chapter 18 Key
1. Which of the following is an example of a speech for a special occasion?
A. a presentation on marketing strategy at a sales
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B. a talk to new college students about how to register for classes
C. a campaign speech by a candidate for the U.S. Senate
D. a speech presenting an award to a retiring newspaper editor E. a lecture by a visiting professor in a college class
Gradable: automatic
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Topic: Speaking on Special Occassions
2.
According to your textbook, when giving a speech of introduction you should
A. build enthusiasm for the main speaker.
B. provide a biography of the main speaker.
C. state your personal view on the main speaker’s topic.
D.
All of these answers are correct.
E.
Both build enthusiasm for the main speaker and state your personal view on the main speaker’s topic.
Gradable: automatic
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Topic: Speaking on Special Occassions Topic: Speeches of Introduction
3. One main purpose of a speech of introduction is to
A. create a welcoming climate to build enthusiasm for the main speaker.
B. explain why the person being introduced is receiving her or his award.
C. inspire the audience with a sense of the significance of the occasion.
D. explain why listeners should pay tribute to a person, idea, or institution.
E. enhance the credibility of the speaker who is making the introduction.
Gradable: automatic
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Topic: Speeches of Introduction
4. Which of the following is recommended by your textbook as a guideline for a speech of introduction?
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.
Gradable: automatic
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Topic: Speeches of Introduction
5.
All of the following are presented in your textbook as guidelines for a speech of introduction except
A. Be brief.
B. Adapt your remarks to the occasion.
C. Bring the speech to life by using a hypothetical example.
D. Try to create a sense of anticipation and drama.
E. Make sure your remarks are completely accurate.
Gradable: automatic
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Topic: Speeches of Introduction
6.
All of the following are presented in your textbook as guidelines for a speech of introduction except
A. Make sure your remarks are completely accurate.
B. Adapt your remarks to the main speaker.
C. Adapt your remarks to the audience.
D.
Limit your remarks to fifteen minutes in length.
E. Try to create a sense of anticipation and drama.
Gradable: automatic
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Topic: Speeches of Introduction
7.
As your textbook explains, when you give a speech of introduction, you should be sure to adapt your remarks to the
A. occasion.
B. audience.
C. main speaker.
D.
All of these answers are correct.
E.
Both occasion and audience.
Gradable: automatic
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Topic: Speeches of Introduction
8. What does it mean to say that a speech of introduction should be "adapted to the main speaker"? A. The speech should preview what the main speaker's points will be.
B. The speech should be given in the same style as the person being introduced.
C. The speech should avoid creating discomfort for the main speaker.
D.
All of these answers are correct.
E.
Both the speech should preview what the main speaker's points will be and the speech should avoid creating discomfort for the main speaker.
Gradable: automatic
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Topic: Speeches of Introduction
9.
One method recommended in your textbook for creating a sense of drama and anticipation in a speech of introduction is to 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.
Gradable: automatic
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Topic: Speeches of Introduction
10.
According to your textbook, the best way to create a sense of anticipation and drama in a speech of introduction is to
A.
save the name of the main speaker for the end.
B. tell the audience that the main speaker is an excellent orator.
C. use PowerPoint to explain the main speaker's accomplishments.
D. deliver the speech word for word from a written manuscript.
E. give a detailed biography of the main speaker.
Gradable: automatic
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Topic: Speeches of Introduction
11.
At the annual field hockey banquet, Olivia is introducing the coach, a woman who is well known by everyone in the room. According to your textbook, the best way for Olivia to create a sense of anticipation and drama in her speech of introduction is to
A. present a detailed biography of the coach's life.
B. tell an embarrassing story about the coach's childhood.
C. be creative by learning about the coach and casting her in a new light.
D.
All of these answers are correct.
E.
Both tell an embarrassing story about the coach's childhood and be creative by learning about the coach and casting her in a new light. [Show Less]