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A speech dominated by abstract words will almost always be clearer than one dominated by concrete words.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example o_________ .
"When Serena Williams got her first tennis racket, it was like Picasso getting his first paint brush."

Accepted Answer

A)   reversal
B)   metaphor
C)   antithesis
D)   repetition
E)   simileF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

According to your textbook, alliteration is most effective when it is used sparingly.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which othe following words is the most concrete and specific?

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A)   musical group
B)   human activity
C)   Muse
D)   entertainment
E)   rock bandF) C) and E)
G) A) and B) C

Question 5

Abstract words are usually clearer to listeners than are concrete words.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Denotative meaning gives words their emotional power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Using inclusive language is an important aspect oaudience adaptation in public speaking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The connotative meaning oa word is

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A)   its dictionary definition.
B)   determined by the speaker.
C)   concrete and precise.
D)   what the word suggests or implies.
E)   usually too technical for a general audience.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

"We will be candid, consistent, and confident" is an example of

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A)   metaphor.
B)   antithesis.
C)   simile.
D)   alliteration.
E)   repetition.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Using the masculine pronoun "he" in a speech is an inclusive way to designate "all persons."

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 11

Concrete words add to the imagery olanguage use by creating sensory impressions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

"My teacher was a gardener nurturing the seeds oknowledge" is an example of

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A)   repetition.
B)   simile.
C)   antithesis.
D)   metaphor.
E)   abstraction.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

Which othe following are mentioned in your textbook as guidelines for the use oinclusive language in public speaking?

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A)   Avoid stereotyping jobs and social roles by gender.
B)   Avoid pointing out that political correctness restricts our use of language.
C)   Avoid emotional appeal when discussing issues of race, gender, or disability.
D)   all of the above
E)   a and b onlyF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

According to your textbook, language is important because it

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A)   mirrors reality.
B)   gives meaning to events.
C)   has unambiguous connotations.
D)   is separate from thought.
E)   all of the above.F) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 15

When Tami introduced the new university president to a group odistinguished alumni, she closed her remarks by saying, "You folks are really going to like this new Prez." Afterward, the event organizer told Tami that in the future she should use more formal language when speaking on such an occasion. Which othe following statements best describes Tami's error?

Accepted Answer

A)   She did not use language denotatively.
B)   She did not language personably.
C)   She did not language referentially.
D)   She did not use language appropriately.
E)   She did not use language stylistically.F) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 16

Which othe following are mentioned in your textbook as guidelines for the use oinclusive language in public speaking?

Accepted Answer

A)   Avoid the generic "he."
B)   Avoid the use of "man" when referring to both men and women.
C)   Use names that groups use to identify themselves.
D)   all of the above
E)   a and b onlyF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 17

Three methods explained in your textbook for using language clearly are:
C)

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Question 18

"Surgeons and their wives deserve the financial protection offered by these caps on monetary awards in malpractice suits." This statement violates which othe guidelines for inclusive language discussed in your textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)   Avoid stereotyping jobs and social roles by gender.
B)   Avoid excluding listeners because of their occupation.
C)   Use names that groups use to identify themselves.
D)   all of the above
E)   b and c onlyF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 19

Language helps to shape our sense oreality by

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A)   causing events.
B)   giving meaning to events.
C)   communicating events.
D)   mirroring events.
E)   reflecting events.F) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 20

Which othe following is mentioned in your textbook as a basic criterion for the effective use olanguage?

Accepted Answer

A)   Use language appropriately.
B)   Use language persuasively.
C)   Use language credibly.
D)   Use language emphatically.
E)   Use language forcefully.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Exam 12: Using Language

A speech dominated by abstract words will almost always be clearer than one dominated by concrete words.

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According to your textbook, the following statement is an example o_________ . "When Serena Williams got her first tennis racket, it was like Picasso getting his first paint brush."

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According to your textbook, alliteration is most effective when it is used sparingly.

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Abstract words are usually clearer to listeners than are concrete words.

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Denotative meaning gives words their emotional power.

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Using inclusive language is an important aspect oaudience adaptation in public speaking.

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The connotative meaning oa word is

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"We will be candid, consistent, and confident" is an example of

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Using the masculine pronoun "he" in a speech is an inclusive way to designate "all persons."

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Concrete words add to the imagery olanguage use by creating sensory impressions.

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"My teacher was a gardener nurturing the seeds oknowledge" is an example of

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Which othe following are mentioned in your textbook as guidelines for the use oinclusive language in public speaking?

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According to your textbook, language is important because it

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"Surgeons and their wives deserve the financial protection offered by these caps on monetary awards in malpractice suits." This statement violates which othe guidelines for inclusive language discussed in your textbook?

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According to your textbook, the following statement is an example o_________ . "When Serena Williams got her first tennis racket, it was like Picasso getting his first paint brush."

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According to your textbook, alliteration is most effective when it is used sparingly.

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Denotative meaning gives words their emotional power.

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"My teacher was a gardener nurturing the seeds oknowledge" is an example of

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Which othe following are mentioned in your textbook as guidelines for the use oinclusive language in public speaking?

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