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The philosophy of existentialism emphasizes that we are trapped by systems of other people and have limited control over our choices. a. True b. False

b. False

Well-practiced delivery can make up for gaps in preparation and content. a. True b. False

b. False

Which of the following are true about practice? a. Practice out loud b. Practice standing up c. Practice with your visual aids d. Practice with a lectern e. All of the above.

e. All of the above.

Monroe's Motivated Sequence takes the basic problem-solution format and expands it. a. True b. False

a. True

A rhetorical question is used to get the audience to respond and start discussing the topic among themselves. a. True b. False

b. False

The purpose of the lectern is to _____. a. Keep the speaker in one place to avoid movement. b. Hold speakers' notes c. Help speaker hide signs of nervousness d. All of the above

b. Hold speakers' notes

Which of the following is a factor of attention? a. illustrations b. conflict c. numerical facts d. color e. pauses in a speech

b. conflict

When you give a persuasive speech on a question of value, you need to a. focus on a climax order in your points. b. organize the speech according to Monroe's Motivated Sequence. c. organize the speech according to Monroe's Motivated Sequence. d. deal with all three basic issues of need, solution, and solvency. e. begin by defining what the value word means.

e. begin by defining what the value word means.

When we say something is inspirational or inspiring, it means it challenges us to follow specific rules, standards, or advice. a. True b. False

b. False

The textbook refers to ______ as "bottom-up thinking" and ______ as "top-down" thinking. a. analogical, induction b. generalization, deduction c. induction, deduction d. deduction, induction e. induction, generalization

c. induction, deduction

Persuasion means inducing audience members to change. What does that mean? a. The audience must see the cost of change as less than the benefit of the change. b. Since we make many changes in life, persuasion is relatively easy. c. The speaker should present change as large, clear, and challenging. d. Change is a pleasant procedure.

a. The audience must see the cost of change as less than the benefit of the change.

One rhetorical device used by speakers is euphemism. Which one is an example of euphemism? a. The combatants were victims of friendly fire. b. That happened out of the blue. c. The patient is NPO until Tuesday when we can do surgery. d. The puppy was cute as a button.

a. The combatants were victims of friendly fire.

"Fair use" is a part of copyright law that says students in classrooms can use a small amount of borrowed material in their assignments, such a quoting a popular song, since they aren't making money from it. a. True b. False

a. True

A speaker wanting to use humor in his/her presentation should be sure to practice the joke or anecdote to maximize its effectiveness. a. True b. False

a. True

An anecdote is best used in the conclusion to a persuasive speech because of the emotional appeal a. True b. False

a. True

Aristotle explained the concept of ethos as one of the sources of persuasion, in the Greek Classical Age. Our understanding of it today is somewhat different from his. a. True b. False

a. True

Which is true about attention as a psychological principle? a. Human brains can pay attention to two things at once equally but not three sources of stimuli. b. What we pay attention to is affected by past training or educational experiences. c. Attention behavior is not particular to the individual. d. Attention is automatic rather than intentional behavior.

b. What we pay attention to is affected by past training or educational experiences.

"Someone with recognized credentials, knowledge, education, and/or experience in a subject" is _________. a. a peer b. an expert c. a primary source. d. a secondary source e. a researcher

b. an expert

The members of an audience the speaker most wants to persuade and who are likely to be receptive to persuasive messages constitute the a. core audience b. target audience c. projected audience d. intended audience e. focus audience

b. target audience

Which is an example of an expert that you would want to use in a speech? a. A person who won a Pulitzer Prize. b. A person whose name is known to the audience. c. A person about whom you could give credentials and background in the field under discussion. d. All of a-c e. None of a-c

c. A person about whom you could give credentials and background in the field under discussion.

