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Precious understands the presented material when she can see key points and any demonstrations, or other supporting materials, because she is a ______.
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Clarences team has decided that he should be in the role of ______, should present the introduction, should provide transitions between the other speakers, and should deliver the conclusion.
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In the first option of organizing a team presentation, the ______ will present the introduction, provide the transitions between the other speakers and their content areas, and give the conclusion.
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______ occur(s) when the speaker should pause but instead fills the silence.
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A well-designed supporting aid helps the audience by increasing understanding, enhancing retention, and facilitating listening.
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A detailed practice outline of your presentation is known as your speaking notes.
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When delivering a speech, you should have it memorized because its so easy to lose your place in a manuscript.
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A speaker should not use an outline because it eliminates the possibility of reading the presentation.
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When you use PowerPoint, you no longer need a speaking outline.
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A conversational delivery quality includes an extemporaneous speaking style and good eye contact.
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Teams that fail to plan together or dont run through the presentation as a group often stumble and do not exhibit excellence in front of the audience.
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If the organizer in a team presentation establishes his or her credibility, the other members of the team need not establish theirs.
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In a team presentation, in order to make sure all the points are covered, it is acceptable to have a good deal of overlap.
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When we are called upon to deliver a team presentation, we should keep in mind the fact that a group presentation is just a series of individual speeches put together.
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The principles for effective individual presentations differ greatly for group presentations.
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One option for a team presentation is to have the organizer give the introduction and the conclusion and to have the speakers provide the transitions between each individuals speech.
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Michael must consider which of the following as he designs and/or delivers his speech and applies the second step of the KEYS approach, evaluate the professional context? a. How well am I doing? b. How well did I do? c. Do I need to have note cards or can I memorize my speech? d. Is there a stage or will I be on the same level as the audience?
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In her speech, as Barbara completes her discussion of the first main point and moves to the next main point, she should add an internal summary followed by which of the following?
a. internal preview
b. external preview
c. internal review
d. external review
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Marcus is preparing a persuasive speech and he wants his audience to be able to imagine the benefits of his proposed changes to water filtration system in his city. Which step of Monroes Motivated Sequence should Marcus use to accomplish this goal?
a. action
b. need
c. attention
d. visualization
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Monroes Motivated Sequence has how many steps?
a. three
b. four
c. five
d. six
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Monroes Motivated Sequence was developed by which of the following?
a. a U.S. president
b. a president of a major automotive manufacturer
c. a university professor
d. an elementary school teacher
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By saying the same phrase over and over again and by creating a parallel structure within her presentation, Linda can create what sense for her audience members?
a. anxiety
b. anticipation
c. knowledge
d. readiness
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Nick is using which kind of language to help his audience paint a picture with words?
a. colloquialisms
b. imagery
c. slang
d. metaphor
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Curse words, also referred to as swear words, are viewed as obscene expressions and are also known as which of these?
a. colloquialisms
b. cuss words
c. slang
d. metaphor
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Boom stick is a street term synonymous with shotgun. What sort of language is this?
a. colloquialisms
b. imagery
c. slang
d. metaphor
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Melissa is trying to capture the attention of her audience, so she has decided to include texting language. Which statement about texting language is accurate?
a. Texting abbreviations have no place in a presentation.
b. Texting abbreviations can energize a speech.
c. Texting abbreviations can make the audience more comfortable.
d. Texting abbreviations can make the speaker appear more savvy.
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Melissa is trying to capture the attention of her audience, so she has decided to include texting language. Which type of language is texting language considered to be?
a. colloquialisms
b. imagery
c. slang
d. metaphor
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Which of the following is a tip for designing a great speech offered by the Young Entrepreneur Council?
a. Think of involved stories.
b. Keep it complex.
c. Focus on your message.
d. Get inspired and tell a story.
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What should you avoid when gathering research?
a. information from media sources (CNN, NBC, etc.)
b. scholarly journals from an internet database
c. expert testimonials taken through an interview
d. relying solely on your previous knowledge
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Which question should you ask in order to become more audience centered as a speaker?
a. What does my audience think of me?
b. Who is my audience?
c. What does my audience prefer to hear?
d. Where am I?
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How could you create excitement for the audience for an otherwise boring topic?
a. Introduce your topic with an anecdote, joke, or unexpected statement.
b. Add as much information as possible.
c. Keep your audience guessing the direction of your presentation.
d. Exaggerate your nonverbal communication.
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During Jennas latest persuasive speech, her professor penalized her for using terms like OMG! and bff. These language violations are known as which of the following?
a. cuss words
b. colloquialisms
c. texting language
d. slang
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Words or phrases that let the audience know where you are within the presentation are known as which of the following?
a. transitions
b. signposts
c. internal previews
d. summaries
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Discussing the upsides and downsides of buying a Mac over a PC is known as which type of presentation?
a. pro-con
b. comparecontrast
c. spatial
d. classification
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What tips should you follow when conducting an interview?
a. Ask all the questions you wanted to ask.
b. Present yourself as a rookie in case you make mistakes.
c. Allow the interview to go as long as it takes.
d. Allow the interviewee to determine all the questions.
