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Q: Students presenting a review of the literature examine the body of research related to a given topic and offer conclusions about the topic based on this research.

Q: A target audience's attitudes should not affect the arrangement of the persuasive speech.

Q: Speaking from _______ is an appropriate type of delivery for brief speeches, such as toasts and introductions.

Q: _____ _________ is the level of trust placed in a source's credentials and its track record for providing accurate information.

Q: Audience members usually listen carefully to a speaker even if they believe the message is of no importance to them.

Q: Social science presentations differ from other science presentations because they focus on predicting or explaining or predicting human behavior or social forces.

Q: In the refutation organizational pattern, each main point addresses and then disproves an opposing claim.

Q: Speaking from _______ requires that the speaker recall exact words, which runs the risk of the speaker having a mental block at some point.

Q: For each source, the speaker should tell the audience the author, the type of source, the _______, and the date the source was published.

Q: Selective perception is a process in which listeners pay attention to certain messages and ignore others.

Q: In quantitative research the emphasis is on observing, describing, and interpreting behavior.

Q: Visualization is the fourth step in Monroe's motivated sequence pattern.

Q: Speaking from _______ is most useful when the speaker is required to be very precise in his or her message.

Q: Facts that are widely disseminated are referred to as ______ ______ and require no citation.

Q: In any given communication situation, all listeners will process information in exactly the same.

Q: Social scientists conduct qualitative as well as quantitative research.

Q: It is easy to challenge deeply held cultural premises.

Q: Effective delivery has many elements in common with everyday _______ .

Q: Speakers who acknowledge the work of others avoid ________ and gain credibility.

Q: To ________ is to restate someone else's ideas, opinions, or theories in the speaker's own words.

Q: _______ _______ , such as diagrams, prototypes, and drawings, are often used in technical presentations.

Q: Attempts to persuade listeners to think or do things contrary to important cultural norms will usually fail.

Q: In a speech, the skillful application of natural conversational behavior is termed effective _______ .

Q: In the following statement, which type of supporting material is being referenced? "A University of Minnesota research study, published in 2012, concluded that cat owners were 40 percent less likely to suffer a fatal heart attack than people who didn"t have a cat." A)example B)statistics C)testimony D)story

Q: ________ is information that is likely to be known by many people and need not be cited.

Q: In the _______ _______ _______ presentation, a team member or the entire team provides evidence that a project, proposal, or design is worth funding.

Q: Appeals that clash with core values are the most successful.

Q: The method of speech delivery that offers the most flexibility for the speaker is A)extemporaneous speaking. B)speaking from memory. C)impromptu speaking. D)speaking from manuscript.

Q: In the following statement, which type of supporting material is being referenced? "In Stephanie Meyer's Twilight series, the star-crossed lovers, Edward and Bella, make an unusual pair. . . ." A)statistics B)testimony C)example D)story

Q: If a person uses someone else's ideas or words without acknowledging the source, he or she is committing ________

Q: The _______ _______ _______ provides background on the site, discussion of the design concept and description and interpretation of the design.

Q: Speakers should be aware of logical fallacies in order to use them effectively.

Q: Which type of delivery falls somewhere between impromptu and memorized? A)unpracticed B)manuscript C)extemporaneous D)oratory

Q: When citing a source A) use a mechanical or rote delivery to just get the citation in. B) use the same wording to introduce each citation. C) alternate phrases introducing citations to help maintain a natural delivery. D) down play the citation by speaking quietly and slowly.

Q: ________ is offensive communication directed against people's race, ethnic origin, religion, gender, or other characteristics.

Q: A(n) _______ is a model of the design used in a design review.

Q: If the audience is aware of counterclaims to the argument and the speaker does not acknowledge them, then the speaker can possibly lose credibility.

Q: Impromptu means A)improvised and unpracticed. B)outlined and enthusiastic. C)lively and personal. D)memorized.

Q: The specific citation elements that need to be mentioned in a speech depend on A)the type of source. B)how important the source is to the point. C)how easily the audience will accept the source. D)if the speaker has enough time.

Q: ________ is a quality that combines honesty and dependability.

Q: The _______ _______ _______ explains the problem-solving steps in devising a product or system in response to an identified need.

Q: Narratives, testimony, and facts drawn from an outside source are examples of external evidence.

Q: Which type of delivery gives speakers the least time to gather their thoughts? A)memorized B)manuscript C)impromptu D)extemporaneous

Q: The source qualifier is A)a brief description of the source's qualifications to address the topic. B)the speaker's credentials. C)what determines which main point the source supports. D)how a speaker determines the usefulness of a potential source.

