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Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: Which of the following types of microphones might you encounter attached to a lectern? a. Lavaliere b. Boom c. Stationary d. Bow

Q: Tomas was asked to speak to his local Rotary Club. From what he could learn about the club, the membership was made up of professionals who attended on their lunch hour between other business appointments. When Tomas went to speak, he wore his favorite sweater and some jeans. What advice does yourbook offer when deciding if this was appropriate? a. Always dress as formally as possible. b. Never dress more formally than the audience is dressed. c. Your dress should conform to the audiences expectations for the occasion. d. Wear what you are most comfortable wearing.

Q: Shawna planned to demonstrate the two-step for one of her informative speeches and needed a partner to make the demonstration successful. Which important guideline should she consider when using people as visual aids? a. Other people should not be used when you are giving a speech. b. It will be more effective to have a partner. c. If she wants to use a partner, she should rehearse with her partner ahead of time. d. The other person will help take some of the attention off her, thus decreasing her apprehension.

Q: Happy wife, happy life is an example of which of the following word structures? a. Metaphor b. Simile c. Personification d. Omission

Q: Which of the following is a way of structuring sentences in order to save an important word or phrase at the end of a sentence rather than at the beginning? a. Inversion b. Parallelism c. Suspension d. Antithesis

Q: What linguistic device is found in this statement, Now is the time for determination, decisiveness, and dedication? a. Antithesis b. Alliteration c. Repetition d. Parallelism

Q: Which of the following is NOT a recommendation on the use of gestures? a. You should vary your gestures. b. With culturally diverse audience, use fewer gestures. c. Your gestures should be definite. d. Use as many gestures as possible so long as they are natural and not forced.

Q: Which aspect of nonverbal delivery is considered the most important in speaking situations in North America? a. Eye contact b. Physical delivery c. Movement d. Voice quality

Q: Which of the following is a recommendation found in the text for eye contact? a. Look primarily to the center of the room. b. Memorize your speech, so you can maintain eye contact. c. Establish eye contact before you say anything. d. Look past your listeners if you are nervous.

Q: Ice cream is a sweet indulgence, but it has bitter consequences, is an example of _____. a. inversion b. a simile c. repetition d. antithesis

Q: Parallelism, antithesis, and repetition are recommended ways to create _____ in a presentation. a. drama b. cadence c. inversion d. bias

Q: What figure of speech is reflected in the statement, Family loyalty is the very life blood, the very backbone of our society? a. Metaphor b. Hyperbole c. Alliteration d. Simile

Q: In his speech on Aphrodite, Ted stated that her eyes were pools and went on tocompare their beauty to that of the sea. The phrase her eyes were pools is a use of _____. a. a simile b. a metaphor c. parallelism d. personification

Q: Parker told his audience that the beaches of Monaco were calling him to return after his recent trip there. This type of figurative language is which of the following? a. Metaphor b. Simile c. Personification d. Omission

Q: The text suggests three stylistic devices that can be used to create drama in a speech. Which of the following is NOT one of those three devices? a. alliteration b. inversion c. omission d. suspension

Q: To add a sort of poetic touch to his speech on inspirational teachers, Ralph described his favorite high school teacher as an inspiration unequaled, a genius unrivaled, and a comedian unbridled. What stylistic, dramatic device did Ralph employ? a. Omission b. Inversion c. Suspension d. Antithesis

Q: _____ words help add color and interest to a speech and help the speaker communicate the mental image more accurately. a. Simple b. Abstract c. Vivid d. Unbiased

Q: A commercial for an international airline uses upbeat music and images of exotic animals and beautiful scenery. It also includes the following statement, This home, this land, this Africa. Which element of dramatic language is effectively employed? a. Repetition b. Inversion c. Omission d. Antithesis

Q: Reverend Jesse Jackson says, We must relate instead of debate; we must inspire instead of retire; and we must repair instead of despair. Rev. Jackson is using all of the following stylistic devises EXCEPT _____. a. repetition b. antithesis c. parallelism d. simile

