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An entertaining speech does not need to be as elaborately structured as an informative or persuasive speech. |
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If an entertaining speech does not elicit belly laughs, shrieks of glee, or deep chuckles, it has failed. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Vivid descriptions of fascinating places, interesting persons, or intriguing objects can be the subject matter of an entertaining speech. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Jokes are often risky because they frequently fail to tie in smoothly with the rest of a speech. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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If no women are present in the audience, it is acceptable to tell a joke that pokes fun at women. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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If you tell a joke, you should let your face show that you are expecting a laugh. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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For an entertaining speech, if listeners are spread far apart, you should try to move them together. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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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 |
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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 |
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When you present a toast, you should avoid all forms of teasing. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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A speech of tribute should be completely positive. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Humor should never be used in a eulogy. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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A eulogy should focus on the key biographical details of a person's life. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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The inspirational speech is completely different from the persuasive speech. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Delivery is an important element in inspirational speaking. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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