Question 1

Using the word "chewing" instead of "mastication" is an example of:

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A)  clarity.
B)  economy.
C)  obscenity.
D)  power.
E)  variety.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

Public speaking should sound:

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A)  carefully written.
B)  conversational.
C)  eloquent.
D)  intellectual.
E)  spontaneous.F) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 3

Using the term "interlocking slide fastener" instead of "zipper" is an example of:

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A)  clarity.
B)  economy.
C)  obscenity.
D)  obscure language.
E)  variety.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

Differentiate between connotative and denotative meanings.Explain why public speakers should consider both.

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Question 5

Repeated words and phrases:

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A)  allow an audience to relax and agree with the message.
B)  emphasize the commitment of a speaker to the main ideas.
C)  help listeners recall information after the end of a speech.
D)  reveal a lack of vocabulary or imagination in the speaker.
E)  are transitions that clarify the relationship between ideas.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

Language that is not typically understood by most audience members is called ______________ ______________.

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The answer of Language that is not typically understood by...

Question 7

"Health-care professional" is a more inclusive term than "woman doctor."

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Inclusive language:

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A)  avoids implying that one group is more important than another.
B)  carefully avoids acknowledging differences among people.
C)  includes both masculine and feminine pronouns together.
D)  refers to the specific cultural identities of audience members.
E)  uses politically correct terms for all categories of humans.F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

We convey ideas and meanings through __________________.

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The answer of We convey ideas and meanings through __________________....

Question 10

Speakers should try to know:

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A)  how their audiences could interpret words used in their speeches.
B)  how to give an extended definition of a conceptual term.
C)  the exact dictionary definitions of all the terms they plan to use.
D)  the technical definitions of all the terms they plan to use.
E)  which words have multiple dictionary definitions.F) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

Imagery helps a listener clearly distinguish between two things.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Economy refers to:

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A)  avoiding topics that will demand too much of the audience.
B)  keeping a speech as short as possible to keep audience attention.
C)  the potential for becoming a speaker who will be paid.
D)  simplifying the language so that any audience can understand it.
E)  using only the words necessary to convey ideas accurately.F) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 13

Ethnic identity refers to a group an individual identifies with based on a common culture.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Connotative meanings are precise dictionary meanings.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What do we mean when we refer to language that is appropriate for the speaker?

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Public speakers should consider whether ...

Question 16

Language is a system through which we strive to:

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A)  communicate our thoughts and meanings.
B)  convey universally understood ideas.
C)  create groundwork for discussions.
D)  deliver exact directives and definitions.
E)  gain audience attention and compliance.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 17

Clarity is the use of language that:

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A)  analyzes the way words form,evolve,and convey meaning.
B)  gives an overview of everything the speech will address.
C)  helps listeners understand ideas the way the speaker intends.
D)  provides a precise,detailed,denotative definition of a term.
E)  summarizes a main point and leads to a conclusion.F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 18

Concrete language:

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A)  is boring and unimaginative and should be avoided.
B)  is considerate of the feelings of the audience.
C)  helps an audience see specific realities or actual instances.
D)  makes a comparison between two things or ideas.
E)  presents ideas in a grammatically parallel fashion.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

Using language variety in a speech refers to:

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A)  adding a little exotic language near the end.
B)  adding phrases from a foreign language.
C)  including some specialized vocabulary.
D)  using a range of words and phrases.
E)  using things like metaphors and alliterations.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

What is clarity and why should speakers be concerned with clarity?

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Clarity is the use of language to make s...

Exam 13: The Importance of Language

Imagery helps a listener clearly distinguish between two things.

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Using the word "chewing" instead of "mastication" is an example of:

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Using the term "interlocking slide fastener" instead of "zipper" is an example of:

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Differentiate between connotative and denotative meanings.Explain why public speakers should consider both.

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Connotative meanings are precise dictionary meanings.

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Public speaking should sound:

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Repeated words and phrases:

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Ethnic identity refers to a group an individual identifies with based on a common culture.

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Using language variety in a speech refers to:

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Economy refers to:

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Speakers should try to know:

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Inclusive language:

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Clarity is the use of language that:

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Language is a system through which we strive to:

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What do we mean when we refer to language that is appropriate for the speaker?

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"Health-care professional" is a more inclusive term than "woman doctor."

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We convey ideas and meanings through __________________.

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Concrete language:

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Language that is not typically understood by most audience members is called ______________ ______________.

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What is clarity and why should speakers be concerned with clarity?

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