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_________ is the degree to which an audience member perceives a speaker as honest.

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Question 2

A(n) _________ is a brief account or story of an interesting or humorous event.

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The answer of A(n) _________ is a brief account or...

Question 3

Any dramatic and famous quotation is an appropriate attention-getting device.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

If you are NOT a recognized expert, you can:

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A)   admit that you're no expert, but say that you are very curious.
B)   appeal to the audience's need to follow up on their own.
C)   demonstrate your competence by using appropriate references.
D)   emphasize your life-long interest and opportunities for study.
E)   tell the audience you are passionate about the speech topic.F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

What are your ethical obligations when you use a startling statement?

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Although startling statements ...

Question 6

What is a reference to occasion? Give an example.

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This attention-getter is only useful if ...

Question 7

A rhetorical question:

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A)   calls for listeners to inwardly contemplate the answer.
B)   elicits an immediate verbal and/or nonverbal response.
C)   is opposed to the topic and is therefore inappropriate.
D)   should be used when audiences aren't paying attention.
E)   usually has a political motivation and should be avoided.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

The purpose of the introduction is to get the audience to settle down.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The device a speaker uses to capture audience attention and get them interested is called a(n) _________-_________.

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The answer of The device a speaker uses to capture...

Question 10

Aristotle's concept of ethos is related to:

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A)   analysis.
B)   charisma.
C)   credibility.
D)   expertise.
E)   interest.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

When you use a startling statement to gain audience attention:

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A)   the audience will be focused, receptive, calm, and attentive.
B)   the most challenging statements will be the most effective.
C)   you should shock the audience in order to get them to listen.
D)   you are ethically compelled to be sure it's factual and relevant.
E)   it should be controversial enough to stir up audience emotions.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

How does a strong thesis statement make research more effective?

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If you begin research with only a genera...

Question 13

One way of demonstrating competence is to include relevant references.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A reference to the audience should thank them for listening to the speech.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The preview at the beginning of a speech:

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A)   compares and evaluates two opposite things or ideas.
B)   entices even a disinterested audience to pay attention.
C)   is a formality that serves to put the audience at ease.
D)   prepares listeners to hear the main points in the body of the speech.
E)   restricts the freedom of the speaker to say what he/she wants.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

Why does your thesis statement need to be clear and focused?

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A strong, clear thesis statement is valu...

Question 17

What is a preview, and what does it do?

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The final part of an introduct...

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