com 101 final exam

Gillian prepared beautiful photographs in Keynote to illustrate various parts of her speech about the Grand Canyon. When Gillian finished explaining each photograph, she left it on the screen for her audience to study until it was time for the next slide. Did Gillian make any mistakes in her use of visual aids? a. Yes. She should have displayed blank slides between the photographs. b. No. She explained her visual aids to the audience as the textbook recommends. c. Yes. Photographs usually don't require explanations when used as visual aids. d. No. Keynote is an excellent way to display photographs.

a. Yes. She should have displayed blank slides between the photographs.

to say that public speaking is a way to make a difference about something we care about is to recognize that public speaking is a. a form of empowerment b. a skill similar to conversation c. an art more than a science d. all of these answers are correct e. both a skill similar to conversation and an art more than a science

a. a form of empowerment

While working on his speech, Elliot decided to use a visual showing the proportions of the U.S. federal budget spent in four major areas—defense, entitlement programs, nonentitlement programs, and miscellaneous spending. What type of visual aid should he use? a. a pie graph b. a photograph c. an illustration d. a line graph e. a pictogram

a. a pie graph

as part of the research for her informative speech on the Chinese workplace, Dana needs to find recent articles published in scholarly journals. the best resource for her is a(n): a. academic database such as JSTOR or Google Scholar b. yearbooks such as Facts on File or World Almanac c. government resource such as World Factbook d. all of these answers are correct e. both yearbooks such as Facts on File or World Alamanac and government resource such as World Factbook

a. academic database such as JSTOR or Google Scholar

when you experience stage fright, your body produces extra __________ , a hormone that is released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress a. adrenaline b. serotonin c. potassium d. glauconite e. cortisone

a. adrenaline

which of the following is inappropriate in a speech to inform a. advocating b. explaining c. reporting d. demonstrating e. telling

a. advocating

What kind of reasoning is exemplified in the following statement? According to a study by the University of Michigan, married men in the United States earn an average of 31 percent more money than unmarried men. It seems clear, then, that for many men being married is a major factor in financial success. a. causal reasoning b. analogical reasoning c. reasoning from principle d. statistical reasoning

a. causal reasoning

according to your textbook, brainstorming is especially helpful when you are having trouble a. choosing a speech topic b. determining the general purpose c. determining the specific purpose d. phrasing the central idea e. analyzing the audience

a. choosing a topic

According to your textbook, the two most important factors affecting the credibility of a persuasive speaker are character and: a. competence b. status c. logic d. charisma e. pathos

a. competence

one of the ways speakers analyze audiences is by looking at traits such as age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, group membership, and racial, ethnic and cultural background. according to your textbook, what is this called? a. demographic audience analysis b. physiological audience analysis c. background audience analysis d. situational audience analysis e. descriptive audience analysis

a. demographic audience analysis

which of the following does your textbook recommend for preparing the main points? a. devote each main point to a separate aspect of the topic b. limit the number of main points to between one and four c. be sure to use a visual aid with each main point d. all of the above e. b and c only

a. devote each main point to a separate aspect of the topic

what suggestion presented in your textbook for using supporting materials is used in the following speech excerpt? a. explain your statistics b. present testimony from qualified sources c. use examples to quantify ideas d. quote or paraphrase accurately e. use statistics to personalize ideas

a. explain your statistics

a carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes is called a(n) ___ speech a. extemporaneous b. spontaneous c. transitional d. contemporaneous e. informative

a. extemporaneous

"To persuade my audience that long-term exposure to electromagnetic fields can cause serious health problems" is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of: a. fact b. value c. opinion d. policy e. attitude

a. fact

A persuasive speech exploring the truth or falsity of an assertion is known as a speech on a question of: a. fact b. policy c. alue d. evidence

a. fact

What error in reasoning is exemplified by the following statement?: The New England Journal of Medicine has discovered that countries that consume the most chocolate have produced over time the greatest number of Nobel Prize winners. Therefore, if you want to increase your chances of winning a Nobel Prize, you should eat plenty of chocolate. a. faulty cause b. faulty deduction c. invalid analogy d. hasty generalization e. circular thinking

a. faulty cause

as your textbook explains, the primary purpose of speechmaking is to a. gain a desired response from listeners b. learn more about the speech topic c. gain experience as a speaker d. try out new ideas with an audience e. display the speaker's knowledge

