Q&A Hero

Q: Which of the following is NOT true of stories? a. They create less active exchanges between speaker and audience. b. They set out who the protagonists and villains are. c. They embolden those hearing them to understand why the goal sought is worth pursuing. d. They remind listeners what the mission is all about.

Q: ______ are narratives.

Q: ______stories capture and communicate a compelling and specific description of what things will look and feel like when the future is achieved.

Q: According to ______, when we compare two unlike things in a figure of speech, the comparison influences us on an unconscious level.

Q: Because ideas fight for attention, you need to ______ ideas.

Q: The more you ______ an idea, the more receivers remember it.

Q: Using ______ language helps build a collaborative climate,

Q: Most people will respond to the ______ meaning, not the ______ meaning. a. connotative; denotative b. denotative; connotative c. logical; emotional d. emotional; logical

Q: Being able to translate thoughts and ideas into words that others understand and respond to is an essential speaking ______. a. skill b. flaw c. need d. problem

Q: According to executive coaches Richard Maxell and Robert Dickman, a story is all of the following EXCEPT a. a fact. b. wrapped in an emotion. c. compelling us to take an action. d. not transformative.

Q: A(n) ______ describes what people are doing and why. a. narrative b. argument c. plot d. discussion

Q: Which of the following is NOT one of the five key elements that give a story legs? a. reflects your passion b. creates an awakening in the audience c. reveals a need for change d. makes the audience emotional

Q: When using a story as part of speechmaking, you should tell us who the hero and ______ are. a. heroine b. plot c. villain d. message

Q: When telling a story, ______ matters. a. timing b. persuasion c. appearance d. humor

Q: In a speech, you should choose words that achieve all of the following EXCEPT a. add vividness to your ideas. b. steer others toward your goal. c. strengthen a positive image among audience members. d. divide the audience.

Q: To be effective and enhance your ability to inspire, heighten your sensitivity to language by choosing words that achieve all of the following EXCEPT: a. adding vividness and force to ideas b. steering others toward your goal c. convincing others of your points d. strengthening a positive image among audience members

Q: Language should function as a ______ enhancer. a. credibility b. persuasion c. honesty d. openness

Q: Which of the following will not have likely negative outcomes? a. Calling others derogatory names b. Intimidating your audience c. Inciting emotion in your audience d. Using profanity

Q: When insecure, speakers fall back on what kind of language? a. Simple language b. Complex language c. Emotional language d. Neutral language

Q: Which of the following is NOT a question you should ask yourself in order to discover your storytelling ability? a. Do others respond favorably to the stories I tell? b. Do I find it easy to speak in metaphorical language? c. Do I reach others on an emotional level? d. Are my words able to conceal who I really am?

Q: Which of the following is NOT a question you could ask yourself to discover your storytelling ability? a. Do I speak like a leader? b. Do I rarely tell a story to make my point? c. Do I repeat what I think is important? d. Do others remember my words?

Q: Which of the following is NOT a story-tellers tasks? a. To persuade others of a vision b. To instill a vision c. To describe a vision d. To communicate a vision

Q: Stories can help us do all of the following EXCEPT a. share knowledge. b. inspire. c. trick. d. enhance brand recognition.

Q: ______ is perhaps the most significant act anyone hoping to influence others can perform. a. Speechmaking b. Storytelling c. Singing d. Reading

Q: Discuss possible questions you could prepare for when getting ready for an interview.

Q: What are the guidelines for participating in a meeting?

Q: When is a meeting the most effective?

Q: Discuss what a briefing is.

Q: What are the guidelines for presenting a report?

Q: Which of the following is NOT true of effective stories? a. They can pass on understandings and dreams. b. They are often a bit dry. c. They can help bridge barriers. d. They can bring people psychologically closer.

Q: All of the following are your speechmaking goals EXCEPT a. to reframe your experiences. b. to learn how to perform your experiences. c. to articulate messages that surmount boredom. d. to discourage audience participation.

Q: Which of the following is NOT true of stories? a. The more personal and authentic your stories, the better. b. Stories are different than narratives. c. There are different ways to tell stories. d. Effective storytellers tell a full spectrum of stories.

Q: Once you have reached the interview stage, you dont need to be as concerned about your resume.

Q: Interviews contain different kinds of questions.

Q: Adequate preparation is only essential to leading a meeting.

Q: Your conduct during a meeting can detract from your professional image.

Q: Every participant shares responsibility for a meeting with the meetings leader.

Q: A pitch should always be done in a team.

Q: An organizations culture influences the nature of the reports.

Q: Trainers give workshops on virtually any subject.

Q: The ______ stage is the longest component of the interview.

Q: ______ questions introduce a topic or area for exploration.

Q: ______ questions, also known as probing questions, follow up on primary questions.

