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"The process of influencing other people's attitudes, beliefs, values, or behaviors" is called

		a)	motivation.
		b)	persuasion.
		c)	argumentation
		d)	coercion.

Question 2

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Understanding the audience allows a speaker to help avoid a listener becoming upset and offended by the speaker’s ideas, and quickly decides to ignore the remainder of the speech. Given the response, this listener did not __________.

		a)	adjust to the listening goals of the situation
		b)	suspend judgment while listening
		c)	attend to nonverbal cues
		d)	correctly understand the material

Question 3

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Thinking of your audience according to cultural populations they represent is _______

		a)	sexist and racist.
		b)	perceiving their motivations.
		c)	demographic analysis.
		d)	ethnicity.
		e)	psychological profiling.

Question 4

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The fact that audiences are egocentric means that

		a)	listeners believe their cultural group is superior to all other groups.
		b)	listeners are concerned above all with how a speech will affect them.
		c)	listeners interpret the speech through the speaker’s frame of reference.
		d)	all of the above.
		e)	a and b only.

Question 5

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Changes in a speaker's rate, pitch, volume, and pauses are referred to as

		a)	vocal direction.
		b)	vocal credibility.
		c)	vocal pronunciation.
		d)	vocal contact.
		e)	vocal variety.

Question 6

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"The final step is . . . " is an example of a(n) _______.

		a)	signpost.
		b)	transition statement.
		c)	internal preview.
		d)	internal summary

Question 7

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A speaker must use a variety of techniques in order to keep an audience's focus and attention. Some examples of those techniques include:

		a)	using visuals to enhance interest and retention
		b)	moving about in front of the audience rather than standing behind a podium
		c)	asking the audience rhetorical questions
		d)	all of the above

Question 8

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Regarding the use of gestures in a speech…

		a)	Gestures should be suited to the audience and occasion.
		b)	Speakers should have a vast number of graceful gestures.
		c)	Gestures should appear natural and spontaneous.
		d)	all of the above
		e)	a and c only

Question 9

2 / 2 points

What must you do in the introduction of a speech?

		a)	state your topic
		b)	give definitions and previews
		c)	state your central idea and preview your main points
		d)	outline your speech and preview your central idea

Question 10

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Speeches of _______________ are focused on issues, concepts, ideas, or beliefs.

		a)	explanation
		b)	description
		c)	demonstration
		d)	actuation

Question 11

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Which of the following is true in regard to hypothetical examples?

		a)	They are stories or narratives developed at some length.
		b)	They help a speaker engage the audience.
		c)	They help a speaker prove a point.
		d)	They are unethical because they are not factual.

Question 12

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How many different types of supporting material should you use in a speech?

		a)	one
		b)	several
		c)	at least two
		d)	at least three

Question 13

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“Students studied systematically for the speech exam” is an example of

		a)	repetition.
		b)	antithesis.
		c)	alliteration.
		d)	parallelism.

Question 14

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In deductive reasoning, you argue from a general principle to reach a conclusion about something specific.

		True
		False

Question 15

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When approaching the lectern and beginning your speech, you should

		start immediately so your audience does not become impatient
		create a bond with the audience by acknowledging your nervousness.
		establish eye contact with the audience before you start to speak.
		all of the above.
		a and b only.

Question 16

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The purpose of refuting the opposing argument when giving a persuasive presentation is to

		add interest, depth and strength to your argument.
		strengthen your argument by discrediting the opposing argument.
		provide additional information for the audience to make a decision.
		provide both sides of the argument.

Question 17

2 / 2 points

Toasts are often given using an impromptu delivery method.

		a)	True
		b)	False

Question 18

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A word, number, brief phrase, or sentence that helps you move from one key point or section to another is a

		a)	marker
		b)	transition
		c)	bridge
		d)	link

Question 19

2 / 2 points

When giving a presentation, what comes before your thesis/central idea and preview to gain your audience's attention?

		a)	Stating your name
		b)	An attention getter
		c)	Explaining what you are going to talk about
		d)	A statement thanking the audience for their attention

Question 20

2 / 2 points

One of the major barriers to effective communication is that the brain can process words much faster than a speaker can talk.

		True
		False

Question 21

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If you were giving an informative speech to a general audience about digital encryption, the most important factor to consider when analyzing your audience would probably be the

		physical setting for the speech.
		knowledge of the audience about the topic.
		size of the audience.
		occupation of the audience.
		group membership of the audience.

Question 22

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When using a testimony, you should not worry about quoting the person accurately.

		a)	True
		b)	False

Question 23

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The Communication Model describes senders of a message as _________ and receivers of a message as ________.

		a)	encoders; decoders
		b)	teachers; learners
		c)	presenters; participants
		d)	encoders; listeners

Question 24

2 / 2 points

The final step in Monroe’s motivated sequence is to visualize how much better things will be if the speaker’s plan is adopted.

		a)	True
		b)	False

Question 25

2 / 2 points

What must you do in the conclusion of a presentation?

		a)	remind the audience to believe your side of the argument
		b)	summarize main points and restate the central idea
		c)	repeat the introduction and topic
		d)	introduce visual aids and restate central idea

Question 26

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Which of the following is NOT true in regard to facts as supporting materials?

		a)	Sometimes the facts you find can be conflicting.
		b)	They concern events, times, people, and places.
		c)	They are the most effective type of supporting material.
		d)	They should be documented by more than one source if possible.

