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True or False Quiz

Read each question carefully and then select the best answer.



1

Support materials enable a speaker to move from specific details to general concepts.
A)true
B)false
2

Support materials can help listeners remember key ideas.
A)true
B)false
3

Humorous, informal definitions of terms should be avoided.
A)true
B)false
4

To make vivid images come alive in the minds of listeners, the speaker must use specific details.
A)true
B)false
5

In some cases, one example is sufficient in a speech, while in other situations, a series of short examples might be required.
A)true
B)false
6

Never tell a story in a speech unless it develops or reinforces the key ideas.
A)true
B)false
7

Comparison and contrast should not be used together for the same subject.
A)true
B)false
8

An analogy is a type of comparison.
A)true
B)false
9

To quote verbatim means to cite the exact words used by a source.
A)true
B)false
10

When you quote a reputable source in your speech, you never need to state his or her credentials.
A)true
B)false
11

The most popular kind of statistic is the average.
A)true
B)false
12

When giving a speech, you should restrict your use of the word "average" to the mean.
A)true
B)false
13

Because the concept of correlation is so widely misunderstood, it should not be used in a speech.
A)true
B)false
14

A true statistic can sometimes leave a false impression.
A)true
B)false
15

In a speech, statistics must be used more sparingly than they would be in a written essay.
A)true
B)false







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