Q: Kamala is well-prepared for her presentation. As she presents her first point, she notices the confused looks from her audience members. She clarifies the confusing concept and quickly adapts to meet her audiences needs. She is most likely using what type of delivery method? a. Manuscript b. Memorized c. Impromptu d. Extemporaneous

Q: Sicilys teacher suggests that she use the word spotted bluegill rather than fish in her speech. Which principle of effective verbal delivery is Sicilys teacher pointing out? a. Use specific, concrete words b. Use unbiased words c. Use vivid words d. Use correct words

Q: Instead of simply saying, The dog slept on the chair, Emily said, The lethargic dachshund snoozed contentedly on the overstuffed armchair. This best illustrates what principle of effective verbal delivery? a. Use unbiased words b. Use vivid words c. Use simple words d. Use correct words

Q: Which of the following is TRUE of effective verbal delivery? a. Vivid, complex statements are best for communicating accuracy and power. b. The more general your words, the better everyone will be able to understand. c. Simple words can communicate both accuracy and power. d. Use the thesaurus to find words, so you will sound well-educated.

Q: At the end of her speech, Veronica asked her audience, If you think we should have stiffer penalties for juvenile offenders, then write your congressman. Which guideline does this disregard? a. The language is too dramatic and is likely to incite a negative emotional response in listeners. b. Using the term congressman as a generic for all persons in congress is a biased, sexist practice. c. The language isnt vivid enough to arouse the attention of an audience, nor to move them to action. d. The language isnt vivid, nor is it simple enough for an audience to understand.

Q: In a speech about preparing oneself for the death of a loved one, Amber made repeated reference to the marching of Father Time. She hoped to create a sense of drama for her audience, while at the same time getting them to seriously consider her points. What figure of speech did Amber use in her presentation? a. Personification b. Simile c. Hyperbole d. Alliteration

Q: Which of the following suggestions are made for using manuscript speeches? a. Use manuscript speaking when you dont have much opportunity to prepare. b. Use manuscript speaking when you have to speak on a sensitive, critical, or controversial issue. c. Use manuscript speaking when you want to deliver a speech informally. d. Use manuscript speaking when you have little prior speaking experience.

Q: At the end of the meeting, Kaylin asked Margo what her thoughts were on the topics that had been discussed. What method of delivery will Margo use in this situation? a. Memorized speaking b. Extemporaneous speaking c. Manuscript speaking d. Impromptu speaking

Q: According to your book, the delivery style that is appropriate to most circumstances is _____ speaking. a. manuscript b. memorized c. extemporaneous d. impromptu

Q: Words or phrases such as next, finally, in conclusion, first, second, in addition, are referred to as _____. a. internal summaries b. internal previews c. verbal transitions d. nonverbal transitions

Q: When made during the introduction, the statement, Today I am going to explain to you the reasons why stretching your muscles is important during exercise, how to stretch, and what to avoid when you stretch, is an example of a(n) _____. a. final summary b. startling introductory device c. specific purpose statement d. initial preview

Q: A verbal or nonverbal organizational cue for the audiences ears is called a _____. a. preview b. summary c. signpost d. speaker note

Q: In a speech, Rebecca said: Thus, you should now understand the three most recommended methods for enhancing your ability to recall peoples names: the repetition method, the word-association method, and the visual imagery method. I hope that you will put these methods into practice and that you will remember my name the next time you see me in the hall. Thank you. What device is Rebecca making use of in her speech? a. A transition b. A preview statement c. An internal summary d. A final summary

Q: As Jerome reached the third and final point of his speech, he paused dramatically and moved about three feet toward his left before continuing. This example describes Jerome using a(n) _____. a. nonverbal transition b. verbal transition c. internal preview d. final summary

