Question 1

What does it mean to say that a speech ointroduction should be "adapted to the main speaker"?

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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 the above
E)   a and c onlyF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

The three major traits oa good acceptance speech are brevity, humility, and graciousness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A graduation address and a toast at a wedding are both examples ospeeches for special occasions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When Gabriel received the Top Engineering Student award at the department's annual award ceremony, he gave a speech thanking the department for according him this honor. According to your textbook, what kind ospecial-occasion speech did Gabriel give?

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A)   an inspirational speech
B)   a speech of introduction
C)   a commemorative speech
D)   an acceptance speech
E)   a speech of presentationF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

Which othe following speeches that you might hear on a college campus would be an example oa commemorative speech?

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A)   an activist's call to boycott local grocers
B)   a governor's remarks at the graduation ceremony
C)   a campus speaker's talk on ending sexual violence
D)   a guest lecturer's presentation of her research
E)   a professor's lecture on the causes of the Civil WarF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

As your textbook explains, when you give a speech ointroduction, you should be sure to adapt your remarks to the

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A)   occasion.
B)   audience.
C)   main speaker.
D)   all of the above.
E)   a and b only.F) All of the above
G) A) and E) D

Question 7

The primary purpose oa special occasion speech is to convey information to an audience.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which othe following is an example oa commemorative speech?

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A)   a speech seeking to convince the school board to keep the schools open for extracurricular activities on Martin Luther King Day
B)   a speech to the student government aimed at getting funding for special campus activities on Martin Luther King Day
C)   a lecture to a community audience explaining the oratorical techniques used in Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream"
D)   a speech analyzing the philosophy of nonviolent protest employed by Martin Luther King during the civil rights movement
E)   a speech honoring Martin Luther King's life and legacy at the opening event for the campus-wide Martin Luther King Day observancesF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 9

All othe following are presented in your textbook as guidelines for a speech ointroduction except

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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.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

The purpose oa speech ointroduction is to introduce a person receiving an award or an honor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

All othe following are presented in your textbook as guidelines for a speech ointroduction except

Accepted Answer

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.F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

A Memorial Day speech honoring U.S. soldiers who have died in defense otheir country is an example oan) _______________ speech.

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commemorative

Question 13

A speech honoring Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, is an example oa commemorative speech.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which othe following is an example oa speech opresentation?

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A)   a speech presenting a main speaker to the audience
B)   a speech presenting a eulogy at a funeral
C)   a speech presenting a toast to the bride and groom
D)   a speech presenting a new manager to her employees
E)   a speech presenting an award to an outstanding studentF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 15

At the dedication othe national World War II memorial, Tom Hanks gave a speech praising Americans who fought and sacrificed during the war. According to your textbook, Hanks gave an)

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A)   persuasive speech.
B)   invitational speech.
C)   speech of presentation.
D)   commemorative speech.
E)   informative speech.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E) D

Question 16

According to your textbook, in a speech oacceptance a speaker should usually

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A)   thank the people who are bestowing the award.
B)   praise himself or herself for having the talent to win the award.
C)   express appreciation for the people who helped him or her gain the award.
D)   all of the above.
E)   a and c only.F) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

The purpose oa speech ointroduction is to introduce the main speaker to the audience.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The basic purpose oan acceptance speech is to give thanks for a gift or an award.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When giving a speech ointroduction, you should mention any embarrassing facts you know about the speaker in order to lighten the mood and amuse the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A speech paying tribute to a person, idea, or institution is called an) _______________ speech.

Accepted Answer

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Exam 18: Speaking on Special Occasions

What does it mean to say that a speech ointroduction should be "adapted to the main speaker"?

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The three major traits oa good acceptance speech are brevity, humility, and graciousness.

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A graduation address and a toast at a wedding are both examples ospeeches for special occasions.

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When Gabriel received the Top Engineering Student award at the department's annual award ceremony, he gave a speech thanking the department for according him this honor. According to your textbook, what kind ospecial-occasion speech did Gabriel give?

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Which othe following speeches that you might hear on a college campus would be an example oa commemorative speech?

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As your textbook explains, when you give a speech ointroduction, you should be sure to adapt your remarks to the

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The primary purpose oa special occasion speech is to convey information to an audience.

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Which othe following is an example oa commemorative speech?

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All othe following are presented in your textbook as guidelines for a speech ointroduction except

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The purpose oa speech ointroduction is to introduce a person receiving an award or an honor.

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All othe following are presented in your textbook as guidelines for a speech ointroduction except

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A Memorial Day speech honoring U.S. soldiers who have died in defense otheir country is an example oan) _______________ speech.

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A speech honoring Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, is an example oa commemorative speech.

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Which othe following is an example oa speech opresentation?

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According to your textbook, in a speech oacceptance a speaker should usually

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The purpose oa speech ointroduction is to introduce the main speaker to the audience.

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The basic purpose oan acceptance speech is to give thanks for a gift or an award.

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When giving a speech ointroduction, you should mention any embarrassing facts you know about the speaker in order to lighten the mood and amuse the audience.

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A speech paying tribute to a person, idea, or institution is called an) _______________ speech.

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