a. gain a desired response from listeners

which of the following is appropriate when using humor in a public speech? a. gently making fun a common human quirks b. using obscenity or off-color language c. characterizing groups with negative stereotypes d. all of these answers are correct e. both gently making fun a common human quirks and using obscenity or off-color language

a. gently making fun a common human quirks

What error in reasoning is exemplified by the following statement? French movies are all dull. I saw three of them last semester in my film class and couldn't stay awake through a single one. a. hasty generalization b. invalid analogy c. faulty deduction d. false cause

a. hasty generalization

ivan has decided to give his persuasive speech on stem cell research. which of the following tips for doing research discussed in your textbook should he keep in mind as he works on the speech a. include a subject heading on each research note b. put all the information from each source on a single note c. use a different format for notes from internet sources and library documents d. all of these are correct e. both include a subject heading on each research note and use a different format for notes from internet sources and library documents

a. include a subject heading on each research note

If you wanted to show the changes over the last 10 years in the number of people who get their news from newspapers and the number of people who get their news from the Internet, the best kind of visual aid would probably be a a. line graph. b. chart. c. diagram. d. pie graph.

a. line graph.

A local landlord with a reputation for failing to return security deposits at the end of a lease has been invited to present his viewpoint at a meeting of the local tenants' union. To everyone's surprise, the landlord accepts the invitation despite the fact that he will be facing an audience with a decidedly negative view of his integrity. What factor will the landlord have to overcome if his speech is to have any chance of being persuasive? a. low initial credibility b. low generated credibility c. low terminal credibility d. low derived credibility

a. low initial credibility

Julio's persuasive speech contained the following statement: Although shortages of prescription drugs have declined between 2011 and 2018, these shortages are still harming patients, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In a 2018 survey of emergency physicians, the American College of Emergency Physicians found that 9 out of 10 of these physicians face shortages of drugs in their emergency departments. Emergency physicians explain that when these drugs are not available, they must use second-best options, which are often less effective. Which of the three basic issues of persuasive speeches on questions of policy did Julio address in this excerpt? a. need b. plan c. visualization d. satisfaction

a. need

according to your textbook, when is it appropriate to cite an abstract of a magazine or journal article in your speech rather than locating and reading the full article a. never b. when the article is more than 5 years old c. when the article is not available on a computerized database d. when the only copy of the article is on the bookshelves e. when the article is short enough to be summarized in one paragraph

a. never

as Jenell listened to her classmate's speech explaining the differences between collision insurance and comprehensive insurance, it reminded her that she needed to pay her insurance bill before the end of the day. Then, rather than listening to the speaker, she started thinking about all the other things she had to do that day. According to your textbook, the primary cause of Jenell's poor listening is a. not concentrating b. focusing on the speaker's topic c. being distracted by external interference d. is too technical for this audience e. uses figurative language

a. not concentrating

examples are especially helpful as supporting materials because they a. personalize your ideas b. are not overly technical c. quantify a speaker's ideas d. are harder to manipulate than statistics or testimony e. enhance the speakers credibility

a. personalize your ideas

Hector's persuasive speech contained the following statement: Reducing the problem of bullying will require a combination of measures. To begin with, school personnel need to be trained to recognize the signs of bullying and to respond appropriately. In addition, students need to be reminded that bullying is everybody's problem and that every student has a responsibility to report it to school officials. Finally, parents and teachers need to know how to empower students with appropriate ways to respond when they find themselves victims of bullying. Which of the three basic issues of persuasive speeches on questions of policy did Hector address in this excerpt? a. plan b. need c. visulaization d. practicality

a. plan

a soccer player herself, Jenine is very concerned about the growing number of serious injuries at all levels of the sport. when the time came for her persuasive speech, she presented a speech with the following main points: I. in the past 10 years, serious soccer injuries have risen dramatically among players of all ages and skill levels II. the best way to control this problem is through changes in rules and training Jenine's main points were arranged in ____ order. a. problem solution b. chronological c. problem-cause-solution d. topical e. motivated sequence

a. problem solution

what guidelines presented in your textbook for using supporting materials is followed in this speech experiment: according to the office for substance abuse prevention, alcohol is the leading cause of death among young adults. furthermore, of college students currently enrolled in the united states, more than 240,000 will eventually lose their lives to alcohol. two hundred four thousand- that is the current population of this university six times over a. relate statistics to the audience b. use extended examples to personalize ideas c. paraphrase sources when presenting testimony d. all of these answers are correct e. both use extended examples to personalize ideas and paraphrase sources when presenting testimony

a. relate statistics to the audience

When using a visual aid in a speech, you should display the aid: a. so everyone in the room can see it. b. on the left side of the lectern. c. throughout the speech. d. All the answers are correct

a. so everyone in the room can see it.