Q: A recap of what the speaker has said is called a _____. a. summary b. main point c. verbal transition d. complexity

Q: Test Bank Chapter 13: Delivering Your Speech

Q: Which method of delivery has a speaker delivering his or her speech from a word-for-word written text? a. Manuscript speaking b. Memorized speaking c. Extemporaneous speaking d. Impromptu speaking

Q: For your persuasive speech on assisted suicide, you decide to first provide a hypothetical example of a terminally ill patient who requested assistance with bringing about his own death, then to talk about the current state of the laws covering assisted suicide. Which organizational strategy does this plan reflect? a. Complexity b. Specificity c. Primacy d. Soft to hard evidence

Q: In his speech on varying explanations of how the earth came into existence, Eduardo begins with opinions, moves to inferences, and uses scientific facts in support of his last point. What principle of supporting material organization is Eduardo reflecting in his speech? a. Primacy-recency b. Soft to hard evidence c. Complexity d. The specificity principle

Q: A way for the speaker to signal to the audience that he or she is moving from oneidea to another is by using a(n) _____. a. transition b. preview c. initial preview d. summary

Q: In Stephanies speech on jazz dance, she tells the audience in the introduction that she is going to discuss the history of the dance, some of the rules, and the benefits of dancing as it relates to cardiovascular fitness. What type of signpost is Stephanie demonstrating? a. A transition b. An initial preview c. An internal summary d. A final summary

Q: Adrianna says, Next, we will discuss the steps to become certified and remain certified in CPR: enroll in the course, attend the course, and keep your certification up to date by taking the course again. This is an example of a(n) _____. a. initial preview b. internal preview c. internal summary d. final summary

Q: In her speech on gardening, Elvira noted that she planted similar vegetables together, based on the idea that foods that grow together go together. By pointing out where she planted each vegetable, Elvira used which organizational pattern for her speech? a. Chronological b. Problem-solution c. Topical d. Spatial

Q: In his last two speeches, Lenny used a technique of grouping his specific information and offering it first, followed byhisgeneral explanation and statistics, then in the second speech, by giving his general explanation and statistics first, then following with his illustrations. This technique is called _____. a. recency b. primacy c. specificity d. soft evidence

Q: When speakers give an opinion to support their speech topic, it is an example of _____ evidence. a. soft b. hard c. topical d. chronological

Q: Nicole was planning a speech advocating the position that all students be required to take two years of a foreign language prior to graduation. She was fairly certain that most of the people in her class were against her position. She felt that the strongest argument she had for this audience was the value of this skill when seeking employment. She decided to present that argument as her first main point. What principle is Nicole using? a. Recency b. Complexity c. Primacy d. Specificity

Q: Margo wants to give a speech on the life of John Fitzgerald Kennedy. She wants her main points to discuss Kennedys childhood, his college years, and his adult years. What type of organizational pattern is Margo using? a. Topical b. Chronological c. Cause-effect d. Problem-solution

Q: What type of organizational pattern is reflected in these main points? I. As a young child, J.R.R. Tolkien and his young cousins invented a language called Nebosh. II. As a college student, J.R.R. Tolkien invented several languages influenced by Welsh and Finnish. III. By the time he published the works of fiction for which he is famous, J.R.R. Tolkien had invented a number of Elvish languages. a. Chronological b. Spatial c. Topical d. Problem-solution

Q: Janine organized her three statistics on organ transplants according to their significance. She saved her clincher point about how easy it is to indicate your willingness to donate by signing the back of your drivers license for the last point before her conclusion. What organizational principle did Janine demonstrate in this speech? a. Complexity b. Specificity c. Primacy d. Recency

Q: Dallas has begun her main points with some that are very easy-to-understand and has then moved to concepts that are more difficult to understand. She has used which organizational style? a. Regency b. Primacy c. Specificity d. Complexity

Q: An arrangement of ideas from the most important to the least important or from strongest to weakest is called __________. a. recency b. primacy c. complexity d. specificity

