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Public Speaking for College and Career, 6/e
Hamilton Gregory
Special Types of Speeches

Multiple Choice Quiz



1

For which type of speech is "easy to listen to" an extremely important characteristic?
A)demonstration
B)informative
C)persuasive
D)entertaining
2

Which one of the following statements about entertaining speeches is false?
A)The entertaining speech is sometimes called an "after-dinner speech."
B)The entertaining speech may include a few elements of persuasion and information.
C)The entertaining speech must include jokes.
D)The entertaining speech may be given at any hour of the day.
3

Which one of the following was NOT listed as good material for an entertaining speech?
A)quotations
B)statistics
C)narratives
D)descriptions
4

Which one of the following statements about entertaining speeches is false?
A)The entertaining speech does not need to confine itself to one unifying theme.
B)The entertaining speech should have an introduction.
C)The entertaining speech should have a body.
D)The entertaining speech should have a conclusion.
5

Which one of the following is NOT an example of low-key humor?
A)hilarious joke
B)amusing story
C)wry observation
D)clever quotation
6

Which kind of humor does the text consider risky?
A)anecdotes
B)quotations
C)jokes
D)descriptions
7

When speakers poke fun at themselves, they are using ___________ humor.
A)egotistic
B)self-deprecating
C)self-centered
D)deflating
8

To avoid offending any listener, the safest kind of wit is
A)sarcasm.
B)ethnic humor.
C)a joke.
D)self-deprecating humor.
9

Some communication experts believe that __________ should not use self-deprecating humor at all or should use it only with great care.
A)women
B)men
C)African Americans
D)Asian Americans
10

If you are introducing Dr. Elizabeth Wilson, a guest speaker, what name should you use in referring to her?
A)Dr. Wilson
B)Ms. Wilson
C)Elizabeth
D)the name that she prefers
11

A rule of thumb for speeches of introduction is to speak for no more than
A)one minute.
B)two minutes.
C)three minutes.
D)four minutes.
12

Which one of the following strategies for a speech of introduction is a mistake?
A)Avoid exaggerating the speaker's credentials or speaking ability.
B)Ask the speaker ahead of time what kind of introduction he or she would like.
C)Always discuss the speaker's topic.
D)Set the proper tone.
13

You are given an award and are then asked to "say a few words." Which kind of speech do you give?
A)speech of presentation
B)inspirational speech
C)speech of tribute
D)speech of acceptance
14

You coach a children's softball team and you give the boys and girls a pep talk before a game to encourage them to play well. Which kind of speech do you give?
A)speech of presentation
B)inspirational speech
C)speech of tribute
D)speech of acceptance
15

At a retirement banquet, you praise the contributions made to your company by one of the retirees. Which kind of speech do you give?
A)speech of presentation
B)inspirational speech
C)speech of tribute
D)speech of acceptance








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