Deck 18: Speaking for Special Occasions and Purposes

Question 1

1 Routine meeting management,reports to company executives,training seminars within the company,or public-relations speeches to people outside the company are all examples of

A)persuasive speeches.
B)informative speeches.
C)workplace public speaking.
D)ceremonial public speaking.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

19 Godfrey was asked to be the commencement speaker at the local high school.In the speech,Godfrey talked about his accomplishments,about what he has been doing since his high school graduation 18 years ago and his goals for the future.Unfortunately,this speech didn't appeal to the audience.Why?

A)The audience really did not get to know Godfrey because the speech was too short.
B)Godfrey connected with the audience,but the illustrations he used were dated.
C)The speech Godfrey gave was at the beginning of the commencement which set the tone for the event.
D)Godfrey did not praise the graduating class nor have the graduates look toward their own futures.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

16 What should the speaker keep in mind when giving an acceptance speech?

A)Do not concern yourself with time; take as much time as necessary in order to thank everyone on your list.
B)Thank those giving you the award and comment on the significance of the award to you.
C)Be emotional,be sincere,and take as long as you wish.
D)Write out your whole speech,word-for-word on note cards,so you can use them to read from.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

18 A renowned philanthropist and well-respected national speaker gave the commencement address at Audrey's graduation ceremony.He spoke of his concerns about rising crime rates for juveniles,of the problem of gang violence,and about crimes against women.Was this appropriate content for a commencement address?

A)No; he should have treated the event like an after-dinner speech-a speech to entertain.
B)No; because he didn't praise,inspire,or challenge the graduating class.
C)Yes; because it dealt with serious concerns that will continue to face the graduates.
D)Yes; because his approach was different and commencement addresses often become boring.

Question 5

8 When offering a brief salute to a special occasion or person,you are giving an)

A)eulogy.
B)address.
C)toast.
D)introduction.

Question 6

15 Marianne was so blown away by the announcement that she had won an award that she felt numb on her way to accept it.When she got to the microphone,she began to ramble and then thanked everyone she could think of for voting and supporting her.The speech ran several minutes long and had no organization.Was this appropriate for an acceptance speech?

A)Yes; award winners can take a lot of time to thank everyone who encouraged and assisted them.
B)Yes; there are no expectations that award acceptance speeches should be brief and organized.
C)No; impromptu acceptance speeches should be brief,gracious,and as organized as possible.
D)No; award winners are expected to prepare brief remarks in advance of the presentation.

Question 7

7 Martina is concerned about her introductory speech for the guest speaker at her banquet.What should Martina keep in mind?

A)Audiences do not usually listen to introductions of speakers.
B)She should mention why she was chosen for this honor.
C)She should introduce the topic and the speaker,briefly and accurately.
D)She should tell as much about the speaker's credentials as she can find.

Question 8

9 What are the two most important rules when making a speech of introduction?

A)Be brief and witty.
B)Be brief and persuasive.
C)Be brief and accurate.
D)Be accurate and self-serving.

Question 9

11 When called upon to give an impromptu toast at a wedding,

A)tell a joke about unhappy marriages and divorce.
B)tell a long,detailed story about the bride and groom.
C)raise your glass and say,"Bottoms up!"
D)let those gathered and the occasion dictate what you say.

Question 10

17 The ceremonial speech given at or near the beginning of a meeting or a conference which sets the theme and tone is a

A)speech of introduction.
B)tribute.
C)keynote address.
D)report.

Question 11

10 At his best friend's wedding,Daniel gave a long toast in which he told funny stories about their high school days,past romances-including broken hearts,and his first impression of his best friend's new bride.Was this an appropriate toast?

A)Yes; one should to try to use humor when making a toast.
B)Yes; it is a tradition at American weddings for the best man to try to embarrass the groom.
C)No; this toast was inappropriate because it was personal and it focused too much on the groom.
D)No; toasts should be sincere and appropriate for the audience and the occasion.

Question 12

6 A brief,accurate speech where the goals are to provide information and build another speaker's credibility is an)

A)speech of introduction.
B)toast.
C)commemorative address.
D)award presentation.

Question 13

2 _________ speeches are designed to inform the public and improve relations with them.

A)Persuasive presentation
B)Organizational report
C)Public-relations
D)News briefing

Question 14

14 When you make a speech nominating someone for an elected office or award,what should you be sure to mention?

A)the history and significance of the award or office
B)past winners or office-holders who are in the audience
C)funny stories that might be associated with the nominee
D)the nominee's qualifications for this award or office

Question 15

5 The presentation format in which audience members direct questions and comments to a group and group members respond with short impromptu speeches is referred to as a

A)symposium.
B)forum.
C)panel discussion.
D)focus group.

Question 16

13 In presenting an award,along with naming the award and the award recipient,you should also

A)list the other nominees who did not win the award.
B)discuss in detail the process for how the award recipient was chosen.
C)talk about the history and significance of the award.
D)tell a joke to calm the nerves of the award recipient .

