Question 1

Which of the following is true of stories?

Accepted Answer

A)  They create less active exchanges between speaker and audience. 
B)  They do not provoke participation from the audience. 
C)  They embolden those hearing them to understand why the goal sought is worth pursuing. 
D)  They distract listeners from what the mission is all about. 
A)  They create less active exchanges between speaker and audience. 
B)  They do not provoke participation from the audience. 
C)  They embolden those hearing them to understand why the goal sought is worth pursuing. 
D)  They distract listeners from what the mission is all about.

Question 2

"______" language finds you taking responsibility for or ownership of your story. You assume responsibility for your thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Accepted Answer

A)  I 
B)  We 
C)  Us 
D)  Me 
A)  I 
B)  We 
C)  Us 
D)  Me

Question 3

A good story creates an ______ in the hero and audience.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A good story creates an ______ in...

Question 4

Clear speakers use focused and jargon free language as well as short sentences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A/an ______ describes what people are doing and why.

Accepted Answer

A)  narrative 
B)  argument 
C)  plot 
D)  discussion 
A)  narrative 
B)  argument 
C)  plot 
D)  discussion

Question 6

"______" language indicates shared responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A)  I 
B)  We 
C)  Us 
D)  Me 
A)  I 
B)  We 
C)  Us 
D)  Me

Question 7

When a speaker tells the wrong story, or tells a story at the wrong time, it causes us to ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a speaker tells the wrong story,...

Question 8

How can a speaker heighten their sensitivity to language?

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: To be eff

Question 9

To be an effective storyteller, you need to be adept at using words to tell stories that demonstrate ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To be an effective storyteller, you need...

Question 10

When you use and tell stories others identify with, you ______ receivers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When you use and tell stories others...

Question 11

Which of the following is a question you could ask yourself to discover your storytelling ability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Do I speak like a leader? 
B)  Do I repeat what I think is important? 
C)  Do I rarely tell a story to make my point? 
D)  a & b 
A)  Do I speak like a leader? 
B)  Do I repeat what I think is important? 
C)  Do I rarely tell a story to make my point? 
D)  a & b

Question 12

A narrative is an organized story of a sequence of events, characters or agents, a thesis or theme, and an ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A narrative is an organized story of...

Question 13

Which of the following is true regarding audience interest?

Accepted Answer

A)  Our brains make it easy to listen to a boring speaker. 
B)  When you connect with audience members, they are more likely to become involved. 
C)  An emotionally neutral speech captures audience interest. 
D)  Engagement decreases when audience members are asked to become involved. 
A)  Our brains make it easy to listen to a boring speaker. 
B)  When you connect with audience members, they are more likely to become involved. 
C)  An emotionally neutral speech captures audience interest. 
D)  Engagement decreases when audience members are asked to become involved.

Question 14

Narratives enable you to personalize your speech's message, provide it with a frame, and reveal an outcome that offers a lesson we can learn from.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

______ is perhaps the most significant act that anyone hoping to influence others can perform.

Accepted Answer

A)  Speechmaking 
B)  Storytelling 
C)  Singing 
D)  Reading 
A)  Speechmaking 
B)  Storytelling 
C)  Singing 
D)  Reading

Question 17

Discuss and exemplify what your goals are when becoming an effective storyteller.

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: Your goal

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

We as storytellers present events in a way that suits our personal interests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Using "______" language helps build a collaborative climate.

Accepted Answer

A)  you 
B)  them 
C)  we 
D)  I 
A)  you 
B)  them 
C)  we 
D)  I

Exam 21: Storytelling

Which of the following is true of stories?

"______" language finds you taking responsibility for or ownership of your story. You assume responsibility for your thoughts, feelings, and actions.

A good story creates an ______ in the hero and audience.

Clear speakers use focused and jargon free language as well as short sentences.

A/an ______ describes what people are doing and why.

"______" language indicates shared responsibility.

When a speaker tells the wrong story, or tells a story at the wrong time, it causes us to ______.

How can a speaker heighten their sensitivity to language?

To be an effective storyteller, you need to be adept at using words to tell stories that demonstrate ______.

When you use and tell stories others identify with, you ______ receivers.

Which of the following is a question you could ask yourself to discover your storytelling ability?

A narrative is an organized story of a sequence of events, characters or agents, a thesis or theme, and an ______.

Which of the following is true regarding audience interest?

Narratives enable you to personalize your speech's message, provide it with a frame, and reveal an outcome that offers a lesson we can learn from.

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

______ is perhaps the most significant act that anyone hoping to influence others can perform.

Discuss and exemplify what your goals are when becoming an effective storyteller.

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

We as storytellers present events in a way that suits our personal interests.

Using "______" language helps build a collaborative climate.

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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