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Q: Running through your speech in your mind is not considered a form of practice. a. True b. False

Q: If you speak very slowly or with many long pauses, your audience is better able to follow all of your thoughts. a. True b. False

Q: Figures of contrast work best when the two contrasted things are similar. a. True b. False

Q: Language that generalizes a group of people in a positive way is generally considered acceptable, while language that generalizes a group of people in a negative way is generally considered unacceptable. a. True b. False

Q: Both overstatement and understatement are acceptable means of ironic exaggeration that put a particular perspective on an event. a. True b. False

Q: When you carefully consider your style choices youre influencing your audiences perception of your speech, therefore style choices are manipulative and should be avoided. a. True b. False

Q: The choice of words and use of language, known as style, builds on the fact that spoken language allows for different ways of saying the same thing. a. True b. False

Q: Figures and tropes should be used to highlight unimportant points to make them seem more important. a. True b. False

Q: A figure of contrast is best used when __________. a. the two things being contrasted are very different b. the two things being contrasted are very similar c. you use many different contrasts at the same part in your speech d. the things you are contrasting are separated by a few sentences in your speech e. none of these choices

Q: When making choices about the appropriate style for your speech, your textbook suggests you should ask yourself which of the following questions? a. If an audience remembers only two things, what would I want those two things to be? b. How can I make every sentence overwhelmingly interesting? c. Have I included too many figures and tropes? d. Have I included off-colored language? e. none of these choices

Q: Repetition of I am in the following phrase, I am intelligent. I am responsible. I am human, is an example of a __________. a. trope b. simile c. metaphor d. figure e. none of these choices

Q: The most important effect of using concrete language is __________. a. it makes your speech more exciting b. it creates extraordinary images using normal objects and events c. it grounds abstract ideas so the audience can better understand what youre talking about d. all of these choices e. none of these choices

Q: Repetition with progression is best used for __________. a. highlighting a specific quotation or point as important b. creating a sense of movement in the speech c. linking together extraordinary words and tropes d. highlighting a specific quotation or point as important and linking together extraordinary words and tropes e. none of these choices

Q: Common similes such as cold as ice, or dry as a bone, are ineffective because __________. a. they dont stimulate thought because the audience already understands what they are supposed to mean b. they dont add anything to the speech because they arent precise enough c. they dont add anything to the speech because they are too short d. all of these choices e. none of these choices

Q: Extended similes such as, Your body is like a machine: you take fuel in, you produce heat and do work and you produce waste products, have a[n] __________ effect on the audience. a. mystifying b. explanatory c. negative d. confusing e. none of these choices

Q: Which of the following is an example of an antithesis, or a putting of opposites together? a. one small step for a man; one giant leap for mankind b. Swiftly and silently, Jim hacked the watermelon into small pieces. c. brave as a rabbit d. bread is like a candy e. none of these choices

Q: You should use metonymy when __________. a. trying to create higher emotion in the audience b. trying to direct audience attention to a specific aspect of a whole c. trying to reorder a well-known phrase d. all of these choices e. none of these choices

Q: If you rearrange words for emphasis or effect, but dont change their meaning, youre using trope. a. True b. False

Q: Tropes are different than figures because __________. a. tropes use different or novel definitions of words while figures use different or novel ordering of words b. figures create wonderful mental images while tropes deal with concrete meanings c. figures are concerned with numerical values while tropes deal with language d. tropes and figures are the same thing e. none of these choices

Q: Its best to carefully choose when to use tropes and figures and to choose to use them sparingly. a. True b. False

Q: Progression uses grammatical repetition to create a sense of movement. a. True b. False

Q: When you make choices to change the style techniques you will include in your speech, you also make changes to the evidence you will use. a. True b. False

Q: If your speech is about an everyday topic, you should make your speech seem more important by using complicated metaphors and examples. a. True b. False

Q: Metaphors are best used to make unfamiliar things seem familiar. a. True b. False

Q: One advantage of the problem-solution pattern of organization is speakers may not have to do as much work to convince the audience that a solution is needed. a. True b. False Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

Q: Defining the role of the speaker and audience takes place during the __________. a. introduction b. body c. conclusion d. thesis e. none of these choices

Q: Which of the following is a primary benefit of preparation outlines? a. They allow you to see an exact word-for-word representation of your speech. b. They will have short phrases that remind you of what to say. c. They allow you to check for a tight argument and the structure and balance of a speech. d. They allow the production of a manuscript to use when delivering your speech. e. none of these choices

