Question 1

One main purpose oa speech ointroduction is to

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A)   create a welcoming climate for the main speaker.
B)   explain why the person being introduced is receiving her or his award.
C)   inspire the audience with a sense of the significance of the occasion.
D)   explain why listeners should pay tribute to a person, idea, or institution.
E)   enhance the credibility of the speaker who is making the introduction.

Question 2

A speech presenting the main speaker to the audience is called a speech o_______________ .

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The answer of A speech presenting the main speaker to...

Question 3

As your textbook explains, we continue to find commemorative speeches like the Gettysburg Address meaningful and inspiring primarily because

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A)   they were given by important historical figures.
B)   of their eloquent use of language.
C)   they were delivered from memory.
D)   of the occasions on which they were delivered.
E)   they motivated people to take heroic action.

Question 4

Iyou attended the Academy Awards and heard the following speeches, which one would be an example oa commemorative speech?

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A)   a speech accepting the best actor award.
B)   a speech explaining the history of the Oscar statue.
C)   a speech honoring Jack Nicholson for his lifetime achievements.
D)   a speech explaining the balloting system and new security measures.
E)   a speech calling for an end to land mines throughout the world.

Question 5

When Peter Englund delivered a speech at the Stockholm Concert Hall explaining why Alice Munro was receiving the 2013 Nobel Prize in Literature, what kind ospeech did Englund deliver?

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A)   a celebratory speech
B)   a speech of presentation
C)   an after-dinner speech
D)   a speech of introduction
E)   a memorial speech

Question 6

According to your textbook, a speech in which an individual gives thanks for a gift or award is termed an)

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A)   speech of presentation.
B)   commemorative speech.
C)   after-dinner speech.
D)   acceptance speech.
E)   speech of introduction.

Question 7

In a commemorative speech, your fundamental purpose is to inspire your listeners.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A commemorative speech honoring a person is essentially a biography othat person.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Effective commemorative speeches depend above all on the speaker's use olanguage.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

One major purpose oa speech ointroduction is to focus attention on the person making the introduction.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A speech accepting an award is an example oa commemorative speech.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to your textbook, a commemorative speech

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A)   uses visual aids to create persuasive images.
B)   pays tribute to a person, a group, an institution, or an idea.
C)   is essentially the same as an informative speech.
D)   all of the above.
E)   b and c only.

Question 13

When Carlos Bustamante received the Alumni othe Year award at his alma mater's annual award dinner, he gave a speech thanking the school for recognizing his work. What kind ospeech did Carlos give?

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A)   an acceptance speech
B)   a speech of introduction
C)   a commemorative speech
D)   a speech of presentation
E)   an informative speech

Question 14

Which othe following is an example oa commemorative speech?

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A)   a political candidate's campaign speech
B)   a soccer coach's pre-game pep talk
C)   a speaker's acceptance of an award
D)   a teacher's lecture on banking ethics
E)   a daughter's eulogy in honor of her father

Question 15

As your textbook explains, speeches ointroduction usually should be two to three minutes long.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to your textbook, when your fundamental purpose in a speech is to inspire the audience, you are most likely presenting an)  __________ speech.

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A)   informative
B)   persuasive
C)   after-dinner
D)   commemorative
E)   acceptance

Question 17

One major purpose oa speech ointroduction is to build enthusiasm for the upcoming speaker.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to your textbook, when giving a speech ointroduction you should

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A)   build enthusiasm for the main speaker.
B)   provide a biography of the main speaker.
C)   state your personal view on the main speaker's topic.
D)   all of the above.
E)   a and c only.

Question 19

Speeches opresentation should average about 10 to 12 minutes in length.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When giving a speech ointroduction, you should usually save the name othe main speaker until the final moment, even when the audience already knows who he or she is.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 18: Speaking on Special Occasions

When Peter Englund delivered a speech at the Stockholm Concert Hall explaining why Alice Munro was receiving the 2013 Nobel Prize in Literature, what kind ospeech did Englund deliver?

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Speeches opresentation should average about 10 to 12 minutes in length.

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A speech accepting an award is an example oa commemorative speech.

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According to your textbook, when giving a speech ointroduction you should

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In a commemorative speech, your fundamental purpose is to inspire your listeners.

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When Carlos Bustamante received the Alumni othe Year award at his alma mater's annual award dinner, he gave a speech thanking the school for recognizing his work. What kind ospeech did Carlos give?

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Effective commemorative speeches depend above all on the speaker's use olanguage.

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One main purpose oa speech ointroduction is to

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As your textbook explains, we continue to find commemorative speeches like the Gettysburg Address meaningful and inspiring primarily because

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A speech presenting the main speaker to the audience is called a speech o_______________ .

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One major purpose oa speech ointroduction is to focus attention on the person making the introduction.

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Which othe following is an example oa commemorative speech?

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Iyou attended the Academy Awards and heard the following speeches, which one would be an example oa commemorative speech?

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According to your textbook, a commemorative speech

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According to your textbook, a speech in which an individual gives thanks for a gift or award is termed an)

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A commemorative speech honoring a person is essentially a biography othat person.

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According to your textbook, when your fundamental purpose in a speech is to inspire the audience, you are most likely presenting an) __________ speech.

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One major purpose oa speech ointroduction is to build enthusiasm for the upcoming speaker.

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As your textbook explains, speeches ointroduction usually should be two to three minutes long.

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When giving a speech ointroduction, you should usually save the name othe main speaker until the final moment, even when the audience already knows who he or she is.

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