Q: A person's feeling of worth, honor, or respect is called ________ .

Q: Effective technical presentations will do all of the following except A)sell ideas using a persuasive approach. B)use general, sweeping statements. C)use ample presentation aids. D)deliver audience-appropriate information.

Q: External evidence can be used as supporting material for claims.

Q: The formal name for speaking from memory is A)oratory. B)manuscript. C)impromptu. D)extemporaneous.

Q: To support a major point effectively, the speaker should offer all of the following except A)evidence from a variety of sources. B)each source's relevant qualifications to report on the information. C)sources that are appropriate to the audience. D) sources without source qualifiers.

Q: ________ are people's most enduring judgments about what is good or bad, important or unimportant.

Q: Professionals in technical areas face major obstacles to designing and delivering successful technical presentations including all of the following except A) insufficient preparation with fellow team members. B) too much information crammed onto presentation aids. C) insufficient knowledge about their topic. D) failure to select an appropriate organization and structure for the presentation.

Q: Claims of value are the only kinds of claim that need to be supported with evidence.

Q: This method of speech delivery is not a natural way to present a message, and may invite a mental lapse or block. A)extemporaneous speaking B)speaking from memory C)impromptu speaking D)speaking from manuscript

Q: Discerning listeners accept supporting materials as legitimate if the speaker A)is well dressed. B)speaks convincingly. C)provides credentials establishing the sources as reliable and credible. D)cites only the publication name and date.

Q: Legal protection afforded the creators of original literary and artistic works is called A)public domain. B)copyright. C)fair use. D)plagiarism.

Q: Architecture design reviews typically cover A)background on the site. B)a selective focus on details. C)results of a design project. D)discussion of budget.

Q: Material that provides grounds for belief in a claim is called evidence.

Q: When speaking from a manuscript, A)use a small font to limit the number of pages. B)avoid using presentation aids. C)look up occasionally to establish eye contact with the audience. D)there is no need to become familiar with the speech, since you have a script.

Q: A speaker need not acknowledge a source if they have paraphrased the information from the source.

Q: Material that is common knowledge A)must be credited to avoid plagiarism. B) should only be paraphrased to be ethical. C) is unlikely to be known by many people. D) does not require a citation.

Q: Which type of presentation provides evidence that a project, proposal, or design idea is worthy of financial support? A)engineering design review B)architecture design review C)request for funding D)policy recommendation

Q: A claim states the speaker's conclusion, based on evidence.

Q: Speaking from a manuscript A)is useful when precise messages are required. B)encourages eye contact. C)encourages naturalness. D)is best in informal settings.

Q: Citation elements for an online video source should include the online video source, program, segment, source qualifier, and date aired.

Q: Presenting a "cut-and-paste" of someone else's material as your own is called A)ethical behavior. B)plagiarism. C)fairness. D)legal borrowing.

Q: The technical disciplines include all of the following except A)engineering. B)architecture. C)education. D)computer science.

Q: When listeners engage in central processing they pay little attention and respond to the message as being irrelevant.

Q: A speaker can establish a direct connection with listeners by A)avoiding eye contact. B)using few facial expressions. C)using a friendly tone of voice. D)using a monotone voice.

Q: When citing a Web site, only the Web address needs to be cited.

Q: If a source used in a speech requires credit in written form, it also A)requires consent from the author. B)should be mentioned before the speaker's findings. C)needs to be quoted directly. D)should be acknowledged orally.

Q: Typically, audiences of technical presentations possess mixed levels of technical knowledge.

Q: Skillful persuaders motivate their listeners to help themselves.

Q: A speaker can feel confident that his or her delivery has a relaxed, natural quality if A)the message is presented with cheerfulness. B)the speaker's behavior is not overly theatrical in nature. C)the speaker focuses more on self and less on audience. D)the speaker has memorized every word of the speech.

Q: If a book has two authors, the speaker only needs to cite the first author.

Q: Hate speech is offensive communication that is most often directed against A)political ideas. B)people's values. C)people's racial, ethnic, religious, gender, or other characteristics. D)people's psychological characteristics.

Q: In technical presentations the speaker should gear information to a level appropriate to the audience.

Q: The highest level in Maslow's hierarchy is self-esteem needs.

Q: Effective speech delivery should be all of the following: A)natural, monotone, confident, and comfortable. B)natural, self-deprecating, direct, and abstract. C)natural, enthusiastic, confident, and direct. D)natural, confident, extremely formal, and animated.

Q: You should acknowledge your sources in a formulaic manner, using the same wording to introduce every source.

Q: A speaker who is both honest and dependable has the quality of A)trustworthiness. B)dignity. C)integrity. D)candor.