Question 1

As your textbook explains, when you give a speech ointroduction, you should be sure to adapt your remarks to the

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A)  occasion. 
B)  audience. 
C)  main speaker. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  a and b only. 
A)  occasion. 
B)  audience. 
C)  main speaker. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  a and b only. D

Question 2

A Memorial Day speech honoring U.S. soldiers who have died in defense otheir country is an example oan) _______________ speech.

Accepted Answer

commemorative

Question 3

At the dedication othe national World War II memorial, Tom Hanks gave a speech praising Americans who fought and sacrificed during the war. According to your textbook, Hanks gave an)

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A)  persuasive speech. 
B)  invitational speech. 
C)  speech of presentation. 
D)  commemorative speech. 
E)  informative speech. 
A)  persuasive speech. 
B)  invitational speech. 
C)  speech of presentation. 
D)  commemorative speech. 
E)  informative speech. D

Question 4

A graduation address and a toast at a wedding are both examples ospeeches for special occasions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The basic purpose oan acceptance speech is to give thanks for a gift or an award.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which othe following speeches that you might hear on a college campus would be an example oa commemorative speech?

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A)  an activist's call to boycott local grocers 
B)  a governor's remarks at the graduation ceremony 
C)  a campus speaker's talk on ending sexual violence 
D)  a guest lecturer's presentation of her research 
E)  a professor's lecture on the causes of the Civil War 
A)  an activist's call to boycott local grocers 
B)  a governor's remarks at the graduation ceremony 
C)  a campus speaker's talk on ending sexual violence 
D)  a guest lecturer's presentation of her research 
E)  a professor's lecture on the causes of the Civil War

Question 7

All othe following are presented in your textbook as guidelines for a speech ointroduction except

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A)  Make sure your remarks are completely accurate. 
B)  Adapt your remarks to the main speaker. 
C)  Adapt your remarks to the audience. 
D)  Limit your remarks to fifteen minutes in length. 
E)  Try to create a sense of anticipation and drama. 
A)  Make sure your remarks are completely accurate. 
B)  Adapt your remarks to the main speaker. 
C)  Adapt your remarks to the audience. 
D)  Limit your remarks to fifteen minutes in length. 
E)  Try to create a sense of anticipation and drama.

Question 8

The primary purpose oa special occasion speech is to convey information to an audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A speech honoring Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, is an example oa commemorative speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The purpose oa speech ointroduction is to introduce a person receiving an award or an honor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The purpose oa speech ointroduction is to introduce the main speaker to the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A speech paying tribute to a person, idea, or institution is called an) _______________ speech.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A speech paying tribute to a person,...

Question 13

Which othe following is an example oa speech opresentation?

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A)  a speech presenting a main speaker to the audience 
B)  a speech presenting a eulogy at a funeral 
C)  a speech presenting a toast to the bride and groom 
D)  a speech presenting a new manager to her employees 
E)  a speech presenting an award to an outstanding student 
A)  a speech presenting a main speaker to the audience 
B)  a speech presenting a eulogy at a funeral 
C)  a speech presenting a toast to the bride and groom 
D)  a speech presenting a new manager to her employees 
E)  a speech presenting an award to an outstanding student

Question 14

When Gabriel received the Top Engineering Student award at the department's annual award ceremony, he gave a speech thanking the department for according him this honor. According to your textbook, what kind ospecial-occasion speech did Gabriel give?

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A)  an inspirational speech 
B)  a speech of introduction 
C)  a commemorative speech 
D)  an acceptance speech 
E)  a speech of presentation 
A)  an inspirational speech 
B)  a speech of introduction 
C)  a commemorative speech 
D)  an acceptance speech 
E)  a speech of presentation

Question 15

When giving a speech ointroduction, you should mention any embarrassing facts you know about the speaker in order to lighten the mood and amuse the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which othe following is an example oa commemorative speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  a speech seeking to convince the school board to keep the schools open for extracurricular activities on Martin Luther King Day 
B)  a speech to the student government aimed at getting funding for special campus activities on Martin Luther King Day 
C)  a lecture to a community audience explaining the oratorical techniques used in Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" 
D)  a speech analyzing the philosophy of nonviolent protest employed by Martin Luther King during the civil rights movement 
E)  a speech honoring Martin Luther King's life and legacy at the opening event for the campus-wide Martin Luther King Day observances 
A)  a speech seeking to convince the school board to keep the schools open for extracurricular activities on Martin Luther King Day 
B)  a speech to the student government aimed at getting funding for special campus activities on Martin Luther King Day 
C)  a lecture to a community audience explaining the oratorical techniques used in Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" 
D)  a speech analyzing the philosophy of nonviolent protest employed by Martin Luther King during the civil rights movement 
E)  a speech honoring Martin Luther King's life and legacy at the opening event for the campus-wide Martin Luther King Day observances

Question 17

All othe following are presented in your textbook as guidelines for a speech ointroduction except

Accepted Answer

A)  Be brief. 
B)  Adapt your remarks to the occasion. 
C)  Bring the speech to life by using a hypothetical example. 
D)  Try to create a sense of anticipation and drama. 
E)  Make sure your remarks are completely accurate. 
A)  Be brief. 
B)  Adapt your remarks to the occasion. 
C)  Bring the speech to life by using a hypothetical example. 
D)  Try to create a sense of anticipation and drama. 
E)  Make sure your remarks are completely accurate.

