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Speech
Q:
During which step of the systematic problem-solving method will you determine how action will be taken and who will be responsible for the solution?
a. identify and define the problem
b. analyze the problem
c. determine criteria for judging solutions
d. implement the agreed-upon solution and assess it
Q:
Which of the following is NOT a way we tend to deal with conflict?
a. separate the issues from the people involved
b. keep our emotions in check
c. phrase our comments descriptively, not judgmentally
d. employing our perception checking but not our paraphrasing
Q:
A short presentation delivered by one group member that describes the problem, background, process, decision, and rationale so that the audience can quickly understand and evaluate the groups product is called a(n):
a. oral report
b. oral brief
c. written brief
d. comprehensive report
Q:
Which type of conflict occurs when two or more group members' goals, ideas, or opinions about the topic are incompatible.
a. pseudo-conflict
b. issue-related conflict
c. personality-related conflict
d. culture-related conflict
Q:
All members of a group have valuable perspectives.
a. True
b. False
Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
Q:
Scholars think that leaders are born as natural leaders.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Group dynamics refers to how individuals work together as a team toward a common goal.
a. True
b. False
Q:
A symposium is an example of a deliverable in oral format.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Collaborating occurs when people work through a problem together to discover a mutually acceptable solution.
a. True
b. False
Q:
A streaming video is an audiovisual recording that is sent in compressed form over the Internet.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Compromising means physically and psychologically removing yourself from the conflict.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Groups that don't experience conflict risk the problem of groupthink.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Although working in a group to develop and deliver a presentation has its disadvantages, it is the preferred approach in business and industry.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Remote access reports are only prepared by one member of a group.
a. True
b. False
Q:
A(n) __________ introduces and enlists interest in a concept, product, or practice in three minutes or less.
a. dedication
b. keynote address
c. farewell
d. elevator pitch
Q:
A speech that praises or celebrates a person, a group, or an event is called a _______________________.
a. nomination speech
b. commencement speech
c. celebration speech
d. tribute speech
Q:
A master of ceremonies is typically used in which occasion?
a. Year-end honorary banquets
b. Corporate dinner meetings
c. Local charity events
d. All of these are correct
Q:
A person announcing the winner of a lifetime achievement award is giving a(n) __________________ speech.
a. tribute
b. recognition
c. welcome
d. keynote
Q:
If the audience's expectations are set too high in a speech of introduction, what might occur?
a. the audience will become resentful
b. even a good speaker might have trouble living up to them
c. the thinking of the audience might be changed
d. the audience will get bored
Q:
A _____________ speech is given to honor someone who is leaving an organization.
a. farewell
b. recognition
c. dedication
d. commencement
Q:
A speech given at a funeral to remember someone is a(n) ______ speech.
a. tribute
b. recognition
c. eulogy
d. keynote
Q:
A roast is expected to _________________.
a. uplift accolades
b. offer heartwarming or outlandish personal stories
c. offer good-natured insults or anecdotes
d. all of these choices are correct
Q:
Which of the following is characteristic of ceremonial speaking?
a. Ceremonial speaking invites listeners to agree with you about the value of a person, object, event, or place an occasion revolves around.
b. How we shape our ceremonial speech depends on the special occasion and the distinct audience expectations for what they will hear.
c. Ceremonial speeches are generally no more than five minutes long.
d. All of these choices are correct.
Q:
A speech to ___________ is a humorous speech that makes a serious point.
a. recognize
b. entertain
c. welcome
d. nominate
Q:
A speech that greets and expresses pleasure for the presence of a person or an organization is called a _____________.
a. speech of welcome
b. speech of introduction
c. speech of recognition
d. speech of acceptance
Q:
A speech that sets the tone and generates enthusiasm for the topic of a conference or convention is called a _______________.
a. keynote address
b. commencement address
c. commemorative address
d. tribute speech
Q:
What special considerations should one keep in mind during a speech of recognition?
a. refrain from overpraising; do not explain everything in superlatives as this can make the presentation seem to lack sincerity and honesty
b. shake hands with the recipients and look them in the eye
c. look at the recipients in the eye and convey your appreciation
d. convey your appreciation but don't overpraise their disposition
Q:
A speech of recognition should ____________________________.
