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Chapters 11 - 15 & Appendix A (Interviews)

Question 1 of 41

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In preparation for her speech, Mattie asked her classmates questions about how they would respond to her topic, visualized her classmates' responses as she rehearsed, and tried to develop a presentation that was clear and understandable to her classmates. As she gave her presentation, she found herself thinking about her classmates and how to adapt her message to connect with them. She almost completely forgot her own anxiety. This example best illustrates what technique for managing speaking anxiety?

Select one of the following:

  • Focus on your audience

  • Focus on your message

  • Use creative rehearsal techniques

  • Use mental restructuring

Explanation

Question 2 of 41

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Melinda visits the communication lab and watches a videotape of a successful presentation several times. She becomes very familiar with the tape. Finally, she pictures herself as the speaker on the tape and sees herself giving a successful presentation. What technique is Melinda using to overcome her anxiety?

Select one of the following:

  • Cognitive restructuring

  • Systematic desensitization

  • Positive thought patterns

  • Performance visualization

Explanation

Question 3 of 41

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An astrophysicist has been asked to give a presentation to a group of 6th graders at a local elementary school. What might be an appropriate topic for the scientist to choose considering the audience?

Select one of the following:

  • The history of astrophysics as a discipline

  • Latest research findings on the Big Bang Theory

  • How stars are formed in our galaxy

  • The mathematics of electromagnetism

Explanation

Question 4 of 41

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Melvin has been invited to speak at career day for his son’s eighth grade class. Melvin is a computer programmer whose job involves developing financial planning software. Rather than talk about his products, he decided to focus his talk on computer programming in the development of computer games. The presentation was a success. What technique did Melvin use that helped his speech be successful?

Select one of the following:

  • Consider your interests and experiences

  • Consider current events

  • Consider your audience

  • Consider logical divisions in thinking

Explanation

Question 5 of 41

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A way for the speaker to signal to the audience that he/she is moving from one idea to another is by using a(n) _____.

Select one of the following:

  • Transition

  • Preview

  • Initial preview

  • Summary

Explanation

Question 6 of 41

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Yolanda was looking forward to giving her informative speech because she liked her topic – her hometown. However, when she gave the speech her audience seemed disinterested; she couldn’t understand why she got such negative audience feedback. Given this information about the situation, what was Yolanda’s mistake?

Select one of the following:

  • She violated several ethical principles of public speaking.

  • She didn't have enough research and statistics to make it interesting.

  • She was speaker-centered rather than audience-centered in her topic selection.

  • She confused the roles of speaker and listener.

Explanation

Question 7 of 41

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Max was using the Internet to find sources on parasailing. He found several interesting articles, but none of them contained a date, author, or publishing organization. What should Max do?

Select one of the following:

  • If the article has interesting information that is applicable to the speech, use it anyway.

  • Disregard those sources and continue looking for more sources than are documented.

  • Create an author and date that seems reasonable.

  • Print the webpage out and attach it to his speech documents.

Explanation

Question 8 of 41

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In his speech about registering to vote, Dan focuses on the new legislation that allows voter registration to coincide with driver’s license renewal. He concludes the speech by stating that any person who is not registered should go to a local venue to register in time for the next election. Finally, Dan reiterates “Everyone please register to vote; it is your right and duty as a citizen.” What aspect of effective conclusions has Dan used?

Select one of the following:

  • Motivating the audience to respond

  • A personal reference to his own experience

  • An effective summary of the main points of his speech

  • A logical appeal to the audience's experiences

Explanation

Question 9 of 41

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Masayuki gave a speech on way the high context values are reflected in the Japanese culture. His three main points were the language, the gift-giving customs, and the visual arts. Which pattern did he use to organize his speech?

Select one of the following:

  • Chronological

  • Spatial

  • Complexity

  • Topical

Explanation

Question 10 of 41

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Darci gave a speech with the central idea, “C. S. Lewis’ writings were influenced by the reading he did throughout his life.” Her main points were “As a child, C. S. Lewis enjoyed books with animal characters.” “As an adolescent, C. S. Lewis enjoyed books on Norse mythology.” “As an adult, C. S. Lewis studied Medieval Literature.” The main points follow what type of sequence?

