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Descriptions that appeal to your senses are called _____.
a. rhetorical statements
b. presentation aids
c. word pictures
d. metaphors
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Courtney begins her presentation to a group of college students by saying, How would you like to learn a technique that will cut your study time by 50 percent? What strategy is Courtney using to make her presentation more interesting?
a. Using attention-catching supporting material
b. Establishing a motive for her audience to listen
c. Using word pictures
d. Creating interesting presentation aids
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Kira describes sitting by the fire on a cold winter day, The wood popped as the fire roared. What type of word picture is Kira using?
a. Describing what listeners would hear
b. Describing what listeners would smell
c. Describing what an object would feel like
d. Describing an emotion
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Keisha has decided to prepare her speech on the women who traveled west in the middle part of the 1800s. Her presentation is about _____.
a. procedures
b. people
c. events
d. ideas
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Tiffany presented an informative speech on the cognitive theory of stimulation. What type of informative speech was this?
a. A speech about an idea
b. A speech about a procedure
c. A speech about an object
d. A speech about an event
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Paula is excited to give her speech because it describes her recent trip to witness the presidential inauguration. Her speech will be a presentation about______.
a. objects
b. ideas
c. procedures
d. events
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Sean is informing his audience about the benefits of networking as a way to find as job. His speech is about which of the following?
a. A procedure
b. An event
c. An idea
d. A person
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Masayuki gave a speech on ways high context values are reflected in the Japanese culture. His three main points were the language, the gift-giving customs, and the visual arts. Which pattern did he use to organize his speech?
a. Topical
b. Spatial
c. Chronological
d. Complexity
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For his speech, Stewart identified the five steps management should take during the annual employee review process. What organizational pattern did he use?
a. chronological
b. topical
c. spatial
d. cause-effect
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As he described the new software system to the rest of the committee, Ron started by discussing the basic requirements the system could handle and then moved on to discuss the more detailed system functions. Ron has organized his speech using which pattern?
a. chronological
b. spatial
c. complexity
d. topical
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Melissa knew that most of her audience knew very little about creating a PowerPoint presentation, so she related her presentation to what her audience already knew about using word processing programs, and the principles they had learned about creating visual aids. What technique is she using to make her presentation clear?
a. Pace your information flow
b. Relate new information to old information
c. Relate to your audiences interests
d. Use attention-catching supporting material
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Which of the following is recommended by your book when using an interpreter?
a. Audiences in most cultures enjoy humor, so prepare some humorous stories.
b. The speech will not take longer with an interpreter.
c. Do not attempt to give statistics or detailed data.
d. Even though an interpreter is needed, you should not assume that no one in the audience will speak your language.
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Satoshi gave a speech explaining three types of Japanese writing. This is an example of a speech to _____.
a. inspire
b. persuade
c. entertain
d. inform
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Cullen is preparing a speech about his visit to the Empire State Building. The type of informative presentation he is preparing is a presentation about a(n)_____.
a. object
b. procedure
c. idea
d. person
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Carolyn is presenting her antique doll collection to a group of students at the history museum. Her presentation is about which of the following?
a. An object
b. A procedure
c. A person
d. An event
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Speeches about procedures would be used when you are talking about _____.
a. anything you can see or touch
b. how something works
c. a major event
d. principles, concepts, or theories
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A presentation about _____ would be a speech about a procedure.
a. types of surfboards
b. how to perform an Internet search
c. three different breeds of dogs
d. features on a digital camera
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After listening to the speaker, Natalie knew how to get red wine stains out of her carpet. She had been listening to a speech about a(n) _____.
a. idea
b. procedure
c. object
d. event
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When teaching a process, it is helpful to follow the acronym T-E-A-C-H, which stands for the following:
a. Train, explain, administer, cooperate, help
b. Teach, example, apply, communicate, hear
c. Tell, example, apply, coach, help
d. Tell, explain, attribute, coach, hear
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Test Bank Chapter 14: Speaking to Inform
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The ability to vary your pitch is known as_____.
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A circular graph that shows how a set of data is divided proportionately is called a _____ graph.
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In a well-developed essay, name and define the four delivery styles recommended by your book. What factors should be taken into account when a speaker considers which style to use?
