Chapter 8
Which questions might be found on a list about how to best use testimony in a speech? A) Do I identify the sources of all testimony? B) Do I use testimony to challenge my ideas? C) Do I give credit to the original source of all quotes? D) Do I use testimony from unbiased sources?
A) Do I identify the sources of all testimony?C) Do I give credit to the original source of all quotes? D) Do I use testimony from unbiased sources?
Which three questions should you answer "yes" to when analyzing your use of statistics in a speech? A) Do I use statistics to quantify my ideas? B) Do I relate the statistics to the audience? C) Do I give exact numbers to several decimal points? D) Are my numbers from reliable sources?
A) Do I use statistics to quantify my ideas? B) Do I relate the statistics to the audience? D) Are my numbers from reliable sources?
Which statements about expert testimony are true? A) It is especially important to use when your speech is on a controversial topic. B) It lends credibility to your speeches. C) It should be used in persuasive speeches but not informative ones. D) Anyone can be considered an expert if that person's views support your main points.
A) It is especially important to use when your speech is on a controversial topic. B) It lends credibility to your speeches.
Which are two benefits of using peer testimony in a speech? A) It provides authenticity B) It proves that the speaker is knowledgeable C) It lacks personal touch D) It has emotional impact
A) It provides authenticity D) It has emotional impact
Which three are tips for using statistics? A) Name the source of statistics B) Avoid combining statistics with examples C) Do not explain statistics since their meanings are obvious D) Use numbers sparingly E) Round off numbers
A) Name the source of statistics D) Use numbers sparingly E) Round off numbers
What are the key points to keep in mind when using testimony in a speech? A) Paraphrase accurately. B) Use unbiased sources. C) Quote accurately. D) Identify only those you directly quote. E) Use qualified sources.
A) Paraphrase accurately. B) Use unbiased sources. C) Quote accurately. E) Use qualified sources.
A hypothetical example is an example that describes a or an: A) imaginary or fictious situation B) childhood event C) real-life situation D) nonfictional situation
A) imaginary or fictious situation
Using the opinions of people who have special experience or knowledge about a topic, a speaker can give their ideas greater impact by doing which two things? A) quoting B) negating C) paraphrasing D) questioning
A) quoting C) paraphrasing
When using a hypothetical example in a speech, it is wise to include which of two supporting elements? A) statistics B) testimony C) technical language D) extended example
A) statistics B) testimony
Although you do not need to recite all of the information in your Works Cited list about your source, which of the following should you typically include in your oral citations? A) the type of document, the author, the date published, and the author's qualifications B) the type of speech, the specific purpose of the speech, the date, and the author's qualifications C) the name of the author, the publisher, and the date D) the author and the date
A) the type of document, the author, the date published, and the author's qualifications
Which two questions should be on a checklist about using examples in a speech? A) Do I use examples to generalize my ideas? B) Do I use examples to explain my ideas? C) Do I use examples to personalize my ideas? D) Do I use examples to contradict my ideas?
B) Do I use examples to explain my ideas? C) Do I use examples to personalize my ideas?
What term refers to a real-life case used to illustrate or represent a group of people, ideas, conditions, experiences, or the like? A) imagery B) example C) statistic D) metaphor
B) example
In a speech about childhood obesity, Terence told the story of the real-life case of a young girl who spent her time watching television and eating junk food. He went into detail about how the young girl ended up in this situation. This type of supporting material is defined as a or an: A) hypothetical example B) extended example C) paraphrase D) expert example
B) extended example
Rick explained, "Sue said that turning the faucet clockwise three times will stop the dripping." Carmen added, "Sue said, 'These rotations always fix the problem.'" If both Rick and Carmen were reporting accurately, then Rick ________________ Sue, and Carmen __________ Sue. A) quoted; quoted B) paraphrased; quoted C) paraphrased; paraphrased D) quoted; paraphrased
B) paraphrased; quoted
You are giving a speech about school violence, and you briefly mention Columbine, Virginia Tech, and the Amish school shootings in a sentence. You are using: A) narratives B) specific instances C) hypothetical examples D) extended examples
B) specific instances
In a birthday toast to her husband, Sandra said, "Physical fitness expert Bonnie Prudden once said, ' can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.' So here's to many more years of winding!" Which are two reasons why Sandra used a direct quotation? A) The wording of the quotation is obscure and cumbersome B) There is no way to paraphrase this particular quotation C) The quotation is brief and conveys what Sandra wants to say better than she can D) The direct quotation is witty and compelling
C) The quotation is brief and conveys what Sandra wants to say better than she can D) The direct quotation is witty and compelling
Speakers have a or an _____________ responsibility to use testimonies accurately and effectively. A) civil B) academic C) ethical D) social
C) ethical
In your speech you decide to use a vivid and detailed narrative about a camping trip you took last year to illustrate one of your points about camping. This type of supporting material is called a or an ___________ example. A) hypothetical B) arbitrary C) extended D) brief
C) extended
Daniel is presenting his speech to his classmates. He uses examples, testimony, and statistics to support his ideas. He does not explain his sources during the speech, but he does show his bibliography on a PowerPoint slide at the end of the speech. What common error has Daniel made in his speech? A) He forgot to cite his sources in writing B) He forgot to use evidence C) He failed to identify the author D) He failed to cite his sources orally
D) He failed to cite his sources orally
What are the two major kinds of testimony? A) topical and expert B) peer and actual C) actual and topical D) expert and peer
D) expert and peer
Harry is giving a speech in class on endangered species. He has conducted a significant amount of research and includes some of the data he found in his speech. How else could Harry lend credibility to the information he is reporting? A) tell the audience that he is an expert on endangered species B) include a quotation from a politician about animal preservation C) include the opinion of another student on the topic D) include quotations from experts on endangered species
D) include quotations from experts on endangered species
According to 19th-century physicist Lord Kelvin, when a person can measure and express what they are speaking about in ____________, they have proved that they know something about the topic. A) written form B) examples C) hypothetical terms D) numbers
D) numbers
If you quoted your sister about her experience at summer camp, you are using what type of testimony? A) expert testimony B) direct testimony C) statistical testimony D) peer testimony
D) peer testimony
Brief examples are also called: A) short cases B) personal experience C) minimum responses D) specific instances
D) specific instances
"About 1.4 million shelter dogs are adopted each year" is an example of a or an: A) hypothetical example B) extended example C) narrative D) statistic
D) statistic
T/F. Statistics cannot be distorted or manipulated.
False
When using costs or other monetary measures from different years as a statistic in a speech, it is important to consider the _____________________ of the dollar in terms of inflation.
value
