Communication 1110—Chap. 8 Quiz
6/23/15
1.
Using __________ is the best way to pull
listeners into your speeches.
a.
peer testimony
b.
statistics
c.
extended examples*
d.
visual aids
e.
brief examples
2.
Keith made the following statement in his speech
on architectural styles: “Two famous buildings in the art deco style are the
Empire State Building and Radio City Music Hall.”
What kind of supporting material did Keith use?
a.
metaphor
b.
expert testimony
c.
simile
d.
brief example*
e.
hypothetical example
3.
According to your textbook, a(n) __________ is an
imaginary story that makes a general point.
a.
fable
b.
illustration
c.
simulated example
d.
hypothetical example*
e.
anecdote
4.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,
the mean price of a gallon of milk in the U.S. has risen to $3.67 a gallon. This
means that
a.
half the milk in the U.S. costs less than $3.67 a
gallon and half costs more.
b.
more milk cost $3.67 per gallon than any other
price.
c.
the average price of a gallon of milk is $3.67 a
gallon.*
d.
no milk in the U.S. costs less than $3.67 a
gallon.
e.
none of the above.
5.
The main value of using statistics in a speech is
to
a.
lend realism to the speech.
b.
enhance the speaker’s credibility.
c.
make the speech more vivid.
d.
avoid relying on testimony.
e.
quantify the speaker’s ideas.*
6.
To give statistics greater impact, a speaker
should
a.
use statistics sparingly.*
b.
let the statistics speak for themselves.
c.
cite exact numbers rather than rounding off.
d.
combine the statistics with technical language.
e.
conceal the source of the statistics.
7.
According to your textbook, when you use
statistics in a speech, you should
a.
cite the source of your statistics.
b.
use exact figures instead of rounding off.
c.
get statistics from a reliable source.
d.
all of the above.
e.
a and c only.*
8.
According to your textbook, when using statistics
in a speech, you should
a.
avoid citing the sources of your statistics.
b.
manipulate the statistics so they support your
point.
c.
explain the statistics to the audience.*
d.
use as many statistics as possible.
e.
use exact numbers rather than rounding off.
9.
Using expert testimony is an excellent way to
lend __________ to your speeches.
a.
vividness
b.
reliability
c.
concreteness
d.
credibility*
e.
professionalism
10.
The opinions of ordinary people who have
firsthand experience or insight on a topic are referred to as __________
testimony.
a.
eyewitness
b.
firsthand
c.
peer*
d.
observer
e.
participant