True or False Quiz


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	The National Wetlands Coalition is a pro-environment group dedicated to protecting wildlife.
		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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