heather was in the midst of an excellent speech on campus history when she made a minor mistake by giving the wrong date for the opening of a campus building. She suddenly stopped speaking and said, "Oh, I messed up." Then she provided the correct date. The rest of her speech went well, but all she could think about afterward was her mistake. What is the major piece of advice from your textbook that Heather needs to be reminded about? a. there is no such thing as a perfect speech b. you should work especially hard on your introduction c. audiences usually cant tell how nervous the speaker is d. you should take slow, deep breaths before you speak e. it is natural for public speakers to be nervous

a. there is no such thing as a perfect speech

If your specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about the major kinds of dog breeds," you would probably organize your speech in__________ order. a. topical b. causal c. chronological d. spatial

a. topical

"To persuade my audience that cheating on schoolwork is never justified" is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of: a. value b. policy c. fact d. opinion

a. value

Because it follows the process of human thinking,__________ is particularly useful for organizing persuasive speeches that seek immediate action. a. Mitchell's strategic progression b. Monroe's motivated sequence c. comparative advantages order d. Morgan's psychological series

b. Monroe's motivated sequence

"we must come to realize that we are responsible not only for preparing you for the world but for preparing the world for you" is an example of: a. metaphor b. antithesis c. appropriateness d. formalism e. simile

b. antithesis

alisha began the introduction of her speech by saying: like typical new parents, paige and iain lochlan were thrilled when their son lincoln was born. but their elation soon turned to fear as lincoln began to miss important milestones. as an infant, he didn't make eye contact, and a year later he showed no interest in learning how to walk or talk. it wasn't long before paige and iain got the diagnosis every parent dreads- their child has autism. what kind of supporting material did alisha use in her introduction? a. expert testimony b. brief example c. metaphor d. hypothetical example e. simile

b. brief example

"three major factors to consider when purchasing a bicycle are the kind of riding you plan to do, and the amount of money are are willing to spend" is an example of a... a. specific purpose b. central idea c. transition d. general purpose e. topic statement

b. central idea

"to persuade my audience to give blood regularly and to become an organ donor" is a poorly phrased specific purpose statement for a classroom speech because it a. is not relevant to this audience b. contains more than one distinct idea c. is written as a statement instead of as a question d. is too technical for this audience e. uses figurative language

b. contains more than one distinct idea

in a speech about valley fever, a potentially deadly disease that has reached serious proportions in several southwestern states, a speaker said: after being plagued by asthma attacks in hawaii for six years, lori crown hoped to find relief by moving to the dryer climate in bakersfield, california. a few months after arriving in bakersfield, crown was suffering from severe headaches, swollen feet, painful bumps on her hands and legs, and a prolonged fever. the diagnosis—valley fever. to combat the disease, crown has to take fluconazole, an antifungal drug that costs $685 for a one-month supply of pills. although the drug helps, crown still gets painful headaches, frequent fevers, and debilitating fatigue. "it's so frustrating," crown says. "one day I'll feel fine, then I'll be in bed for the next three." most days she wishes she had stayed in hawaii. according to your textbook, what kind of supporting material is used in this statement? a. scientific example b. extended example c. hypothetical example d. illustrative example e. expert example

b. extended example

according to your textbook, what kind of supporting material is used in the following speech excerpt: imagine yourself driving down the freeway on your way to work. you see lights flashing in your rear-view mirror. you turn and see the police officer pulling you over. were you speeding? no, says the officer, but he needs to search your vehicle as part of a new program to stop drug trafficking. does he have a warrant? he says he doesn't need one. you protest, but the officer carries out his search anyway. the officer finds nothing, but by the time he is done, you are very late for work. a. analogical example b. hypothetical example c. casual example d. synthetic example e. metaphorical example

b. hypothetical example

according to your textbook, the speaking outline a. is created from the titles of a speaker's PowerPoint slides b. is used to jog a speaker's memory during the speech c. includes a full bibliography d. all of the above e. b and c only

