COM 120 WEEK 8 QUIZ

COM 120 WEEK 8 QUIZ
All speaking occasions create
a.   decorum.
b.   constraints.
c.   formality.
d.   identification.
e.   anxiety.
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2.	When a speech is well-suited to the expectations of a particular occasion, it has the quality of:
a.   decorum.
b.   positive ethos.
c.   identification.
d.   resonance.
e.   empathy.
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3.	"Epideictic" is another word __________ speaking.
a.   deliberative
b.   forensic
c.   ceremonial
d.   epideictic
e.   epicurean
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4.	Which of the following questions does deliberative speaking aim to answer?
a.   What's my purpose?
b.   Who is right?
c.   What shall we do?
d.   Who's my target audience?
e.   Where are my notes?
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5.	When group reports are presented orally to others, the occasion is called:
a.   a panel.
b.   a forum.
c.   a symposium.
d.   a debate.
e.   a public hearing.
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6.	Sue and her teammates decided to honor their coach at a banquet with a plaque thanking him for all of his hard work. What type of speech will Sue be giving when she presents this award?
a.   Extemporaneous
b.   Persuasive
c.   Ceremonial
d.   Informative
e.   Deliberative
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7.	A question that presupposes an adverse value judgment is called a(n):
a.   loaded question.
b.   false dilemma.
c.   closed question.
d.   open question.
e.   unsupported assumption.
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8.	Creating a sense of presence for particular ideas and values is an important element of __________ speaking.
a.   ceremonial
b.   deliberative
c.   public
d.   forensic
e.   informative
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9.	The speech of introduction aims to:
a.   entertain the audience.
b.   given the listeners relevant information about the speaker.
c.   make the speaker feel welcome.
d.   provide an audience orientation.
e.   both choices (b) and (c) are correct.
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10.	A testimonial is a speech of:
a.   greeting.
b.   toasting.
c.   roast.
d.   introduction.
e.   tribute.
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11.	Which of the following are examples of speeches of tribute?
a.   Testimonials, eulogies, toasts, and roasts
b.   Symposia, group discussions, and forums
c.   Pep talks, commencement addresses, and after-dinner speeches
d.   Epideictic, forensic, and deliberative speeches
e.   Presentation and acceptance speeches
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12.	Which of the following statements is TRUE of eulogies?
a.   They should focus on the honoree's virtues.
b.   They should magnify the person's weaknesses and minimize his or her strengths.
c.   They should emphasize the speaker's relationship with the honoree.
d.   They should offer lavish praise of the person being honored.
e.   They should list as many of the person's accomplishments as possible.
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13.	A toast is a miniature version of a(n):
a.   speech of tribute.
b.   speech marking an award.
c.   speech of greeting.
d.   introduction.
e.   roast.
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14.	Which of the following accurately describes a roast?
a.   A speech which honors someone who has died
b.   A speech poking fun in order to embarrass the target
c.   A speech given with raised glass to honor a person
d.   A speech poking fun at a person in a good-natured way
e.   A speech issuing an award
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15.	The speech given by leaders upon taking office is known as a(n):
a.   inaugural address.
b.   acceptance speech.
c.   keynote speech.
d.   speech of welcome.
e.   epideictic address.