Q: To obtain the endorsement of those listening to you, you would deliver a ______.

Q: Status reports, ______ studies, and investigative reports are presented regularly in organizations.

Q: ______ teach their audience members how to do something.

Q: The S in S.T.A.R. refers to a. speech. b. situation. c. speaker. d. site.

Q: Which of the following is NOT a way to demonstrate confidence during an interview? a. Smiling b. Speaking directly c. Arguing to show self-assurance d. Telling the interviewer how happy you are to have the opportunity to meet

Q: During an interview, in addition to asking the questions you prepared in advance, make sure that you ask a. closed questions. b. open questions. c. primary questions. d. secondary questions.

Q: Which of the following is NOT necessary for a meeting? a. Understanding the meetings purpose b. Reviewing its agenda c. Engaging actively in the exchanging of information d. Persuading your coworkers

Q: Which of the following is NOT true of roles in meetings? a. Members perform both task and maintenance roles. b. Self-serving roles should be avoided. c. Self-serving roles are not helpful. d. Members only perform task roles.

Q: A ______ is similar to a persuasive presentation in a business setting. a. brief b. pitch c. report d. argument

Q: Which of the following is NOT true of a brief? a. It is typically ten to twelve minutes in length. b. It is simply organized, usually topically or chronologically. c. It concisely summarizes what has been done and/or what needs to be done. d. It is delivered conversationally.

Q: The ______ shows a summary of what you have learned or accomplished. a. brief b. pitch c. report d. conclusion

Q: Which of the following is NOT a type of report regularly presented in organizations? a. Status reports b. Feasibility studies c. Book reviews d. Investigative reports

Q: It is assumed that how you behave during an ______ reveals how you behave in general.

Q: Which questions are also known as probing questions? a. Closed b. Open c. Primary d. Secondary

Q: The following acronym refers to S.T.A.R.: a. speaker, task, action, result b. situation, task, achievement, result c. speaker, task, achievement, result d. situation, task, action, result

Q: A speech of introduction should last approximately: a. 30 seconds b. 23 minutes c. 56 minutes d. 10 minutes

Q: The more renowned the featured speaker is, the ______ the introduction needed. a. briefer b. longer c. more detailed d. more formal

Q: The Nobel Prize, the Congressional Medal of Honor, or the Heisman trophy are all examples of a. a speech of introduction. b. a speech of presentation. c. a keynote address. d. a speech of tribute.

Q: Speaking ability influences all of the following EXCEPT a. whether you get the job you want. b. whether you hold onto the position. c. whether you advance in your field. d. whether you persuade your coworkers to do what you want them to.

Q: In an interview, which of the following is true? a. Neither the interviewee nor interviewer evaluate one another. b. The interviewee just evaluates the interviewer. c. The interviewer just evaluates the interviewee. d. Both interviewer and interviewee are given the chance to evaluate their compatibility.

Q: Which of the following is NOT a way in which you can research the job and position? a. Speak to someone within the organization. b. Search the Internet for the specifics of the job you seek. c. Read what has been written about the company. d. Make assumptions based on similar companies and jobs.

Q: Which of the following is NOT a question you should ask the interviewer in an interview? a. What qualities are you seeking in the candidate you hire? b. How do you gauge an employees value? c. What is the worst part about this job? d. What do you like best about the organizations culture?

Q: The word ______ comes from the French word entrevoir, meaning to meet. a. meeting b. interview c. communication d. interaction

Q: At which stage in the interview is rapport built? a. Opening b. Body c. Close d. Outline

Q: Which of the following is not an interview format that you may experience? a. A traditional one-on-one format b. A panel of interviewers c. A simulation d. Survey-based

Q: The interviews ______ finds the parties reviewing the main points covered. a. opening b. body c. close d. outline

Q: ______ questions can be answered with a simple yes, no, or a few words. a. Closed b. Open c. Primary d. Secondary

Q: ______ questions are broader, offering more freedom in answering them. a. Closed b. Open c. Primary d. Secondary

Q: Which type of questions introduces a topic or area for exploration? a. Closed b. Open c. Primary d. Secondary

Q: Which of the following is NOT one of your responsibilities as an introductory speaker? a. Identify why the speaker is to speak. b. Enhance the speakers credibility with receivers. c. Dont upstage the speaker by speaking too well. d. Encourage audience members to focus on the speechs content.

Q: After dinner speeches are usually delivered on occasions when audience members are in a dreary mood.

Q: Discuss reasons why we give special occasion speeches

Q: What are the goals of a speech of presentation?

Q: What are your responsibilities when giving a speech of acceptance?

Q: What do the most effective commencement speakers do?

Q: What do the best keynote speakers do?

Q: Which of the following is rarely a function of a special occasion speech? a. To celebrate b. To entertain c. To inspire an audience d. To inform an audience