Review question for COMM 1
![]() | As United Nations representatives, Shanthy and Miles were determined to establish an early warning system for tsunami threats. They had personally seen the devastation to their homeland of Sri Lanka in December 2004, and knew they had the power to affect change. In their speeches before the UN, they showed heartbreaking pictures and the tragic amateur videos from those vacationing where the tsunami had struck. In the end, they were able to persuade the audience to consider the proposal for an early warning system. Which tip did they follow for using emotions to persuade? Answer | ||||||
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![]() | Marty's persuasive speech was about gun control and school violence. He made the statement, "Either we take guns out of the hands of everyone in this country, except the police and military, or we can expect massacres in schools all over this country." This kind of argument represents Answer | ||||||
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![]() | When Ramone spoke about the need for regular health check-ups, he was so knowledgeable, so sincere, and so energetic in his delivery that everyone responded quite positively to his speech. What aspect of good persuasive delivery did Ramone demonstrate? Answer | ||||||
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![]() | The factor in a speaker's credibility that refers to his/her being perceived as energetic is known as Answer | ||||||
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![]() | The textbook gives an example of a politician calling a press conference when he is being accused of taking bribes while in office. Instead of addressing this issue, the political speaks about the evils of child pornography. What fallacy is this politician practicing? Answer | ||||||
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![]() | The type of credibility established by giving careful thought to your appearance, establishing eye contact, and having your credentials as well as accomplishments presented to the audience is known as Answer | ||||||
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![]() | The term used by Aristotle to describe appeals to human emotion is Answer | ||||||
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![]() | As a Roman teacher of public speaking, Quintilian felt that effective public speakers should be Answer | ||||||
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![]() | In an introduction to a persuasive speech, Fran said: "There was a time when I thought I would never have a job, a decent life, a boyfriend, or any pleasure in life. But, after working as an intern at Channel 3, I know what I really want to do with my life and that gives me great satisfaction. I encourage you all to become interns, so that you, too, can discover that there is something in life that inspires passion in you... that you're willing to work for...to work hard for...to be successful...to be happy." What type of message did this speaker effectively use in this introduction? Answer | ||||||
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![]() | The term that Aristotle used to refer to using evidence and reasoning to reach a conclusion is Answer | ||||||
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![]() | Rashan thought that he would be dramatic and impress his public speaking class with his speech on dog training. He decided to bring in his german shepherd to illustrate the points and techniques of obedience. But during the speech, he noticed that the audience's attention was on his dog, rather than on him as the speaker. What guideline did Rashan ignore, with regard to using presentation aids? Answer | ||||||
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![]() | Which of the following is an example of a two-dimensional presentation aid? Answer | ||||||
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![]() | The best reason that presentation aids enhance an audience's memory of the speech is that Answer | ||||||
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![]() | How can a photograph best be used as a presentation aid? Answer | ||||||
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![]() | Of the five senses, presentational aids are effective because we depend on _____ more than any other sense. Answer | ||||||
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![]() | Elaine taped pictures of her Aruba vacation all around the room as presentation aids for her speech. She never referred to them, but simply created an atmosphere for his presentation. Was this appropriate? Answer | ||||||
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![]() | An informative speech about an event typically follows this pattern of organization. Answer | ||||||
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![]() | In an informative speech to a group of high school juniors, Tori talked about how college can change your life, about the change in her confidence level from her first year to her senior year. Although college seemed a long way off for her audience, they listened intently. Tori made her speech interesting by Answer | ||||||
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![]() | An informative speech that discusses how something works, or describes a process with a particular outcome, is a speech about Answer | ||||||
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![]() | Phyllis presented an informative speech on how to fix a flat tire. What type of informative speech was this? Answer | ||||||
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![]() | When previewing your speech on Islam, you say, "The best way to understand Islam is to look at some of the beliefs and practices of this religion." You will be giving a speech about Answer | ||||||
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![]() | An informative speech that discusses anything you can see or touch is a speech about Answer | ||||||
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![]() | Gus was asked to present information on the topic of art appreciation. This topic can be rather vague and subjective in nature; different pieces of art can be described in a multitude of ways. However, Gus found a way of clearly defining terms and concepts so the audience would have a common point of reference. For Gus, the primary goal of his informative speech would be to Answer | ||||||
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![]() | What kind of speech focuses on a process or how something works? Answer | ||||||