Select one of the following:

  • Chronological

  • Reasons

  • Logical

  • Spatial

Explanation

Question 11 of 41

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Stephen was planning a speech on the environmental impact of the eruption of Mt. St. Helens. He planned to organize his speech by starting at the area immediately around the cone, move to a discussion of the areas directly east of the mountain, then move counterclockwise to the north and west of the mountain. What type of organizational pattern was he using?

Select one of the following:

  • Chronological

  • Spatial

  • Topical

  • Cause-and-effect

Explanation

Question 12 of 41

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Kelly really prided himself on his knowledge of British royal history. He had three main points in his informative speech, his first being the ancient lineage of Queen Elizabeth. By the time he got through his first main point, four minutes of his six-minute time allotment for the speech had been used. What was Kelly’s error in this situation?

Select one of the following:

  • Not relating new information to old

  • Not reinforcing key ideas verbally

  • Not reinforcing key ideas nonverbally

  • Not pacing the flow of the information

Explanation

Question 13 of 41

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Anders spoke on the mountain ranges in New Mexico. In his introduction, he previewed his main points. As he got to each main point, he used an internal preview and an internal summary. At the end of his speech, he summarized his main points. Which strategy for making your speech memorable did Anders use?

Select one of the following:

  • Motivating the audience to listen

  • Relating the information to the audience

  • Reinforcing key ideas nonverbally

  • Building redundancy into the speech

Explanation

Question 14 of 41

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When Kiko reviewed the main points in her informative speech, she slowed down the rate of her speech, decreased her volume, made sure to articulate each word clearly, and paused between each point. What technique of making an informative speech memorable did Kiko effectively employ?

Select one of the following:

  • Establishing a motive for the audience to listen

  • Building redundancy into the speech

  • Reinforcing key ideas nonverbally

  • Pacing the flow of the information

Explanation

Question 15 of 41

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Nicole was planning a speech advocating the position that all students be required to take two years of a foreign language prior to graduation. She was fairly certain that most of the people in her class were against her position. She felt that the strongest argument she had for this audience was the value of this skill when seeking employment. She decided to present that argument as her first main point. What principle is Nicole using?

Select one of the following:

  • Primacy

  • Complexity

  • Recency

  • Specificity

Explanation

Question 16 of 41

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In a speech about improved public safety, Stewie called for his audience to sign a petition to support current legislation that he felt would improve the situation. What type of audience is best suited for this kind of appeal?

Select one of the following:

  • The uninformed audience

  • The neutral or apathetic audience

  • The receptive audience

  • The unreceptive or hostile audience

Explanation

Question 17 of 41

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After listening to a persuasive presentation by a student, the professor suggestions that although the student sounded confident and included several persuasive emotional stories, the presentation lacked support. Which element of persuasive support was missing from the presentation?

Select one of the following:

  • Pathos

  • Logos

  • Ethos

  • Credos

Explanation

Question 18 of 41

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When Judd said, “The rights of students are being violated on other college campuses and it will happen on our campus. Everyone sees it...everyone knows it.” This is an example of which fallacy.

Select one of the following:

  • Red herring

  • Appeal to a misplaced authority

  • Bandwagon fallacy

  • Straw-man argument

Explanation

Question 19 of 41

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In a persuasive speech on lowering tuition, Alvaro wanted to compare the tuition paid by students at various state universities in his state. In order to present the information clearly, which of the following visual aid should he choose?

Select one of the following:

  • A line graph

  • A pie graph

  • A flip chart

  • A bar graph

Explanation

Question 20 of 41

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A biologist is giving a speech at local nature conservatory regarding pollination and the importance of maintaining a healthy garden that attracts bees. She'd like the audience to understand how pollination works within the flower itself. What would be the most appropriate visual aid choice for this goal?

Select one of the following:

  • A chart of several local flower varieties

  • A bar graph comparing pollination levels of various plants

  • An illustration of the anatomy of a flower

  • A map of bee pollination routes during a typical summer morning

Explanation

Question 21 of 41

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Sarah identifies common arguments as to why Bigfoot does not exist and systematically argues against each of these objections. What organizational pattern is she using?

Select one of the following:

  • Cause and Effect

  • Problem and Solution

  • Motivated Sequence

  • Refutation

Explanation

Question 22 of 41

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Kareem was asked to make a presentation to his fraternity on the history of their national organization. His three main points covered the founders, the original charter, and the origin of some of the traditions. The general purpose of this speech was most likely _____.

