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FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT COMS FINAL EXAM
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-Guarantee passing score -114 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: 4. What is incremental plagiarism? How can you steer clear of it when dealing with quotations and paraphrases?
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The speaker fails to give credit for particular parts of the speech that are borrowed from other people.Quotes- attribute the words to that person, Paraphrase- restate their ideas in your own words Question 2: 5. What are four aspects of bodily action you should concentrate on in your speeches?
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Personal appearance, movement, gestures, eye contact
Question 3: 5. What are seven ways to become a better listener?
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Take listening seriously, be an active listener, resist distractions, don't be diverted by appearance or delivery, suspend judgment, focus your listening and develop note taking skills
Question 4: 1. Why is it important to draw on your own knowledge and experience in gathering materials for your speeches?
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Because we know best on those subjects we speak about
Question 5: 4. What steps should you take when rehearsing your first speech?
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Rehearse out loud, ask friend and family to listen and give feedback, time your speech (make sure it runs longer at home when timed) Question 6: 5. What are two ways to bring your speeches to life with vivid, animated language?
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Imagery and parallelism Question 7: 9. What four methods of organization are used most often in persuasive speeches on questions of policy?
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Problem-solution, problem-cause-solution, comparative advantages order, Monroe's motivated sequence Question 8: 1. Why is it important that speeches be organized clearly and coherently?
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It is closely connected to critical thinking, boost confidence and improve ability to deliver a speech Question 9: 3. What are three criteria for evaluating the soundness of research materials that you find on the internet?
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Authorship, sponsorship and recency Question 10: 2. How many main points will your speeches usually contain? Why is it important to limit the number of main points in your speeches?
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- or 3, because listeners can't keep track of a multitude of main points
Question 11: 7. Why is it important for a public speaker to use inclusive language? What four usages of inclusive language have become so widely accepted that no speaker can afford to ignore them?
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Inclusive language does not stereotype, demean, patronize, it is important to use because the US is so diverse and must be respectful to all: avoid the generic "he", avoid the use of "man" when referring to both men and women, avoid stereotyping jobs and Question 12: 8. What four pieces of information do you usually need to provide when making oral source citations in a speech?
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The book, magazine, newspaper, or web document you are citing; the author or sponsoring organization of the document; the author's qualifications with regard to the topic; the date on which the document was published, posted or updated
Question 13: 5. How can you get information about an audience?
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Observation, conversation, talking to previous speakers, questionnaires,
Question 14: 2. What kinds of visual aids might you use in a speech?
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Objects and models, photographs and drawings, graphs, charts, video, the speaker, and PowerPoint Question 15: 7. What steps should you take when preparing for a question-and-answer session?What should you concentrate on when responding to questions during the session?
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Formulate answers to possible questions, practice delivery of your answers: approach with positive attitude, listen carefully, direct answers to the entire audience, be honest and straightforward and stay on track Question 16: 4. What two things should you watch out for in making sure your speech is not overly technical?
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Straightforward language and easy to grasp ideas
Question 17: 9. What is analogical reasoning? Why is analogical reasoning frequently used in persuasive speeches on questions of policy?
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Reasoning in which a speaker compares two similar cases and infers that what is true for the first case is also true for the second. Because a speaker can say it has worked for other cases
Question 18: 5. What are five questions to ask about your specific purpose?
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Does my purpose meet the assignment? Can I accomplish my purpose in the time allotted? Is the purpose relevant to my audience? Is the purpose too trivial for my audience? Is the Purpose too technical for my audience?
Question 19: 3. Why is it important to develop strong listening skills?
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Listening is a main part of your life Question 20: 4. What is a preview statement? Why should you nearly always include a preview statement in the introduction of your speech?
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Identifies the main points to be discussed, is a smooth transition to the body Question 21: 5. What are the three guidelines for ethical listening discussed in this chapter?
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Be courteous and attentive, avoid prejudging the speaker and maintain the free and open expression of ideas Question 22: 11. What is the role of emotional appeal in persuasive speaking? Identify three methods you can use to generate emotional appeal in your speeches.
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To get the audience to feel emotional. Use emotional language, develop vivid examples, speak with sincerity and conviction
Question 23: 2. What are the elements of good speech delivery?
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Speaking intelligibly, avoiding distracting mannerisms, and maintaining eye contact