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Q: The term channel richness refers to:​ a. The depth of information and research​ b. ​How expensive it is to use that channel c. ​The amount of information a channel can carry d. ​A high risk of miscommunication

Q: When considering ethics, which rule says create the greatest good for the greatest number of people?​ a. ​Utilitarian Rule b. ​Moral Rights Rule c. ​Justice Rule d. ​Practical Rule

Q: Your appearance is an element of your: a. verbal qualifications. b. posture. c. visual delivery. d. emblem communication.

Q: When speakers appear tense, dont smile, and make very little eye contact, the audience thinks the speaker: a. is angry b. doesnt like the topic c. is not prepared d. does not feel comfortable with the audience

Q: When making eye contact, hold your gaze for ________ before moving on. a. three to five seconds b. 10-15 seconds c. at least 30 seconds d. almost a minute

Q: Which of the following is NOT a kind of rhetorical style described by Cicero in his Orator? a. plain style b. conversational style c. middle style d. grand style

Q: What are the five rules of using statistics?

Q: Gestures that control the flow of conversation in small groups are: a. illustrators. b. adaptors. c. regulators. d. emblems.

Q: List the four types of instances? Describe how to effectively use these instances in a speech.

Q: Explain the difference between literal and figurative comparisons.

Q: What are the three recommendations given for when supporting materials need citations?

Q: _______________ materials are the verbal and nonverbal information that speakers use to clarify, prove, and add interest to their ideas.

Q: Speakers can use ___________ supports to speed comprehension, add interest, and improve listener memory of your speech ideas.

Q: Nothing is more deadly than too much _______________.

Q: A type of instance which is always brief and usually factual is a(n) _______________.

Q: There are two types of comparisons: _______________ and figurative.

Q: Although fables, sayings, poems, and rhymes are usually used in the _______________ and _______________, they can be effective wherever clarification and variety are needed.

Q: A _______________ quote is when you quote the words of an expert word for word.

Q: A speech delivery type prepared by turning the preparation outline into keyword notes is the: a. impromptu speech. b. manuscript speech. c. extemporaneous speech. d. memorized speech

Q: Comparisons tend to be overused forms of proof.

Q: Unless you are giving a demonstration speech, a demonstration used to support a point should be brief, preferably 30 seconds or less.

Q: Discuss three types of verbal supporting materials and tell why they provide either clarification or proof.

Q: What are the three kinds of information you should use when you are paraphrasing an expert?

Q: All of the following are true of using expert opinion except: a. you must use the exact words of the speaker b. you should briefly cite the experts qualifications unless you know your audience is familiar with the person c. you should briefly cite when and where the expert made the statement d. you should follow the quotation with a brief comment about the statements relevance to your point.

Q: Words written in meter or free verse that express ideas, experiences, and emotions in an imaginative style are: a. fables b. sayings c. poems d. fantasies

Q: Which of the following kind of supporting materials does NOT need a citation? a. statistics b. quotations c. important ideas d. hypothetical instances

Q: Effective speakers search for supporting materials that will clarify their ideas, prove their points, and add interest to their speeches.

Q: Supporting materials are always verbal, but never visual.

Q: Explanations can be used for proof, but not for clarification.

Q: Round off statistics to make them easier for the audience to remember.

Q: Statistics are easier to understand and remember when shown in graphic form.

Q: Hypothetical illustrations are most effective when they are exceptional, hard to believe illustrations.

Q: Which of the following is the term used when a hypothetical illustration rings true? a. fidelity b. factual c. example d. detailed

Q: You cant prove an idea by using only instances, but __________ can add some proof to your arguments. a. hypothetical illustrations b. factual instances c. detailed instances d. brief examples

Q: When you use something listeners know a lot about to help them better understand something they know little about, then the type of supporting material you are using is called a(n): a. hypothetical. b. comparison. c. instance. d. fact.

Q: __________show similarities or differences between two or more items from different classes or categories. a. figurative comparisons b. literal comparisons c. connotative comparisons d. denotative comparisons

Q: A speaker supports a point by saying, In New York City, many people never learn to drive; in Los Angeles, not driving a car is unheard of. This is an example of: a. a personal instance b. a literal comparison c. a figurative comparison d. an expert opinion

Q: The _______________ pattern is often used for informative speeches when each main point is one of several aspects of the topic.

Q: If you cite a direct quote from someone who is a known leader on your topic, then you are using a(n) a. personal instance. b. literal comparisons c. paraphrase. d. expert opinion.

Q: The _______________ persuasive pattern of organization is normally used when your audience agrees with you on the problem but may not agree on the solution.

Q: A speaker supports a point by saying, Relationships require the same care you give a garden. When the plants are dry you must water them. You must fertilize them if they are to grow. And you must prune or spray at the first sign of disease, lest it spread and kill the whole plant. This is an example of: a. an instance b. a literal comparison c. a figurative comparison d. an expert opinion

Q: Many good speeches fail because their _______________ are confusing and dull.

