COM 103 Quiz 2, Questions And Answers - National University
Q U ESTIO N 1
1. Everything a speaker says is filtered through a listener's:
a. frame of
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b. credibility
c. feedback
d. personal screen
e. psychological field
Q U ESTIO N 2
1. As your textbook explains, ethnocentrism means:
a showing respect to other groups and cultures
b recognizing that listeners are interested in how a topic relates to them
c believing one's own group or culture is superior to all other
. groups or cultures
d insisting that listeners share a speaker's frame of reference
e agreeing with the values and practices of other groups and cultures
Q U ESTIO N 3
1. A special occasion speech is a speech about a special occasion that has happened in your life.
True
False
Q U ESTIO N 4
1. Listening is a passive process, while critical thinking is an active process.
True
False
Q U ESTIO N 5
1. Michael is preparing a persuasive speech for class in opposition to gun control. The most important factor for Michael to consider when analyzing his audience is probably its:
a knowledge of the topic
b disposition toward the
. speaker
c cultural background
d religious beliefs
e attitude toward the
. topic
Q U ESTIO N 6
1. Most experts set the maximum number of members for a small group at seven or eight.
True
False
Q U ESTIO N 7
1. The primary purpose of a special occasion speech is to convey information to an audience.
True
False
Q U ESTIO N 8
1. Which of the following is an example of a speech for a special occasion?
a a speech presenting an award to a retiring
. newspaper editor
b a presentation on marketing strategy at a sales
. meeting
c a talk to new college students about how to register
. for classes
d a campaign speech by a candidate for the U.S. Senate
e a lecture by a visiting professor in a college class
Q U ESTIO N 9
1. According to Jerry Seinfeld, when attending the funeral, the average person would rather be in the box than giving the eulogy.
True
False
Q U ESTIO N 10
1. When listening to a speech, it's important to think in real time about how each main points relates back to your own life so you can better engage with the material.
True
False
Q U ESTIO N 11
1. When giving a special occasion speech, it's ok to not to give a self-introduction because most people there will likely know who you are.
True
False
Q U ESTIO N 12
1. Which is not a special occasion speech:
a a speech about your high school
. graduation
b eulogy for a grandparent
c a wedding toast for a friend
d a speech awarding a colleague an
. award
Q U ESTIO N 13
1. Special occasion speeches should still have a preview statement to help the audience through your speech.
True
False
Q U ESTIO N 14
1. Which is a form of appreciative listening?
a listening to a car salesman
b listening to a lecture by a professor
c listening to a friend talk about his
. problems
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