Comm 101 Final Actual Exam New Latest Version Updated
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Questions and Answers
Tenisha wants to present an informative speech about Eleanor Roosevelt. Because she
won’t have time in a speech to discuss all there is to know about the person, Tenisha
should focus on communicating the __ of the former First Lady. ——–
Correct Answer ——— spirit
With smartphones and the internet and traditional media, we can easily take in more
things than our minds can readily process – a situation Alvin Toffler called . —-
—- Correct Answer ——— information overload
Personal experience is not a source you should use in doing research on your speech
topic. ——– Correct Answer ——— false
Cherelle wants to make sure that the speech she gives at the youth conference brings
her topic to life. As a guideline, she should remember to use information that is
. ——– Correct Answer ——— relevant and engaging
On Memorial Day, you would be least likely to hear which type of informative speech? —
—— Correct Answer ——— speeches on a process
As part of her informative speech about the legislative process, Pam wants to talk a bit
about her time as a summer intern for a state representative. Pam should avoid all of
the following types of information except which one? ——– Correct Answer ———
observations
In a speech about a process, the main points will likely follow what type of order? ——–
Correct Answer ——— sequential
Kenji is describing to classmates the impact of the 2011 tsunami on his province in
Japan. What type of informative speech is Kenji delivering? ——– Correct Answer ——-
— speech about an event
Which of the following would not be considered an informative speech? ——– Correct
Answer ——— a request for community residents to sign a petition
In his speech about the challenges of constantly relocating as a child of military parents,
Jose said, “The stairs leading to my third school in three years were a mountain that I
had no energy or desire to climb.”
What technique did Jose use to add imagery to his speech? ——– Correct Answer ——
— metaphor
What type of word would likely present the most difficulty in terms of using language
accurately in a speech? ——– Correct Answer ——— concept
Using a mixed metaphor during a speech will likely do which of the following? ——–
Correct Answer ——— confuse the audience
According to the guidelines for gender-inclusive language, the following sentence is
problematic: “To properly staff the project, a foreman needs to employ appropriately
trained personnel.” ——– Correct Answer ——— true
Using appropriate labels to refer to various cultural groups is a way of demonstrating
respect. ——– Correct Answer ——— true
Which of the following people can appropriately be called Indian? ——– Correct Answer
——— Serita, who was raised in New Dehli
Lamont’s professor encouraged students to use concrete language in their speeches.
To satisfy this guideline, which of the following should Lamont avoid using in his
speech? ——– Correct Answer ——— intimidation
In his 2004 speech to the Democratic convention, Barack Obama used the phrase “if
you feel the same energy that I do, if you feel the same urgency that I do, if you feel the
same passion that I do, if you feel the same hopefulness that I do, if we do what we
must do…”
Which term best describes the technique he used to help the audience remember his
speech? ——– Correct Answer ——— Repetition
_ is the placement of words and phrases in contrast or opposition to one
another. ——– Correct Answer ——— antithesis
The African American practice of signifying can best be described as _
language. ——– Correct Answer ——— connotative
Inez is rehearsing her closing argument, in which she needs to convince the jury that
the defendant is guilty of a gruesome murder and should be sentenced to the most
harsh punishment under the law.
What type of gesture should Inez use as she makes her final point? ——– Correct
Answer ——— Energetic
Rehearsing a speech more than a few times often leads a speaker to sound stilted and
unnatural. ——– Correct Answer ——— false
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