b. is used to jog a speaker's memory during the speech

how does the following excerpt from a classroom speech violate the guidelines for using statistics presented in your textbook one magazine reports that US consumers pay more than $300 billion a year on products to cover the manufacturer's liability costs. this amount to a staggering $4000 per household. on a specific basis, product liability costs account for $11.50 of every $12 dose of vaccine we give our children, and over $100 of the cost of a football helmet. a. it doesn't relate statistics to the audience b. it doesn't identify the source of the statistics c. it doesn't use statistics to quantify ideas d. all of these answers are correct e. both it doesn't relate statistics to the audience and it doesn't identify the source of the statistics

b. it doesn't identify the source of the statistics

matt's political science professor announces that next week there will be a guest lecture by peace activist Rachel Phelps entitled "The History of War, the Prospects for Peace." Matt decides to skip class that day, saying to himself, "What can a peace activist possibly tell me about war?" What aspect of poor listening identified in your textbook is Matt exhibiting in this example? a. failing to concentrate b. jumping to conclusions c. rejecting the speaker's frame of reference d. giving in to distractions e. explain the speech assignment

b. jumping to conclusions

for his informative speech, Douglas told his classmates how to get free food at a drive-through restaurant. Rather than focusing on legitimate deals, such as student discounts or coupons, Douglas talked about ways to trick employees into believing you had already paid for food when you had not. His instructor gave the speech a poor grade because it violated the ethical criteria for public speaking presented in your textbook. The guideline Douglas violated was: a. be fully prepared for each speech b. make sure your goals are ethically sound c. avoid name-calling and other forms of abusive language d. adapt to your audience's frame of reference e. avoid plagiarism

b. make sure your goals are ethically sound

According to your textbook, what kind of reasoning is used in the following statement? Providing a quality education is one of the fundamental responsibilities of any nation. Thousands of American students are stuck in poor-performing schools that barely provide minimal skills. Therefore, the United States is failing to fulfill one of its fundamental obligations as a nation. a. reasoning from emotion b. reasoning from principle c. reasoning from specific instances d. reasoning from obligation e. reasoning from cause

b. reasoning from principle

encyclopedias, yearbooks, biographical aids, and quotation books are all examples of a. special indexes b. reference works c. bibliographical aids d. research guides e. general indexes

b. reference works

"justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream is an example of: a. metaphor b. simile c. antithesis' d. repetition e. personification

b. simile

"to inform my audience about the three basic steps in preventive medicine" is an example of a. main point b. specific purpose c. thesis statement d. central idea e. general purpose

b. specific purpose

all of the following are basic objectives of a speech introduction except: a. establish credibility and goodwill b. support your main points c. reveal the topic of speech d. preview the body of the speech e. get the audience's attention and interest

b. support your main points

tanya went to the beach instead of staying in town and working on her speech. When she realized how soon the speech was due, she asked a friend who had already taken public speaking to loan her an old outline, which she used verbatim for her class speech. Which of the following statements best describes Tanya's actions? a. tanya should have planned better, but she is not guilty of plagiarism b. tanya is guilty of global plagiarism c. tanya is guilty of patchwork plagiarism d. tanya is ethical if she sites the friend whose speech she used e. tanya is guilty of incremental plagiarism

b. tanya is guilty of global plagiarism

Which of the following is recommended in your textbook as a way to enhance your credibility in a persuasive speech? a. Relate the topic to the audience in your introduction. b. Avoid talking about your personal knowledge of the topic. c. Establish common ground with your audience. d. All of these answers are correct

c. Establish common ground with your audience.

According to your textbook, what kind of reasoning is used in the following passage? Trying to prevent the use of drugs by criminalizing them is like trying to prevent the use of alcohol through Prohibition in the 1920s—doomed to failure from the beginning. History should have taught us by now that when people want something badly enough, they will find a way to get it, whether it is legal or not. a. practical reasoning b. historical reasoning c. analogical reasoning d. comparative reasoning e. functional reasoning

c. analogical reasoning

jerome wants his audience to appreciate the harsh reality of life for migrant workers in the United States. in addition, to using strong supporting materials, he decides to use words with connotative meanings because he knows they will help him a. have stronger delivery b. appear as impartial as possible c. around an emotional response d. add rhythm to his language e. increase his accuracy