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Your friend, Vincent, asks for your advice on polishing his speech. He has researched and organized his speech well, and practiced it enough to feel comfortable delivering it, but feels he needs help with his language choices to make it more interesting and memorable. What advice might you give him concerning figurative language, drama, and cadence? Explain at least one device in each of those categories.
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Briefly explain parallelism and provide an example.
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Marcus delivers a presentation, but he fails to use any gestures. You have been asked to coach him in order to improve this area. What suggestions would you give to Marcus?
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After watching a videotape of her speech, Marisa concludes that her vocal delivery is monotone and difficult to understand. Using the four aspects of vocal delivery in your book, give Marisa advice on how she might improve her vocal delivery.
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Brittanyasked you to listen to her rehearse her speech and you noticed that she said jeet when she meant to say did you eat and gonna when she meant to say going to. In what area of vocal delivery does Brittany need to improve and what advice might you provide?
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Words that do not stereotype, discriminate against, or insult any gender, racial, cultural, or religious group are known as ____ words.
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A __________is a book of synonyms.
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A colorful word is also called a _____ word.
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Metaphors, similes, and personification are forms of _____ language.
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Reversing the normal order of words in a phrase or sentence is called _____.
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An overt comparison between two things that uses the word like or as is called a(n) _____ .
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_____ is a figurative device in which a speaker attributes human qualities to inanimate ideas or things.
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_____ speaking is a delivery style in which the speaker uses an outline and has rehearsed the presentation so that it can be delivered in a fluent manner.
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What should a speaker keep in mind when impromptu speaking?
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What is extemporaneous speaking? When should it be used, and what are three suggestions for using it well?
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Explain specific and concrete words.
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What is cadence? Discuss the four ways suggested by your text for creating cadence in your presentation.
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Explain the effective use of the three components of physical delivery.
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Explain the importance that facial expression can have in your delivery.
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What are the five tips the textbook provides for using PowerPoint effectively?
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Explain the difference between a bar graph, pie graph, and line graph.
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According to the text, some experts suggest that there should be no more than three lines of text on any single presentation slide.
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It is usually best to arrange all your visual aids in full view of the audience before you begin your speech.
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According to your book, it is a good idea to practice your speech in private, so no one will know the content and planned delivery in advance.
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Your book does not recommend practicing your speech with a video camera, as this tends to make the speaker overly self-conscious.
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There are two fundamental goals of a successful speaker: an effective speech and an ethical speech.
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What is manuscript speaking? When should it be used, and what are three suggestions for using it well?
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Define and explain memorized speaking
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The text recommends a bar graph as the best way to show trends over a period of time.
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You need not practice with your PowerPoint slides because you are able to read the material as you show each slide.
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When you strip a phrase or sentence of nonessential words that the audience expects or with which they are so familiar that they will mentally fill them in, you are using inversion.
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When George Orwell said, Never use a long word where a short one will do . . . he was referring to using concrete words.
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According to your book, it is better for a speaker to use no movement than to use random, distracting movement.
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The lavaliere microphone requires a speaker to pay careful attention to where he or she stands.
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Articulation refers to the way a speaker enunciates sounds.
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Dialect refers to a persons physical appearance.
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When using a drawing as a visual aid, do not use too much detail, as it would become distracting to the audience.
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Kevin brought in his toy car for show-and-tell on the first day of kindergarten. The toy car is an example of an object used as a presentation aid.
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Memorized speaking is another term for extemporaneous speaking.
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According to your book, the extemporaneous style of speaking is the appropriate style for most situations today.
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Since manuscript speaking involves reading a presentation from a written text, it is more challenging for the speaker to do this well enough to be interesting.
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Before the hurricane, the rush of people leaving New Orleans for Baton Rouge was as mighty as the storm surge that was approaching with the wind. This sentence is an example of personification.
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Concrete words appeal to one of the five senses.
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Parallelism is a dramatic device in which two sentences or phrases contrast with each other.
