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Question #1

Rafael is preparing to speak about the degradation of salt marshes. As he prepares he writes, “After listening to my speech, my audience will be able to identify the causes of over-salination and degradation of salt marshes.” He begins his speech by saying, “Coastal salt marshes are a safe harbor for plant and animal life, but the over-salination of these marshes is degrading them.” He then transitions to a detailed discussion about the pH levels needed for certain life forms to thrive. He adds, “Now this is an important point.” He then tells them, “Salt marshes have receded by 10 percent in the past five years.” What is his thesis statement?

A He then tells them, “Salt marshes have receded by 10 percent in the past five years.”

B “Coastal salt marshes are a safe harbor for plant and animal life, but the over-salination of these marshes is degrading them.”

C He then transitions to a detailed discussion about the pH levels needed for certain life forms to thrive.

D “After listening to my speech, my audience will be able to identify the causes of over-salination and degradation of salt marshes.”

Question #2

Paolo is teaching his students how to write a lesson plan. He has his students write a basic outline for a lesson plan as he speaks. Why?

A He is creating signposts.

B He is generating audience participation.

C He is defining a specific informative purpose.

D He is determining audience demographics.

Question #3

Alan is a fifth-grade teacher. He is teaching his students about photosynthesis. He begins by reminding them that plants need sunlight to grow. Later, he continues by describing how plants are able to synthesize food directly from carbon dioxide and water using energy from light. What best characterizes the way that he is making it easy for his students to listen?

A He is transitioning from familiar to newer information.

B He is emphasizing important points.

C He is limiting the amount of information he presents.

D He is transitioning from complex to simpler information.

Question #4

Margret is speaking about the graphics program Adobe Photoshop, which many in her audience have never used. She begins by speaking about how to open an image in the program. This is a one-step process. As she continues, she speaks about how to use several tools to combine images seamlessly. What best characterizes the way that she is making it easy for her audience to listen?

A She is transitioning from simple to more complex information.

B She is transitioning from familiar to newer information.

C She is limiting the amount of information she presents.

D She is emphasizing important points.

Question #5

When you increase audience involvement in your speech by announcing a question-and-answer period at the end, it is important to

A respond in as much detail as possible to all aspects of the question.

B remember every last detail of the question, even if some of it is irrelevant.

C ignore questions which seem to suggest you are biased.

D answer the question briefly.

Question #6

Which type of speech can be classified by (a) a belief in whether something is true or not, (b) a belief in whether someone or something has worth or not, or (c) a belief in whether a course of action should be followed or not?

A An unethical speech

B An informative speech

C A controversial speech

D A persuasive speech

Question #7

The primary purpose of this type of speech is to attempt to enlighten audience members by describing, explaining, or instructing.

A An ethical speech

B A persuasive speech

C An informative speech

D A speech to entertain

Question #8

When you give this type of speech, you attempt primarily to move your audience to a new belief, attitude, or behavior.

A An ethical speech

B An informative speech

C A persuasive speech

D A speech to entertain

Question #9

In a(n) _______, the speaker will generally present a noncontroversial topic.

A informative speech

B ethical speech

C speech to entertain

D persuasive speech

Question #10

Sandra says in her speech about writing, “When I spoke to world-renowned author J.K. Rowling she told me, ‘It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all, in which case you have failed by default.’ This quote inspired me to keep writing.” How would you characterize this statement?

A As an example

B As an analogy

C As a definition

D As a testimony

Question #11

Flynn says in his speech, “I was the guy that came home and crashed on the couch. I felt terrible every day. Then something happened. I found running, or it found me. Then my life changed.” How would you characterize this statement?

A As a definition

B As an analogy

C As an anecdote

D As a testimony

Question #12

Casey says in her speech, “Drinking a diet soda is like pouring poison down your throat.” How would you characterize this statement?

A As a statistic

B As a testimony

C As an anecdote

D As a simile

Question #13

An extended comparison that can be used as supporting material in a speech is called a(n)

A testimony.

B citation.

C definition.

D analogy.

Question #14

Supporting material that proves or illustrates a point by citing an authoritative source is called a(n)

A analogy.

B testimony.

C definition.

D narration.

Question #15

A(n) _______ is a brief story with a point, often (but not always) based on personal experience.

A citation

B narration

C testimony

D anecdote

Question #16

“People in graduate school sit around debating philosophy all day. They might be smart, but they don’t really work or make meaningful contributions to society.” This statement is an example of

A equivocation.