Question 18

According to your textbook, in a speech oacceptance a speaker should usually

Accepted Answer

A)  thank the people who are bestowing the award. 
B)  praise himself or herself for having the talent to win the award. 
C)  express appreciation for the people who helped him or her gain the award. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  a and c only. 
A)  thank the people who are bestowing the award. 
B)  praise himself or herself for having the talent to win the award. 
C)  express appreciation for the people who helped him or her gain the award. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  a and c only.

Question 19

What does it mean to say that a speech ointroduction should be "adapted to the main speaker"?

Accepted Answer

A)  The speech should preview what the main speaker's points will be. 
B)  The speech should be given in the same style as the person being introduced. 
C)  The speech should avoid creating discomfort for the main speaker. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  a and c only 
A)  The speech should preview what the main speaker's points will be. 
B)  The speech should be given in the same style as the person being introduced. 
C)  The speech should avoid creating discomfort for the main speaker. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  a and c only

Question 20

The three major traits oa good acceptance speech are brevity, humility, and graciousness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

As your textbook explains, when you give a speech ointroduction, you should be sure to adapt your remarks to the

A Memorial Day speech honoring U.S. soldiers who have died in defense otheir country is an example oan) _______________ speech.

At the dedication othe national World War II memorial, Tom Hanks gave a speech praising Americans who fought and sacrificed during the war. According to your textbook, Hanks gave an)

A graduation address and a toast at a wedding are both examples ospeeches for special occasions.

The basic purpose oan acceptance speech is to give thanks for a gift or an award.

Which othe following speeches that you might hear on a college campus would be an example oa commemorative speech?

All othe following are presented in your textbook as guidelines for a speech ointroduction except

The primary purpose oa special occasion speech is to convey information to an audience.

A speech honoring Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, is an example oa commemorative speech.

The purpose oa speech ointroduction is to introduce a person receiving an award or an honor.

The purpose oa speech ointroduction is to introduce the main speaker to the audience.

A speech paying tribute to a person, idea, or institution is called an) _______________ speech.

Which othe following is an example oa speech opresentation?

When Gabriel received the Top Engineering Student award at the department's annual award ceremony, he gave a speech thanking the department for according him this honor. According to your textbook, what kind ospecial-occasion speech did Gabriel give?

When giving a speech ointroduction, you should mention any embarrassing facts you know about the speaker in order to lighten the mood and amuse the audience.

Which othe following is an example oa commemorative speech?

All othe following are presented in your textbook as guidelines for a speech ointroduction except

According to your textbook, in a speech oacceptance a speaker should usually

What does it mean to say that a speech ointroduction should be "adapted to the main speaker"?

The three major traits oa good acceptance speech are brevity, humility, and graciousness.

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Exam 18: Speaking on Special Occasions

As your textbook explains, when you give a speech ointroduction, you should be sure to adapt your remarks to the

A Memorial Day speech honoring U.S. soldiers who have died in defense otheir country is an example oan) _______________ speech.

At the dedication othe national World War II memorial, Tom Hanks gave a speech praising Americans who fought and sacrificed during the war. According to your textbook, Hanks gave an)

A graduation address and a toast at a wedding are both examples ospeeches for special occasions.

The basic purpose oan acceptance speech is to give thanks for a gift or an award.

Which othe following speeches that you might hear on a college campus would be an example oa commemorative speech?

All othe following are presented in your textbook as guidelines for a speech ointroduction except

The primary purpose oa special occasion speech is to convey information to an audience.

A speech honoring Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, is an example oa commemorative speech.

The purpose oa speech ointroduction is to introduce a person receiving an award or an honor.

The purpose oa speech ointroduction is to introduce the main speaker to the audience.

A speech paying tribute to a person, idea, or institution is called an) _______________ speech.

Which othe following is an example oa speech opresentation?

When Gabriel received the Top Engineering Student award at the department's annual award ceremony, he gave a speech thanking the department for according him this honor. According to your textbook, what kind ospecial-occasion speech did Gabriel give?

When giving a speech ointroduction, you should mention any embarrassing facts you know about the speaker in order to lighten the mood and amuse the audience.

Which othe following is an example oa commemorative speech?

All othe following are presented in your textbook as guidelines for a speech ointroduction except

According to your textbook, in a speech oacceptance a speaker should usually

What does it mean to say that a speech ointroduction should be "adapted to the main speaker"?

The three major traits oa good acceptance speech are brevity, humility, and graciousness.

Speaking in Public

Ethics and Public Speaking

Listening

Giving Your First Speech

Selecting a Topic and a Purpose

Analyzing the Audience

Gathering Materials

Supporting Your Ideas

Organizing the Body Othe Speech

Beginning and Ending the Speech

Outlining the Speech

Using Language

Delivery

Using Visual Aids

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

Methods Opersuasion

Speaking in Small Groups

Public Speaking and Communication Skills

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