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![]() | In a speech with the general purpose "to inform," a speaker's goal is to Answer | ||||||
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![]() | Montriece stood before a room filled with high school seniors and their parents. In his introduction he stated, "I come before you today, not as a financial consultant, but as a former college student myself. It has been some time since I've been in a college classroom as a student, but I can clearly remember the financial struggles of being a student. Today, I'm going to present to you five ways you can cut costs for a college education." This would be a good opening for his audience because Answer | ||||||
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![]() | With an informative speech the speaker informs about potential options available to the audience; persuasive speakers Answer | ||||||
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![]() | The sense of disorganization that prompts a person to change when new information conflicts with previously organized thought patterns is Answer | ||||||
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![]() | Our likes and dislikes are represented by our Answer | ||||||
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![]() | Something that is reinforced by past experiences and evidence is Answer | ||||||
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![]() | In the process of persuading your audience, the most difficult to change is your listeners' Answer | ||||||
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![]() | You want to do a speech on the importance of Yoga and an exercise routine, but you don't want to come across as though you were scolding the audience for not being more active. You simply want to uplift them, to make them feel good about their own potential, and to show them the health benefits of activity. If you do this, what persuasive strategy will you be using? Answer | ||||||
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![]() | Brendan argues, in his persuasive speech, "What starving people need first is food and clean water; not counseling about the sad state of their governments; not advice about ways to attract new industry; and not pity over the loss of their self-esteem." What principle of persuasive speaking is Brendan effectively utilizing? Answer | ||||||
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![]() | Matt is listening to a persuasive speech on assisted suicide. He begins to feel uncomfortable but then decides the speaker didn't know what she was talking about. Matt is using which dissonance coping strategy? Answer | ||||||
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![]() | If you present a pro-life speech and get the pro-choice listeners to feel uncomfortable with their positions, you have effectively used the persuasive technique of Answer | ||||||
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![]() | When asked to deliver a speech at the last moment, the type of delivery style you will use is Answer | ||||||
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![]() | The ability to monitor your audience's response and adjust your message accordingly is a benefit of Answer | ||||||
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![]() | Delivering a speech in a conversational style from a well-developed and researched outline is termed Answer | ||||||
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![]() | By using appropriate levels of eye contact, moving purposefully, and smiling while talking, what behaviors is the speaker engaging in? Answer | ||||||
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![]() | In his speech about American loyalty and patriotism, Mike thought he had really reached everyone in his audience. However, after receiving classmates' written critiques of his speech, it seems as though his delivery and content offended a couple of international students in his class. Which of the following statements best explains this situation? Answer | ||||||
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![]() | Sometimes listeners may ask questions at the end of your speech that are unrelated to your talk. By finding a way to gently guide your questioners back to the message you are Answer | ||||||
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![]() | Yvonne was really nervous about her upcoming speech. On the day of the speech, she arrived early, used mental and physical relaxation techniques, and felt like she knew the speech. But all she could think about was how the audience wouldn't laugh at her funny moments in the speech and how the applause would be weak and disappointing. What tip for reducing delivery jitters that your textbook advises did Yvonne ignore? Answer | ||||||
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![]() | Oral language is different from written language in that it Answer | ||||||
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![]() | A cliché is Answer | ||||||
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![]() | Using a key word or phrase at the end rather than the beginning of a sentence, such as in the statement "She's an inspiration, a best friend, and a teacher; she's also my mom" is a stylistic device known as Answer | ||||||
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![]() | Statements such as, "Money talks," "That's my car; isn't she beautiful," and "The wind moaned and screeched," are all examples of Answer | ||||||
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![]() | One strategy in improving your speaking style by creating cadence is Answer | ||||||
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![]() | The statement, "Now is the time for determination, decisiveness, and dedication" employs what linguistic device? Answer | ||||||
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![]() | When Reverend Jesse Jackson says, "We must relate instead of debate; we must inspire instead of retire; and we must repair instead of despair," what linguistic device is he using? Answer | ||||||
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![]() | In his speech about the Titanic, Kiefer said the following: "She was the new world, the new technology, the best of the best. But a technology that failed, leaving many souls in a cold, watery grave." What form of effective language usage has Kiefer employed? Answer | ||||||
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Question 1
0 out of 2 points
Why would the following be an example of an incomplete standard outlining form?
