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Chapter 14 Multiple Choice
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1

__________ credibility is "the credibility you bring to a situation by virtue of your reputation or accomplishments."
A)Initial
B)Primary
C)Preliminary
D)Opening
2

__________ credibility is "the credibility, or belief, in a speaker that is created by the content of the message and the manner in which it is presented."
A)Consequent
B)Derived
C)Resulting
D)Product
3

__________ credibility is "the impression of credibility that remains with your audience."
A)Durable
B)Lasting
C)Enduring
D)none of the above
4

__________ is "the ability to influence others in specific situations through personal dynamism, likeability, and vision."
A)Persuasion
B)Magnetism
C)Charm
D)Charisma
5

This is a type of presentation that provides details of an object or concept.
A)a speech that describes
B)a speech that illustrates
C)a speech that depicts
D)a speech that portrays
6

Speeches that __________ inform by showing audiences how to do something, such as fold a flag, use a particular software program, or repair a bicycle.
A)instruct
B)demonstrate
C)reveal
D)none of the above
7

A presentation that teaches about or clarifies an event or development is called a __________.
A)speech that reveals
B)speech that illustrates
C)speech that demonstrates
D)none of the above
8

A __________ is a presentation that uses an extended story to make a statement.
A)speech that recounts
B)speech that describes
C)speech that entertains
D)speech that narrates
9

This is a presentation that gives the audience information about the key speaker. (Select the item discussed in Chapter Fourteen).
A)a speech of introduction
B)a prologue
C)an overture
D)none of the above
10

The __________ is a brief statement made upon the receipt of an award, gift, or special honor.
A)reception speech
B)acceptance speech
C)acknowledgment speech
D)none of the above
11

The __________ includes eulogies, toasts, and other speeches that commemorate special events such as weddings, birthdays, or national holidays.
A)speech of praise
B)speech of honor
C)speech of tribute
D)none of the above
12

The __________ speech is a presentation that entertains or enlightens in an amusing way.
A)comedic
B)entertaining
C)after-dinner
D)none of the above
13

The __________ speech "shares much with the persuasive speech because it aims to motivate listeners and arouse their passions."
A)inspirational
B)motivational
C)fomenting
D)none of the above
14

Charisma entails three primary elements. Select the one below that is NOT one of these elements.
A)personal dynamism
B)authority
C)likeability
D)vision
15

The sample informative speech offered in the textbook dealt with what topic?
A)tying your sports shoes properly
B)magnetic resonance imaging
C)children's literature
D)windmills







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