a. recount the nature and history of the award
b. how the recipient met the recognition criteria
c. tell the audience why the recipient is being recognized
d. all of these are correct
Q:
A speech of tribute that honors a worthy person or group by naming a structure, monument, or park after the honoree is called a ________________.
a. keynote address
b. commencement address
c. dedication speech
d. speech to entertain
Q:
The unique type of tribute speeches, where guests might offer good-natured insults or anecdotes, personal stories, or uplifting accolades are called:
a. toasts
b. roasts
c. eulogies
d. ceremonials
Q:
The body of a speech of introduction should ________________.
a. mention the speaker by name
b. quickly establish the nature of the occasion
c. briefly identify the topic and title of the speech
d. focus on three or four things the audience ought to know about the person being introduced
Q:
A speech that praises graduating students and attempts to inspire them to reach for their goals is called a(n):
a. keynote address
b. commencement address
c. commemorative address
d. inspirational address
Q:
What are the goals of a speech of nomination?
a. to highlight the qualities that make the nominee the most credible candidate
b. to list the candidates personal and professional qualifications that meet those criteria
c. formally place the candidates name in nomination, creating a dramatic climax to clinch your speech
d. all of these choices are correct
Q:
For an acceptance speech to be effective, the speech must be _____________________.
a. brief, humble, and short
b. brief, short, and gracious
c. gracious, humble, and short
d. brief, humble, and gracious
Q:
Toasts are expected to last around 6 to 8 minutes.
a. True
b. False
Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
Q:
Acceptance speeches that do not adhere to expectations often have disastrous results.
a. True
b. False
Q:
In a speech of nomination, you should link the candidate with the position, honor, or award in ways that make him or her appear to be a natural choice.
a. True
b. False
Q:
During a welcome speech, a master of ceremonies might be asked to welcome and introduce a speaker.
a. True
b. False
Q:
It is appropriate in a commencement address to make a political statement and ignore the graduating class.
a. True
b. False
Q:
The primary goal of ceremonial speaking is to persuade.
a. True
b. False
Q:
An acceptance speech is a response to a speech of recognition.
a. True
b. False
Q:
During a speech of introduction, you should never try to contact the speaker to ask what points in the biography the speaker would like to emphasize. Instead, you should use the speakers resume and surprise him or her.
a. True
b. False
Q:
It is inappropriate to use an acceptance speech to advocate for an unrelated cause.
a. True
b. False
Q:
An example of a commemorative address would be a speech given on the anniversary of D-Day.
a. True
b. False
Q:
The ____________ step piques the audiences curiosity, identifies the goal, and previews main points.
a. attention step
b. satisfaction step
c. action step
d. visualization step
Q:
The type of pattern which reveals the nature of a problem and proposes a solution is called:
a. problem-solution pattern
b. problem-cause-solution pattern
c. motivated step
d. motivated sequence
Q:
When facing an audience that is opposed to your perspective, you should seek _______________, or movement of small degrees in your direction.
a. incremental change
b. miniscule change
c. monumental change
d. attitudinal change
Q:
The ________________ explores the nature of the problem and why something needs to change.
a. attention step
b. need step
c. action step
d. visualization step
Q:
An audience that does not know enough about a topic to have formed an opinion is called:
a. neutral
b. apathetic
c. proposition of policy
d. uniformed
Q:
"I want to convince the audience that teachers should have to take and pass the same tests as public school children" is an example of a _______________.
a. proposition of fact
b. proposition of value
c. proposition of policy
d. proposition of belief
Q:
The group of people you most want to persuade, which usually cluster around a point on a sample opinion continuum, is called the _________________.
a. neutral audience
b. persuasion focus group
c. audience
d. target audience
Q:
A straightforward organization in which the best-supported reasons are presented in a meaningful order is called a(n):
a. speech to convince
b. speech to actuate
c. uninformed audience
d. statement of reasons
Q:
The speech pattern which arranges main points according to opposing arguments and then both challenges those arguments and bolsters your own is called:
a. problem-solution pattern
b. problem-cause-solution pattern
c. refutative pattern
d. statement of reasons
Q:
A persuasive organization that combines a problemsolution pattern with explicit appeals designed to motivate the audience to act is called a(n):
a. attention step
b. need step
c. motivated sequence
d. satisfaction step
Q:
All of the following are organizational frameworks of speeches to actuate except:
a. motivated sequence
b. problem-solution
c. problem-cause solution
d. statement of reasons
Q:
In Monroes Motivated Sequence, the ________ is required for reviewing the main ideas and emphasizing the action being advocated in the speech..