The set of three statements that exemplifies deduction (such as, "All DSC students are intelligent," etc.) is called a. A generalization b. An enthymeme c. A syllogism d. A fallacy

c. A syllogism

Which statement is true about the action step in Monroe's Motivated Sequence? a. it is the third step in the sequence. b. it should explain why the problem is significant. c. it should specify immediate, small actions that can be taken to address the problem d. it is only found in the conclusion

c. it should specify immediate, small actions that can be taken to address the problem

"Rhetoric" is the word originally used for a. credibility of the speaker b. freedom c. public speaking d. ethical communication

c. public speaking

What constitutes factors of good posture? a. feet about two inches apart b. knees locked c. roll shoulders back d. place feet on the lectern e. all of the above

c. roll shoulders back

When the textbook discusses the concept of "reservations," it means ____. a. refutation b. two-tailed arguments c. the rebuttals the audience is thinking about during the speech d. the audience sensing discomfort from the topic

c. the rebuttals the audience is thinking about during the speech

A connotative meaning for "red" could be _______. a. Communism b. States that tend to vote Republican c. Experiencing very strong angry emotions d. All of a-c

d. All of a-c

Which is good advice on using humor? a. Consult joke books for good ideas for introductions. b. Present a humorous anecdote as if it happened to you personally. c. Repeat humor you heard from one of your favorite comedians. d. Practice your humor (whether joke or story) before others before using it in the speech.

d. Practice your humor (whether joke or story) before others before using it in the speech.

What statement is repeated multiple times in this chapter? a. Monotone and monorate come from lack of passion for the subject. b. Practice makes permanent c. Eye contact is the most important aspect of delivery d. Practice your speech beforehand the way you will give it in class.

d. Practice your speech beforehand the way you will give it in class.

Which organization pattern would be best to organize a speech with the specific purpose: "To persuade my audience to support stricter drug testing for Olympic athletes"? a. Topical/part of whole b. Chronological c. Spatial d. Problem-solution e. Cause-effect

d. Problem-solution

Pick the expression that is a metaphor. a. She sings like a rock star. b. She sings energetically and in a raspy voice. c. She sings, she dances, she acts—she has all the talents. d. She is a Janis Joplin when she gets on a stage.

d. She is a Janis Joplin when she gets on a stage.

Why should you avoid clichés? a. Some of them are not understood even though people use them a lot. b. They are predictable and therefore stale. c. Some of them can be offensive to some ethnicities d. all of a-c e. none of a-c

d. all of a-c

The specific purpose "To convince my audience to volunteer at the next Special Olympics event" is a proposition of a. value b. fact c. definition d. policy

d. policy

Which of the following is a basic objective of a speech introduction? a. Gain attention of the audience b. Establish rapport with the audience c. Give a sense of finality to the speech d. Provide the direction of the speech with a thesis and preview e. All but one of a-d

e. All but one of a-d

Your voice should have variety or variation in which of the following? a. rate b. volume c. pitch d. pauses e. all of the above

e. all of the above

When speaking to persuade, you need to think of your speech as a kind of mental dialogue with your audience. a. True b. False

a. True

The speaker should state the source of the quotation used in an introduction before giving the quotation. a. True b. False c. It depends on the subject matter.

a. True

Slippery slope arguments are so common that if someone claims an argument is a slippery slope, it probably is. a. True b. False

b. False

How can movement/activity be applied as a factor of attention in a speech? a. Stay in one place without gestures because movement is too distracting to the audience. b. Use transitions to keep the sense of movement in the speech. c. Use lots of animated characters on the PowerPoint. d. Use a video of some sort in a speech because those are moving images rather than stationery ones.

b. Use transitions to keep the sense of movement in the speech.

A straw man argument takes place when a. someone asserts that lack of proof for the opposite proves the claim is true b. a speaker takes a weak or faulty but small part of an opponent's position and blows it up out of proportion. c. only two possible options are given, neither of which are favorable. d. one incident is said to cause the next one then next one then next one, with an inevitable bad outcomes

b. a speaker takes a weak or faulty but small part of an opponent's position and blows it up out of proportion.

