Chapter 18 Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a speech for a special occasion?

a. a speech presenting an award to a retiring teacher
b. a talk to students on how to use a new computer system
c. a speech on the merits of a proposed health care plan
d. a talk on a new technique to test blood sugar levels

a speech presenting an award to a retiring teacher

The purpose of a speech of introduction is to reveal the major points that will be made by the main speaker (True/False)

False

When giving a speech of introduction, you should

make sure your remarks about the main speaker are completely accurate

Under normal circumstances, a speech of introduction should be no more than ____________ minutes long

2 to 3 Minutes Long

Because a speech of introduction focuses on the main speaker, there is little need to adapt to the audience (True/False)

False

The name of the main speaker should usually be stated at the ____________ of a speech of introduction.

End

The main purpose of a speech of presentation is to

Present a gift or an award

When giving a speech of presentation, you should usually

a. tell why the recipient is receiving the award.
b. explain the purpose and criteria for the award
c. limit your remarks to four or five minutes
d. All Answers Are Correct

All Answers Are Correct

An acceptance speech gives thanks for a gift, an award, or some other form of public recognition (true/False)

True

The major traits of a good acceptance speech are brevity, humility, and ____________

Graciousness

The purpose of a(n) ____________ speech is to pay tribute to a person, a group of people, an institution, or an idea.

Commemorative

Which of the following is an example of a commemorative speech?

a. a eulogy at a funeral praising the life and accomplishments of the deceased
b. an address at the site of the World Trade Center praising the people who lost their lives on September 11, 2001
c. a speech at a new elementary school praising the work of the woman for whom the school is named
d. All Answers Are Correct

All Answers Are Correct

Of all the kinds of speeches, perhaps none depends more on the creative and subtle use of language than does the commemorative speech. (True/False)

True

the three major traits of a good acceptance speech are brevity, humor, and graciousness. (True/False)

False

Which is not one of the purposes of a speech of introduction?

a. to build enthusiasm for an upcoming speaker
b. to inspire the audience
c. to build enthusiasm for the speaker’s topic
d. to establish a welcoming climate that will boost the speaker’s credibility

to inspire the audience