Public Speaking Final QUIZ 5

The following statement is an example of _____. This was the moment when we began to provide care for the sick and good jobs to the jobless; this was the moment when the rise of the oceans began to slow and our planet began to heal; this was the moment when we ended a war and secured our nation. identification simile metaphor repetition

D

Variations, turns and slides in pitch to achieve meaning is ______________. monotone pitch inflection tone

C

Which of the following is an appropriate clothing item for a speech? a tank top flip flops a button down shirt or blouse a nice hat

C

"We must put an end to war - or war will put an end to us" is an example of _____. imagery personification simile antithesis

D

Aerial is speaking in monotone. She asks the audience a rhetorical question, but most don't realize this because her voice does not go up at the end of the sentence. This is an example of using poor ______. vocal quality pronunciation articulation pitch and inflection

D

An example of a hyperbole is: -Getting that shot was like getting stabbed in the arm with an icicle. -That movie was a roller coaster of emotions. -Don't dogs do daring deeds? -I have told you a million times to stop asking me for donations.-

D

Saying "dunno" instead of "don't know" is an error in.... pronunciation accent emphasis articulation

D

The act of producing clear, precise and distinct speech is called __________. inflection timbre elocution articulation

D

"The assignment was a piece of cake," is an example of a(n) ________. metaphor personification antithesis simile

A

A rhetorical strategy that uses contrasting statements in order to make a rhetorical point is called a/an __________________. antithesis qualifier cliche hyperbole

A

During Leela's speech, she says, "Whatcha wanna do is make sure you know who to contact." This is an example of using poor _______. articulation vocal quality pronunciation pitch and inflection

A

Elias is trying to persuade his audience to recycle more. He concludes his speech by saying, "I just think that maybe it would be a good idea if some of us try to recycle a little more." This is an example of using ________. powerless language heterosexist language man-linked terms spotlighting

A

In her speech about classical ballet, Sarah mentioned, but did not explain, the terms entrechat and arabesque. Since most of her listeners were unfamiliar with ballet, what error did Sarah make in her use of language? -She did not use language appropriate for the audience. -No answer text provided. -She did not use language appropriate for the topic. -She did not use language appropriate for the speaker.

A

Sarah is delivering a speech verbatim without the use of any notes. What delivery technique is she using? memorized delivery extemporaneous delivery impromptu delivery manuscript delivery

A

Saying "pitcher" instead of "picture" in a speech referring to photos of the planet Mars is an error in... pronunciation accent articulation inflection

A

The act of producing clear, precise and distinct speech is called __________. inflection timbre elocution articulation

A

Bart will be giving a report on the current status of the company budget at a staff meeting. He will be using a keyword outline. What delivery technique is he using? memorized delivery extemporaneous delivery impromptu delivery manuscript delivery

B

Comparisons made by speaking of one thing in terms of another using the word "like" or "as" to make the comparison are called __________. Metaphor Simile Alliteration Slang

B

Facial expressions are not only critical for portraying emotion, they are also closely tied to the audience's perception of the speaker's _______. knowledge credibility expertise wisdom

B

If you hoped to convey to your audience the excitement of steering a kayak through a river rapids, you should probably... break eye contact. speak at a faster rate. gesture less frequently. use more pauses.

B

Powerless phrases such as "I thought we should," "I sort of think," or "Maybe we should" that communicate uncertainty are _______________. Similes Hedges Hyperboles Jargon

B

What are the advantages of using more sophisticated language instead of simple language? It enhances the clarity of the speech. There are no advantages of using sophisticated language. It enhances the speaker's credibility. It makes the speaker seem more sincere.

B

Which part(s) of your speech should be memorized? none of it the introduction and conclusion all of it the introduction the conclusion

B

"Each month, I have to lie on my expense report in order to get reimbursed for an honest business lunch," is an example of a(n) _______. alliteration metaphor antithesis simile

C

"Mike's microphone made music," is an example of a(n) ________. antithesis simile alliteration personification

C