The specific purpose "To persuade my audience that sex education reduces teen pregnancy" is a proposition of a. value b. fact c. definition d. policy

b. fact

A false dilemma fallacy a. assumes that because one event occurs first, it has to cause what happens next. b. forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist, and usually both are undesirable c. introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion. d. assumes that because something is popular, it is therefore good, correct, or desirable. e. attacks the person rather than dealing with the real issue under discussion

b. forces listeners to choose between two alternatives when more than two alternatives exist, and usually both are undesirable

________ plus ________ equals Persuasion a. arguments, emotion b. information, change c. structure, problems d. information, benefits e. arguments, change

b. information, change

One of the problems with smaller audience size is that audience members may feel it is all right to interrupt. a. True b. False

a. True

One reason that deductive reasoning can be wrong is that the major premise is a false statement. a. True b. False

a. True

One way that emotions in an audience can be activated is by the speaker's use of visuals. a. True b. False

a. True

The idea of "free marketplace of ideas" originated from: a. The Bible b. 17th century England c. Greek Athenian Democracy d. Roman Republic e. 1960s' Supreme Court cases

b. 17th century England

A speaker's credibility is consistent throughout a speech. a. True b. False

b. False

Planned redundancy is not relevant to introductions and conclusions. a. True b. False

b. False

Practicing with an audience is unnecessary because it cannot prepare you for the real experience. a. True b. False

b. False

The branch of philosophy that involves determinations of right and wrong is a definition for a. defamation b. ethics c. aesthetics d. ontology e. freedom

b. ethics

Which of these is not a contributing factor to a speaker's credibility? a. similarity b. ethnicity c. good will d. character e. competence

b. ethnicity

What is the best use of hands in a speech? a. place them behind your back b. to hold note cards c. to use them to emphasize meaning and points d. to be placed quietly at your sides

c. to use them to emphasize meaning and points

Which of the following would you most likely find in a speech introduction? a. A startling statement or fact b. A causal argument c. A transition d. An internal summary e. A lengthy quotation

a. A startling statement or fact

The red herring fallacy refers to statements that introduce an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion a. True b. False

a. True

Tomas ends his speech with this example. "We have an opportunity today to affect our society in the same way that our grandparents and great-grandparents did, not by going to war against a foreign enemy attacking our shores, but by attacking the internal enemy of hunger and poverty that threatens us on the same way." He is trying to inspire his audience with this statement a. True b. False

a. True

When choosing evidence, choose evidence your audience is unlikely to have been exposed to before hearing your speech. a. True b. False

a. True

This definition "Quid pro quo sexual harassment can be seen when a supervisor asks a subordinate for a date, is refused, and then put the employee on second shift instead of first." a. operational definition b. definition by contrast c. definition by comparison d. classification and differentiation

a. operational definition

If you construct a survey in your class about your speech topic and get your classmates' opinions, that is a. primary research b. source verification c. information literacy d. secondary research

a. primary research

A definition could be thought of as _____. a. setting limits on a word or phrases meanings. b. A standard idea of what the word means c. The denotative instead of the connotative meaning of a word d. Jargon

a. setting limits on a word or phrases meanings.

Attention is the audience members' responsibility and not something the speaker can directly affect. a. True b. False

b. False

Which is true about a fact? a. it is published in a book. b. Someone can cite who discovered the fact and how other authorities have supported it c. Most people base their opinions on facts they know. d. Facts can easily be discarded or disproven.

b. Someone can cite who discovered the fact and how other authorities have supported it

What kind of reasoning is exemplified in the following statement? "Politicians who are guilty of corruption do not deserve to be reelected. Last year our U.S. representative was proved to be corrupt by her use of campaign donations for personal financial gain. Therefore, our U.S. representative does not deserve to be reelected." a. analogical b. sign c. deductive d. generalization e. casual

c. deductive

How would you explain a logical fallacy? a. it is means that the user of the logic will eventually be proven wrong b. it is an untrue statement c. it is a mistake in one of the standard reasoning processes, like generalization. d. it is using observation of the natural world

c. it is a mistake in one of the standard reasoning processes, like generalization.