B disinhibition.

C stereotyping.

D snarking.

Question #17

Attitudes based on preconceived ideas about appearance, age, and socio-economic status are prone to lead to

A unfair discrimination.

B exaggeration.

C out-groups.

D bias.

Question #18

Marcos and Roma, who are visiting India together for the first time, recognize that the hotels and restaurants differ greatly from what they are used to back home, but they agree that generalizations would not adequately reflect their experiences. What are they engaging in?

A Ethnocentrism

B Prejudice

C Mindfulness

D Discrimination

Question #19

Exaggerated generalizations about a group are called

A prejudice.

B ethnocentrism.

C stereotyping.

D passive observation.

Question #20

An unfairly biased and intolerant attitude toward others who belong to an out-group is called

A passive observation.

B ethnocentrism.

C stereotyping.

D prejudice.

Question #21

Which statement regarding conversations about race is true?

A Efforts should be focused on listening and seeking to understand the experiences of others.

B White people are usually aware of their greater opportunities and special treatment.

C Trying to put yourself in someone else’s shoes is a waste of time as everyone’s experiences are unique.

D Debating people of color helps White people understand their perspective and experiences.

Question #22

Jorge is in line at the department store when he hears another customer complaining loudly. He has been unhappy with the customer service at this particular store as well and he really feels the guy’s pain. How would you classify his reaction?

A As a self-perception

B As sympathy

C As empathy

D As understanding

Question #23

The theory of emotional intelligence, according to the psychologist who popularized it, has the following five dimensions:

A self-awareness, self-regulation, internal motivation, empathy, and social skills.

B self-awareness, self-perception, internal motivation, empathy, and social skills.

C self-awareness, self-regulation, internal motivation, sympathy, and social skills.

D self-awareness, self-regulation, sympathy, empathy, and social skills.

Question #24

It’s important to attempt to understand others accurately, and not to jump to conclusions. We can do this by

A self-perception.

B empathy.

C perception-checking.

D self-regulation.

Question #25

A person who keeps calm by counting to 10 before addressing an emotional issue is demonstrating

A empathy.

B self-regulation.

C self-awareness.

D internal motivation.

Question #26

People who consider it appropriate and normal for men, but less so for women, to compete assertively in the workplace, are demonstrating which element of gendered communication?

A Gender roles cannot change.

B Gender roles are binary.

C Gender roles are rooted in biology.

D Gender roles are learned.

Question #27

Samuel has long hair that some people think is girly. He dresses nicely and is concerned about his looks. While he likes sewing and baking, he is also a die-hard football fan who spends a lot of time restoring classic muscle cars. If you are to base your perception of Samuel on American cultural stereotypes, what gender is he?

A He is female.

B He is androgynous, having both masculine and feminine traits.

C He is intersex.

D He is male.

Question #28

The outdated view that genders are “opposite” to each other involved a(n) _______ system of understanding genders.

A binary

B androgynous

C transgender

D undifferentiated

Question #29

Bill has a major argument with his wife Tina. While Bill is still fuming he says some less than kind things about her on social media. Bill and Tina make up, but their many friends have seen his social media rant and have taken sides with either Tina or him. Even though they are reconciled, some of their friends behave differently towards them now. How could he have been more competent using social media?

A He could have been more open on social media.

B He could have been more careful and civil when he posted.

C He could have been less casual when posting.

D He could have been less open on social media.

Question #30

In the United States, two out of three young adults check their phone

A as their principal means of identity management.

B first thing every morning and until they fall asleep at night.

C first thing every morning.

D mainly to provide distractions.

Question #31

The three characteristics identified by the textbook as uniquely combined in social media are: users are essentially their own publishers; both known and unknown recipients are likely to be reached; and

A audiences could consist of five or five million people.

B the public overlaps with the personal.

C groups can become too large for all members to communicate simultaneously.

D anyone can generate content.

Question #32

When a group grows too large for all its members to communicate at one time, we are faced with an example of _______ communication.

A linear

B mass

C public

D mediated

Question #33

What is/are present in small group communication, but not in dyadic communication?

A A majority and a minority

B An unequal amount of speaking

C Specific roles

D Mediated channels

Question #34

In _______ communication every person can participate actively with other members.

A organizational

B intrapersonal

C public

D small group

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