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Public Speaking for College and Career, 6/e
Hamilton Gregory

Special Types of Speeches

True or False Quiz



1

An entertaining speech does not need to be as elaborately structured as an informative or persuasive speech.
A)True
B)False
2

If an entertaining speech does not elicit belly laughs, shrieks of glee, or deep chuckles, it has failed.
A)True
B)False
3

Vivid descriptions of fascinating places, interesting persons, or intriguing objects can be the subject matter of an entertaining speech.
A)True
B)False
4

Jokes are often risky because they frequently fail to tie in smoothly with the rest of a speech.
A)True
B)False
5

If no women are present in the audience, it is acceptable to tell a joke that pokes fun at women.
A)True
B)False
6

If you tell a joke, you should let your face show that you are expecting a laugh.
A)True
B)False
7

For an entertaining speech, if listeners are spread far apart, you should try to move them together.
A)True
B)False
8

When you are introducing a guest speaker who is speaking on a somber topic, you should try for light, humorous material to set up a pleasing contrast with the speaker's heavy topic.
A)True
B)False
9

If you are introducing a speaker, you should ask him or her ahead of time what kind of introduction he or she would like.
A)True
B)False
10

When you present a toast, you should avoid all forms of teasing.
A)True
B)False
11

A speech of tribute should be completely positive.
A)True
B)False
12

Humor should never be used in a eulogy.
A)True
B)False
13

A eulogy should focus on the key biographical details of a person's life.
A)True
B)False
14

The inspirational speech is completely different from the persuasive speech.
A)True
B)False
15

Delivery is an important element in inspirational speaking.
A)True
B)False