Question 1

When you make a speech placing someone's name in nomination for an office or award,what should you be sure to mention?

Accepted Answer

A) the history and significance of the award or office 
B) past winners or office-holders who are in the audience 
C) funny stories that might be associated with the nominee 
D) the nominee's qualifications for this award or office 
A) the history and significance of the award or office 
B) past winners or office-holders who are in the audience 
C) funny stories that might be associated with the nominee 
D) the nominee's qualifications for this award or office

Question 2

A commemorative address is a speech of tribute delivered when someone has died.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following suggestions should you follow for enhancing teamwork when planning a group presentation?

Accepted Answer

A) Plunge into the assignment immediately and divide up the work. 
B) Avoid giving group members individual assignments. 
C) Develop a group outline. 
D) Do not incorporate visual aids in a group presentation. 
A) Plunge into the assignment immediately and divide up the work. 
B) Avoid giving group members individual assignments. 
C) Develop a group outline. 
D) Do not incorporate visual aids in a group presentation.

Question 4

A _____ is a public discussion in which a series of short speeches is presented to an audience.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _____ is a public discussion in...

Question 5

A ______ occurs when someone switches the initial sounds of words in a single phrase.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ______ occurs when someone switches the...

Question 6

A toast is a brief salute to a momentous occasion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The mistaken use of a word that sounds much like the intended word,such as "infatuation" for "inflation," is

Accepted Answer

A) verbal irony. 
B) a spoonerism. 
C) a malapropism. 
D) understatement. 
A) verbal irony. 
B) a spoonerism. 
C) a malapropism. 
D) understatement.

Question 8

A keynote address is a speech that sets the theme and tone for a meeting or conference.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Martina is concerned about the introductory speech she has to give for the guest speaker at her banquet.According to your textbook,what should Martina keep in mind?

Accepted Answer

A) She has nothing to worry about;audiences don't usually listen to introductions of speakers. 
B) She should mention why she was chosen for this honor. 
C) She should introduce the topic and the speaker,briefly and accurately. 
D) She should tell as much about the speaker's credentials as she can find. 
A) She has nothing to worry about;audiences don't usually listen to introductions of speakers. 
B) She should mention why she was chosen for this honor. 
C) She should introduce the topic and the speaker,briefly and accurately. 
D) She should tell as much about the speaker's credentials as she can find.

Question 10

In a ______ presentation,audience members direct questions and comments to a group,and group members respond with short impromptu speeches.

Accepted Answer

A) symposium 
B) forum 
C) panel discussion 
D) news briefing 
A) symposium 
B) forum 
C) panel discussion 
D) news briefing

When you make a speech placing someone's name in nomination for an office or award,what should you be sure to mention?

A commemorative address is a speech of tribute delivered when someone has died.

Which of the following suggestions should you follow for enhancing teamwork when planning a group presentation?

A _____ is a public discussion in which a series of short speeches is presented to an audience.

A ______ occurs when someone switches the initial sounds of words in a single phrase.

A toast is a brief salute to a momentous occasion.

The mistaken use of a word that sounds much like the intended word,such as "infatuation" for "inflation," is

A keynote address is a speech that sets the theme and tone for a meeting or conference.

Martina is concerned about the introductory speech she has to give for the guest speaker at her banquet.According to your textbook,what should Martina keep in mind?

In a ______ presentation,audience members direct questions and comments to a group,and group members respond with short impromptu speeches.

Speaking With Confidence

Presenting Your First Speech

Speaking Freely and Ethically

Listening to Speeches

Analyzing Your Audience

Developing Your Speech

Gathering and Using Supporting Material

Organizing and Outlining Your Speech

Introducing and Concluding Your Speech

Using Words Well: Speaker Language and Style

Delivering Your Speech

Using Presentation Aids

Speaking to Inform

Understanding Principles of Persuasive Speaking

Using Persuasive Strategies

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Exam 16: Speaking for Special Occasions and Purposes

When you make a speech placing someone's name in nomination for an office or award,what should you be sure to mention?

A commemorative address is a speech of tribute delivered when someone has died.

Which of the following suggestions should you follow for enhancing teamwork when planning a group presentation?

A _____ is a public discussion in which a series of short speeches is presented to an audience.

A ______ occurs when someone switches the initial sounds of words in a single phrase.

A toast is a brief salute to a momentous occasion.

The mistaken use of a word that sounds much like the intended word,such as "infatuation" for "inflation," is

A keynote address is a speech that sets the theme and tone for a meeting or conference.

Martina is concerned about the introductory speech she has to give for the guest speaker at her banquet.According to your textbook,what should Martina keep in mind?

In a ______ presentation,audience members direct questions and comments to a group,and group members respond with short impromptu speeches.

Speaking With Confidence

Presenting Your First Speech

Speaking Freely and Ethically

Listening to Speeches

Analyzing Your Audience

Developing Your Speech

Gathering and Using Supporting Material

Organizing and Outlining Your Speech

Introducing and Concluding Your Speech

Using Words Well: Speaker Language and Style

Delivering Your Speech

Using Presentation Aids

Speaking to Inform

Understanding Principles of Persuasive Speaking

Using Persuasive Strategies

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