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Question
1
______
is a humorous presentation, usually delivered in conjunction with a mealtime
meeting or banquet.
o
An after-dinner speech
o
A commemorative address
o
A speech of
introduction
o
A public-relations
speech
Question
2
Which
of the following suggestions should you follow for enhancing teamwork when
planning a group presentation?
o
Develop a group
outline.
o
Plunge into the
assignment immediately and divide up the work.
o
Avoid giving group
members individual assignments.
o
Do not incorporate
visual aids in a group presentation.
Question
3
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?
o
She should introduce
the topic and the speaker, briefly and accurately.
o
She should mention why
she was chosen for this honor.
o
She should tell as much
about the speaker’s credentials as she can find.
o
She has nothing to
worry about; audiences don’t usually listen to introductions of speakers.
Question
4
The
opposite of hyperbole, ______ involves downplaying a fact or event.
o
a malapropism
o
understatement
o
a spoonerism
o
verbal irony
Question
5
What
Greek term is used to describe the circumstances surrounding a speech or the
occasion for a speech?
o
mythos
o
ethos
o
kairos
o
pathos
Question
6
Lawrence
is a climatologist and was asked to participate in an informal group
presentation with other scientists in which a moderator encourages the
scientists to engage in an informed dialogue on the issue of climate change.
Lawrence does not have to prepare a formal speech for the presentation, but has
decided to prepare some notes on key facts and statistics that he can use
during the discussion. Lawrence will be participating in a
o
symposium.
o
news briefing.
o
forum presentation.
o
panel discussion.
Question
7
Which
of the following types of speeches is designed to inform the public, strengthen
alliances with them, and possibly recommend policy to those outside the work
environment?
o
a news briefing
o
an organizational
report
o
a persuasive
presentation
o
a public relations
speech
Question
8
When
giving a speech about recycling, Dolores said, “I took a beer bottle to the
recycling center, but they wouldn’t take it. They said, ‘This is the pint of no
return.’” What humorous verbal strategy did Dolores engage in?
o
a malapropism
o
hyperbole
o
a pun
o
a spoonerism
Question
9
The
humorous verbal strategy of exaggeration is
o
a spoonerism.
o
verbal irony.
o
a malapropism.
o
hyperbole.
Question
10
When
offering a brief salute to a special occasion or person, you are giving
o
a toast.
o
a eulogy.
o
an address.
o
an introduction.
Question
11
A
renowned philanthropist and well-respected national speaker gave the
commencement address at Audrey’s graduation ceremony. He spoke of his concerns
about rising crime rates for juveniles, of the problem of gang violence, and
about crimes against women. Was this appropriate content for a commencement
address?
o
Yes, because his
approach was different and commencement addresses often become boring.
o
Yes, because it dealt
with serious concerns that will continue to face the graduates.
o
No, because he didn’t
praise, inspire, or challenge the graduating class.
o
No; he should have
treated the event like an after-dinner speech, a speech to entertain.
Question
12
Renton
has been asked to present his colleague, Rebecca, with the “Journalist of the
Year” award. What is important for him to remember to say in this speech?
o
to briefly refer to the
occasion and mention the significance of the award
o
to mention that his
colleague has been up for this award twice before
o
to talk about the last
recipient of the award and his accomplishments
o
to quickly announce the
recipient’s name and let her talk about the award
Question
13
In
a ______ presentation, audience members direct questions and comments to a
group, and group members respond with short impromptu speeches.
o
forum
o
news briefing
o
symposium
o
panel discussion
Question
14
A
speech delivered on a special occasion for celebration, thanksgiving, praise,
or mourning is known as a ceremonial speech or a ______ speech.
epideictic
symposium
commencement
kairos
Question
15
A
speaker who employs ______ says just the opposite of what he or she really
means.
o
a spoonerism
o
a malapropism
o
understatement
o
verbal irony
Question
16
A
phrase in which the initial sounds of words are switched is known as
o
a malapropism.
o
hyperbole.
o
a spoonerism.
o
a pun.
Question
17
A
brief, accurate speech where the goals are to provide information about another
speaker and build his or her credibility is
a
toast.
an
award presentation.
a
commemorative address.
a
speech of introduction.
Question
18
In
a public relations presentation, the speaker should anticipate and prepare for
criticism by
o
explaining more
carefully the organization’s plan.
o
planning to counter
objections and problems.
o
ignoring any objections
and remaining positive.
o
defending the position
of his organization.
Question
19
______
involves relating an incident that takes an unexpected turn at the end.
o
Malapropism
o
Understatement
o
Wit
o
Verbal irony
Question
20
The
special-occasion speech, given at or near the beginning of a meeting or a
conference, which sets the theme and tone is a
o
speech of introduction.
o
tribute
o
keynote address
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