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Q: Creating a speech has been compared with a. writing an essay. b. playing a game. c. taking a test. d. playing football.

Q: ______ generally contain short sentences, whereas ______ often contain complex sentences. a. Speeches; essays b. Essays, speeches c. Arguments; speeches d. Speeches; arguments

Q: We begin by introducing the topic, offering a preview of whats to come. This done, we go on to discuss the topic, developing it fully. Then, we wrap up with a concluding statement that summarizes the main points and ties the presentation together. This formula is called: a. the principle of redundancy b. the principle of speaking c. the principle of writing d. the essay writing principle

Q: A speech has a ______ organization if its main points develop and relate directly to the thesis or topic sentence that comes early in the presentation. a. circular b. straightforward c. linear d. simple

Q: Which of the following is NOT a traditional or linear approach to ordering material? a. Chronological order b. Spatial order c. Cause-and-effect order d. Configural order

Q: Discuss and exemplify why we use explanations in our speeches.

Q: When you present the opinions of people who are not necessarily recognized authorities, but ordinary people who have firsthand experience with the subject, you are presenting peer or ______ testimony. a. expert b. lay c. normal d. stranger

Q: The primary use of ______ is to support specific points, to engage the audience.

Q: The primary use of ______ is to explain words and concepts.

Q: You can use ______ examples to support a specific point.

Q: ______ examples are very much like stories.

Q: A good ______ should not under-or-over explain, but facilitate audience understanding.

Q: The two types of analogies are ______ and figurative.

Q: The ______ is the number obtained from adding all the numbers in the series and dividing that by the number of items.

Q: By touching audience members in the way a generalization never could, an illustration helps the speaker pull listeners into the speech.

Q: You dont need to tell your audience when an example you are using is hypothetical.

Q: Hypothetical examples are intended to trick your listeners into believing something that is not true.

Q: The primary use of explanations and descriptions is to clarify and/or to evoke a sensory response.

Q: Testimony is like borrowing someone elses credibility.

Q: The statistics you choose to use can increase the impact of your points.

Q: Presenting your statistics visually can make it easier for your audience to understand.

Q: ______ are designed to clarify intended meanings of concepts. a. Descriptions b. Definitions c. Explanations d. Analogies

Q: Which of the following is NOT a question that you can ask yourself in order to assess your definition? a. Does my definition contribute to the overall goal and purpose of my speech? b. Is my definition easily understood? c. Am I consistent in the way I define or explain a term or problem? d. Will audience members refute my definition?

Q: A(n) ______ functions to increase understanding through comparison and contrast. a. definition b. explanation c. analogy d. hypothetical example

Q: A(n) ______ compares two things from similar classes, for example, two viruses, two novels, or two crises. a. literal analogy b. metaphorical analogy c. figurative analogy d. hypothetical analogy

Q: A(n) ______ compares two things that are distinctively dissimilar and that at first appear to have little in common with each other a. literal analogy b. metaphorical analogy c. figurative analogy d. hypothetical analogy

Q: The ______ is the difference between the highest and the lowest numbers in a series. a. mean b. median c. mode d. range

Q: The ______ is the middle number in a group of numbers arranged in order from highest to lowest. a. mean b. median c. mode d. range

Q: The ______ is the number that occurs most commonly in a group of numbers. a. mean b. median c. mode d. range

Q: Which of the following is NOT a question you should ask yourself when assessing your use of statistics? a. Are the statistics representative of what I claim they measure? b. Am I being totally honest in my use of these statistics? c. Have I used statistics sparingly? d. Are the statistics I used convincing?

Q: Factual information offered by biased sources may contain a. omissions. b. facts. c. the truth. d. definitions.

Q: When speakers use the opinions of others either to support positions they are taking or to reinforce claims they are making, they are using ______. a. credibility b. sources c. testimony d. statistics

Q: ______ testimony is provided by sources recognized as authorities on your topic. a. Professional b. Expert c. Specialty d. Official

Q: In her speech, Jean provides an overview of the symptoms of a disease, and this facilitates the audiences understanding of the respective disease. Jean uses a. an explanation. b. a definition. c. a citation. d. a script.

Q: Speakers use descriptions for all of the following EXCEPT a. to produce fresh and striking word pictures. b. to provoke sensory reactions. c. to clarify the unfamiliar for their receivers. d. to create greater message vividness.

Q: Which of the following is NOT true of definitions? a. They enhance audience understanding. b. They can trick your audience into believing your message. c. They can facilitate audience acceptance of a speakers ideas.

Q: A definition does all of the following EXCEPT a. investing the meaning you cite with a degree of authority. b. investing the meaning you cite with a degree of authority. c. making the speakeraudience connection more intense. d. confusing the audience.