I. Current local efforts to recycle common household products are increasingly successful.
A. More community involvement
1. Each day more types of items are added to the list of what can be recycled.
2. People are becoming more aware of local recycling centers.Selected Answer: a) The main idea is not a complete sentence.
Correct Answer: d) The subpoint is not written out as a complete sentence.
Question 2
2 out of 2 points
An illustration that includes the word "imagine," or presents a scenario that might happen, is
Selected Answer: a) a hypothetical illustration.
Correct Answer: a) a hypothetical illustration.
Question 3
2 out of 2 points
Conventional use of numbered and lettered heading and subheadings to indicate the relationships among parts of the speech is known as a
Selected Answer: b) standard outline form.
Correct Answer: b) standard outline form.
Question 4
2 out of 2 points
Tiphani, in her persuasive speech, says the following: "So, by using these simple steps, you will save time, money, and energy." What form of persuasive appeal is this?
Selected Answer: d) an appeal to positive motivation
Correct Answer: d) an appeal to positive motivation
Question 5
2 out of 2 points
The U.S. Constitution states, "Congress shall make no law...abridging the freedom of speech." This is part of the
Selected Answer: a) First Amendment
Correct Answer: a) First Amendment
Question 6
0 out of 2 points
Now that the semester is over, COMM 1 students can look back and say this was the greatest public speech class in the 2,000 year history of such classes. This is an example of
Selected Answer: b) a serious possibility.
Correct Answer: c) a fallacy.
Question 7
2 out of 2 points
Phyllis presented an informative speech on how to fix a flat tire. What type of informative speech was this?
Selected Answer: b) a speech about a procedure
Correct Answer: b) a speech about a procedure
Question 8
2 out of 2 points
Throughout John's speech on the environment, he reviewed and re-emphasized points previously discussed. What is the textbook term for this technique?
Selected Answer: a) internal summary
Correct Answer: a) internal summary
Question 9
0 out of 2 points
Brent was presenting a speech on childhood diabetes, a disease that he had suffered from for years. He decided not to mention this fact to his audience. According to your text, which statement concerning Brent's speech is more correct?
Selected Answer: b) A speaker needs only facts and figures to build his credibility to the audience.
Correct Answer: a) A speaker's personal experience makes him more credible to his audience.
Question 10
2 out of 2 points
Of the five senses, presentational aids are effective because we depend on _____ more than any other sense.
Selected Answer: b) sight
Correct Answer: b) sight
Question 11
2 out of 2 points
It is important in an introduction to build trust with the audience, to have them believe you and like you. This is known as speaker
Selected Answer: b) credibility.
Correct Answer: b) credibility.
Question 12
2 out of 2 points
Marty's persuasive speech was about gun control and school violence. He made the statement, "Either we take guns out of the hands of everyone in this country, except the police and military, or we can expect massacres in schools all over this country." This kind of argument represents
Selected Answer: d) an either/or fallacy.
Correct Answer: d) an either/or fallacy.
Question 13
2 out of 2 points
One way that you can determine if a Web site is authentic and reliable is by
Selected Answer: c) checking the site to see if it is sponsored by an individual or organization that is credible.
Correct Answer: c) checking the site to see if it is sponsored by an individual or organization that is credible.
Question 14
2 out of 2 points
Sheena presented her informative speech on the life of Marie Curie. She had decided to cover Curie's early life and marriage, her scientific achievements despite the prejudice against her as a woman, and finally, the importance of Curie's discoveries on our lives today. She concluded her introduction by previewing all the main points, then used an internal summary as a transition to each of the main ideas. In her conclusion, she summarized her main ideas, emphasizing the importance of Marie Curie's life. What strategy to enhance audience recall was Sheena using?
Selected Answer: d) build in redundancy
Correct Answer: d) build in redundancy
Question 15
2 out of 2 points
After listening to a speech by a local politician, Jon had the opportunity to think about the speech. He discovered that evidence was misquoted, there were a number of scare tactics used, and some data was made up to support the points being made. What did Jon discover?
Selected Answer: c) He discovered that the politician used unethical rhetorical strategies to manipulate the audience.
Correct Answer: c) He discovered that the politician used unethical rhetorical strategies to manipulate the audience.
Question 16
2 out of 2 points
This statement is decided solely by the speaker since it depends on the behavioral change the speaker expects from the audience at the end of the speech.