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Ryan is preparing a presentation for his department. During his research, he gathers information from outside agencies, the state government, and from separate media agencies. These are known as which of the following?
a. internal sources
b. relative sources
c. impact sources
d. external sources
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Carmen is giving a persuasive presentation at her university tomorrow. During the speech design process, Carmen asks herself why her audience is showing up, how the topic could be viewed, and what other speakers will be talking about. These questions are all a part of which aspect of her analysis?
a. physical questions
b. relational questions
c. audience analysis
d. context analysis
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Which of these should be considered first, last, and during every stage as you design your speech?
a. audience analysis
b. speakers communication apprehension
c. the relevance of the topic
d. the visual aids
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During his presentation, Eli is showing how his solution would benefit his team so that they will decide to agree with his proposal. Which step of Monroes Motivated Sequence is Eli demonstrating?
a. solution
b. visualization
c. satisfaction
d. needs
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Monroes Motivated Sequence is utilized to persuade in business and professional settings and consists of which of these?
a. motivating your audience using visual aids
b. attention step, need step, satisfaction step, visualization step, and action step
c. communicating a relationship in which one thing is caused by another
d. presenting topics that span a length of time, deal with the development of an idea, or explain the steps in a process
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Which of the following is any word or phrase that helps guide the listener from one point to the next?
a. preview
b. transition
c. territorial marker
d. visualization step
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The term yall (you all) is specific to the southern region. It could best be described as an example of which of the following?
a. slang word
b. colloquialism
c. abbreviation
d. cuss word
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If the speaker is going to take questions, he or she should take questions in what way?
a. ask people with questions to stay after
b. conclude before asking for questions
c. address the questions throughout the speech
d. wait until after an applause to ask for questions
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Kira signaled to the audience that the presentation was concluding and included a few more statistics and more information to reinforce her point. Kira has given which of these?
a. solid conclusion
b. false close
c. transition
d. persuasive speech
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After you clearly introduce your topic and specific purpose during the introduction, you should immediately follow with which of these?
a. the reason why you chose the topic
b. a preview of your main points
c. an outline printed on paper that you distribute to the class
d. nothing; your introduction is complete
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Which of the following is the most effective introductory statement?
a. Thank you for having me here today.
b. Good afternoon. Today Id like to discuss saving for retirement.
c. Hello, my name is Mark, and Im happy to be here.
d. Did you know that individuals over the age of 50 make up more than three fourths of Americas financial assets?
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As most audience members are not good listeners, if you are giving a presentation and you want your audience to remember your message, you must do which of the following?
a. Always speak with a microphone or at a podium.
b. Use visual aids for each point.
c. Repeat yourself.
d. Include the audience as participants.
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When choosing which organizational pattern to use in your speech, you should ask yourself which of the following organizational patterns will best help your audience to follow you and which will help your audience?
a. stay engaged
b. remember your message
c. be entertained
d. challenge your message
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Chronological, spatial, comparecontrast, sequential, and topical are all different types of ______ for presentations?
a. problemsolution
b. organizational patterns
c. transitions
d. research
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What is the best way to achieve excellence in professional presentations?
a. Use only information from government agencies or science journals.
b. Present quickly and make lots of eye contact.
c. Use personal examples.
d. Continually evaluate the professional context as you research and then design your presentation.
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When gathering research, internal sources of information include which of the following?
a. information that comes from within the organization, such as reports, policies, or interviews with employees and/or customers
b. information that comes from outside the organization, such as popular magazines
c. interviews with neighbors to get their opinions
d. information garnered from Facebook
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Miguel has designed an intricate PowerPoint presentation that will blow his audience away. When he arrives, there are no computer capabilities in the room he is presenting in. Miguel forgot to consider which of the overall aspects?
a. context
b. surroundings
c. environment
d. demographic
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Which of the following is the best example of an audience-centered speaker?
a. a speaker who thinks about the audience during every step of the presentation design and delivery process using analysis and research
b. a speaker who includes the audience in the presentation by asking for volunteers
c. a speaker who asks the audience members if they have heard of the topic before the speech and asks their opinions prior to beginning the presentation
d. a communication scholar
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Name the four questions you should ask yourself when determining what research to include in your presentation.
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Explain the purpose of signposts.
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Discuss whether repetition/parallel structure is a positive aspect of a speech or a negative aspect.
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Define a false close and discuss when it should be used.
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Explain the differences between external and internal sources. Provide an example for each.
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Describe the five-step process of Monroes Motivated Sequence.
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Describe the elements of an effective conclusion to a presentation.
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What should a presenter do before giving the actual presentation?
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______ and ______ have no place in an excellent speech.
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After her presentation to the local service organization, Susan uses the final step of the KEYS approach and steps back and reflects about how she presented her speech to the audience and decides whether it was a (an) ______ method or not.
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When Samantha uses a metaphor to help the audience paint a picture with words, she is employing ______.
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An organizational pattern for a speech that includes a visualization step is known as ______.
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If Janie uses information that comes from outside the organization, such as from outside agencies, the competition, the government, and the media, she is using ______.
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______ are words or phrases that let the audience know where you are within the presentation.
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______ include information that comes from outside the organization.
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______ include information that comes from within the organization.
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Poor presenters often make the mistake of either relying solely on ______ or relying solely on ______.
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The context plays an important role in determining the ______ of the presentation.
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The ______ will frame your entire presentation.
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Colloquialisms can be confusing to an audience because they are locally or regionally based.
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Words or phrases that let the audience know where you are within the presentation are called directional signs.
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Signposts consist of words or phrases that let the audience know where you are within the presentation.
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During the satisfaction step of Monroes Motivated Sequence, the speaker provides a solution for the problem presented.
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Unlike other organizational patterns for speeches, the first step of Monroes Motivated Sequence is the action step.
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When Hank tries to have the audience imagine how life would be different for the audience members if they accepted his idea, he is using the visualization step of Monroes Motivated Sequence.
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Monroes Motivated Sequence is a pattern for organizational speech.
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Lenny is using a report given to him by his boss as part of the research he will present at the upcoming meeting. Because Lenny did not have to research this information himself, it is known as external research.