Your best friend has a brother who has had Type I diabetes since childhood. You are going to give a speech in class about how Type I diabetes affects family members. You use your friend as expert testimony. Which of these is a reasonable view of this choice? a. This is legitimate because your friend has grown up around Type I diabetes and has a long-term understanding of it. b. This is not legitimate because the friend is not a medical professional. c. This is not legitimate because it's not a published source. d. The friend's insights are valuable as peer testimony.

d. The friend's insights are valuable as peer testimony.

Which of the following are true about the difference between perception and attention? a. attention is "the allocation of limited resources," saying that we cannot give attention to many things at once b. perception is not the same as sensing or taking in sensory impulses c. attention is basically focus d. although people's perceptions can differ, attention is even more individual and often due to choice e. all of these are true

e. all of these are true

Mary wants to use a short survey to prepare her class speech. Her thesis is "Drivers over the age of 75 should be retested to renew their drivers licenses every two years." Her first question is "Do you oppose or support stricter regulations on elderly drivers to keep the roads safer?" Critique her first question. a. It is not good because it will be hard to put into an electronic survey. b. It is not good because the wording is biased. c. It is not good because the wording is biased. d. It is good because she will know her audience's specific attitudes prior to her speech. e. It's good because it gives two clear choices.

b. It is not good because the wording is biased.

What is the main value of extemporaneous speaking? a. it requires less preparation than manuscript speaking b. it allows flexibility to add or subtract points or information c. it does not require eye contact d. all of the above e. none of the above

b. it allows flexibility to add or subtract points or information

Why is it best to consider persuasion as a change or movement in the audience's mind that happens on a continuum or range over time? a. So that you can see any movement toward the right as progress b. So that you can be realistic about not moving the audience from -3 to +2 c. So you can get a visual idea of where your audience is "located" on the range d. all of a-c e. none of a-c

d. all of a-c

Conclusions from inductive reasoning can be disproven by examples that contradict the pattern. a. True b. False

a. True

Which of the following is the best paraphrase for the following passage? "Millions of dollars' worth of disaster-relief projects already are on hold as the Federal Emergency Management Agency's funding sinks to dangerously low levels. Facing the cash shortage, the federal agency has had to prioritize projects in the wake of this year's devastating tornadoes, hurricanes, and other disasters" (Associated Press Report, May 31, 2018). a. According to an Associated Press report in May of 2018, because the Federal Emergency Management Agency has extremely low funding, it is not able to deliver the disaster relief needed in this year of weather disasters. The Agency has to decide which are the most important or serious. b. Many millions of dollars for disaster-relief projects are already waiting as the Federal Emergency Management Agency's funding sinks to extremely low levels. Facing the shortage of needed cash, FEMA has had to prioritize projects in the wake of this year's disastrous tornadoes, hurricanes, and earthquakes. This information comes from the Associated Press on January 31 of this year. c. The Associated Press says the government does not have enough money right now to help disaster victims. d. All are acceptable paraphrases. e. None are acceptable paraphrases.

a. According to an Associated Press report in May of 2018, because the Federal Emergency Management Agency has extremely low funding, it is not able to deliver the disaster relief needed in this year of weather disasters. The Agency has to decide which are the most important or serious.

Minimizing distance between the speaker and the audience is a way to influence the attention level of the audience in a positive way. a. True b. False

a. True

One of the important things to work on in practicing with an audience is eye contact. a. True b. False

a. True

Using your credentials and believability in your speech is an example of what Aristotle called a. ethos b. kairos c. pathos d. demos e. logos

a. ethos

What fallacy is committed in this argument? "I don't think that the checkout workers at Kroger are very friendly. I tried to strike up a conversation with one last week, and with one a month ago, and they did not respond." a. hasty generalization b. appeal to authority c. appeal to tradition d. false cause e. argument from silence

a. hasty generalization

"Wheaties cereal is the healthiest of the major brands of cereal. Basketball player Kyrie Irving says so." This quotation is an example of a. inappropriate appeal to authority b. appeal to pity c. Leading question d. Ad hominen e. appeal to majority

a. inappropriate appeal to authority

If you have to give a 5:00 to 7:00 minute speech, what time should you shoot for in your practice? a. About 5:00, since you will slow down when you give the speech. b. About 6:00 in case you speak too fast or forget something and have to add it in at the last minute. c. About 7:00, because you will probably talk too fast. d. None of the above

b. About 6:00 in case you speak too fast or forget something and have to add it in at the last minute.

