Question 1

What are the three main features of a speech of tribute?

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: Three main features characterize the speech of tribute: (1) a section that describes what makes the subject of the speech worthy of special recognition, (2) a section that explains in more depth what the subject accomplished, and (3) a section urging the audience to be inspired by the honoree's accomplishments, so that they will seek new and greater goals.

Question 2

While special occasion speeches may inform or persuade, this is rarely their primary function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

A form of commemorative speaking, whether delivered to honor a living or dead person or an event, the purpose of the speech of ______.

Accepted Answer

tribute

Question 4

A speech of ______ is given in response to a speech of presentation.

Accepted Answer

A)  introduction 
B)  eulogy 
C)  acceptance 
D)  honor 
A)  introduction 
B)  eulogy 
C)  acceptance 
D)  honor

Question 5

Whatever the occasion, it is the speaker's obligation to deliver a speech appropriate to that specific situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A commencement address is given to motivate and inspire an audience at a meeting or special event.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The commencement audience usually includes predominantly ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the families of the graduates 
B)  people who paid to be there 
C)  employers of graduates 
D)  celebrities 
A)  the families of the graduates 
B)  people who paid to be there 
C)  employers of graduates 
D)  celebrities

Question 8

Which of the following is common of after-dinner speeches?

Accepted Answer

A)  It doesn't have to make a point. 
B)  It depends on your ability to organize your speech's content in an imaginative way. 
C)  It requires seriousness and control. 
D)  It maintains a sense of crassness. 
A)  It doesn't have to make a point. 
B)  It depends on your ability to organize your speech's content in an imaginative way. 
C)  It requires seriousness and control. 
D)  It maintains a sense of crassness.

Question 9

The more renowned the featured speaker is, the ______ the introduction needed.

Accepted Answer

A)  briefer 
B)  longer 
C)  more detailed 
D)  more formal 
A)  briefer 
B)  longer 
C)  more detailed 
D)  more formal

Question 10

A ______ address is given to motivate and inspire an audience at a meeting or special event.

Accepted Answer

A)  keynote 
B)  commencement 
C)  presentation 
D)  introduction 
A)  keynote 
B)  commencement 
C)  presentation 
D)  introduction

Question 11

Some toasts you may have time to prepare for, while others are ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some toasts you may have time to...

Question 12

Which of the following would be a possible topic for a ceremonial speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  an informative TED Talk 
B)  a business presentation 
C)  a speech about a graduation 
D)  A speech about donating to a cause. 
A)  an informative TED Talk 
B)  a business presentation 
C)  a speech about a graduation 
D)  A speech about donating to a cause.

Question 13

Which of the following is true regarding humor in an after-dinner speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  It should be forced. 
B)  It should be not influential. 
C)  It should develop on the fly. 
D)  It should be used to help you make a point. 
A)  It should be forced. 
B)  It should be not influential. 
C)  It should develop on the fly. 
D)  It should be used to help you make a point.

Question 14

What is a eulogy?

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: A special

Question 15

A speech of acceptance is meant to present an award or recognition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Jimmy Fallon delivered the 2018 ______ address to the graduates of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jimmy Fallon delivered the 2018 ______ address...

Question 17

It is said that a ______ is a very abbreviated tribute.

Accepted Answer

A)  toast 
B)  eulogy 
C)  keynote address 
D)  commencement address 
A)  toast 
B)  eulogy 
C)  keynote address 
D)  commencement address

Question 18

A speech of introduction should last approximately 30 seconds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is the purpose of a toast?

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: A toast i

Question 20

A keynote speech is given to ______ and inspire an audience at a meeting or special event.

Accepted Answer

A)  argue 
B)  motivate 
C)  challenge 
D)  persuade 
A)  argue 
B)  motivate 
C)  challenge 
D)  persuade

Exam 19: Special Occasion Speeches

What are the three main features of a speech of tribute?

While special occasion speeches may inform or persuade, this is rarely their primary function.

A form of commemorative speaking, whether delivered to honor a living or dead person or an event, the purpose of the speech of ______.

A speech of ______ is given in response to a speech of presentation.

Whatever the occasion, it is the speaker's obligation to deliver a speech appropriate to that specific situation.

A commencement address is given to motivate and inspire an audience at a meeting or special event.

The commencement audience usually includes predominantly ______.

Which of the following is common of after-dinner speeches?

The more renowned the featured speaker is, the ______ the introduction needed.

A ______ address is given to motivate and inspire an audience at a meeting or special event.

Some toasts you may have time to prepare for, while others are ______.

Which of the following would be a possible topic for a ceremonial speech?

Which of the following is true regarding humor in an after-dinner speech?

What is a eulogy?

A speech of acceptance is meant to present an award or recognition.

Jimmy Fallon delivered the 2018 ______ address to the graduates of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

It is said that a ______ is a very abbreviated tribute.

A speech of introduction should last approximately 30 seconds.

What is the purpose of a toast?

A keynote speech is given to ______ and inspire an audience at a meeting or special event.

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

Business and Professional Speaking

Storytelling

Speaking Across College Courses

Presenting Online

Answering Questions

Filters