Select one of the following:

  • a. To inform

  • To persuade

  • To entertain

  • To demonstrate

Explanation

Question 23 of 41

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The process of changing or reinforcing attitudes, beliefs, values, or behavior is the process of _____.

Select one of the following:

  • Informing

  • Entertaining

  • Persuading

  • Refuting

Explanation

Question 24 of 41

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Describe the following question sequence: Do you like your current job? How long were you at your last job? What made you want to leave you last job? What were things about your last job that you disliked? What could have been improved? How would you describe your relationships with your manager?

Select one of the following:

  • Funnel

  • Inverted Funnel

  • Tunnel

  • Hypothetical

Explanation

Question 25 of 41

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Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

Use questions appropriate to the interview type and objective.

• Use ( open question, closed question, probing questions, hypothetical questions )s to elicit wide-ranging responses.
• Use ( closed questions, open questions, probing questions, hypothetical questions ) to get specific responses.
• Use ( probing questions, open questions, closed questions, hypothetical questions ) to seek clarification or elaboration.
• Use ( hypothetical questions, open, probing questions, closed questions ) to gauge a reaction to an imaginary situation.

Explanation

Question 26 of 41

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Jackie’s manager sets up a meeting with her to discuss her current status in the organization. He plans to first observe her as she works with clients, and second, follow up with her by discussing her strengths and weaknesses. What type of interview is Jackie participating?

Select one of the following:

  • Information gathering

  • Job

  • Appraisal

  • Problem-solution

Explanation

Question 27 of 41

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Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

Design questioning sequences appropriate to the interview purpose.

• Use the ( funnel, inverted funnel, tunnel ) sequence to elicit general comments first and specific information later.
• Use the ( inverted funnel, funnel, tunnel ) sequence to elicit specific information first and more general comments later.
• Use the ( tunnel, funnel, inverted funnel ) sequence to gather lots of information without probing too deeply.

Explanation

Question 28 of 41

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A student goes to an interview and judges the interviewer to be a neutral audience. What would be an appropriate strategy for the student to use to connect with the interviewer?

Select one of the following:

  • Organize responses according to objections

  • Organize responses around emotional appeals

  • Organize responses to present his or her strongest qualities last

  • Organize responses to appeal to the general interest that the interviewer may have

Explanation

Question 29 of 41

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During a job interview, the applicant is to demonstrate effective listening and responding skills. What are two ways in which the applicant can do this in order to show interest in the job and competency in communication?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Speak quickly and energetically in order to show passion for the job

  • Be aware of the nonverbal cues of both the interviewer and the applicant

  • Ask questions of the interviewer about the job training and opportunities for advancement.

  • Dress casually so that the interviewer feels more comfortable asking questions to the applicant.

Explanation

Question 30 of 41

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A disciplinary interview to consider corrective action toward an employee or students is an example of which type of interview.

Select one of the following:

  • Appraisal

  • Problem-solving

  • Persuasive

  • Information-gathering

Explanation

Question 31 of 41

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A sales interview and political campaign interview are examples of which type of interview.

Select one of the following:

  • Appraisal

  • Problem-solving

  • Persuasive

  • Information-gathering

Explanation

Question 32 of 41

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Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

GENERAL PURPOSES: ( To inform, To persuade, To entertain )

SPECIFIC PURPOSES: At the end of my presentation, the audience will be able to list two benefits for adults of learning to play a musical instrument.

GENERAL PURPOSES: ( To persuade, To inform, To entertain )

SPECIFIC PURPOSES: At the end of my presentation, the audience will enroll in a music appreciation course.

GENERAL PURPOSES: ( To entertain, To inform, To persuade )

SPECIFIC PURPOSES: At the end of my presentation, the audience will be laughing at my misadventures as an adult cello student.

Explanation

Question 33 of 41

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Comparison of new info to old info:
Comparison between two similar things:
Comparison of two similar things that seem different, but they have something in common:

Drag and drop to complete the text.

    Analogy
    Literal Analogy
    Figurative Analogy

Explanation

Question 34 of 41

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To make your message memorable, use …

: Deviates from the ordinary, expected meaning of words to make a description or comparison unique, vivid, and memorable.