Question 27

2 / 2 points

1. A speech that is carefully prepared and practiced from brief notes.

		Extemporaneous speech
		Impromptu speech
		Manuscript speech
		Memorized speech

Question 28

2 / 2 points

_________ refers to principles about what is right and wrong, moral and immoral, fair and unfair, just and unjust.

		a)	Morality
		b)	Ethics
		c)	Ethnicity
		d)	 Philiosophy

Question 29

2 / 2 points

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for effective informative speaking?

		a)	Use vivid language and style.
		b)	Assume the audience knows something about your topic.
		c)	Convey enthusiasm through the use of the voice and face.
		d)	Use listener relevance links to generate audience interest.

Question 30

2 / 2 points

What is your best defense against nervousness when giving a speech?

		a)	being perfect
		b)	don't look at the audience
		c)	good preparation
		d)	having perfect notes

Question 31

2 / 2 points

The following is an example of a well-written specific purpose statement:

		a)	Giving a speech.
		b)	To convince my audience that learning principles in the five canons of rhetoric will improve their speaking skills.
		c)	Why should you study the five canons of rhetoric
		d)	Principles in the canons of rhetoric will help speakers gather information, organize it, select appropriate language, learn their major ideas, and deliver their speeches.

Question 32

2 / 2 points

"Now that we've looked at the causes of depression, let's focus on the symptoms" is an example of a(n)

		a)	transition.
		b)	signpost.
		c)	internal preview.
		d)	internal summary.

Question 33

2 / 2 points

"I have an international student in my class who is brilliant! All international students must be smart." This is an example of the __________ fallacy.

		a)	hasty generalization
		b)	red herring
		c)	ad hominem
		d)	non sequitur

Question 34

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Derived credibility refers to the sense of the speaker’s competence and character that an audience has at the end of the speech.

		a)	True
		b)	False

Question 35

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The basic structure of a presentation includes

		a)	attention, introduction, body, conclusion, closing
		b)	attention, supporting material, introduction, visual aids, conclusion
		c)	introduction, conclusion, attention, supporting material, development
		d)	attention, introduction, body, closing, visual aid

Question 36

2 / 2 points

Which of the following would constitute an act of speaker plagiarism?

		a)	giving a speech written by another person
		b)	failing to give oral footnotes in a speech
		c)	not giving credit for paraphrased evidence in a speech
		d)	all of the above

Question 37

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Professor Barram is a popular and entertaining lecturer in the business department on my campus; his major purpose for his lectures is ____.

		a)	to inform.
		b)	to convince.
		c)	to persuade.
		d)	to commemorate.
		e)	to entertain.

Question 38

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When main ideas follow a directional pattern, they are organized in

		a)	geographical order.
		b)	topical order.
		c)	spatial order.
		d)	causal order.
		e)	chronological order

Question 39

2 / 2 points

Which of the following are functions of supporting material?

		a)	creates interest and engages attention
		b)	illustrates, clarifies, and elaborates on the meaning of your ideas
		c)	substantiates or proves that a statement is correct
		d)	all of the above

Question 40

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When giving an informative speech to a general audience, you should take special care to

		a)	state your ideas in abstract terms.
		b)	establish goodwill with the audience in the introduction.
		c)	avoid being too technical.
		d)	all of the above.
		e)	a and b only.

Question 41

2 / 2 points

Incremental plagiarism occurs when a speaker uses quotations or paraphrases without citing the sources of the statements.

		True
		False

Question 42

2 / 2 points

At the end of your presentation, following your conclusion, you should

		a)	thank the audience for coming.
		b)	say "that's it."
		c)	use a Closing that leaves the audience with a final thought.
		d)	use a topic statement that summarizes your speech.

Question 43

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1. The process by which a speaker seeks to create a bond with listeners by emphasizing common values, goals, and experiences is referred to as                           by communication scholars.

		a)	framing
		b)	identification
		c)	egocentrism
		d)	structuring
		e)	affiliation

Question 44

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When main ideas follow a directional pattern, they are organized in

		a)	geographical order.
		b)	topical order.
		c)	spatial order.
		d)	causal order.
		e)	chronological order.

Question 45

2 / 2 points

When you are going to give an audience material to take home from a speech, you should distribute the material

		a)	as the audience arrives for the speech.
		b)	at the beginning of the speech.
		c)	at the time you discuss it during the speech.
		d)	during the conclusion of the speech.
		e)	after the speech.

Question 46

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Persuasion is a psychological process in which listeners engage in a                           with the speaker.

		a)	mental dialogue
		b)	situational disagreement
		c)	cognitive restructuring
		d)	feedback loop
		e)	logical debate

Question 47

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A speaker should carefully conceal signs of nervousness because most nervous reactions are noticeable by the audience

		a)	True
		b)	False

Question 48

2 / 2 points

Visual aids can be very useful to a speaker because they

		a)	often take the place of statistics.
		b)	enhance the clarity of a speaker’s ideas.
		c)	can be passed among members of the audience.
		d)	do not require a great deal of explanation.
		e)	do not require a great deal of explanation.

Question 49

2 / 2 points

People need effective listening skills in almost all occupations.

		True
		False

Question 50

2 / 2 points

When listening for a speaker’s evidence, you should keep an ear out for its

		a)	sufficiency.
		b)	accuracy.
		c)	objectivity.
		d)	relevance.
		e)	all of the above.