Q: Maxine develops a speech in which her main ideas include the following: I. Fuel emissions from cars result in pollution. II. Driving alternative fuel vehicles will help decrease the pollution. What type of organizational pattern is Maxine using? a. Topical b. Chronological c. Spatial d. Problem-solution

Q: Stephen was planning a speech on the environmental impact of the eruption of Mt. St. Helens. He planned to organize his speech by starting at the area immediately around the cone, move to a discussion of the areas directly east of the mountain, and then move counterclockwise to the north and west of the mountain. What type of organizational pattern was he using? a. Chronological b. Spatial c. Topical d. Cause-and-effect

Q: La Verne makes the claim in her persuasive speech that unregulated cars in major urban areas contribute to the depletion of the ozone layer, and depletion of the ozone layer contributes to global warming. Which type of organizational pattern is reflected in this example? a. Cause-effect b. Topical c. Problem-solution d. Spatial

Q: Corinne spoke about how the cost of fuel continued to increase and offered possible ways to correct fuel inflation rates. What organizational pattern did Corinne use in this speech? a. Cause-effect b. Problem-solution c. Chronological d. Topical

Q: Test Bank Chapter 12: Organizing and Outlining Your Presentation

Q: If you want to inform an audience about the four types of sport utility vehicles on the market, which organizational pattern would work best? a. Spatial b. Topical c. Chronological d. Problem-solution

Q: J.P. wants to develop a presentation about the five bases of interpersonal power (legitimate, reward, coercive, expert, and referent). His topic would be best suited for what type of organizational pattern? a. Topical b. Spatial c. Chronological d. Cause-and-effect

Q: If you were preparing a speech on the U.S. involvement in Vietnam and the Vietnam War, why would you probably want to use a chronological pattern to organize that speech?

Q: Explain specificity and how it can be used to organize the speech.

Q: Discuss various ways a speaker can provide closure.

Q: Explain the standard outline format and create an example. What advantages does it offer the speaker?

Q: Developing a point by moving from the simplest ideas to the most complicated ideas utilizes the principle of _____.

Q: The chronological organizational pattern organizes a topic by ___ or sequence.

Q: A speech that discusses the low percentage of voters turning out for the past local election and then moves on to suggest the possibility of Internet voting is using the organizational pattern of _____.

Q: To support his speech on the rising costs of healthcare, Tony used statistics that showed the cost of procedures to the hospital and the even higher costs to the patient. These statistics are an example of _____ evidence.

Q: A _____ signals the audience that a speaker is going from one idea to another.

Q: Words such as louder and slow down written on your note cards are known as _____.

Q: You have been asked to give a speech describing your college campus. You decide to use a spatial pattern for this speech. What would be included in your speech?

Q: A As Gorgonia prepared her speech, she realized that she would be including one very difficult to understand concept. She decided to use more simplistic concepts early in the speech and to move gradually toward the difficult concept. What is the type of organization Gorgonia used and why would she use that pattern?

Q: In her speech, Kayla discussed the history of fashion, beginning with clothing styles of the late 1800s, then discussing the flapper girls of the 1920s, and finishing with the modern fashions of today. Discuss why this speech was organized chronologically.

Q: The most frequently used organizational pattern is the _____ pattern.

Q: When you arrange your ideas from the least to the most important, you are using the principle of _____.

Q: The method of arranging ideas from the strongest or least controversial to the weakest or most controversial utilizes the principle of _____.

Q: Briefly explain the notion of credibility as it applies to public speaking.

Q: What should a conclusion accomplish?

Q: Demonstrate the use of standard numbering in standard outline format.

Q: Why should note cards be used rather than paper for speaking notes?

Q: Gary planned to discuss the medieval weapons by describing three types of swords used during that period. If he discusses each type of sword as a main point, he would be using a(n) _____ organizational pattern.