HOUSTON SPCH1311 2019 February Chapter 11 Quiz Latest

SPCH1311 Introduction to Communication

Chapter 11 Quiz

Question 1Speakers should be encouraged to use descriptors sparingly.

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 Question 2A speaker creates information relevance when he or she gives an audience a reason to listen by relating the topic to the audience's needs.

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Question 3Speeches about objects examine concrete subjects: people, animals, things, structures, and places.

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 Question 4Persuasion can take place without first informing.

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 Question 5Providing a fresh perspective involves devising a new view or angle.

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 Question 6When choosing a topic for an informative speech, all you need to consider is if it will interest the audience.

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 Question 7One general criterion for informative speech evaluation is whether the topic is narrow enough to be covered in the time allocated.

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 Question 8Abstract words leave less room for misinterpretation and misunderstanding.

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 Question 9Information that is personalized holds attention and gains interest.

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 Question 10One strategy for increasing the audience's understanding of the topic is to use advance organizers.

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