Deck 7: Interesting Verbal and Visual Supporting Materials

Question 1

Words written in meter or free verse that express ideas,experiences,and emotions in an imaginative style are

A)fables.
B)sayings.
C)poems.
D)fantasies. 

Answer 1

C

Question 2

All of the following are true of using opinion EXCEPT

A)you must use the exact words of the speaker.
B)you should briefly cite the expert's qualifications unless you know your audience is familiar with the person.
C)you should briefly cite when and where the expert made the statement.
D)you should follow the quotation with a brief comment about the statement's relevance to your point. 

Answer 2

A

Question 3

A speaker supports a point by saying,"In New York City,many people never learn to drive;in Los Angeles,not driving a car is unheard of." This is an example of

A)a personal distance
B)a literal comparison
C)a figurative comparison
D)an expert

Answer 3

B

Question 4

If you cite a direct quote from someone who is a known leader on your topic,then you are using a(n)

A)personal instance
B)literal comparisons
C)paraphrase.
D)expert opinion.

Question 5

Which of the following is the term used when a hypothetical illustration "rings true"?

A)fidelity
B)factual
C)example
D)detailed

Question 6

When using statistics,it is best to..........

A)use as many possible to make sure the audience understands your point.
B)eliminate any that are not absolutely necessary.
C)never round them off.
D)not cite sources,as the audience will become bored. 

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a way that you demonstrate the credibility of your statistics?

A)citing the source
B)specifying the size of the population from which the statistics are compiled
C)comparing them to false statistics
D)explain why your source is an expert

Question 8

Effective speakers search for supporting materials that will clarify their ideas,prove their points,and add interest to their speeches.

Question 9

Numbers that are used to show relationships between items are called

A)statistics
B)instances
C)explanations
D)illustrations

Question 10

When you use something listeners know a lot about to help them better understand something they know little about,then the type of supporting material you are using is called a(n)

A)hypothetical.
B)comparison.
C)instance.
D)fact. 

Question 11

Rarely will listeners accept your statements without some kind of

A)statistics.
B)quotations.
C)persuasion.
D)proof. 

Question 12

A supporting material that allows you to define or give more information about a term or topic or gives instructions on how to do something is called

A)a statistic.
B)a brief instance.
C)a detailed instance.
D)an explanation. 

Question 13

Explanations can be used for proof,but not for clarification.

Question 14

An example or illustration that is used to clarify,add interest,and (in some cases)prove a point,is called

A)an explanation.
B)an illustration.
C)a detail.
D)an instance. 

Question 15

An illustration is

A)a brief distance that provides the bare facts.
B)a detailed and vivid picture or narrative.
C)a comparison between two things of different categories.
D)a comparison between tow things of the same category.

Question 16

Which of the following kind of supporting materials does NOT need a citation?

A)statistics
B)quotations
C)important ideas
D)hypothetical instances

Question 17

What comparisons show similarities or differences between two or more items from different classes or categories?

A)figurative comparisons
B)literal comparisons
C)connotative comparisons
D)denotative comparisons

Question 18

A speaker supports a point by saying,"Relationships require the same care you give a garden.When the plants are dry you must water them.You must fertilize them if they are to grow.And you must prune or spray at the first sign of disease,lest it spread and kill the whole plant." This is an example of

A)an instance
B)a literal comparison
C)a figurative comparison
D)an expert opinion

Question 19

Supporting materials are always verbal,but never visual.

Question 20

You can't prove an idea by using only instances,but __________ can add some proof to your arguments.

A)hypothetical illustrations
B)factual instances
C)detailed instances
D)brief examples

Question 21

What are the three recommendations given for when supporting materials need citations?

Question 22

Discuss three types of verbal supporting materials and tell why they provide either clarification or proof.

Question 23

What are the five rules of using statistics?

Question 24

Statistics are easier to understand and remember when shown in graphic form.

Question 25

Speakers can use ___________ supports to speed comprehension,add interest,and improve listener memory of your speech ideas.

Question 26

There are two types of comparisons: _______________ and figurative.

Question 27

A _______________ quote is when you quote the words of an expert word for word.

Question 28

_______________ materials are the verbal and nonverbal information that speakers use to clarify,prove,and add interest to their ideas.

Question 29

Explain the difference between literal and figurative comparisons.

Question 30

A type of instance which is always brief and usually factual is a(n)_______________.

Question 31

List the four types of instances? Describe how to effectively use these instances in a speech.

Question 32

Round off statistics to make them easier for the audience to remember.

Question 33

Although fables,sayings,poems,and rhymes are usually used in the _______________ and _______________,they can be effective wherever clarification and variety are needed.

Question 34

Unless you are giving a demonstration speech,a demonstration used to support a point should be brief,preferably 30 seconds or less.

Question 35

Comparisons tend to be overused forms of proof.

Question 36

Nothing is more deadly than too much _______________.

Question 37

Hypothetical illustrations are most effective when they are exceptional,hard to believe illustrations.

Question 38

What are the three kinds of information you should use when you are paraphrasing an expert?