- Making an implied comparison
- Making a comparison using "like" or "as"
- Attributing human qualities to nonhuman things or ideas

: When something is phrased in a way that differs from the way the audience expects.
- Leaving nonessential words out of a phrase or sentence
- Reversing the normal order of words in a phrase or sentence
- Withholding the key words in a phrase or sentence until the end

: Language rhythm

- Using two or more clauses or sentences with the same grammatical structure
- Using a two-part parallel structure in which the second part contrasts in meaning with the first
- Using a key word or phrase more than once
- Repeating a consonant sound (tongue twister type)

Drag and drop to complete the text.

    Figurative Language
    Metaphor
    Simile
    Personification
    Drama
    Omission
    Inversion
    Suspension
    Cadence
    Parallelism
    Antithesis
    Repetition
    Alliteration

Explanation

Question 35 of 41

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Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

( Pathos, Logos, Ethos ) - Appeal to Emotion
( Logos, Pathos, Ethos ) - Appeal to Logic
( Ethos, Pathos, Logos ) - Appeal to Ethics

Explanation

Question 36 of 41

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RECAP TYPES OF PRESENTATION AIDS

• Use that you can handle easily and that are safe and legal.
• Be sure that any you use are large enough to be seen easily.
• Rehearse with who will serve as presentation aids, and don’t let them steal the show.
• Keep simple and large.
• Be sure that are large enough to be seen easily.
• Highlight on a the geographic areas you will discuss.
• Limit the amount of you put on any single chart.
• Keep simple and uncluttered.
• Use only brief audio and video clips, make sure they can be easily seen or heard, and have equipment ready to go before you speak.

Drag and drop to complete the text.

    objects
    models
    people
    drawings
    photographs
    map
    information
    graphs

Explanation

Question 37 of 41

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Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

Three types of graphs:
A ( bar graph, pie graph, line graph ) is used to compare percentages or numbers.
A ( pie graph, bar graph, line graph ) shows how data are divided proportionately.
A ( line graph, bar graph, pie graph ) can show both trends over a period of time and relationships among variables.

Explanation

Question 38 of 41

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Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

Which type of proposition are the following sentences?

Asbestos exists in our elementary school. ( Proposition of Fact, Proposition of Value, Proposition of Policy )

Using calculators for elementary math is a good idea. ( Proposition of Value, Proposition of Fact, Proposition of Policy )

Casino gambling should be legalized in all states. ( Proposition of Policy, Proposition of Fact, Proposition of Value )

Explanation

Question 39 of 41

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There are three major ways to draw logical conclusions:

- Using specific instances or examples to reach a probable general conclusion. A special kind of this reasoning that draws a comparison between two ideas, things, or situations that share some essential common feature is called .

- Moving from a general statement or principle to reach a certain specific conclusion. A special type of this reasoning consists of a three-part argument, including a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion is called .

- Relating two or more events in such a way as to conclude that one or more of the events caused the others.

Drag and drop to complete the text.

    Inductive Reasoning
    reasoning by analogy
    Deductive Reasoning
    syllogism
    Causal reasoning

Explanation

Question 40 of 41

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Trying to establish a causal link where none exists is a type of . To be a better-informed consumer, as well as a more ethical persuasive speaker, you should be aware of some of the following :

Making a faulty cause and effect connection between two things or events is called a .

Suggesting that because everyone believes something or does something, it must be valid, accurate, or effective is called .

Oversimplifying an issue as offering only two choices is called .

Someone who argues against an issue by bringing up irrelevant facts or arguments is using a .

Drag and drop to complete the text.

    logical fallacy
    common fallacies
    causal fallacy
    bandwagon fallacy
    either–or fallacy
    red herring

Explanation

Question 41 of 41

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Kara is to give a presentation to community members about how parents can be better informed about popular social media websites used by teenagers. She wants to organize and deliver her speech around adult learning principles in order to make it more memorable. What are two ways that she can do that?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Ask audience members for active involvement during the speech.

  • Show a bar graph to display the amount of time teenagers spend on social media websites.

  • Offer detailed information about profits incurred by businesses through social media marketing.

  • Connect the use of social media to teenagers' interpersonal relationships, including those with their parents.

Explanation

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