Question 1

The primary use of explanations and descriptions is to clarify and/or to evoke a sensory response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is a question that you can ask yourself in order to assess your definition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Does my definition contribute to the overall goal and purpose of my speech? 
B)  Is my definition easily understood? 
C)  Am I consistent in the way I define or explain a term or problem? 
D)  All of these are questions you can ask yourself. 
A)  Does my definition contribute to the overall goal and purpose of my speech? 
B)  Is my definition easily understood? 
C)  Am I consistent in the way I define or explain a term or problem? 
D)  All of these are questions you can ask yourself.

Question 3

A ______ analogy compares two things that at first appear to have little in common with each other.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ______ analogy compares two things that...

Question 4

The primary use of ______ is to strengthen claims and reinforce facts.

Accepted Answer

A)  examples 
B)  definitions 
C)  analogies 
D)  statistics 
A)  examples 
B)  definitions 
C)  analogies 
D)  statistics

Question 5

Define analogies and offer two examples.

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: An analog

Question 6

The two types of analogies are ______ and figurative.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The two types of analogies are ______...

Question 7

The audience members will have access only to the sources the speaker identifies through visuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The number obtained from adding all the numbers in the series and dividing that by the number of items is called the median.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

How can a speaker access the power of their analogies? Give a checklist.

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: Analogies

Question 10

Which of the following are true for short examples?

Accepted Answer

A)  They support a general argument. 
B)  They are typically a paragraph or more in length. 
C)  When used in a series, they gain power. 
D)  Short examples are equivalent to thesis statements. 
A)  They support a general argument. 
B)  They are typically a paragraph or more in length. 
C)  When used in a series, they gain power. 
D)  Short examples are equivalent to thesis statements.

Question 11

Keep in mind that your audience members will have access only to the sources you identify ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Keep in mind that your audience members...

Question 12

Why is it important to orally cite your sources?

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: To enhanc

Question 13

The primary use of ______ is to clarify, to evoke a sensory response.

Accepted Answer

A)  examples 
B)  explanations and descriptions 
C)  analogies 
D)  testimony 
A)  examples 
B)  explanations and descriptions 
C)  analogies 
D)  testimony

Question 14

A/an ______ functions to increase understanding through comparison and contrast.

Accepted Answer

A)  definition 
B)  explanation 
C)  analogy 
D)  hypothetical example 
A)  definition 
B)  explanation 
C)  analogy 
D)  hypothetical example

Question 15

Discuss and exemplify the benefits of each way you could define a word.

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: A diction

Question 16

A percentage is a part of the whole expressed in thousands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

How should a speaker present statistics in their speech? Give an example.

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: A visual

Question 18

By touching audience members in the way a generalization never could, an illustration helps the speaker pull listeners into the speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What are common statistical measures? Define each.

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: You need

Question 20

In statistics, the mean is the number that occurs most frequently in a list of values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Integrating Support

The primary use of explanations and descriptions is to clarify and/or to evoke a sensory response.

Which of the following is a question that you can ask yourself in order to assess your definition?

A ______ analogy compares two things that at first appear to have little in common with each other.

The primary use of ______ is to strengthen claims and reinforce facts.

Define analogies and offer two examples.

The two types of analogies are ______ and figurative.

The audience members will have access only to the sources the speaker identifies through visuals.

The number obtained from adding all the numbers in the series and dividing that by the number of items is called the median.

How can a speaker access the power of their analogies? Give a checklist.

Which of the following are true for short examples?

Keep in mind that your audience members will have access only to the sources you identify ______.

Why is it important to orally cite your sources?

The primary use of ______ is to clarify, to evoke a sensory response.

A/an ______ functions to increase understanding through comparison and contrast.

Discuss and exemplify the benefits of each way you could define a word.

A percentage is a part of the whole expressed in thousands.

How should a speaker present statistics in their speech? Give an example.

By touching audience members in the way a generalization never could, an illustration helps the speaker pull listeners into the speech.

What are common statistical measures? Define each.

In statistics, the mean is the number that occurs most frequently in a list of values.

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

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

Storytelling

Speaking Across College Courses

Presenting Online

Answering Questions

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