a. attention step
b. satisfaction step
c. action step
d. visualization step
Q:
The _________________ allows the audience to imagine what will happen if the speaker's plan is implemented and is successful.
a. attention step
b. satisfaction step
c. action appeal step
d. visualization step
Q:
A speech designed to seek agreement about a belief, value, or attitude is called a(n):
a. speech to convince
b. speech to actuate
c. opposition speech
d. statement of reasons
Q:
The following is an ethical guideline for persuasive speeches:
a. ethical persuasive speeches advocate the genuine beliefs of the speaker
b. ethical persuasive speeches provide choice
c. ethical persuasive speeches use representative supporting information
d. all of these answer choices are correct
Q:
A statement designed to convince your audience that something is or is not true, or will or will not occur is called a(n):
a. proposition of fact
b. proposition of value
c. proposition of policy
d. proposition of belief
Q:
A speech containing the assumption that there is a problem that audience members can help solve by taking certain actions is called a:
a. speech to convince
b. statement of reasons
c. speech to actuate
d. persuasive speech
Q:
Smoking cigarettes will damage your lungs beyond repair is a proposition of _____________________.
a. fact
b. value
c. policy
d. none of these answer choices are correct
Q:
A declarative sentence that clearly indicates the position the speaker will advocate is called a(n) _____________.
a. attitude
b. opinion
c. proposition
d. Ideas
Q:
A target audience that is uninterested in, unconcerned about, or indifferent toward a topic is called ______________.
a. in favor of
b. neutral
c. apathetic
d. opposed to
Q:
The visualization step asks the audience to imagine the future if your proposed solution is implemented successfully, as well as if your proposal is not adopted.
a. True
b. False
Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
Q:
It is realistic to believe you will be able to change your target audience's attitude from "opposed" to "favor" in one speech.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Persuasive speech goals are stated as propositions, which clearly indicate the position the speaker will advocate.
a. True
b. False
Q:
If a neutral audience is uninformed about your topic, you need to provide basic information before you try to persuade them.
a. True
b. False
Q:
The problem-solution organizational pattern usually has three main points, to present the solution, to examine the problem, and suggest what action to take.
a. True
b. False
Q:
When you are speaking to an audience that is in favor of your topic you should try to motivate them to action.
a. True
b. False
Q:
A criteria satisfaction framework helps to organize main points by challenging opposing arguments.
a. True
b. False
Q:
A proposition of policy is a statement to convince your audience that they should take a specific course of action.
a. True
b. False
Q:
The need step is essentially the introduction of your speech.
a. True
b. False
Q:
If an audience is apathetic to your topic, you should find another topic.
a. True
b. False
Q:
If the process to be demonstrated is longer than the available time, the speaker should not waste that time on the demonstration.
a. True
b. False
Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
Q:
When delivering an exposition of historical events and forces, a speaker has a special obligation to seek out narratives that can enliven the speech, because some people consider history boring.
a. True
b. False
Q:
A type of informative speech that teaches how something is done, is made, or works is called a(n) _____________.
a. expository speech
b. demonstration speech
c. process speech
d. descriptive speech
Q:
If Katerina were delivering an expository speech about strip mining, she would be presenting _______________________.
a. an exposition of historical events and forces
b. an exposition of a theory, principle, or law
c. an informative process speech
d. an exposition of political, economic, social, religious, or ethical issues
Q:
All of the following are ways to address the diversity of learning styles EXCEPT __________.
a. providing concrete vivid images, examples, stories, and testimonials
b. using visual aids and appropriate facial expressions and gestures
c. providing clear macrostructure as well as definitions, explanations, and statistics.
d. All of these.
Q:
All of the following are characteristics of effective informative speaking EXCEPT _____________________.
a. intellectual stimulation
b. creativity
c. motivation
d. relevance