Which of the following is true about using a microphone? a. A microphone makes your voice clearer as well as louder. b. Clip-on style microphones work fine as well as you don't look down and speak directly into it. c. Handheld microphones are generally the most functional. d. All microphones are essentially the same in how they work.

b. Clip-on style microphones work fine as well as you don't look down and speak directly into it.

Which of the following is a good use of statistical material in a speech? a. Saying "This next section is about statistics on this problem, so pay close attention." b. Comparing large numbers to more recognizable concepts, like the national debt to the distance to the moon. c. Being very precise on statistics, such as down to the .01 place, so that the audience knows you've done your research d. Only provide a source when the statistics may sound unusual to the audience

b. Comparing large numbers to more recognizable concepts, like the national debt to the distance to the moon.

Although delivery can sometimes affect the response of an audience, generally audiences do not consider delivery as part of a speaker's credibility. a. True b. False

b. False

It is best to remind the audience that you are at the conclusion of your speech two or three times. a. True b. False

b. False

When people talk about being frightened by public speaking, they are mostly afraid of the preparation part. a. True b. False

b. False

When trying to persuade a hostile audience, you should directly mention their objections and then continue with your arguments for the proposition. (Remember that hostile in this context means they disagree with your proposition, not that they are violent.) a. True b. False

b. False

Juana starts her speech like this: "Love is the most important human emotion. Webster's Dictionary defines love as an intense feeling of deep affection. We all need love in our lives. Parents with children, friends with friends, husbands and wives. Where would we be without love? My speech today will look at how you can express your love more clearly to those around you." Which of the following is true about her introduction? a. She doesn't explain her purpose/central idea. b. She resorts to a pedantic method of introducing her topic. c. She builds her credibility. d. All of a-c are true. e. None of a-c are true.

b. She resorts to a pedantic method of introducing her topic.

Which of the following is protected under the First Amendment? a. Making a false statement of fact that damages another person's character, fame, or reputation. b. Speech that is likely to incite a mob or crowd to violence. c. Reading an Internet website about how pipe bombs are built. d. Threats to the life of the President of the U.S.

c. Reading an Internet website about how pipe bombs are built.

The following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? "Eliminating the space program is clearly the right thing to do. A recent poll by CBS polling organization showed that 65 percent of Americans thought we should abolish the program." a. invalid analogy b. false dilemma c. bandwagon or appeal to popularity d. false cause e. hasty generalization

c. bandwagon or appeal to popularity

Which organizational pattern would be best to organize a speech with the specific purpose: "To describe reasons for the results of the Black Lives Matter Movement?" a. Cause-effect b. Topical/part of whole c. Chronological d. Spatial e. Problem-solution

a. Cause-effect

Which statement is true about speaker credibility? a. Citing reliable sources can add to your credibility as a speaker. b. Credibility does not need logical and emotional support to keep it strong c. A speaker will have equal credibility with all audiences. d. All are true e. A and c are true

a. Citing reliable sources can add to your credibility as a speaker.

How is correctly citing in a speech different from in a paper? a. In a paper, the reader can look at the references page for full information on a source, but listeners can't. b. In a paper, the reader only needs to know the name of the source. c. In a speech, the listener does not have to know if the material is directly quoted verbatim or just paraphrased. d. In a paper, the reader is not concerned with the credibility of the source.

a. In a paper, the reader can look at the references page for full information on a source, but listeners can't.

Under normal circumstances the conclusion should constitute about 5-10% of the total speech time. a. True b. False

a. True

An example of trying to reinforce an attitude or action would be a political speaker urging the audience to be sure to vote on Election Day for a specific candidate.