c. around an emotional response

sarah is listening to her roommate to provide emotional support in a time of distress. according to your textbook, sarah is engaged in ___ listening a. critical b. appreciative c. empathic d. personal e. comprehensive

c. empathetic

sofia has prepared her speech in great detail. she is practicing to deliver it from a brief set of notes, and every time she goes through the speech, she uses slightly different wording. what kind of delivery is Sofia planning to use? a. informal b. memorized c. extemporaneous d. impromptu e. manuscript

c. extemporaneous

Leung began the introduction of his informative speech with these words: How many of you just can't wait until spring break? How many of you plan to hit the road about a minute after your last class lets out? How many of you are looking forward to having a great time? Which objective of a speech introduction were these words designed to fulfill? a. reveal the topic of the speech b. indicate the importance of the topic c. gain the attention of the audience d. enhance the credibility of the speaker e. preview the main points of the speech

c. gain the attention of the audience

karyn was leading a meeting of the parent-teacher group at the local elementary school. as her first item on the agenda, she described the position of homeroom mother and asked people to sign up after the meeting if they would be willing to take on the job. one of the dads in the room raised his hand and said, "i'd love to do it, but is there any way we could change the name?" which of the following factors of audience analysis did karyn fail to take into consideration? a. educational b. occupation c. gender identity d. political party e. age

c. gender identity

according to your textbook, the first thing a speaker needs to do in the introduction of a speech is to a. identify the topic of the speech b. tell the audience his or her name c. get the interest and attention of the audience d. preview the purpose of the speech e. explain the speech assignment

c. get the interest and attention of the audience

"to explain the three major benefits of cycling as a form of exercise" is a poorly phrased specific purpose statement because it a. is too broad b. deals with more than one topic c. lacks a reference to the audience d. all of these answers are correct e. both is too broad and deals with more than a single topic

c. lacks a reference to the audience

when business managers are asked to list the communication skills most crucial to their job, they usually rank ____ #1 a. conversation b. critical thinking c. listening d. public speaking e. writing

c. listening

You are giving a speech on a community-building project to a local service organization at its monthly luncheon. Dessert dishes are being cleared away as you walk into the overcrowded, overheated room. The most important situational factor to consider when adapting to your audience would probably be a. age of your audience b. audience's attitude toward you c. physical setting for your speech d. education of your audience e. gender identity of your audience

c. physical setting for your speech

"To persuade my audience that they should adopt a program of regular exercise" is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of: a. value b. action c. policy d. fact

c. policy.

according to your textbook, the last part of a speech introduction usually a. establishes the speaker's credibility b. identifies the topic of the speech c. preview the main points in the body d. relates the topic to the audience e. shows the speaker's goodwill

c. preview the main points in the body

As explained in your textbook, when giving an informative speech, you should take special care to a. avoid speaking about complex topics. b. state your ideas in abstract terms. generate goodwill with the audience in your conclusion. c. translate technical information into everyday language. d. prepare your introduction before the body of your speech.

c. translate technical information into everyday language.

while doing research for his speech, aaron was not able to identify the author of an internet document titled "what can and cannot be patented." according to our textbook, what should aaron do next to assess the credibility of the document a. search for the document in the library b. look up the year the document was published c. try to determine the sponsoring organization for the document d. double-check the accuracy of the document's URL e. make sure the document is on the news site

c. try to determine the sponsoring organization for the document

Both a preparation outline and a speaking outline should: a. include delivery cues b. briefly sketch the speaker's ideas c. use a consistent pattern of symbolization and indentation d. be written entirely in full sentences e. contain a bibliography

c. use a consistent pattern of symbolization and indentation.

research has shown that the anxiety level of most speakers drops significantly a. before they rise to speak b. as soon as they begin to speak c. when they are 30 to 60 seconds into the speech d. after they reach the middle of the speech e. none of these answers are correct

c. when they are 30 to 60 seconds into the speech

what of the following would you most likely find in a well-structured speech introduction? a. a transition b. an internal summary c. a lengthy quotation d. a startling statement e. a causal argument

d. a startling statement

in her speech introduction, kailyn asked, "have you ever looked through old family photo albums and laughed at what people were wearing? like many of you, I've noticed the changes in fashion and feared that my effort to look stylish today may eventually be a source of amusement to my future children." according to your textbook, by attempting to show her listeners why they should care about her topic, kailyn was a. using comparison b. stereotyping her audience c. engaging in ethnocentrism d. adapting to her audience e. practicing inclusion