Q: Language that reduces individuals to a single characteristic is considered disrespectful. a. True b. False

Q: Because using off-color language helps speakers to convey the depth of emotion they feel about a topic, using off-colored language is recommended in many instances of speech giving. a. True b. False

Q: Personification is used to focus an audiences attention on the actual speaker, rather than an imaginary speaker. a. True b. False

Q: The preview is a quick, memorable sentence that exactly describes the organizational structure of the speech. a. True b. False

Q: To be memorable, the language of public speaking should be the same as the language of everyday chitchat. a. True b. False

Q: Using varied types of evidence creates a stronger argument. a. True b. False

Q: A figure is a change to the structure of a phrase that lends an ear-catching quality and highlights important content. a. True b. False

Q: Words like similarly, however, and in all are examples of signposts. a. True b. False

Q: One of the keys to effective repetition is to cluster repetitions consistently throughout the speech. a. True b. False

Q: Recency is the strategy of putting the strongest points in a speech first. a. True b. False

Q: A trope is a change in the way words and concepts are used that gives those words and concepts a new meaning. a. True b. False

Q: In an introduction, the Sunday feature method moves from a general claim to a specific example or topic. a. True b. False

Q: An internal preview shows the relationship between main points within the body of a speech. a. True b. False

Q: The cause-and-effect pattern of organization identifies the origins or causes of a condition and then the ways in which it manifests itself. a. True b. False

Q: Same types of evidence, such as facts, statistics, or quotations, should be grouped together. a. True b. False

Q: The conclusion of a speech should not restate the thesis. a. True b. False

Q: Placement of the best quotations, facts, or figures is not important because they will be strong regardless of placement. a. True b. False

Q: A delivery outline is an outline that consists of short phrases to remind you of what you want to say during a speech. a. True b. False

Q: There should be at least two subordinate points below a main point in an outline. ​ a. True b. False

Q: It is best to write a manuscript after creating an outline for extemporaneous speaking. a. True b. False

Q: Too many points in the body of a speech are a sign of listing facts rather than developing an argument. a. True b. False

Q: Evidence that is heavy on data or numbers should be accompanied by an explanation to help audience interpretation. a. True b. False

Q: The topical pattern of organization divides the speech into points that are related to one another, instead of all the points being related to the topic. a. True b. False

Q: When arranging a speechs pattern of organization, a step-by-step structure speech is a type of __________. a. cause-and-effect pattern b. chronological pattern c. problem-solution pattern d. topical pattern e. none of these choices

Q: A drawback of topical organization is that __________. a. more attention is required from the audience for the speech to be successful b. the speech can seem too simplistic c. the audience may resist the cause-and-effect thinking of topical organization d. all of these choices e. none of these choices

Q: When creating a delivery outline, the physical characteristics you should consider include______. a. highlighting and font color to assist in organization b. reduction of unneeded text to important talking points, with some quotations or exact evidence c. white space, or blank space, and font size to assist in readability. d. all of these choices e. none of these choices

Q: At its core, making choices about organization is __________. a. making the speech sound as fluid as possible b. unrelated to where to place information c. unrelated to how strong or weak an argument will be d. making choices about how best to present your case or your information e. all of these choices

Q: When using evidence that supports counterarguments in a speech, which of the following guidelines should you follow? a. Keep the concession brief and to the point. b. Use the evidence to frame the debate. c. Use it to show the audience that you are familiar with opposing views. d. all of these choices e. none of these choices

Q: Reviewing the major points made during the speech is a function of the __________. a. introduction b. body c. conclusion d. thesis e. none of these choices

Q: Which of the following is an advantage of a combination pattern of organization? a. The audience will be more easily convinced a solution is needed to the problem. b. Combination patterns are very flexible. c. Combination speeches are easier to remember. d. Combination speeches have a simple structure for new or unskilled speakers. e. none of these choices

Q: Which of the following statements is true about organizing evidence in a speech? a. Evidence of the same type should be grouped together in a speech. b. Using varied types of evidence creates a more compelling argument. c. Evidence should always be restricted to the body of a speech. d. all of these choices e. none of these choices

Q: Coordinate points are __________. a. points at the same hierarchical level in a speech outline b. points that are lower in hierarchy than a main point c. the same thing as a thesis statement, but written in outline form d. the point that is lowest in hierarchy in an outline, signaling where a transition is needed e. none of these choices

