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Communication 1110—Chap. 12 Quiz

5.26.20

       1.     The denotative meaning of a word is

a.       what the word suggests or implies.

b.       based on the audience’s sense of appropriateness.

c.       usually more abstract than its connotative meaning.

d.       often too technical to be used in a speech.

e.       its literal or dictionary meaning.*

       2.     As your textbook explains, __________ meaning gives words their emotional power.

a.       logical

b.       definitional

c.       connotative*

d.       denotative

e.       ethical

       3.     Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as a basic criterion for the effective use of language in public speaking?

a.       Use language clearly.

b.       Use language accurately.

c.       Use language vividly.

d.       all of the above*

e.       a and b only

       4.     Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as a way to use language clearly?

a.       Use familiar words.

b.       Choose concrete words.

c.       Eliminate clutter.

d.       all of the above*

e.       a and b only

       5.     “My grandmother is the glue that holds our family together” is an example of

a.       metaphor.*

b.       antithesis.

c.       abstraction.

d.       repetition.

e.       simile.

       6.     “Our mission is to right wrong, to do justice, and to serve humanity” is an example of

a.       simile.

b.       antithesis.

c.       metaphor.

d.       imagery.

e.       parallelism.*

       7.     According to your textbook, “Let every nation know that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty” is an example of

a.       metaphor.

b.       parallelism.*

c.       identification.

d.       antithesis.

e.       simile.

       8.     When used effectively, repetition in a speech

a.       unifies a sequence of ideas.

b.       helps to build a strong cadence.

c.       reinforces an idea.

d.       all of the above.*

e.       b and c only.

       9.     “We must come to realize that we are responsible not only for preparing you for the world, but for preparing the world for you” is an example of

a.       metaphor.

b.       antithesis.*

c.       appropriateness.

d.       formalism.

e.       simile.

   10.     In her speech about classical ballet, Kyndra mentioned, but did not explain, the terms entrechat and arabesque. Since most of her listeners were unfamiliar with ballet, what error did Kyndra make in her use of language?

a.       She did not use language appropriate to the occasion.

b.       She did not use language appropriate to the topic.

c.       She did not use language appropriate to the audience.*

d.       She did not use language appropriate to the setting.

e.       She did not use language appropriate to the speaker.