d. adapting to her audience

if you were giving a persuasive speech to a general audience on the subject of mandatory retirement, the most important demographic factor to consider when analyzing your audience would probably be its a. economic standing b. group membership c. gender identity d. age e. education

d. age

which of the following does your textbook recommend as a way to deal with nervousness in your speeches? a. visualize yourself giving a successful speech b. concentrate on communicating with the audience rather than on your nerves c. choose a topic you care about and prepare thoroughly for the speech d. all of these answers are correct e. both concentrate on communicating with the audience rather than on your nerves and choose a topic you care about and prepare thoroughly for the speech

d. all of these answers are correct

which of the following words is the most concrete and specific? a. nonprescription medicine b. medicine c. chemical compound d. aspirin e. painkiller

d. aspirin

when using statistics in a speech, you should usually a. manipulate the statistics to make your point b. cite exact numbers rather than rounding off c. increase your speaking rate when giving statistics d. avoid using too many statistics e. conceal the source of the statistics

d. avoid using too many statistics

as a part of the research for his informative speech, malik needs brief life and career facts about german chancellor angela merkel. the best kind of library reference source for him to consult would be a(n) a. periodical index b. special dictionary c. encyclopedia d. biographical aid e. yearboook

d. biographical aid

a new class registration system has been established on campus. Tonight, a representative from the Registrar's Office will speak about how to use the new system. You will be listening to the speaker in hopes of understanding the steps involved in registering for classes next semester. As explained in your textbook, you will be engaged in ___________ listening. a. intimate b. critical c. empathic d. comprehensive e. appreciative

d. comprehensive

"To inform my audience of recent theories about the functions of sleep" is a specific purpose statement for a speech about a(n) a. object b. event c. theory d. concept

d. concept

Dale started his speech on financial planning with a story about his cousin Mike's bankruptcy hearing. In the conclusion, Dale gave an update on Mike's current financial condition. According to your textbook, referring to the introduction in the conclusion is a way to a. secure the audience's attention. b. reinforce your credibility as a speaker. c. move the audience to action. d. give the speech psychological unity. e. develop a dissolve ending.

d. give the speech psychological unity.

america has given the negro people a bad check, a check which has come back marked "insufficient funds." is an example of: a. repetition b. simile c. antithesis d. metaphor e. abstraction

d. metaphor

"unfortunately, many Americans live on the outskirts of hope- some because of their poverty, some because of their color, and all too many because of both" is an example of: a. simile b. antithesis c. personification d. parallelism e. analogy

d. parallelism

according to your textbook, rather than trying to eliminate every trace of stage fright, you should aim at transforming it into a. general tension b. visualized adrenaline c. professional stage fright d. positive nervousness e. performance anxiety

d. positive nervousness

According to your textbook, what kind of reasoning is used in the following statement? Last summer, a five-year-old boy in Seattle was killed by his brother when the two were playing with their father's gun. Last month, four-year-old Dylan Jackson accidentally killed himself after finding a loaded gun at a friend's home during a birthday party. In Tampa, Florida, a two-year-old shot himself in the chest with a pistol left in the family couch. Clearly, children in America are at risk from gun accidents. a. deductive reasoning b. chain reasoning c. reasoning from principle d. reasoning from specific instances e. analogical reasoning

d. reasoning from specific instances

which of the following is a correctly worded main point for a speech preparation outline? a. leadership b. what are the major types of leadership? c. two major types of leadership d. there are two major types of leadership e. leadership: major types

d. there are two major types of leadership

arranged in random order below are a main point, two subpoints, and two sub-subpoints from a speech preparation outline. which is the main point a. melanoma is the least common but most deadly form of skin cancer b. each year about 7,400 people die from melanoma in the US c. basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer d. two types of skin cancer are melanoma and basal cell carcinoma e. of all skin cancers diagnosed in the US, only 4 percent are melanoma

d. two types of skin cancer are melanoma and basal cell carcinoma

each of the following is discussed in your textbook as a basic criterion for the effective use of language in public speaking except a. use language clearly b. use language vividly c. use language appropriately d. use language technically e. use language accurately

d. use language technically

According to your textbook, a good way to clarify statistical trends is to: a. increase your speaking rate when giving statistics b. consult the guinness book of world records c. use exact numbers rather than rounding off d. use visual aids when presenting statistics e. make sure the statistics are from unbiased sources