True

If you are called upon to give an impromptu speech, what should you keep in mind? a. quickly plan a basic structure to keep you on track b. tell the audience that it's impromptu so they won't evaluate you harshly c. begin your speech with a light-hearted anecdote d. all of the above e. none of the above

a. quickly plan a basic structure to keep you on track

The following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? "Why should we be concerned about climate change? There are human problems in this country, like poverty, that need our attention." a. red herring b. either-or c. slippery slope d. hasty generalization e. ad hominem

a. red herring

Which is not good advice for using statistics in a speech? a. Give the original source of the information. b. Put the statistics in context or give the background, especially if you did the original research. c. Choose to use one of the main sections of your speech devoted to statistical material. d. Round the statistics in a reasonable way to avoid overload on your audience. e. All of these are bad advice.

c. Choose to use one of the main sections of your speech devoted to statistical material.

Which is the correct order of the credibility that an audience experiences toward a speaker during a speech? a. Initial credibility, derived credibility, outcome credibility b. Initial credibility, terminal credibility, derived credibility c. Initial credibility, derived credibility terminal credibility d. Outset credibility, developmental credibility, terminal credibility

c. Initial credibility, derived credibility terminal credibility \

"To persuade my audience that the newly developed CRISPR genetic technology is morally unjustifiable" is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of a. fact b. definition c. value d. policy

c. value

What is a standard about using startling material in the introduction? a. It must be factual; otherwise, you have an ethical problem. b. It should be backed up (According to) c. It should be relevant to your topic. d. All of a-c. e. Two of a-c.

d. All of a-c.

When the major premise of a deductive argument is omitted to cover the fact that the premise is a stereotype, untrue statement, or opinion, it is called a. A syllogism b. A generalization c. A fallacy d. An enthymeme

d. An enthymeme

Which of these philosophers claimed that ethical actions are those we would do ourselves and desire everyone else in the world to do. a. Jean-Paul Sartre b. Quintillian c. Jeremy Bentham d. Immanuel Kant e. John Stuart Mil

d. Immanuel Kant

"Diabetes is a disease affecting the endocrine system" is an example of a. operational definition b. definition by contrast c. definition by comparison d. classification and differentiation

d. classification and differentiation

Which of the following does not fall into the realm of plagiarism, according to Plagiarism.org cited in the textbook? a. Paraphrasing a source that you cite b. Copying so many words and ideas that it forms the majority of your work. c. Changing words but copying the sentence structure of a source without giving credit d. Giving incorrect information about the source of a quotation.

a. Paraphrasing a source that you cite

A speaker's credibility is improved by use of clear and respectful language. a. True b. False

a. True

Cognitive dissonance is a theory of persuasion that states the speaker should make the audience uncomfortable because they will move to a mental place where they are no longer uncomfortable. a. True b. False

a. True

Language use is mostly oral or spoken. a. True b. False

a. True

Sometimes a speaker's credibility is influenced by qualities such as sense of humor, appearance, and apparent friendliness. a. True b. False

a. True

The importance of ethics of communication has been debated since at least the classical Greeks' time. a. True b. False

a. True

Using the term "professional golfer" instead of "athlete" is an example of concrete language instead of abstract. a. True b. False

a. True

"After a serviceman or woman leaves the military, he or she must find a use for the MOS." This is an example of ____. a. jargon b. cliché c. euphemism d. imagery

a. jargon

All of the philosophers cited in the text would have agreed with "the ends justify the means" in some form. a. True b. False

b. False

Freedom of expression is primarily an individual right and necessity. a. True b. False

b. False

John uses the word "deleterious" when speaking about side effects of a medicine to an audience of senior citizens. Should he? a. Yes, it's fine. b. Probably not.

b. Probably not.

This is a portion from Dr. King's I Have A Dream Speech. "One hundred years later, the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination. One hundred years later, the Negro lives on a lonely island of poverty in the midst of a vast ocean of material prosperity. One hundred years later, the Negro is still languished in the corners of American society and finds himself an exile in his own land." Which rhetorical devices does he use? (check all that apply) a. hyperbole b. anaphora c. alliteration d. Figurative language and metaphors

b. anaphora d. Figurative language and metaphors

Persuasion means inducing audience members to change. What does that mean? A. The audience must see the cost of change as less than the benefit of the change. B. Since we make many changes in life, persuasion is relatively easy. C. The speaker should present change as large, clear, and challenging. D. Change is a pleasant procedure.

