Question 1

Visual aids should
A) Take up a lot time.
B) Be passed around.
C) Be complex
D) Enhance your audience's interest and understanding.
E) Entertain the audience.

Accepted Answer

Visual aids are designed to enhance the audience's interest and understanding by providing a visual representation of the information being presented. They should complement the spoken word and help to clarify, illustrate, or reinforce the message being conveyed.

Question 2

In a speech, which of the following is NOT an example?
A) Christopher Mccandless went to Alaska.
B) A can of beans is high in protein.
C) A dime saved the life of my brother.
D) A divorce rate of 30% is too high.
E) Dr. Quincy died without a will.

Accepted Answer

Examples are specific instances or cases that illustrate a point or phenomenon. Choices A, B, C, and E all provide specific instances or stories. Choice D, however, states a general fact or opinion without offering a specific instance, making it not an example.

Question 3

In a speech, testimony is less effective as support when
A) Citing a "regular" (non-expert) person's opinion.
B) Dealing with a controversial subject.
C) Citing an expert.
D) Using your own personal experience.
E) Using specific data.

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

In a speech, the most effective and versatile supporting device is
A) Explanation.
B) Example.
C) Statistics.
D) Comparison.
E) Analogy.

Accepted Answer

Examples are versatile and effective because they can illustrate, clarify, and make abstract concepts more relatable and understandable for the audience.

Question 5

Disraeli said: "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and
A) Examples."
B) Analogies."
C) Statistics."
D) Exposition."
E) Definitions."

Accepted Answer

Disraeli is often quoted as saying, "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics," highlighting the idea that statistics can be manipulated to support any argument.

Question 6

An illustration is a detailed example.

Accepted Answer

An illustration is indeed a detailed example used to explain or prove something.

Question 7

Illustrations can take the form of anecdotes, personal experiences, allegories, or parables.

Accepted Answer

Illustrations, as a rhetorical or narrative tool, can indeed take various forms including anecdotes (short, amusing or interesting stories about real incidents or people), personal experiences (narratives of events that the speaker or writer has undergone), allegories (stories, poems, or pictures that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one), and parables (simple stories used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, as told by Jesus in the Gospels). These forms are used to clarify, exemplify, or reinforce concepts in both written and spoken communication.

Question 8

The example is an effective support for a speech.

Accepted Answer

The example provides evidence to support the speaker's claims.

Question 9

It is good practice to document the statistics you use in a speech.

Accepted Answer

Documenting the statistics used in a speech enhances credibility, allows for fact-checking, and helps the audience understand the basis of your arguments.

Question 10

Always quote the testimony of others verbatim.

Accepted Answer

While quoting testimony verbatim is important for accuracy in certain contexts, summarizing or paraphrasing is often necessary for clarity, brevity, or to avoid plagiarism, provided the original meaning is preserved.

Question 11

The speaker must define terms or concepts that seem unfamiliar to the audience.

Accepted Answer

A speaker should define unfamiliar terms or concepts to ensure clarity and understanding, making the presentation accessible to all audience members.

Question 12

Brainstorming is a good technique to help come up with a speech topic.

Accepted Answer

Brainstorming allows individuals to generate a wide range of ideas freely and creatively, which can help in identifying interesting and relevant topics for a speech.

Question 13

There rules to ensure accuracy of information on the internet.

Accepted Answer

While there are some efforts by individual websites, platforms, and organizations to ensure the accuracy of information online, there is no universal set of rules or regulatory body that governs the accuracy of all information on the internet.

Question 14

Discuss some of the benefits of using visual aids in speaking.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

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Accepted Answer

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Question 16

What are some questions to ask as you decide if information you found online is credible?

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 5: Supporting Your Speech

Visual aids should

In a speech, which of the following is NOT an example?

In a speech, testimony is less effective as support when

In a speech, the most effective and versatile supporting device is

Disraeli said: "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and