Q&A Hero

Q: Which of the following is NOT a main purpose of a special occasion speech? a. To celebrate b. To persuade c. To commemorate d. To inspire

Q: Commencement speakers a. frequently reinforce the value of education. b. ask future graduates to follow norms. c. discuss mostly college life. d. are there solely to make the audience laugh.

Q: For a special occasion speech, it is the speakers obligation a. to deliver a speech appropriate to that specific situation. b. to just follow their trend of thought. c. to let the audience dictate what is right to say. d. to always entertain the audience.

Q: Which of the following would NOT be a possible topic for a ceremonial speech? a. A toast to celebrate a wedding b. A business presentation c. A speech about a graduation d. A speech celebrating the success of a business venture

Q: When you deliver a speech of ______, your task is to create a desire among audience members to listen to the featured speaker. a. introduction b. opening c. preparation d. excitement

Q: Completing a _____ is, in effect, serving as a warm-up or advance agent for the main speaker. a. speech of introduction b. speech of presentation c. keynote address d. speech of tribute

Q: A speech of tribute should include a small amount of exaggeration.

Q: The speech of ______ often contains somewhat more formal praise for its subject.

Q: The speech of ______ is given in response to a speech of presentation.

Q: The purpose of the speech of ______ is to acknowledge and praise a person, living or dead.

Q: When delivering the ______, you pay tribute to the person who has died.

Q: ______, when used appropriately, helps relieve tension and relax.

Q: While special occasion speeches may inform or persuade, this is rarely their primary function.

Q: The success of a special occasion speaker depends on his or her ability to conform to established norms.

Q: When providing a speech of introduction, you should make sure youre your remarks are in keeping with the tone the main speaker will set.

Q: Like the speech of introduction, the speech of presentation is usually brief.

Q: The speech of acceptance is given in response to a speech of presentation.

Q: All sorts of people deliver commencement addresses, including politicians, distinguished alumni, actors, educators, and notable citizens.

Q: Which of the following is NOT true of the after-dinner speech? a. It is often filled with complex information. b. It is usually lighthearted. c. It is often includes humor. d. It can be mildly satirical.

Q: Which of the following is NOT true of after-dinner speeches? a. It doesnt have to make a point. b. It depends on your ability to organize your speechs content in an imaginative way. c. It requires creativity and lightheartedness. d. It maintains a sense of decorum and good taste.

Q: Which of the following is NOT true regarding humor in an after-dinner speech? a. It should be forced. b. It should be functional. c. It should develop out of the situation you are sharing. d. It should be used to help you make a point.

Q: After-dinner speeches are usually delivered when audience members are in a mood for a. entertainment. b. seriousness. c. reflection. d. a nap.

Q: When you deliver a speech of ______, your task is to create a desire among audience members to listen to a featured speaker.

Q: Which of the following is NOT true regarding the speech of presentation? a. You should avoid overpraising the recipient. b. While you are speaking, you are the star. c. The audience should be convinced that the participant deserves the award. d. You should express sincere appreciation for the honorees accomplishments.

Q: A speech given in response to a speech of presentation is a. a speech of acceptance. b. a. a speech of introduction. c. a keynote address. d. a speech of tribute.

Q: Which of the following is NOT true of the speech of acceptance? a. They are usually brief. b. They are often inspiration in tone. c. They leave no doubt in the minds of audience members that the award was given to the right person. d. They are your chance to be as full of yourself as possible.

Q: The ______ speaker praises and congratulates a graduating class. a. commencement address b. speech of presentation c. keynote address d. speech of tribute

Q: The commencement audience usually includes predominantly a. the families of the graduates. b. people who paid to be there. c. employers of graduates. d. celebrities.

Q: The purpose of the ______ is to get a meeting off to a good start by establishing the right tone or mood. a. commencement address b. speech of presentation c. keynote address d. speech of tribute

Q: The purpose of the keynote address is a. to get a meeting or conference off to a good start by establishing the right tone or mood. b. to praise and congratulate a graduating class. c. to respond to a speech of presentation. d. to present an award.

Q: Which of the following is NOT true of delivering a eulogy? a. It is usually presented graveside or at a memorial service. b. Your goal is to comfort the members of your audience. c. It needs to be very brief. d. You should try not to let your own grief overwhelm you.

Q: Which is the first step in delivering a eulogy? a. The speaker acknowledges the special loss suffered by the family of the deceased and/or society. b. The speaker celebrates the life of the deceased by acknowledging the legacy of the individual. c. The speaker emphasizes the uniqueness of the subject with honest emotion. d. The speaker provides personal recollections and quotations from others.

Q: A forum doesnt require full audience participation.

Q: Discuss and exemplify the requirements that apply to both giving a speech and communicating in a small group.

Q: Discuss and exemplify how the Reflective Thinking Framework helps groups avoid groupthink.

Q: Discuss and exemplify what should be included in the body of your oral group report.

Q: Discuss and exemplify how a panel discussion works.

Q: Discuss and exemplify what happens to groups at the norming stage.

Q: Which of the following is NOT true about a speech of presentation? a. It is usually brief. b. It often contains somewhat more formal praise for its subject. c. It can be the presentation of an award. d. It can be a eulogy.

Q: The first thing a group should do is get to know one another.

Q: Compromising is a maintenance-oriented role.

Q: Leadership should be the exclusive possession of a single group-member in order to avoid confusion.

