Chapter 18 Speech Quiz

Which of the following speeches typically precedes a featured speaker at an event?

Speech of Introduction

Which of the following steps does the text recommend completing first when giving a speech of presentation?

State the purpuse of the award or reconition

What is a speech of presenttation?

a speech conferring an award, a prize, or some other recognition

What is a speech of tribute?

a speech honoring a person, group or event

What is a speech of introduction?

a speech introducing a featured speaker to an audience

Paulina goes on at length about her relationship with the featured speaker, as well as how her accomplishments match up to the featured speaker's. Which guideline for a speech of introduction is Paulina ignoring?

focus on the featured speaker

Someone who is speaking to entertain gives a presentation that usually does not ________.

have a central theme

The best general guideline for using humor in a speech to entertain is that ________.

it must be appropriate

Which of the following guidelines is a requirement for a speech to entertain?

make a point

Lincoln's Gettysburg Address is an example of a speech _______.

of tribute

An acceptance speech is a response to a speech of _______.

presentation

The first step in dealing with a question from the audience is to _______.

repeat or clarify the question

A speech conferring an award, a prize, or some other recognition on an indivisual or a groupis known as what type of special occasion speech?

speech of presentation

The first step in an acceptance speech is usually to _______.

thank those who bestowed the award

Which of the following is the distinguishing characteristic of a speech to entertain?

the supporting materials

What does conducting a question-answer period allow the speaker?

Provides oppertunity to interact with audience

You are giving a speech of presentation honoring a notable news reporter. Your research shows that the audience does NOT know the name of the individual being honored. How should you organize your presentation speech?

Keep the audience guessing, start with general comments that could refer to anybody, gradually move to specific comments, and announce the recipient at the end.

When answereing a question from the audience in a public gathering , what must you never do?

assume anything you say is off-the-record

Cassandra is asked to give a speech of tribute about a teacher she did not know very well. She declines respectfully, assuring the family another student might be more fit to give the speech. Which guideline for a speech of tribute is Cassandra following?

be genuine

One successful strategy when dealing with a question from the audience is to _______.

compliment the question whenever possible

When writing a speech of tribute, asking yourself the question, "Why is this person worthy of my respect and praise?" is a way to _______.

establish nobel themes