d. use visual aids when presenting statistics

in his speech on the importance of regular exercise, aymil stated, "Taking the first step toward a healthier lifestyle requires three commitments: discipline, determination, and desire." In this statement, amyil used: a. metaphor b. simile c. antithesis d. repetition e. alliteration

e. alliteration

andrew went to hear a speech by a community leader he very much admired. He took a notebook and pen and, during the speech, wrote down everything he could from the speech. When he got home later, he reviewed his notes and could barely make sense out of them. What went wrong? a. andrew should have simply listened to the speech rather than taking notes b. andrew should have taken notes by making full-sentence outline of the speech c. andrew should have paid more attention to the speakers delivery rather than focusing on the words of the speech d. andrew should have resisted distractions and concentrated more effectively on the speech e. andrew should have made a key-word outline of the speech instead of trying to write down everything

e. andrew should have made a key-word outline of the speech instead of trying to write down everything

michael is preparing a persuasive speech for class in opposition to gun control. the most important factor for Michael to consider when analyzing his audience is probably its a. knowledge of the topic b. disposition toward the speaker c. cultural background d. religious beliefs e. attitude toward the topic

e. attitude toward the topic

what are the three criteria discussed in your textbook for assessing the soundness of documents found on the internet? a. length, accuracy, graphics b. interactivity, objectivity, authorship c. graphics, sponsorship, accuracy d. creativity, reliability, length e. authorship, sponsorship, recency

e. authorship, sponsorship, recency

according to your textbook, the ethical obligations of listeners include a. judging the speaker on the basis of his or her delivery b. listening to the speaker courteously and attentively c. maintaining the free and open expression of ideas d. all of these answers are correct e. both listening to the speaker courteously and attentively and maintaining the free and open expression of ideas

e. both listening to the speaker courteously and attentively and maintaining the free and open expression of ideas

here are the main points for a speech on the subject of hearing loss: I. Hearing loss can be caused by genetic and environmental factors II. Hearing loss can lead to significant changes in a person's daily life these main points are arranged in ____ order. a. logical b. scientific c. analytical d. topical e. causal

e. causal

when the main points of a speech follow a time pattern, they are organized in: a. problem-solution order b. spatial order c. topical order d. causal order e. chronological order

e. chronological order

according to your textbook, when people in one region of the country say "worsh" while people in another region of the country say "wash," the difference is a matter of a. inflection b. verbalization c. enunciation d. intonation e. dialect

e. dialect

to say that people usually want to hear about things that are meaningful to them is to say that people are a. empathetic b. eclectic c. egotistical d. egalitarian e. egocentric

e. egocentric

which of the following words is the most general and abstract? a. roll b. croissant c. baked good d. bread e. food

e. food

the three kinds of plagiarism discussed in your textbook are a. universal plagiarism, incremental plagiarism, and accidental plagiarism b. essential plagiarism, incidental plagiarism, and global plagiarism c. literary plagiarism, scientific plagiarism, and speech plagiarism d. idea plagiarism, quotation plagiarism, and paraphrase plagiarism e. global plagiarism, patchwork plagiarism, and incremental plagiarism

e. global plagiarism, patchwork plagiarism, and incremental plagiarism

according to your textbook, what is the most important reason for limiting the number of main points in a speech a. it is hard to maintain parallel wording if there are too many main points b. it is hard to phrase the central idea if a speech has too many main points c. it is hard to organize supporting materials if there are too many main points d. it is hard for the audience to keep track of too many main points e. it is hard for the audience to keep track of too many main points

e. it is hard for the audience to keep track of too many main points

As explained by your textbook, "To inform my audience about the role of 1940s actress Hedy Lamarr in the development of cell phone technology" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n) a. function b. procedure. c. occurrence. d. concept. e. object.

e. object.

research indicates that the impact of examples is greatly enhanced when the are combined with ___ that shows the examples to be typical a. analogies b. casual reasoning c. credibility statements d. emotional appeals e. statistics

e. statistics

As your textbook explains, reasoning is: a. the easiest way to establish common ground with your audience. b. the use of vivid language to create emotional appeal. c. a. the least important aspect of persuasive speaking. d. the use of sources that are competent and credible. e. the process of drawing a conclusion on the basis of evidence.

e. the process of drawing a conclusion on the basis of evidence.