Speech Q4 Quiz 7 Review (Ch 13, 14)

Question 1

The emotional meaning attached to a word is its

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connotation

Question 2

Which method of delivery involves speaking on the spur of the moment with no chance to prepare?

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impromptu

Question 3

If you let that sort of thing go on, your bread and butter will be cut out from under your feet

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Example of mixed metaphor

Question 4

The text recommends that you look at the audience what percentage of the time?

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95%

Question 5

When politicians raise taxes, but call their action "revenue enhancement," they are using

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a euphemism

Question 6

If you don't get any questions during the Q&A period, you must have failed to grab attention.

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False

Question 7

The key to effective delivery is

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a strong desire to communicate with the audience

Question 8

If nonverbal communication contradicts verbal messages, listeners will trust

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the nonverbal

Question 9

"Last, but not least" is an example of

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a cliche

Question 10

If you practice your speech and find that you are 2 minutes over the time limit, you should

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cut out material by using your outline and speaking notes

Question 11

The PREP (Position, Reason, Example, Position) template is recommended for __ speeches.

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impromptu

Question 12

Which type of words are more likely to be remembered by an audience?

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concrete

Question 13

"Passed away" in place of "died" is a euphemism.

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True

Question 14

"A deferred dream dries up like a raisin in the sun" is an example of

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simile

Question 15

A speaker's clothes should be

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a bit dressier than the listeners' clothes

Question 16

"The Japanese have a tough row to how to keep their economic heads above water." Example of

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mixed metaphor

Question 17

During a Q&A session, a speaker should NOT say which of the following?

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"That's a good question"

Question 18

If a funeral director is called a "grief therapist, what type of language is being used?

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doublespeak

Question 19

A memorized speech has the advantage of figuring out exact wording ahead of time.

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True

Question 20

Extemporaneous speeches involve speaking on the spur of the moment with no preparation.

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False

Question 21

"This is a government by the people, of the people, and for the people" is an example of

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parallel structure

Question 22

Which of these words is it easier for an audience to understand and remember?

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dog

Question 23

Pauses in speeches should be avoided because they make you look indecisive.

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False

Question 24

"The stars are diamonds in the sky" is an example of

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metaphor

Question 25

"Blind as a bat" is an example of

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cliche

Question 26

Which of these is grammatically correct?

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She and I went to Chicago

Question 27

"The deafening din of dynamite" is an example of

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alliteration

Question 28

A speech should be practiced point-by-point, not word-for-word.

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True

Question 29

A dictionary definition of a word is its

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denotation

Question 30

The person who sends your car through the car wash is called a "corrosion control specialist."

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Example of doublespeak

Question 31

"Cannahepya?" for "Can I help you?" is an example of poor

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articulation

Question 32

The best way to convey complex ideas is through complex language.

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False

Question 33

In a manuscript speech, the text recommends inserting slanting lines to indicate

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a louder voice

Question 34

Which of these is grammatically correct?

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Just between you and me

Question 35

Which of the following statements about pauses are true?

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Indicate that you are moving from one point to another, Give audiences a chance to digest what you have said., Give you a moment to think of what you will say next., Can me used to emphasize an important statement.

Question 36

Grammatical errors in a speech distract the audience and can cause the speaker to lose

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credibility with the audience

Question 37

When speaking to a small audience, you should establish eye contact with every listener.

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True

Question 38

"Honesty" is

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an abstract word

Question 39

"The sad sister sat on a silver seat" is an example of

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alliteration

Question 40

If you as a speaker do not know the answer to a listener's question, you should

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admit that you do not know the answer

Question 41

"They don't care about people, but they do care about possessions" is an example of

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antithesis

Question 42

You can make sarcastic remarks about the opposite sex

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This is never appropriate

Question 43

Friendship is

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an abstract word

Question 44

"Uh" and "um" are examples of

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verbal fillers

Question 45

Which of the following are grammatically correct?

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He and Mary strolled on the beach., For me and Jack, the raise was welcome., Please give the files to me and Susan.

Speech Q4 Quiz 7 Review (Ch 13, 14)

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Speech Q4 Quiz 7 Review (Ch 13, 14)

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