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SPCH 1315 TEST ONE (Ch.1-9)
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SPCH 1315 TEST ONE (Ch.1-9)"A feast is a meal that is rich and abundant and includes many guests." This sentence is
- ANS-a definition
"A parent who reneges on child-support payments should be forced to pay or be sent to
prison." This is an example of - ANS-a central idea
"Information overload" is caused by a speaker who - ANS-covers too much material
"Parrots as pets" is an example of - ANS-a topic
"Sleet is harsh and icy, whereas snow is soft and fluffy" is an example of - ANS-contrast
"The college's course catalog resembles a gigantic buffet table." The speaker is using
which type of support material? - ANS-analogy
"To entertain" is an example of a - ANS-general purpose
(T/F) "I got my information from the Internet" is an acceptable way to assure audiences
that the information in your speech is valid. - ANS-False
(T/F) A lengthy set of handouts can be distributed during a speech if you tell your
listeners to stay with you and not read ahead. - ANS-False
(T/F) Abstract words usually mean the same thing to all listeners. - ANS-False
(T/F) Brainstorming means doing thorough research in the library. - ANS-False
(T/F) Elderly members of an audience will feel stigmatized and offended if a speaker
explains the meaning of terms that are popular among young people and unlikely to be
known to older listeners. - ANS-False
(T/F) Hidden objectives in a speech are always undesirable. - ANS-False
(T/F) If speakers send nonverbal signals that contradict their verbal message, listeners
will typically accept the nonverbal behavior as the true message. - ANS-True
, (T/F) If you cannot persuade skeptical listeners to adopt your views, you should at least
try to move them closer to your position. - ANS-True
(T/F) If you find a photo on a Web site and want to use it in a classroom speech, you
can use it without asking permission from the Web site. - ANS-True
(T/F) If you see people whispering during your speech, you should assume that they are
exchanging negative comments about you or your speech. - ANS-False
(T/F) If your hands tremble or you show some other sign of nervousness, you should
apologize to your audience or try to make a joke out of your problem. - ANS-False
(T/F) In a speech, you should round off long numbers. - ANS-True
(T/F) In giving a speaker an evaluation of a speech, you should always note any
indications of the speaker's nervousness. - ANS-False
(T/F) In Japan, listeners who close their eyes during a speech might be showing
respect. - ANS-True
(T/F) It is acceptable to tell a joke about a certain ethnic group if no one from that ethnic
group is present in the audience. - ANS-False
(T/F) Listening occurs when your ears pick up sound waves being transmitted by a
speaker. - ANS-False
(T/F) Memorizing a speech is a bad technique for handling nervousness. - ANS-True
(T/F) Most of your nervous symptoms are not seen by your audience. - ANS-True
(T/F) Research shows that people who are taught orally and visually can recall far more
information after a presentation than those who are taught only orally. - ANS-True
(T/F) Researchers can trust claims that are based on testimonials. - ANS-False
(T/F) Some Internet domain names include the country of origin. - ANS-True
(T/F) Sometimes one single example is enough to support a point. - ANS-True
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