Question 1

As your textbook explains, perhaps no speech depends more on the creative and subtle use olanguage than does the

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A)   commemorative speech.
B)   speech of presentation.
C)   persuasive speech.
D)   speech of introduction.
E)   informative speech.F) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 2

Which othe following is recommended by your textbook as a guideline for a speech ointroduction?

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A)   Prepare your speech so it will last between 15 and 20 minutes.
B)   Use a quotation at the beginning to secure the attention of the audience.
C)   Make sure your remarks about the main speaker are completely accurate.
D)   Generate humor with an embarrassing story about the main speaker.
E)   Assume that the audience knows nothing about the main speaker.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 3

According to your textbook, the fundamental purpose oa commemorative speech is to

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A)   inform.
B)   exhort.
C)   entertain.
D)   convert.
E)   inspire.F) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

When giving a speech ointroduction, you should be sure to praise the speaking skills othe main speaker.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

As your textbook explains, when giving a commemorative speech, a speaker should take care to

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A)   avoid falling back on clichés and trite sentiments.
B)   thank the people who made the award possible.
C)   use PowerPoint to generate strong emotions.
D)   all of the above.
E)   a and c only.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

A speech praising Doctors without Borders for its humanitarian contributions is an example oa commemorative speech.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

It is almost always in poor taste to mention the losers oan award in a speech opresentation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

One method recommended in your textbook for creating a sense odrama and anticipation in a speech ointroduction is to

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A)   present a brief biography of the main speaker.
B)   save the name of the main speaker until the final moment.
C)   use visual aids that focus attention on the main speaker.
D)   praise the speaking skills of the main speaker.
E)   make sure the introduction is completely accurate.F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

One major purpose oa speech ointroduction is to build enthusiasm for the main speaker.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Speeches opresentation are given when someone is receiving publicly a gift or an award.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The fundamental purpose oa commemorative speech is to convey information about the subject being commemorated.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The purpose oa commemorative speech is to pay tribute to a person, a group opeople, an institution, or an idea.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which othe following is an example oa speech opresentation?

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A)   a speech presenting a new reporter to the newspaper staff
B)   a speech presenting reasons why a new high school needs to be built
C)   a speech presenting a famous professor who will lecture on economics
D)   a speech presenting a certificate of recognition to an outstanding worker
E)   a speech presenting the annual earnings report to stockholdersF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 14

As your textbook explains, speeches ointroduction usually should be 8 to 10 minutes long.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A speech honoring the accomplishments oNelson Mandela is an example oa commemorative speech.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to your textbook, the major traits oa good acceptance speech are brevity, humility, and

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A)   humor.
B)   clarity.
C)   confidence.
D)   graciousness.
E)   fluency.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

A speech urging Congress to construct a memorial in Washington, D.C., to recognize women's contributions to the American Revolution is an example oa commemorative speech.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Before presenting the college's Athlete othe Year award, the athletic director made a point opraising the two athletes who were runners up in this year's competition. According to your textbook, was this choice appropriate for a speech opresentation?

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A)   No. It is almost always in poor taste to mention the losers.
B)   Yes. Identifying the losers makes the winner look even better.
C)   No. Naming anyone other than the winner usually irritates the audience.
D)   Yes. It is often appropriate to praise the losers of a competition.
E)   No. Mentioning the losers diminishes the value of an award.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 19

A commemorative speech is the one kind ospeech in which clichés and trite sentiments are appropriate.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Name four guidelines presented in your textbook for a speech ointroduction:

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Possible answers include:
Be brief.
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Exam 18: Speaking on Special Occasions

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A speech praising Doctors without Borders for its humanitarian contributions is an example oa commemorative speech.

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Speeches opresentation are given when someone is receiving publicly a gift or an award.

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Which othe following is recommended by your textbook as a guideline for a speech ointroduction?

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As your textbook explains, speeches ointroduction usually should be 8 to 10 minutes long.

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As your textbook explains, when giving a commemorative speech, a speaker should take care to

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According to your textbook, the major traits oa good acceptance speech are brevity, humility, and

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According to your textbook, the fundamental purpose oa commemorative speech is to

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One method recommended in your textbook for creating a sense odrama and anticipation in a speech ointroduction is to

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When giving a speech ointroduction, you should be sure to praise the speaking skills othe main speaker.

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Which othe following is an example oa speech opresentation?

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A speech honoring the accomplishments oNelson Mandela is an example oa commemorative speech.

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The fundamental purpose oa commemorative speech is to convey information about the subject being commemorated.

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The purpose oa commemorative speech is to pay tribute to a person, a group opeople, an institution, or an idea.

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Before presenting the college's Athlete othe Year award, the athletic director made a point opraising the two athletes who were runners up in this year's competition. According to your textbook, was this choice appropriate for a speech opresentation?

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As your textbook explains, perhaps no speech depends more on the creative and subtle use olanguage than does the

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One major purpose oa speech ointroduction is to build enthusiasm for the main speaker.

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A speech urging Congress to construct a memorial in Washington, D.C., to recognize women's contributions to the American Revolution is an example oa commemorative speech.

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A commemorative speech is the one kind ospeech in which clichés and trite sentiments are appropriate.

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