Selected Answer: b) specific purpose
Correct Answer: b) specific purpose
Question 17
2 out of 2 points
A general rule of thumb when estimating the time frame for your introduction and conclusion is to remember that
Selected Answer: c) the introduction and the conclusion should each represent 10 percent of your speaking time.
Correct Answer: c) the introduction and the conclusion should each represent 10 percent of your speaking time.
Question 18
2 out of 2 points
In an informative speech to a group of high school juniors, Tori talked about how college can change your life, about the change in her confidence level from her first year to her senior year. Although college seemed a long way off for her audience, they listened intently. Tori made her speech interesting by
Selected Answer: b) presenting information that related to their lives.
Correct Answer: b) presenting information that related to their lives.
Question 19
2 out of 2 points
Searching for logical divisions in a subject is a strategy for determining your
Selected Answer: d) main ideas.
Correct Answer: d) main ideas.
Question 20
2 out of 2 points
Seth decided to present his informative speech on the origins and development of the Mardi Gras parades. What type of informative speech did Seth present?
Selected Answer: b) a speech about an event
Correct Answer: b) a speech about an event
Question 21
2 out of 2 points
When you present the most important or convincing idea first in your speech, you are using the principle of
Selected Answer: a) primacy.
Correct Answer: a) primacy.
Question 22
2 out of 2 points
Most speakers who procrastinate in preparing their speeches
Selected Answer: c) will feel more speaker apprehension.
Correct Answer: c) will feel more speaker apprehension.
Question 23
2 out of 2 points
A complete declarative sentence that summarizes the intent of your speech is known as the
Selected Answer: c) central idea.
Correct Answer: c) central idea.
Question 24
0 out of 2 points
When you decide that the speaker's message will have no value, even before the speech begins, you have engaged in the listening barrier of
Selected Answer: d) prejudice.
Correct Answer: c) jumping to conclusions.
Question 25
2 out of 2 points
An audience member is worried about an upcoming exam and is unlikely to remember much of what the speaker says. This is a type of
Selected Answer: b) internal noise.
Correct Answer: b) internal noise.
Question 26
0 out of 2 points
What is wrong with the following statement in a speech? "If you believe we should have stiffer penalties for juvenile offenders, then write your congressman."
Selected Answer: a) The language is controversial and likely to incite a negative emotional response in listeners.
Correct Answer: b) The language is sexist, as the term "congressman" implies only men serve in the legislature.
Question 27
2 out of 2 points
Dana opens her speech against abortion by putting up a transparency that shows a graphic image of an aborted fetus. Is this an effective opening?
Selected Answer: b) No; this type of graphic material may disgust and repel the audience.
Correct Answer: b) No; this type of graphic material may disgust and repel the audience.
Question 28
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is an example of a two-dimensional presentation aid?
Selected Answer: c) a graph of population growth
Correct Answer: c) a graph of population growth
Question 29
0 out of 2 points
When setting up a preliminary bibliography, it is necessary to use a consistent format in order to have all the information needed to locate and verify your sources. The two most commonly used formats are
Selected Answer: c) MLA and AMA.
Correct Answer: d) MLA and APA.
Question 30
2 out of 2 points
What is ethnocentrism?
Selected Answer: d) the attitude that one's own cultural approach is superior to those from other cultures
Correct Answer: d) the attitude that one's own cultural approach is superior to those from other cultures
Question 31
2 out of 2 points
Lifting key passages from sources you do not credit in your speech is an unethical practice known as
Selected Answer: d) plagiarism.
Correct Answer: d) plagiarism.
Question 32
2 out of 2 points
Veronica was watching her audience carefully during her speech. After a few minutes, she noticed several class members staring at her with a glazed look in their eyes. She immediately picked up the speed of her speech and moved on to a colorful visual. What was Veronica responding to?
Selected Answer: c) nonverbal audience cues
Correct Answer: c) nonverbal audience cues
Question 33
2 out of 2 points
A word that is specific and appeals to at least one of our five senses is known as a(n)
Selected Answer: b) concrete word.
Correct Answer: b) concrete word.
Question 34
2 out of 2 points
When a persuasive speaker attacks the person supporting an issue rather than the issue itself, which fallacy is the speaker committing?