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Nicole finished her speech five days before she was due to present it. She checked the room to make sure there were no distracting noises and brought in the computer she would use to show her video. When she walked into class on the day of her speech, she picked up her preparation outline and realized it was the first time she had seen it since she wrote it five days ago. What important part of speech preparation did Nicole fail to do? a. bring in necessary equipment b. prepare the room c. write the speech d. rehearse the speech
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During a recent meeting, Kathryns boss turned to her and without warning, asked her to provide the group with the most recent sales figures for the new product introduction. This is an example of manuscript speaking.
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Reginas demonstration speech topic was Three Ways to Improve Amateur Photography. In this speech, Regina showed a 35 mm camera, used a chart with an enlarged diagram of the main components of the camera, and then showed 4 X 6 photographssome good and some with errorsto the audience. Which of the following statements best summarizes Reginas use of visual aids in this speech?
a. Regina selected and handled all of her visual aids expertly in this speech.
b. Regina should not have brought the camera; the diagram was sufficient.
c. Regina showed good audience and environmental analysis in her use of visual aids.
d. Regina should have enlarged the photographs so the audience could clearly see them.
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Patricia showed a video clip from a popular movie to her class of 24 students at the beginning of her five-minute presentation. The clip lasted approximately a minute and a half and was shown on a television. Was this a good idea?
a. Yes; video creates audience interest in your presentation.
b. No; she probably needed to project it on a large screen to accommodate people sitting on the back row.
c. No; video often breaks the flow of a presentation.
d. No; the clip was probably too long in proportion to the length of her presentation.
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In a persuasive speech on lowering tuition, Alvaro wanted to discuss how the various sources for the universitys operation budget such as tuition, state aid, federal aid, private donations, and endowments are divided. In order to present the information as a percentage of overall income, which of the following visual aids should he choose?
a. A line graph
b. A pie graph
c. A bar graph
d. A flip chart
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In a persuasive speech on lowering property taxes, Carol wanted to compare the taxes paid by homeowners in five different counties. In order to present the information clearly, which of the following visual aids should she choose?
a. A line graph
b. A pie graph
c. A bar graph
d. A flip chart
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On her way to public speaking class, Delaney decided to add one last visual aid to her speech. Was this a good idea, according to your book?
a. Yes; the more creative the visual aids, the better the speech will be.
b. Yes; if Delaney were certain that the visual aid would make a difference.
c. No; because Delaney didnt have a chance to rehearse with the new aid.
d. No; because the extra visual aid would make Delaneys speech run over time.
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Howard taped pictures of rainbows all around the room as visual aids for his speech. He never referred to the pictures but simply created an atmosphere for his presentation. Was this an effective use of visual aids, according to textbook guidelines?
a. Yes; the pictures created the kind of mood the speaker wanted.
b. Yes; but only because they were large enough for the audience to see.
c. No; because you should explain your visual aids, not just show them.
d. No; because there were too many of them to create any kind of effect.
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In a speech on the characteristics of a diamond, Kelley used an easel and a series of large photographs attached to a foam board to illustrate her points. When she began her speech, she had the top picture turned over, so the audience could not see it. As she discussed each characteristic, she uncovered the photograph appropriate to it. Which guideline for using visual aids was she using?
a. Keep your visual aids simple and to the point.
b. Time your visuals to coincide with your discussion of them.
c. Polish your visual aids.
d. Use technology thoughtfully.
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Jeremiah thought that he would be dramatic and impress his public speaking class with his speech on air pollution. He decided to use mice in a closed jar to illustrate how air pollution is slowly killing human beings. But during the speech, he noticed that audience attention was on the jar of mice rather than on him as the speaker. What guideline did Jeremiah ignore with regard to using visual aids?
a. Use animals with caution as visual aids in a speech.
b. Do not use dangerous or illegal visual aids.
c. Time your visual aids to coincide with your discussion of them.
d. Remember Murphys Law.
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The type of microphone that can be clipped onto a shirt collar is called a _____ microphone.
a. stationary
b. boom
c. lavaliere
d. bow
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A speech style common to an ethnic group or a geographic region is known as a(n) _____.
a. language
b. accent
c. dialect
d. lingo
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A _____ refers to a few seconds of silence the speaker uses during a speech to slow down a fast pace or to signal a key idea.
a. refrain
b. pause
c. connotation
d. pitch