The audience must see the cost of change as less than the benefit of the change.

Which is true about defamation? a. it is a false statement of fact b. it does not include opinion c. the standards for public officials and private persons are the same d. it does not damage a person's character

a. it is a false statement of fact

The textbook's preferred definition of persuasion _____. a. notes that persuasion is a symbolic process b. does not require that the persuasion be ethical c. recognizes that persuasion is an action done to an audience d. says that persuasion is about the changing of beliefs and attitudes only

a. notes that persuasion is a symbolic process

Statistics are numbers used in speeches. a. True b. False

b. False

Although delivery can sometimes affect the response of an audience, generally audiences do not consider delivery as part of a speaker's credibility.

False

The presentation of a carefully planned and rehearsed speech spoken in a conversational manner using brief notes is a. extemporaneous b. memorized c. impromptu d. manuscript

a. extemporaneous

The introduction of the speech should be a. About 15-20% of speech time. b. About 10-15% of speech time c. It doesn't matter d. About 5-10% of speech time

b. About 10-15% of speech time

"A stable positive or negative response to a person, idea, object, or policy" refers to a. belief b. need c. attitude d. value

c. attitude

Mary concludes her speech this way: "In the speech we have seen that organ donation saves lives, does not cause problems for grieving families, and is free for the donor. There are a lot of other good reasons that I could get into, but that should be enough to convince you to sign a donor card, and I have pamphlets here with instructions on how to do that. As the bumper sticker says, 'Don't take your organs to heaven. Heaven knows we need them here." Which is a legitimate critique of it? a. This will offend people who don't believe in the afterlife. b. She doesn't signal the end of the speech. c. She doesn't ask them to do anything. d. She mentions other material she didn't discuss.

d. She mentions other material she didn't discuss.

Janna is giving a speech about reducing the amount of carbohydrates in our diets. She says, "Many people think that we should have six or seven servings of carbohydrates every day. But they are wrong." a. This is a good, direct approach. b. This is the start of a good, direct approach. c. Janna should bring up what people think, but not so bluntly. d. She would be better off not to mention this idea about carbohydrates, as some will feel offended and stop listening to her.

c. Janna should bring up what people think, but not so bluntly.

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the conclusion of a speech? a. It should contain some type of summary. b. It should introduce new ideas for the audience to think about c. One good method is to tie the conclusion back into the introduction. d. All of a-c are untrue e. All of a-c are true

e. All of a-c are true

What delivery techniques are good for introductions? a. Speak very quickly to signal energy and involvement to the audience. b. Memorize or learn your introduction very well to maintain eye contact. c. Begin saying your introduction only after standing behind lectern. d. A and B e. B and C

e. B and C

Ben starts his speech this way: "Did you know that every year 2.7 million animals are euthanized in shelters? I don't know about you, but I find that number shocking. It's up to people like you to do something about this huge problem. In my speech I'll discuss this issue." Which is a good critique of this introduction? a. Ben does a good job of getting attention and explaining the purpose and preview. b. Ben has a good start, but he doesn't give a source on the statistic. c. Ben does not help his credibility with this introduction. d. All of these are true. e. Two of these are true.

e. Two of these are true

A speech starts with these two sentences: "Picture this incident: It's an average school day, and you come to campus, park, walk to class. In the middle of class, you hear gunshots in the hall way. . . ." This is example of a. stipulated definition b. organic description c. peer testimony d. probative example e. hypothetical narrative

e. hypothetical narrative

The following statement is an example of what type of fallacy? "If we encourage elementary-school teachers to use computer gaming in the classroom, the students will spend less time reading books. As a result, they will fall way behind in developing reading, writing, and thinking skills. Pretty soon we will have a generation of illiterates on our hands." a. red herring b. invalid analogy c. false dilemma d. bandwagon or appeal to popularity e. slippery slope

e. slippery slope