of the time 5) be prepared

3) be adaptive to the rhetorical situation

Obscenity is language that: 1) clarifies which of two ideas is unworthy or wrong. 2) evokes audience response in the intended direction. 3) has the potential to distract the audience from the message. 4) reveals the sincerity of the speaker's feelings on the topic. 5) sets the tone so the audience will understand the speech.

3) has the potential to distract the audience from the message.

Repeated words and phrases: 1) allow an audience to relax and agree with the message. 2) emphasize the commitment of a speaker to the main ideas. 3) help listeners recall information after the end of a speech. 4) reveal a lack of vocabulary or imagination in the speaker. 5) are transitions that clarify the relationship between ideas.

3) help listeners recall information after the end of a speech.

Concrete language: 1) is boring and unimaginative and should be avoided. 2) is considerate of the feelings of the audience. 3) helps an audience see specific realities or actual instances. 4) makes a comparison between two things or ideas. 5) presents ideas in a grammatically parallel fashion.

3) helps an audience see specific realities or actual instances.

When you put text on presentation aids: 1) avoid breaking up a sentence to display the parts on two different slides. 2) include all the relevant information related to the point you're making. 3) include only the appropriate information to support the point you're making. 4) make sure you use only complete, well-written grammatical sentences. 5) use a scholarly tone in order to emphasize the importance of your ideas.

3) include only the appropriate information to support the point you're making.

What type of speech is given to elicit or arouse an emotional state within an audience? 1) acceptance 2) ceremonial 3) inspirational 4) presentation 5) toasts

3) inspirational

Obscure language is language that: 1) challenges an audience to contemplate new ideas. 2) contributes to a speaker's credibility and effectiveness. 3) most audience members are unlikely to understand. 4) persuades audiences that the speaker is intellectual. 5) presents ideas from a new or unusual perspective.

3) most audience members are unlikely to understand.

What type of speaking is designed not only to make an audience experience emotional arousal (fear, sadness, joy, excitement), but also to motivate the audience to do something with that emotional arousal? 1) after-dinner speaking 2) informative speaking 3) motivational speaking 4) persuasive speaking 5) rhetorical speaking

3) motivational speaking

Most importantly, presentation aids must be: 1) artistically and attractively designed and executed. 2) comprehensive, including all information. 3) organized, uncluttered, clear, and large enough to see. 4) provided for each main point or idea in the speech. 5) similar to other graphics the audience has seen.

3) organized, uncluttered, clear, and large enough to see.

When displaying a presentation aid that includes text: 1) discuss the passage while listeners read it. 2) include both the text and the explanation on it. 3) read the passage out loud before discussing it. 4) summarize the text and move on to the next slide. 5) use full sentences to get you through the speech.

3) read the passage out loud before discussing it.

A caution you should consider about using animals is: 1) everyone will want to pet them. 2) if they're cute, they'll get the attention. 3) their behavior is unpredictable. 4) they might get out of their cages. 5) they might not have their shots.

3) their behavior is unpredictable.

Which of the following is the correct order of Monroe's motivated sequence for persuasion: 1) Action, Need, Attention, Visualization, Satisfaction 2) Need, Attention, Satisfaction, Visualization, Action 3) Satisfaction, Visualization, Need, Attention, Action 4) Attention, Need, Satisfaction, Visualization, Action 5) Visualization, Need, Action, Satisfaction, Attention

4) Attention, Need, Satisfaction, Visualization, Action

Which of the eight types of ceremonial speaking are designed to allow someone to say goodbye to one part of his or her life as he or she moves on to the next part of life? 1) acceptance 2) dedication 3) eulogies 4) farewell 5) introduction

4) farewell

In using charts as presentation aids: 1) allow charts themselves to convey obvious meanings. 2) change the labels on well-made charts that already exist. 3) count on their versatility to be useful for any speech. 4) make sure they exactly match the purpose of your speech. 5) use explanatory text next to each element of each chart.

4) make sure they exactly match the purpose of your speech.

Which of the following is not a typical context for an entertaining speech? 1) award banquet 2) convention 3) graduation 4) political rally 5) wedding

4) political rally

Reading is different from listening because a: 1) listener can re-hear a sentence and look up a word. 2) listener exerts more effort to understand a message. 3) reader agrees with the content; a listener does not. 4) reader can reread a sentence or look up a word. 5) reader can sustain his or her focus for a long time.

4) reader can reread a sentence or look up a word.

Using language variety refers to: 1) adding a little exotic language near the end. 2) adding phrases from a foreign language. 3) including some specialized vocabulary. 4) using a range of range of words and phrases. 5) using things like metaphor and alliteration.

4) using a range of range of words and phrases.

Presentation aids must be used: 1) in a carefully timed succession that leaves no "dead" screen time. 2) for all topics, even if they don't lend themselves to illustration. 3) with a pointer or other device to specify certain details. 4) in a sequence that alternates between text and illustration. 5) at the time when you are presenting the specific related idea.

5) at the time when you are presenting the specific related idea.

Which of the following statements is true about entertaining speeches? 1) entertaining speakers can deliver one generic speech to different groups. 2) entertaining speeches require little to no preparation at all. 3) entertaining speakers can use the same material across different audiences. 4) entertaining speeches usually last from 30 to 45 minutes. 5) entertaining speeches should be both personally effective and socially appropriate.

5) entertaining speeches should be both personally effective and socially appropriate.

A common mistake made in a presentation aid is: 1) failing to include an illustration. 2) having only one presentation aid. 3) making it excessively large. 4) making it too simple and boring. 5) putting on too much information.

5) putting on too much information.

A metaphor is used to: 1) analyze a relationship between two ideas or things. 2) clarify the meaning of a complicated term. 3) define the various meanings of a single term. 4) emphasize specific differences between two things. 5) suggest a resemblance between two different things.

5) suggest a resemblance between two different things.

Appropriate language is: 1) the correct use of terminology for the topic. 2) denotative, precise, and politically correct language. 3) intellectual, conceptual, and lofty language. 4) language that makes a speaker sound intelligent. 5) suitable for audience, speaker, topic, and occasion.

5) suitable for audience, speaker, topic, and occasion.

Which of the eight types of ceremonial speaking are common at weddings, birthday parties, Bar Mitzvahs, etc.? 1) eulogies 2) farewell 3) presentation 4) roasts 5) toasts

5) toasts

Concrete language helps the audience: 1) apply the message to their own lives. 2) comprehend conceptual ideas. 3) create images in memorable ways. 4) decide whether a speaker is credible. 5) understand actual, specific things.

5) understand actual, specific things.

In using video or audio recordings: 1) allow these materials to do about half the work for you. 2) avoid telling listeners where you found the materials. 3) point to the audio or video player during the best parts. 4) stand next to the audio or video player while it plays. 5) use clips that are proportional to the length of your speech.

5) use clips that are proportional to the length of your speech.

Economy refers to: 1) avoiding topics that will demand too much of the audience. 2) keeping a speech as short as possible to keep audience attention. 3) the potential for becoming a speaker who will be paid. 4) simplifying the language so that any audience understands it. 5) using only the words necessary to convey ideas accurately.

5) using only the words necessary to convey ideas accurately.

When you play or display a presentation aid: 1) at the end of the speech, ask listeners if they understood them. 2) give your listeners credit for being able to interpret it themselves. 3) leave them on display throughout the duration of the speech. 4) simply play or show it, allowing it to speak for itself. 5) you should explain what it shows that supports a main point.

5) you should explain what it shows that supports a main point.