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WTC SPCH 1315 Exam 2"Cannahepya?" for "Can I help you?" is an example of poor - ANS-articulation
"Last, but not least" is an example of - ANS-a cliche
"The Indonesians have a tough row to hoe to keep their economic heads above water."
This is an example of a - ANS-mixed metaphor
"The stars are like diamonds in the sky." This is an example of - ANS-a simile
"To explain to my listeners the meaning of feminism in modern America" is a specific
purpose statement for which type of speech? - ANS-definition
"To tell my audience about the life of Florence Nightingale" is a specific purpose
statement for which type of speech? - ANS-description
"To tell my listeners how porpoises are trained to do out-of-water stunts" is a specific
purpose statement for which type of speech? - ANS-process
"We want justice for ourselves, for our friends, and for our children." This is an example
of - ANS-parallel structure
A document that summarizes what transpired at a meeting is known as the -
ANS-minutes
A good time to use a topic outline is - ANS-in the early stages of preparation, when you
are brainstorming and putting down your ideas
A pediatrician sees five children in her office one winter morning. Because all five have
symptoms of influenza, the pediatrician concludes that her community is experiencing
an influenza epidemic. The pediatrician has used - ANS-inductive reasoning
A pediatrician sees five children in her office one winter morning. Because all five have
symptoms of influenza, the pediatrician concludes that her community is experiencing
an influenza epidemic. The pediatrician has used - ANS-inductive reasoning
, A speaker describes the safety features of a new car, starting at the front bumper and
progressing to the rear bumper. Which organizational pattern is the speaker using? -
ANS-spatial
A speaker discusses why some people abuse animals, and then describes the effects of
abuse on the animals. Which pattern is the speaker using? - ANS-cause-effect
A speaker says, "I knew a red-headed kid in third grade who was always getting into
fights on the playground. And I know two red heads who are easily angered. I guess
you can say that red heads are quick-tempered people." The speaker is guilty of using
which kind of fallacy in reasoning? - ANS-hasty generalization
A speaker says, "It is easy to quit smoking. I have done so a thousand times." This is an
example of what the text calls __________ humor. - ANS-low-key
A speaker says, "Now we come to the most important thing I have to tell you." Which
device is the speaker using? - ANS-spotlight
A speaker says, "People who favor gun control want to turn our society over to the
criminals. Therefore, we must ignore these gun-control advocates." This speaker is
guilty of using which kind of fallacy in reasoning? - ANS-straw man
A speaker says, "Please raise your hands to answer this: How many of you know how
to swim?" What kind of question is this speaker using? - ANS-overt-response
A speaker says, "So far, we have seen that carelessness is the main cause for industrial
accidents." Which device is the speaker using? - ANS-Internal summary
A speaker says, "There is no need for me to refute Senator Smith's ideas about
regulating professional baseball. Senator Smith is unqualified to speak on baseball
because he has never played any sport on the high school, collegiate, or professional
level." This speaker is guilty of using which type of fallacy in reasoning? - ANS-attack on
a person
A speaker says, "What I am going to explain now will help you understand the rest of
the speech." Which device is the speaker using? - ANS-spotlight
A speaker wants to persuade an audience to stop engaging in unhealthy behavior.
Which level of fear is most effective in accomplishing this objective? - ANS-a high level
of fear
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