QUESTION 1
1. Everything a speaker says is filtered through a listener's:
a. frame of reference
b. credibility
c. feedback
d. personal screen
e.
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6.7 points
QUESTION 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
6.7 points
QUESTION 3
1. A special occasion speech is a speech about a special occasion that has happened in
your life.
True
False
6.7 points
QUESTION 4
1. Listening is a passive process, while critical thinking is an active process.
True
False
6.7 points
QUESTION 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
6.7 points
QUESTION 6
1. Most experts set the maximum number of members for a small group at seven or
eight.
True
False
6.7 points
QUESTION 7
1. The primary purpose of a special occasion speech is to convey information to an
audience.
True
False
6.7 points
QUESTION 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
6.7 points
QUESTION 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
6.7 points
QUESTION 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
6.7 points
QUESTION 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
6.6 points
QUESTION 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
6.6 points
QUESTION 13
1. Special occasion speeches should still have a preview statement to help the audience
through your speech.
True
False
6.6 points
QUESTION 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
d
.
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