COM 100 Chapter 15
Benjamin realized that he would have to adjust the terms of his speech on the Holocaust in order to present it to the middle school audience. Benjamin is showing an awareness of ________. A. ethics B. transitions C. signposts D. kinesics
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Demonstrations are often paired with a speech about a(n) __________. A. process B. event C. object D. concept
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In the presentation known as "The Last Lecture," author Randy Pausch used _____________ as a way to inform his audience. A. personal stories B. visual aids C. historical examples D. statistics
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The organizational pattern that is arranged by topics and presented in the order that seems most suitable is the __________ pattern. A. topical B. chronological C. geographical D. spatial
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The ________ is the originator of a communication but not necessarily the one delivering it. A. rhetor B. signpost C. speaker D. linguist
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Throughout her speech, Karen used words like "first" and "second" or "finally." These words are markers for ____________. A. transitions B. demographics C. kinesics D. the outline
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Which of the following is NOT a good rule to follow when developing an effective informative speech? A. provide opinions to show the audience all sides of the topic B. include visual aids that clearly and accurately describe facts C. provide ideas that are accessible to the audience D. include accurate and objective information
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Which of the following is NOT an organizational pattern for informative speeches? A. problem-solution B. geographical/spatial C. topical D. chronological
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How-to speeches focus on the ______ category of speech topics. A. process B. event C. concepts D. objects
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Jim's teacher told him his speech should focus on an event. Which of the following should he choose? A. Thanksgiving B. using a DVR C. Abraham Lincoln D. freedom of speech
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When speaking about an object, it is especially important to ___________. A. use visual aids B. narrow your topic C. start with an attention-getter D. avoid transitions
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________ are information that can be verified from other sources. A. Beliefs B. Facts C. Opinions D. Thoughts
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A speech that has the aim of convincing the audience is a(n) ___________ speech. A. extemporaneous B. informative C. persuasive D. directive
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An informative speech based on a(n) ___________ involves an explanation of an issue or idea. A. event B. object C. concept D. process
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When organizing the information for her demonstration on changing the wiper fluid in a car, Daria would benefit most from using a(n )______ pattern. A. spatial B. topical C. chronological D. geographical
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When the ___________ organizational pattern is used, main points are arranged according to physical location. A. chronological B. problem-solution C. spatial D. topical
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Which of the following would NOT be a topic to select when asked to give a speech about a concept? A. free speech B. school uniforms C. the Bahamas D. military torture
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Speeches about ______ focus on a person, place, or thing. A. concepts B. events C. processes D. objects
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The two objectives of informative speaking are to ___________. A. perform or entertain B. provide or direct C. persuade or convince D. inform or educate
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Randy's speech on the Greek neighborhoods of Chicago has been prepared. Which of the following represents his organizational pattern? A. To inform the class about the various Greek neighborhoods and show how they came to exist. B. To summarize, Chicago's Greek neighborhood is a vital part of this great city. C. Chicago's Greek Town D. topical
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