Q: Research suggests placing your strongest points first in a speech is considered the better strategy. a. True b. False

Q: If the main points of a speech are too complicated and hard to follow, then a speaker should use __________. a. transitions b. inverted pyramids c. internal previews d. points e. none of these choices

Q: Audiences can resist cause-and-effect speeches because __________. a. the speech structure is too complicated b. they might think the situation is more complex than the speaker claims c. they tend to be uninteresting or dull d. audiences wont resist cause-and-effect speeches e. none of these choices

Q: Recency is __________. a. placing the strongest arguments at the beginning of a speech b. only using the most recent supporting materials available c. placing the strongest arguments at the end of a speech d. all of these choices e. none of these choices

Q: Transitions are important in a speech because __________. a. they provide the redundancy needed in oral communication b. they provide a clear segue between topics c. they establish a relationship between different topics in a speech d. all of these choices e. none of these choices

Q: Which of the following statements is true about placing quotations, facts, or figures in the introduction or conclusion? a. Restating a speechs best evidence in the introduction or conclusion is a great way to highlight it. b. Placing evidence in the introduction and conclusion should never be done. c. Placing evidence in a speechs introduction or conclusion will make that evidence seem insignificant. d. Evidence can be placed in the introduction but never in the conclusion. e. none of these choices

Q: Arguments and supporting materials are mostly contained in the __________. a. introduction b. body c. conclusion d. thesis e. none of these choices

Q: Being an expert on the topic is important because __________. a. what you say might play an important role in shaping an audiences opinions b. you can conduct new research to use in your speech c. you can tell your audience everything you know about a topic d. it isnt important to become an expert in the topic e. all of these choices

Q: When looking for help with specific research, which of the following is most useful? a. the teachers assistant b. classmates c. a research librarian d. the internet e. all of these choices

Q: A Wiki is __________. a. a crowd-sourced entry that can be modified by anyone b. useful for finding other, better sources c. generally not reliable to use as a source by itself d. all of these choices e. none of these choices

Q: Using bad evidence or information in a speech __________. a. can have negative outcomes beyond misinforming the audience b. wont hurt the speakers credibility as long as it is convincing c. is acceptable, as long as the rest of the speech is thoroughly researched d. all of these choices e. none of these choices

Q: When researching online, the most important thing to remember is __________. a. always consider the source b. never use wikis for anything c. stay with educational websites that end in .edu d. only use peer-reviewed articles and research papers e. all of these choices

Q: When quoting a source in a speech, you should __________. a. not mention where the quote comes from, because it is in the bibliography b. simply let your audience know it is a quote c. introduce the quote by name, publication, or organization d. introduce the quote by reading the source from the bibliography e. ask your audience if anyone knows where the quote comes from

Q: Which of the following is a good justification for placing a speechs strongest argument first? a. The strongest evidence is needed as a basis for subsequent arguments. b. Its customary that the strongest arguments are always be placed first. c. Strong arguments make the audience interested when placed at the beginning of a speech. d. Strong arguments at the end of a paper may seem confrontational. e. none of these choices

Q: If the relationship between two main points in a speech is unclear, or the jump from one point to the other too abrupt, a speaker should use __________. a. internal previews b. points c. inverted pyramids d. transitions e. none of these choices

Q: Sources should be given credit in __________. a. the bibliography b. the body of the speech c. both the bibliography and the body of the speech d. neither the bibliography nor the body of the speech e. varying circumstances depending on when it seems necessary

Q: Which of the following are drawbacks for collecting physical, instead of electronic, sources? a. additional cost b. manually transcribing quotations c. the lack of an electronic find feature d. all of these choices e. none of these choices

Q: Which of the following is the best place to begin an efficient and effective search? a. Create a list of search terms for online and database searches. b. Browse blogs. c. Find books in a library. d. all of these choices e. none of these choices

Q: Responsible research means __________. a. not misinforming the audience b. becoming an expert in the topic c. only using reliable sources d. all of these choices e. none of these choices

Q: When reading your research materials and taking notes, which of the following kinds of information are relevant and helpful to use in your speech? a. supporting arguments b. facts, statistics, and data c. quotations d. all of these choices e. none of these choices

Q: Where will I look? How will I look for sources? What do I expect to find? are important questions to ask when __________. a. creating a bibliography b. organizing research materials c. creating a research strategy d. evaluating source credibility e. all of these choices