Selected Answer: c) ad hominem
Correct Answer: c) ad hominem
Question 35
2 out of 2 points
Words and gestures, that allow you to move smoothly from one idea to the next throughout the speech, are known as
Selected Answer: d) signposts.
Correct Answer: d) signposts.
Question 36
2 out of 2 points
Smiles, head nods, eye contact, and clapping from audience members are all forms of
Selected Answer: d) feedback.
Correct Answer: d) feedback.
Question 37
2 out of 2 points
Government agencies, independent survey organizations, or scholarly research reports can be considered reliable sources because they are
Selected Answer: a) reputable.
Correct Answer: a) reputable.
Question 38
2 out of 2 points
With an informative speech the speaker informs about potential options available to the audience. In contrast, persuasive speakers
Selected Answer: a) state their position and ask the audience to make an explicit choice.
Correct Answer: a) state their position and ask the audience to make an explicit choice.
Question 39
2 out of 2 points
Bernard is rehearsing a class demonstration speech that he has to present in two days. As he rehearses from his delivery outline, he continues to revise the outline. He changes the order of some points, deletes some extraneous detail, and reworks his conclusion. According to your textbook, is this kind of revision advisable?
Selected Answer: c) Yes; this kind of revising of the delivery outline is expected and helpful during rehearsal.
Correct Answer: c) Yes; this kind of revising of the delivery outline is expected and helpful during rehearsal.
Question 40
2 out of 2 points
In an introduction, you may ask a question that doesn't require a response but makes the audience think about your topic. This type of question is a(n)
Selected Answer: a) rhetorical question.
Correct Answer: a) rhetorical question.
Question 41
2 out of 2 points
Speakers who bring in false claims and tug at the emotions of the audience, instead of using sound evidence and logical arguments, are examples of
Selected Answer: d) unethical speakers.
Correct Answer: d) unethical speakers.
Question 42
2 out of 2 points
What should a speech conclusion do?
Selected Answer: b) summarize the main ideas
Correct Answer: b) summarize the main ideas
Question 43
2 out of 2 points
In his speech about the Titanic, Kiefer said the following: "She was the new world, the new technology, the best of the best. But a technology that failed, leaving many souls in a cold, watery grave." What form of effective language usage has Kiefer employed?
Selected Answer: c) metaphor
Correct Answer: c) metaphor
Question 44
2 out of 2 points
Given the task of preparing a speech, Susan decides to speak from an outline that can help her sound conversational and spontaneous. She wants to be able to adapt her remarks to the feedback she receives from the audience. She also wants to make more eye contact with the audience. What method of delivery will be best, given Susan's speech goals?
Selected Answer: c) extemporaneous delivery.
Correct Answer: c) extemporaneous delivery.
Question 45
2 out of 2 points
When speakers attempt to persuade without adequate evidence or use arguments that are irrelevant or inappropriate, they are using
Selected Answer: c) a fallacy.
Correct Answer: c) a fallacy.
Question 46
2 out of 2 points
In a speech, April says: "You should now understand the three most-recommended methods for improving your ability to recall people's names: the repetition method, the word-association method, and the visual imagery method. I hope you will put these methods into practice and you will remember my name the next time you see me in the hall." What device is April making use of in her speech?
Selected Answer: d) a final summary
Correct Answer: d) a final summary
Question 47
0 out of 2 points
If a speaker says, "Tonight, I'm going to discuss with you two reasons why everyone should recycle, including cost-saving benefits and the problems waste creates in the environment," you recognize this as a(n)
Selected Answer: a) general purpose statement.
Correct Answer: c) preview of main ideas.
Question 48
2 out of 2 points
The minister pounds his fist on the podium when he says the words "sin" and "evil." What function does this form of nonverbal communication serve?
Selected Answer: a) emphasizing
Correct Answer: a) emphasizing
Question 49
2 out of 2 points
In her class speech about traditions on her college campus, Angela provides little known facts that she discovered in her research. Is this a good technique, according to your text?
Selected Answer: d) Yes; using new or little known information is an effective listening technique that helps keep the audience's attention.
Correct Answer: d) Yes; using new or little known information is an effective listening technique that helps keep the audience's attention.
Question 50
2 out of 2 points
The type of formal speech that will benefit from the use of presentation aids is
Selected Answer: b) any type of speech.
Correct Answer: b) any type of speech.
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