Exam - Fundamentals of Speech (module 6-...)

Question 1

the great church theologian St. Augustine of Hippo argued that Christians should become persuasive speakers in order to:

Answer 1

all of the above (fight against falsehood, defend the faith, give conviction to the truth)

Question 2

what is apologetics?

Answer 2

the defense of faith

Question 3

simple logic in a persuasive speech involves:

Answer 3

all of the above (stating a reason, providing evidence, making a claim)

Question 4

inductive reasoning (or argument) involves:

Answer 4

using specific information to make a general conclusion

Question 5

deductive reasoning (or argument) involves:

Answer 5

using a general statement or principle to make specific conclusions

Question 6

secondary evidence includes:

Answer 6

all of the above (statistics, other’s testimony, facts)

Question 7

primary (or personal) evidence includes:

Answer 7

our own life experience

Question 8

what is anecdotal evidence?

Answer 8

evidence based on one or a few persons experiences

Question 9

the comparative advantages approach to logical persuasion is also called the ______.

Answer 9

two-sided approach

Question 10

the problem-solution approach to logical persuasion often works well when the audience ________.

Answer 10

already feels the burden of the problem

Question 11

an ad hominin argument is an attack on someone’s

Answer 11

character

Question 12

in an age of conflict and division, the author calls for a rhetoric of ________.

Answer 12

wonder

Question 13

scripture offers a view of justice linked to our love of neighbors because they

Answer 13

are made in the image and likeness of God

Question 14

what does advocate mean?

Answer 14

to speak up on others behalf

Question 15

what is communicative injustice?

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excluding others other from vital dialogue that affects their flourishing

Question 16

when might we as christians speak up for others in society?

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all of the above (to advocate for their religious freedom even if they are not Christians, to expose wrongdoing when direct confrontation has been insufficient, to advocate for others freedom of speech even if we disagree with them)

Question 17

what is social consciousness?

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awareness of social issues beyond our personal experiences

Question 18

during Hitler’s reign in Germany, pastor-theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer spoke against the “________ witnesses of evil deeds.”

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silent

Question 19

Winston Churchill said that democracy is the “worst form of government except for ________.”

Answer 19

all the others that have been tried

Question 20

In his famous speech called the “I have a dream” address in Washington D.C. Martin Luther King Jr. called for a day when what group would be “freed at last?”

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all people

Question 21

with what type of communication was the ancient art of public speaking associated?

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conducting theatrical performances

Question 22

what do public speaking technologies include?

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just about everything that helps us communicate with an audience

Question 23

which friends might we especially want to invite to review our speech communication as we begin practicing?

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friends who love theatre

Question 24

what do people believe about slide technologies such as PowerPoint?

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they assume that designing PowerPoint glitz is more important than crafting a message

Question 25

what is techno-magic?

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the belief that there are technological solutions to just about every human problem

Question 26

how might we best prepare for using technologies in a specific venue/place?

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visit the venue to see what will actually work well there

Question 27

what is the basic rule in selecting from a menu of technology options for a speech and venue?

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begin with lower-tech possibilities and gradually move to higher-tech options

Question 28

the more sophisticated the technology, the more likely it will _______________.

Answer 28

fail during a speech

Question 29

what is the unintentional message that the audience receives when a speaker misspells a word on a PowerPoint slide?

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the presenter is careless

Question 30

what is an often-overlooked advantage of screen technologies like PowerPoint for some speakers?

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screen presentations can reduce some speakers speech apprehension

Question 31

what is a good rule to use with selecting and designing presentation visuals?

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less is actually more

Question 32

when do audiences tend to remember a speech better?

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when the meanings of words and images match

Question 33

what is a logo?

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a graphic symbol

Question 34

which of the following is probably not a good time to use PowerPoint?

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when we think the audience will expect it

Question 35

when we are not anchored at a lectern, how can we most naturally (least disruptively) direct the audience’s gaze to and from a screen?

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by walking toward or away from the screen

Question 36

what is it sometimes called when speakers put excessive text on slides and then read it all?

Answer 36

death by PowerPoint

Question 37

what should we do when we cannot hold a laser pointer steady on a screen?

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use it to draw circles around the relevant selection on the screen

Question 38

what is a helpful guide for how many slides to use is a presentation?

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one slide each for the introduction and conculsion, and one additional slide for each significant point n our outline

Question 39

why is handing out printed materials at a speech particular risky?

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attendees might read the material rather than pay attention to us

Question 40

what is copyrighted material?

Answer 40

material owned by someone and not available for general public use