Q: The dynamics of a groups development generally do not affect the outcomes the group is able to achieve.

Q: When we know other people are available to cover for us, we may slack off.

Q: You should approach the oral report of group work as you would any other speech.

Q: Symposiums are designed for all of the following EXCEPT a. to shed light on or explore different aspects of a problem. b. to provide material for subsequent discussion. c. to persuade audience members to act in a certain manner. d. to review different steps covered during a groups problem-solving experience.

Q: The purpose of a forum is a. to provide a medium for an open discussion between the group and an audience. b. to restrain audience participation. c. to put speakers in opposition with one another. d. to explore different aspects of a problem.

Q: Which of the following is NOT a stage groups generally move through? a. Storming b. Norming c. Adjourning d. Dorming

Q: When you performed the maintenance-oriented role of ______, you responded warmly, receptively, and supportively to others and their ideas.

Q: The method of organizing the decision-making process that was derived from the writings of philosopher and educator John Dewey and is called the ______ Framework.

Q: During a ______ session all members of a group spontaneously contribute ideas and try to collect as many ideas as possible in a short time without interrupting the thought process.

Q: ______ is the tendency to let the desire for consensus override careful analysis and reasoned decision-making.

Q: A ______ discussion requires group members to talk through an issue in front of an audience.

Q: A ______ is a discussion in which a number of individuals present individual speeches of approximately the same length on a central subject before an audience.

Q: The purpose of a ______ is to provide a medium for an open and interactive discussion between the group and an audience.

Q: Which of the following is NOT true of panel discussions? a. The panel discussion is often memorized. b. Most panel discussions include a moderator. c. The topics are wide-ranging. d. The audience eavesdrops on exchanges between group members.

Q: ______ is a discussion in which a number of individuals present individual speeches of approximately the same length on a central subject before the same audience. a. Brainstorming b. A meeting c. A panel discussion d. A symposium

Q: A group member can perform any of the following roles EXCEPT a. task-oriented. b. maintenance oriented. c. self-serving. d. collective.

Q: Which of the following is a task-oriented role? a. Gatekeeping b. Standard setting c. Blocking d. Information seeking

Q: ______ leadership behaviors include establishing an agenda, giving and soliciting information and opinions, offering internal summaries that describe the groups progress, helping to keep the group on track, and helping the group to analyze and evaluate issues and reach a consensus. a. Task b. Maintenance c. Communication d. Designated

Q: ______ leadership behaviors include the expression of agreement and support, the reduction and release of group tensions, the resolution of differences of opinion and group conflicts, and the ability to enhance morale and increase member satisfaction. a. Task b. Maintenance c. Communication d. Group

Q: Which of the following is NOT an advantage of group work? a. Groups filter out costly errors before they do any damage. b. Working in a group facilitates the separation of resources. c. Reaching a decision in a group can be less personally reinforcing than reaching a decision alone. d. The act of participating in decision-making strengthens the commitment individuals are willing to make to implement the decision.

Q: A ______ refers to a group making a decision that is riskier than an individual working alone would have been comfortable making. a. dangerous shift b. risky shift c. risky move d. dangerous move

Q: Which of the following is step one of the Reflective Thinking Framework? a. Define the problem. b. Analyze the problem. c. Establish criteria for solutions. d. Select the best solution.

Q: Which of the following is step five of the Reflective Thinking Framework? a. Define the problem. b. Analyze the problem. c. Establish criteria for solutions. d. Select the best solution.

Q: Which of the following is a step of the Reflective Thinking Framework? a. Define the problem. b. Write down the problem. c. Organize the solutions. d. Rate the solutions.

Q: Which of the following is NOT a question to ask yourself when using the Reflective Thinking Framework? a. Are the resources of all group members being well used? b. Is the group using its time wisely? c. Is the group deemphasizing inquiry? d. Are members listening to and respecting the ideas and feelings of other members?

Q: Framework helps group members avoid ______, the tendency to conclude discussion prematurely. a. early concurrence b. premature concurrence c. early agreement d. premature agreement

Q: Which of the following is a recommendation for successful brainstorming sessions? a. Suspend judgment. b. Discourage freewheeling. c. Aim for quality of ideas. d. Keep all ideas confidential.

Q: Which of the following is NOT a component of the oral group report? a. An introduction b. A body c. A conclusion d. A Q&A session

Q: ______ occurs when group members conduct a discussion in front of an audience. a. Brainstorming b. A meeting c. A panel discussion d. A symposium

Q: Negative group roles a. accomplish dual task and maintenance functions. b. limit the groups abilities to realize the groups goal. c. foster a concern for the needs and feelings of group members. d. reveal an overriding concern for group success.

Q: Describe and exemplify inductive reasoning.

Q: Discuss where you should you put your best point in a persuasive speech and why.

Q: Discuss and exemplify a false dilemma.

Q: What is an appeals to misplaced authority?

Q: Why should you avoid using fallacies?

Q: All of the following characterize a small group EXCEPT a. a limited number of people. b. communication over a period of time. c. communication through electronic media. d. accomplishing specific goals.

Q: Which of the following is NOT considered a small group? a. Four students preparing for a class presentation b. Four professionals preparing to speak as part of a conference c. Four professionals preparing to pitch a business proposal d. Four friends preparing to go to a movie

Q: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a healthy group? a. Members support one another. b. Decisions are made by a group leader. c. Members trust one another. d. The group aims to excel.