Question 1

The speech of ______ often contains somewhat more formal praise for its subject.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The speech of ______ often contains somewhat...

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  a speech of acceptance 
B)  a speech of introduction 
C)  a keynote address 
D)  a speech of tribute 
A)  a speech of acceptance 
B)  a speech of introduction 
C)  a keynote address 
D)  a speech of tribute

Question 3

After-dinner speeches are usually delivered when audience members are in a mood for ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of After-dinner speeches are usually delivered when audience...

Question 4

Completing a ______ is, in effect, serving as a "warm-up" or "advance agent" for the main speaker.

Accepted Answer

A)  speech of introduction 
B)  speech of presentation 
C)  keynote address 
D)  speech of tribute 
A)  speech of introduction 
B)  speech of presentation 
C)  keynote address 
D)  speech of tribute

Question 5

A speech of tribute should include a small amount of exaggeration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The Nobel Prize, the Congressional Medal of Honor, or the Heisman trophy are all examples of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  a speech of introduction 
B)  a speech of presentation 
C)  a keynote address 
D)  a speech of tribute 
A)  a speech of introduction 
B)  a speech of presentation 
C)  a keynote address 
D)  a speech of tribute

Question 7

A ______ is a very abbreviated tribute.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ______ is a very abbreviated tribute....

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Holocaust survivor, Elie Wiesel, receiving the Nobel Peace Prize is an example of a/an ______ speech.

Accepted Answer

A)  acceptance 
B)  keynote 
C)  introduction 
D)  after-dinner 
A)  acceptance 
B)  keynote 
C)  introduction 
D)  after-dinner

Question 10

The best after-dinner speakers are adept at focusing audience attention on common goals, communicating the central focus of those gathered, and setting a tone that arouses interest and encourages commitment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The ______ speaker praises and congratulates a graduating class.

Accepted Answer

A)  commencement address 
B)  speech of presentation 
C)  keynote address 
D)  speech of tribute 
A)  commencement address 
B)  speech of presentation 
C)  keynote address 
D)  speech of tribute

Question 12

A toast is a very abbreviated tribute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is one of your responsibilities as an introductory speaker?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identify why the speaker is to speak. 
B)  Enhance the receiver's credibility with you. 
C)  Don't upstage the speaker by speaking too well. 
D)  Encourage audience members to focus on the speaker. 
A)  Identify why the speaker is to speak. 
B)  Enhance the receiver's credibility with you. 
C)  Don't upstage the speaker by speaking too well. 
D)  Encourage audience members to focus on the speaker.

Question 14

The success of a special occasion speaker depends on his or her ability to conform to established norms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is true of the speech of acceptance?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are usually long. 
B)  They are often persuasive in tone. 
C)  They leave no doubt in the minds of audience members that the award was given to the right person. 
D)  They are your chance to be as full of yourself as possible. 
A)  They are usually long. 
B)  They are often persuasive in tone. 
C)  They leave no doubt in the minds of audience members that the award was given to the right person. 
D)  They are your chance to be as full of yourself as possible.

Question 16

When you deliver a speech of introduction your task is to create a desire among audience members to listen to a featured speaker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A speech of introduction should last approximately ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 seconds 
B)  2-3 minutes 
C)  5-6 minutes 
D)  10 minutes 
A)  30 seconds 
B)  2-3 minutes 
C)  5-6 minutes 
D)  10 minutes

Question 18

What qualities characterize a eulogy?

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: The follo

Question 19

Discuss reasons why we give special occasion speeches.

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: The ritua

Question 20

Which of the following is a main purpose of a special occasion speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  to inquire 
B)  to persuade 
C)  to coerce 
D)  to inspire 
A)  to inquire 
B)  to persuade 
C)  to coerce 
D)  to inspire

Exam 19: Special Occasion Speeches

The speech of ______ often contains somewhat more formal praise for its subject.

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

After-dinner speeches are usually delivered when audience members are in a mood for ______.

Completing a ______ is, in effect, serving as a "warm-up" or "advance agent" for the main speaker.

A speech of tribute should include a small amount of exaggeration.

The Nobel Prize, the Congressional Medal of Honor, or the Heisman trophy are all examples of ______.

A ______ is a very abbreviated tribute.

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

Holocaust survivor, Elie Wiesel, receiving the Nobel Peace Prize is an example of a/an ______ speech.

The best after-dinner speakers are adept at focusing audience attention on common goals, communicating the central focus of those gathered, and setting a tone that arouses interest and encourages commitment.

The ______ speaker praises and congratulates a graduating class.

A toast is a very abbreviated tribute.

Which of the following is one of your responsibilities as an introductory speaker?

The success of a special occasion speaker depends on his or her ability to conform to established norms.

Which of the following is true of the speech of acceptance?

When you deliver a speech of introduction your task is to create a desire among audience members to listen to a featured speaker.

A speech of introduction should last approximately ______.

What qualities characterize a eulogy?

Discuss reasons why we give special occasion speeches.

Which of the following is a main purpose of a special occasion speech?

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