Question 1

When you ask audience members to do something during your presentation, their engagement increases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Using "I" language helps build a collaborative climate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

How can you tell a speech has a good story when you hear one?

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: It is del

Question 4

Being able to translate thoughts and ideas into words that others understand and respond to is an essential speaking ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  skill 
B)  flaw 
C)  need 
D)  problem 
A)  skill 
B)  flaw 
C)  need 
D)  problem

Question 5

From a leader's perspective, stories are essential.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Why should a speaker be strategic about word choices?

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: Remember

Question 7

Ideas rely on deception and restatement to get across to the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is your speechmaking goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  to reframe your experiences 
B)  to avoid performing your experiences 
C)  to articulate messages that provoke boredom 
D)  to discourage audience participation 
A)  to reframe your experiences 
B)  to avoid performing your experiences 
C)  to articulate messages that provoke boredom 
D)  to discourage audience participation

Question 9

Heighten your sensitivity to language by choosing words that add ______ and force to ideas.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Heighten your sensitivity to language by choosing...

Question 10

When insecure, speakers fall back on what kind of language?

Accepted Answer

A)  simple language 
B)  complex language 
C)  emotional language 
D)  neutral language 
A)  simple language 
B)  complex language 
C)  emotional language 
D)  neutral language

Question 11

Discuss and exemplify when stories work.

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: Reflect y

Question 12

A ______ describes what people are doing and why.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ______ describes what people are doing...

Question 13

Which of the following will not have likely negative outcomes?

Accepted Answer

A)  calling others derogatory names 
B)  intimidating your audience 
C)  inciting emotion in your audience 
D)  using profanity 
A)  calling others derogatory names 
B)  intimidating your audience 
C)  inciting emotion in your audience 
D)  using profanity

Question 14

After telling your story and actively listening to the stories of others, reflect on how doing so enhances your awareness and understanding of the ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of After telling your story and actively listening...

Question 15

When using a story as part of speechmaking, you should tell us who the hero and ______ are.

Accepted Answer

A)  heroine 
B)  plot 
C)  villain 
D)  message 
A)  heroine 
B)  plot 
C)  villain 
D)  message

Question 16

In a speech, you should choose words that achieve which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoid vividness of your ideas. 
B)  Teer others toward your goal. 
C)  Strengthen a negative image among audience members. 
D)  Divide the audience. 
A)  Avoid vividness of your ideas. 
B)  Teer others toward your goal. 
C)  Strengthen a negative image among audience members. 
D)  Divide the audience.

Question 17

According to ______, when we compare two unlike things in a figure of speech, the comparison influences us on an unconscious level.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to ______, when we compare two...

Question 18

Discuss and exemplify how a speaker can discover his or her "real" voice.

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include:

Question 19

Which of the following is one of the five key elements that give a story legs?

Accepted Answer

A)  reflects your passion 
B)  provokes the audience 
C)  conceals a need for change 
D)  makes the audience emotional 
A)  reflects your passion 
B)  provokes the audience 
C)  conceals a need for change 
D)  makes the audience emotional

Question 20

______ stories capture and communicate a compelling and specific description of what things will look and feel like when the future is achieved.

Accepted Answer

A)  Informative 
B)  Visionary 
C)  Persuasive 
D)  Adventure 
A)  Informative 
B)  Visionary 
C)  Persuasive 
D)  Adventure

Exam 21: Storytelling

When you ask audience members to do something during your presentation, their engagement increases.

Using "I" language helps build a collaborative climate.

How can you tell a speech has a good story when you hear one?

Being able to translate thoughts and ideas into words that others understand and respond to is an essential speaking ______.

From a leader's perspective, stories are essential.

Why should a speaker be strategic about word choices?

Ideas rely on deception and restatement to get across to the audience.

Which of the following is your speechmaking goal?

Heighten your sensitivity to language by choosing words that add ______ and force to ideas.

When insecure, speakers fall back on what kind of language?

Discuss and exemplify when stories work.

A ______ describes what people are doing and why.

Which of the following will not have likely negative outcomes?

After telling your story and actively listening to the stories of others, reflect on how doing so enhances your awareness and understanding of the ______.

When using a story as part of speechmaking, you should tell us who the hero and ______ are.

In a speech, you should choose words that achieve which of the following?

According to ______, when we compare two unlike things in a figure of speech, the comparison influences us on an unconscious level.

Discuss and exemplify how a speaker can discover his or her "real" voice.

Which of the following is one of the five key elements that give a story legs?

______ stories capture and communicate a compelling and specific description of what things will look and feel like when the future is achieved.

Building Confidence and Your First Speech

Public Speaking in a Global World: Inclusion, Ethics, and Critical Thinking

Listening Critically

Analyzing and Adapting to the Audience

Selecting a Topic and Purpose

Finding and Evaluating Research

Integrating Support

Organizing the Main Points of Your Speech

Outlining Your Speech

Beginning and Ending Your Speech

Wording the Speech

Delivery Modes and Practice

Delivering Your Speech: Nonverbal Messages Matter

Using Presentation Aids

Speak to Inform

Prepare to Persuade

Methods of Persuasion

Planning and Presenting in Small Groups

Special Occasion Speeches

Business and Professional Speaking

Speaking Across College Courses

Presenting Online

Answering Questions

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