Question 1

A speech of presentation should communicate to the audience the meaning and importance of the award unless that is already obvious (e. g., Oscars).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

After-dinner speeches are always presented after a dinner has been served for a large gathering assembled.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Audience expectations are critical to the effectiveness of a special occasion speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The difference between a eulogy and a tribute to a colleague leaving because of retirement or taking a new position elsewhere is that both are tributes but a eulogy honors the departed and the other honors the departing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

"I didn't think I'd win so I didn't prepare a speech" is a fine introduction to a speech of acceptance when you are given an award. It shows humility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Because eulogies delivered at funerals are somber occasions, it is inappropriate to use humor in this tribute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Guidelines for an effective roast include

Accepted Answer

A)  use abundant humor 
B)  never get serious 
C)  speak for as long as you can as long as it is humorous 
D)  all of the above 
A)  use abundant humor 
B)  never get serious 
C)  speak for as long as you can as long as it is humorous 
D)  all of the above

Question 8

When receiving an award your response should be

Accepted Answer

A)  "I really deserve this award" 
B)  "It's about time" 
C)  to thank everyone you can think of who helped you along the way, especially your parents 
D)  none of the above 
A)  "I really deserve this award" 
B)  "It's about time" 
C)  to thank everyone you can think of who helped you along the way, especially your parents 
D)  none of the above

Question 9

Which of the following are considered tribute speeches?

Accepted Answer

A)  A toast at a wedding 
B)  A roast of the guest of honor at a banquet 
C)  A eulogy 
D)  All of the above 
A)  A toast at a wedding 
B)  A roast of the guest of honor at a banquet 
C)  A eulogy 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

An after-dinner speech should be a serious presentation on a serious topic that resonates with all members of the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Commencement addresses usually have a serious message to impart, so humor should be kept to a minimum or even avoided altogether.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Guidelines for effective after-dinner speeches include

Accepted Answer

A)  prepare a series of one-liners (quick jokes) 
B)  never get serious during the speech 
C)  have no central point; this is merely entertainment 
D)  none of the above 
A)  prepare a series of one-liners (quick jokes) 
B)  never get serious during the speech 
C)  have no central point; this is merely entertainment 
D)  none of the above

Question 13

Guidelines for effective eulogies include

Accepted Answer

A)  use a strong attention-getter for your opening 
B)  use a narrative organizational pattern 
C)  relate what you will most remember and miss about the person 
D)  all of the above 
A)  use a strong attention-getter for your opening 
B)  use a narrative organizational pattern 
C)  relate what you will most remember and miss about the person 
D)  all of the above

Question 14

When introducing a featured speaker, make sure that you spend a great deal of time reciting all of the accomplishments of the speaker to build credibility with the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When making a short toast, you should read it so you don't make any mistakes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Commencement addresses are essentially opportunities for speakers to do stand-up comedy routines to entertain those assembled.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

An after-dinner speech should

Accepted Answer

A)  inspire an audience 
B)  entertain an audience 
C)  never be on a serious topic 
D)  none of the above 
A)  inspire an audience 
B)  entertain an audience 
C)  never be on a serious topic 
D)  none of the above

Question 18

A commencement address is

Accepted Answer

A)  a tribute speech 
B)  an inspirational speech 
C)  an acceptance speech 
D)  none of the above 
A)  a tribute speech 
B)  an inspirational speech 
C)  an acceptance speech 
D)  none of the above

Question 19

When delivering a toast at a wedding, which of the following should be cautionary concerns?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drinking alcohol before presenting the eulogy 
B)  Using humor that is R-rated 
C)  Revealing very personal information about the couple 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Drinking alcohol before presenting the eulogy 
B)  Using humor that is R-rated 
C)  Revealing very personal information about the couple 
D)  All of the above

A speech of presentation should communicate to the audience the meaning and importance of the award unless that is already obvious (e. g., Oscars).

After-dinner speeches are always presented after a dinner has been served for a large gathering assembled.

Audience expectations are critical to the effectiveness of a special occasion speech.

The difference between a eulogy and a tribute to a colleague leaving because of retirement or taking a new position elsewhere is that both are tributes but a eulogy honors the departed and the other honors the departing.

"I didn't think I'd win so I didn't prepare a speech" is a fine introduction to a speech of acceptance when you are given an award. It shows humility.

Because eulogies delivered at funerals are somber occasions, it is inappropriate to use humor in this tribute.

Guidelines for an effective roast include

When receiving an award your response should be

Which of the following are considered tribute speeches?

An after-dinner speech should be a serious presentation on a serious topic that resonates with all members of the audience.

Commencement addresses usually have a serious message to impart, so humor should be kept to a minimum or even avoided altogether.

Guidelines for effective after-dinner speeches include

Guidelines for effective eulogies include

When introducing a featured speaker, make sure that you spend a great deal of time reciting all of the accomplishments of the speaker to build credibility with the audience.

When making a short toast, you should read it so you don't make any mistakes.

Commencement addresses are essentially opportunities for speakers to do stand-up comedy routines to entertain those assembled.

An after-dinner speech should

A commencement address is

When delivering a toast at a wedding, which of the following should be cautionary concerns?

Communication Competence and Public Speaking

Speech Anxiety

Audience Analysis and Topic Selection

Gathering Material

Using Supporting Materials Effectively

Attention: Getting People to Listen

Introductions and Conclusions

Outlining and Organizing Speeches

Speaking Style: Using Language

Delivering Your Speech

Visual Aids

Skepticism: Becoming Critical Thinking Speakers and Listeners

Argument, Reasoning, and Evidence

Informative Speaking

Foundations of Persuasive Speaking

Persuasive Speaking Strategies

Filters

Exam 17: Speeches for Special Occasions

A speech of presentation should communicate to the audience the meaning and importance of the award unless that is already obvious (e. g., Oscars).

After-dinner speeches are always presented after a dinner has been served for a large gathering assembled.

Audience expectations are critical to the effectiveness of a special occasion speech.

The difference between a eulogy and a tribute to a colleague leaving because of retirement or taking a new position elsewhere is that both are tributes but a eulogy honors the departed and the other honors the departing.

"I didn't think I'd win so I didn't prepare a speech" is a fine introduction to a speech of acceptance when you are given an award. It shows humility.

Because eulogies delivered at funerals are somber occasions, it is inappropriate to use humor in this tribute.

Guidelines for an effective roast include

When receiving an award your response should be

Which of the following are considered tribute speeches?

An after-dinner speech should be a serious presentation on a serious topic that resonates with all members of the audience.

Commencement addresses usually have a serious message to impart, so humor should be kept to a minimum or even avoided altogether.

Guidelines for effective after-dinner speeches include

Guidelines for effective eulogies include

When introducing a featured speaker, make sure that you spend a great deal of time reciting all of the accomplishments of the speaker to build credibility with the audience.

When making a short toast, you should read it so you don't make any mistakes.

Commencement addresses are essentially opportunities for speakers to do stand-up comedy routines to entertain those assembled.

An after-dinner speech should

A commencement address is

When delivering a toast at a wedding, which of the following should be cautionary concerns?

Communication Competence and Public Speaking

Speech Anxiety

Audience Analysis and Topic Selection

Gathering Material

Using Supporting Materials Effectively

Attention: Getting People to Listen

Introductions and Conclusions

Outlining and Organizing Speeches

Speaking Style: Using Language

Delivering Your Speech

Visual Aids

Skepticism: Becoming Critical Thinking Speakers and Listeners

Argument, Reasoning, and Evidence

Informative Speaking

Foundations of Persuasive Speaking

Persuasive Speaking Strategies

Filters