Q: The primary use of ______ is to promote understanding via comparisons and contrasts. a. examples b. definitions c. analogies d. statistics

Q: The primary use of ______ is to strengthen claims and reinforce facts. a. examples b. definitions c. analogies d. statistics

Q: The primary use of ______ is to clarify, to evoke a sensory response. a. examples b. explanations and descriptions c. analogies d. testimony

Q: The primary use of ______ is to increase believability and credibility. a. examples b. explanations and descriptions c. analogies d. testimony

Q: All of the following are true for short examples EXCEPT that a. they support a specific point. b. they are typically no longer than a sentence or two. c. when used in a series they gain power. d. they are known as narratives.

Q: Extended examples are also known as all of the following EXCEPT a. illustrations. b. episodes. c. narratives. d. anecdotes.

Q: When you use examples that have not actually occurred into your speeches, you are using ______ examples. a. hypothetical b. false c. theoretical d. fictional

Q: In order for ______ to fulfill their purpose, audiences must accept that the fictional scenarios you create could really happen. a. analogies b. hypothetical examples c. definitions d. descriptions

Q: Which of the following is NOT a question you should ask yourself when assessing your examples? a. Is the example universal? b. Is the example vivid? c. Does the example clarify your message? d. Will your listeners be bored by the example?

Q: Discuss and exemplify how a good researcher uses research.

Q: Discuss and exemplify how your own experiences can enhance your speech.

Q: Discuss and exemplify how interviews can enhance your speech.

Q: Discuss and exemplify why it is particularly important to critically evaluate sources you find online.

Q: Discuss and exemplify why it is important to cite information correctly.

Q: The primary use of ______ is to support specific points, to engage the audience. a. examples b. definitions c. analogies d. statistics

Q: The primary use of ______ is to explain words or concepts. a. examples b. definitions c. analogies d. statistics

Q: Online sources arent legitimate and should not be used.

Q: You include the page numbers when citing a work in your notes.

Q: Sources that have an economic self-interest in the subject are less credible than sources that have nothing to gain.

Q: The first time you cite a particular source, you want to be fairly specific.

Q: The following is a valuable piece of advice in regards to sources for a speech: a. Dont become too hung up on rules. b. Strictly follow rules. c. Dont care about any rules. d. There are no rules.

Q: ______ research is original research involving the collecting of first hand data.

Q: Just going about the business of living provides you with many ______ from which to draw raw material for a speech.

Q: Questioning _____ can help you structure your research and provide you with ideas and information to bring your speech alive.

Q: A(n) _______ question requires the respondent to answer with more than one word.

Q: When creating a note-card for the sources you will use in your speech, it is suggested that you record the title, _______, and subject on the top of each card.

Q: MLA and ______ styles are the most popular referencing styles.

Q: A book formatted in ______ style would follow the following format: Family name, Initial. Initial. (date). Title of book. City: Publisher.

Q: Your own experiences arent valid research for your speech.

Q: Most student speakers have enough material from their own lives on which to base an entire speech.

Q: If you have taped your interview, its not important to review the interview immediately after.

Q: Using the librarys online catalog, you can find resources even if you do not know a specific author or title.

Q: A(n) ______is an e-mail list of several to over hundreds of people who have interest in and knowledge of the particular topic you are researching. a. blog b. listserv c. forum d. message board

Q: Websites maintained by which of the following tend to be the LEAST valid? a. Faculty b. Think-tank members c. Governmental organizations d. Commercial organizations

Q: Why is it important to view blogs skeptically before using them? a. They are unbiased. b. They could be written by someone who is not an expert in the topic. c. They can be difficult to cite. d. They are never respected.

Q: A ______ is a website whose content is composed and edited by members of the public. a. blog b. wiki c. database d. social media

Q: When assessing the credibility of information, you should determine whether the sources you consulted are ______ and______. a. convincing; objective b. qualified; persuasive c. persuasive; objective d. qualified; objective

Q: Which of the following is a suggested way to keep track of notes for a speech? a. In a notebook b. On your phone c. On scratch paper d. It is not advisable to keep track of notes for a speech.

Q: Be sure to give each source correct attribution to avoid a. plagiarism. b. citation. c. attribution. d. boredom.

Q: If you were to say the name and position of an expert you are quoting in your speech, you are providing a(n) ______ footnote or citation. a. spoken b. oral c. verbal d. speech

Q: In both MLA and APA, you arrange the works you reference a. numerically by year with the earliest works first. b. numerically by year with the most recent works first. c. alphabetically by last name. d. alphabetically by first name.

Q: Which of the following are included in citations in both MLA and APA styles? a. Full first name of the author(s) b. Full last name of the author(s) c. Last name of an email interviewee d. First name of an email interviewee

Q: Which of the following is categorized as personal information in the APA system? a. Interview b. Internet c. Newspaper d. Magazine