Public Speaking Chapter 8

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Acceptable testimony can include either statements from recognized experts or from ordinary people with special expertise on the topic.

False

As a speaker, you should usually avoid examples when explaining complex or unfamiliar ideas.

False

It is seldom necessary to cite the source of statistics in a speech.

False

It is seldom necessary to name the people you quote or paraphrase in a speech.

True

One of the main reasons to use examples in a speech is that they put abstract ideas into concrete terms that listeners can easily understand.

False

Research has shown that the more statistics you use, the more effective your speech is likely to be.

True

The mean - popularly called the average - is determined by summing all the items in a group and dividing by the number of items.

True

The median is the middle number in a group of numbers arranged in order from highest to lowest.

True

The selection and use of supporting materials for a speech involves critical thinking skills.

False

Because of their high credibility, you should use only factual examples in your speech.