Q: While your rough draft outline only contains main points and supporting materials, your preparation outline also includes your ________________ and _________________.

Q: Rarely will listeners accept your statements without some kind of: a. statistics. b. quotations. c. persuasion. d. proof.

Q: A supporting material that allows you to define or give more information about a term or topic or gives instructions on how to do something is called: a. a statistic b. a brief instance c. a detailed instance d. an explanation

Q: Numbers that are used to show relationships between items are called: a. statistics b. instances c. explanations d. illustrations

Q: When using statistics, it is best to: a. use as many as possible to make sure the audience understands your point b. eliminate any that are not absolutely necessary c. never round them off d. not cite sources, as the audience will become bored

Q: An example or illustration that is used to clarify, add interest, and (in some cases) prove a point, is called: a. an explanation b. an illustration c. a detail d. an instance

Q: An illustration is: a. a brief instance that provides the bare facts b. a detailed and vivid picture or narrative c. a comparison between two things of different categories d. a comparison between two things of the same category

Q: Which of the following is NOT a way that you demonstrate the credibility of your statistics? a. citing the source b. specifying the size of the population from which the statistics are compiled c. comparing them to false statistics d. explain why your source is an expert

Q: List the six types of organizational patterns most commonly used in persuasive speeches and provide a reason for why you might use each pattern.

Q: Discuss the major parts of an introduction. Briefly explain why each is necessary.

Q: What are the four ways that you can establish credibility and rapport? Why is each of these important in your classroom speeches?

Q: Imagine a friend of yours is going to give a speech. He is uncertain whether or not to bother outlining. How might you use the three reasons outlines are so important?

Q: Identify and define the three transitions and connectors that highlight main points in a speech. Explain why each of them is important in your speech.

Q: List the four types of organizational patterns most commonly used in informative speeches. Show how you might use each pattern if your general topic was Succeeding in College.

Q: A question designed to make the audience think, and for which no answer is expected is known as a(n): a. actual question b. paraphrase c. rhetorical question d. saying

Q: Referring to a specific event in the speech introduction is essential in this kind of speech: a. informative b. persuasive c. policy d. special occasion

Q: Another word for credibility is: a. believability b. understanding c. knowledge d. fairness

Q: All of the following are suggested by the text as ways to help you establish your credibility except: a. mentioning your personal experience with the topic b. pointing out why the topic is important to your audience c. sharing information about why this topic interests you d. mentioning the expert sources you have consulted

Q: An effective conclusion should use no more than __________ of the total speaking time. a. 10-15% b. 15-20% c. 30-45 seconds d. 1-1 minutes

Q: When you plan a speech, it is best to write the introduction and conclusion before the body.

Q: Humor is always an excellent way to begin a speech.

Q: Quotations are more interesting when the audience is not familiar with the source.

Q: Demonstrations are rarely effective at getting the attention of your audience.

Q: A good speech can fail because your introduction is not very good.

Q: You should save your thesis statement for your first main point.

Q: During a Q & A session, you should admit when you dont know the answer to a question.

Q: Transitions help listeners follow the development of the speakers ideas and keep them from getting lost.

Q: A signpost is a type of transition that clearly indicates where the speaker is going next.

Q: Tweets are personal opinion journals found online on Twitter.com.

Q: A type of attention-getter, which is effective because it enables the listener to be drawn into it and become personally involved, is a: a. quotation b. question c. startling statement d. hypothetical instance

Q: Encouraging and harmonizing are _______________ roles.

Q: A speakers main points are: I. Where to look for collectibles II. How to determine the value of a collectible item III. How to bargain with a collector The speaker is using which organizational pattern? a. Topical b. Chronological c. Spatial d. Causal

Q: A speakers main points are: I. Clipping a poodles head II. Clipping a poodles midsection III. Clipping a poodles legs IV. Clipping a poodles tail The speaker is using which organizational pattern? a. topical b. chronological c. spatial d. causal

Q: When you arrange points in a step-by-step order or by dates, you are using: a. the topical pattern b. the causal pattern c. the spatial pattern d. the chronological pattern

Q: Arranging your main points from front to back, left to right or north to south is: a. the topical pattern b. the causal pattern c. the spatial pattern d. the chronological pattern

Q: Which pattern requires citation of evidence and strong supporting material to prove the existence of a relationship? a. the topical pattern b. the causal pattern c. the spatial pattern d. the chronological pattern

Q: If a persuasive speech requires you to use an organizational pattern that discusses a problem or condition and then follow with the result of the problem or condition? a. a cause-effect pattern b. a demonstration pattern c. an impromptu pattern d. a speech written in the spatial pattern

Q: A speakers main points are: I. Eating disorders II. Social preoccupation with appearance The speaker is using which organizational pattern? a. topical b. chronological c. spatial d. causal