Question 17

12 Renton has been asked to present his colleague,Rebecca,with the "Journalist of the Year" award.What should he remember to say in this speech?

A)He should quickly announce the recipient's name and let her talk about the award.
B)He should talk about the last recipient of the award and his accomplishments.
C)He should briefly refer to the occasion and mention the significance of the award.
D)He should mention that his colleague has been nominated for this award twice before.

Question 18

20 On the first anniversary of Ronald Reagan's death,the Reagan family and a group of close friends gathered at the Reagan Library to talk about Ronald Reagan's life and accomplishments.Then,former President George H.W.Bush gave a brief speech.What is the term used for this kind of speech?

A)presentation speech
B)commencement address
C)speech of dedication
D)commemorative address

Question 19

4 At the monthly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce,a representative from a local tour bus company makes a presentation about the economic advantages of using her company's services for the visiting dignitaries.What kind of special-occasion speech is this?

A)public-relations speech
B)professional report
C)keynote address
D)ceremonial speech

Question 20

3 In a public-relations presentation,the speaker should anticipate and prepare for criticism by

A)vehemently defending the position of his/her organization.
B)ignoring potential objections and remaining positive.
C)explaining the organization's plan more in more detail.
D)acknowledging and countering potential objections and problems.

Question 21

23 ________ occurs when the initial sounds of words are switched in a single phrase.

A)Pun
B)Spoonerism
C)Malapropism
D)Hyperbole

Question 22

40 Puns rely on double meanings to create humor.

Question 23

32 An acceptance speech is a speech of thanks for an award,nomination,or other honor.

Question 24

36 A commemorative address is a speech of tribute delivered when someone has died.

Question 25

28 A speech of introduction is a speech that provides information about another speaker.

Question 26

The mistaken use of a word that sounds much like the intended word,such as "destruction" for "instruction," is known as an

A)verbal irony.
B)spoonerism.
C)malapropism.
D)understatement.

Question 27

21 At Donald's funeral,Patrick was asked to give the eulogy.In the eulogy,Patrick mentioned Donald's accomplishments in art,his loving devotion to his family,and how Donald got people to smile with the short stories or jokes he told-he always had people laughing.At the close of the eulogy,Patrick encouraged everyone to keep Donald in their memories and close to their heart.What guidelines did Patrick follow in preparing this eulogy?

A)Remember to mention the person's achievements first before speaking about his or her family.
B)Remember to present all the facts and ideas clearly and do so with little emotion so the family and friends gathered will not be upset further by their loss.
C)Remember the achievements of the person,include personal recollections,and encourage those assembled to move beyond their sorrow.
D)Remember to list all the accomplishments of the person and briefly discuss the personal life of the person who has died.

Question 28

34 A commencement address is a speech delivered at a graduation ceremony.

Question 29

31 A nomination speech is a speech that accompanies the presentation of an award.

Question 30

30 A presentation speech is a speech that officially recommends someone as a candidate for an office or position.

Question 31

37 An after-dinner speech is an entertaining speech,usually delivered in conjunction with a mealtime meeting or banquet.

Question 32

22 A speaker who employs ________ says just the opposite of what he or she really means.

A)verbal irony
B)hyperbole
C)a pun
D)a spoonerism

Question 33

29 A toast is a brief salute to a momentous occasion.

Question 34

25 A speaker talking about recycling said,"I took a beer bottle to the recycling center,but they would not take it.The recycling center attendant said,'this is the pint of no return.' What humorous verbal strategy did the speaker engage in?

A)a pun
B)a spoonerism
C)a malapropism
D)a hyperbole

Question 35

35 A eulogy is a speech delivered during ceremonies held in memory of some past event and/or the persons)involved.

Question 36

38 There are no topics that would be considered inappropriate for after-dinner speech humor.

Question 37

26 A public-relations speech is designed to improve relations with the public,but not necessarily to inform them about anything.

Question 38

33 A keynote speech is a speech that sets the theme and tone for a meeting or conference.

Question 39

39 According to Jay Leno,"jokes work best when they are easy to understand."

Question 40

27 A ceremonial speech is also known as a epideictic speech.

Question 41

45 The opposite of hyperbole is ________.

Question 42

An _________ is the mistaken use of a word that sounds much like the intended word.

Question 43

47 Identify and explain four guidelines for making group presentations.

Question 44

List and give examples of four strategies for achieving humor in after-dinner speeches.

Question 45

What are the speaker's main objectives in a eulogy?

Question 46

46 Identify and explain the three primary formats group presentations utilize for sharing reports and recommendations in workplace speaking.

Question 47

An _________ is a tribute speech when someone has passed away.

Question 48

42 A _________ speech is similar to an award presentation,because they both involve noting the occasion and describing the purpose and significance of the award or office.

Question 49

List and describe the nine different types of ceremonial speeches.

Question 50

An ________ is a brief salute to a momentous occasion,such as a wedding or job promotion.