A And A 7,8,9,10,11

"Blood donation is important, but vastly underutilized" uses a ________ transition

contrasting

In a ______ pattern, the main points of a speech gradually build up to the speaker's thesis, which the speaker does not reveal until the speech is nearly over.

deferred-thesis

Hypothetical examples are examples of things that ______.

have not actually occurred

A/an ______ helps hold your speech together, but is generally longer than a simple transition.

internal preview

A/an ______ acts as a mini-conclusion, helping emphasize what was just explained.

internal summary

What does a preview do for your speech introduction?

it articulates what the subject, purpose, and main ideas will be of your speech

Members of ______ cultures, such as the United States, often use a linear format.

low context

In his speech on the history of his religion, Josh never explicitly states a thesis, but instead shares a series of stories. This is an example of which pattern?

narrative

Which one of the following words is likely to evoke a smaller range of connotative meanings from an audience?

seven

Which of the following describes a technique used to cue the audience of your approaching conclusion?

slowing your speaking down

An extemporaneous or presentation outline is also known as ______.

speaker's notes

What is jargon?

words used by a particular group that non-group members might have difficulty understanding.

At what stage in speechmaking do listeners begin to form an impression of the speaker and topic?

the introduction

Which of the following statements is true of main points?

they are fundamental to your outline

For Western listeners, the ______ pattern may seem rambling or off topic at points.

web

Which of the following is an inappropriate way to define a word?

Guess based on the way the word sounds

When citing a book, the only information you need to share is the title and author

False

"She ran like the wind" is an example of ______.

Figurative language

Which of the following is true of word meanings?

A word can have both a denotative and connotative meaning.

The introduction usually accounts for what percentage of the speech?

10%

Which of the following sentences contains a complimentary transition?

Austin is a city that has a flourishing live music scene as well as a booming tech industry

Speech outlines are constructed before your determine your organizational pattern

False

The connotative meaning of a word is its dictionary definition.

False

The extemporaneous outline is developed first

False

Which of the following statements best embodies an explanation?

Dreams usually occur in the fifth stage of your sleep. This is well after you doze off and drift into unconsciousness. Your body may be turned off, but your mind is certainly still active. At this stage, you are in a deep sleep known as REM. This is where dreaming takes place.

Deductive reasoning takes a theory and applies it toward a situation.

False

Gimmicks can be a fun way to keep a conclusion memorable.

False

Speech introductions are usually the longest part of the speech.

False

Which of the following statements best describes the importance of speech organization?

It displays a speaker's knowledge of the speech topic and contributes towards a better audience understanding.

Which of the following speech topics would best be described in a topical order?

The bachelor of science majors offered at a university

______ testimony comes from people who are not necessarily recognized authorities.

Lay

Which of the following statements is true of speech examples?

Narrative examples are more drawn out than short examples

Which of the following statements is true of oral style?

Oral style is more repetitive than a written style.

"Tell them what you are going to tell them. Tell them. Tell them what you told them." illustrates the _________

Principle of redundancy

Which of the following speech topics would best be described in chronological order?

The history of American football

Which of the following is defined as the use of repetition to reduce the uncertainty of receivers?

The Principle of Redundancy.

Which of the following statements best describes what it means to finish strong when giving a speech?

The audience should be left with a good impression and understanding of your argument

Why are strong conclusions important?

They help to make your speech, overall, particularly salient to the audience members.

What is the purpose of the Triangle of Meaning model?

To describe and explain how meanings are constructed, understood, and negotiated.

Analogies are similar to definitions but distinguish themselves through components of comparison and contrast.

True

Speaker's notes should be as brief as possible

True

The conclusion should be about 5% of your speech.

True

Transition tools help to create seamlessness in your speech

True

What concepts are included in the Triangle of Meaning model?

Words, thoughts, and things

"Fought for freedom..." is an example of ______.

alliteration

"High school can sometimes feel like a beauty competition," is an example of which of the following?

an analogy

Which of the following best characterizes a description?

an explanation

Consider the following introductory statement used to startle or shock an audience: "The bear was charging toward me, enraged and baring his deadly fangs. I had made a grave mistake, and my next action would determine my life or death." Which of the following speech topics would this introduction be most relevant and effective toward?

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