Public Speaking Midterm

Question 1

Which of the following is not one of the 7 principles of ethical speaking

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Don't take risks

Question 2

What does a good speech strive to do?

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Foster democracy

Question 3

"Public" in public speaking (PS) is important for all of the following except:

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Determine which speeches should be available for everyone

Question 4

Which one is not one of the seven principles of public speaking?

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Show Respect

Question 5

Which is NOT a component of rhetoric?

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Presentation aide

Question 6

For most people,the best choice for public speaking is speak just a bit faster than normal pace

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False, False

Question 7

Informative speeches could indirectly influence decisions the audience makes in the future.

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True, True

Question 8

One of the best ways to achieve clarity in your informative speech is to:

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use simple, short, and direct sentences

Question 9

Narration type that includes a general idea and narrows it down to a specific example

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Inverted Pyramid

Question 10

Look at the picture!

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Advocacy

Question 11

Connecting a person, idea, or thing to an abstract concept is known as what type of appeal?

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Glittering Generality

Question 12

What is rhetoric?

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Study of how language, argument & narrative can persuade

Question 13

What is Adaption

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Adjust topic, claims, & present to fit a particular audience

Question 14

Intentionally misrepresenting, leaving out, or unfairly downplaying other perspectives shows

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Bias

Question 15

"let us never negotiate out of fear, but never let us fear to negotiate" is an example of a...

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Double reverse antithesis

Question 16

A speech in which the primary purpose is to educate the audience about a topic:

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Informative Speech

Question 17

All of the following are ethical pitfalls that should be avoided in a public speech except:

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considering the opposing arguments

Question 18

All of the following are among the seven principles of ethical public speaking except:

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Careful

Question 19

What is rhetoric?

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how language, argument, & narrative can persuade an audience

Question 20

Comparing the similarities between something familiar and something unfamiliar is also known as

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Analogy

Question 21

Define public:

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A group of people who share a common set of concerns

Question 22

Kind of business info speech that shares info, to make sure everyone is informed

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Presentation

Question 23

Which of these is not a prejudicial appeal

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Open-mindedness

Question 24

All of the following are functions of an effective introduction except:

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Give a solid preview

Question 25

What are points at the same level in an outline?

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Coordinate Points

Question 26

The use of specific example to illustrate a general topic:

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Sunday Feature

Question 27

Using the needs and motivations of the audience is one way to help:

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Connect the topic to the audience

Question 28

One of the best ways to achieve clarity in your informative speech is to?

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Use simple, short, and direct sentences

Question 29

When speaking to an audience of more than 50 people, it is best to speak:

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Loud voice or microphone & slightly slower than normal pace

Question 30

All of the following are different and correct ways of defining unfamiliar terms except:

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Metaphorical

Question 31

All of the following are purposes served by the use of tropes in a speech except:

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Repetition

Question 32

Which is not a component of preparation

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Picking your outfit

Question 33

The process of making good arguments: evidence, expert opinion, data, or logical chain known as

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Reasoning

Question 34

What is the definition of an argument?

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Claim backed by reasons-logic & evidence- support conclusion

Question 35

Way of organizing knowledge for both you &your audience. Midway between your research & speech

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Outline

Question 36

All of the following are principles to keep in mind as you compose your speech except:

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Statistics don't lie

Public Speaking Midterm

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Public Speaking Midterm

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