Question 1

Which of the following is an important guideline for the use of statistics in a speech?

Accepted Answer

A)   Use statistics that are mainly from secondary sources.
B)   Use as many statistics as you can find because they enhance credibility.
C)   Use reputable, authoritative, unbiased sources for your statistics.
D)   Report a statistic down to the last decimal point to be thorough and accurate.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

A short illustration of no longer than a sentence or two is called

Accepted Answer

A)   a hypothetical illustration.
B)   a brief illustration.
C)   an explanation.
D)   a literal illustration.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

To use illustrations effectively, you should be certain that your stories are directly relevant to the idea or point they are supposed to support.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When it comes to using literary quotations in your speech, the more you use the better.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Samantha is giving a speech on binge drinking. She uses supporting material that says, "A binge drinker is a man who drinks five or more drinks in one sitting or a woman who drinks four." This type of supporting material is

Accepted Answer

A)   a definition.
B)   an analogy.
C)   an illustration.
D)   an opinion.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 10: Supporting Your Speech

To use illustrations effectively, you should be certain that your stories are directly relevant to the idea or point they are supposed to support.

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Samantha is giving a speech on binge drinking. She uses supporting material that says, "A binge drinker is a man who drinks five or more drinks in one sitting or a woman who drinks four." This type of supporting material is

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When it comes to using literary quotations in your speech, the more you use the better.

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A short illustration of no longer than a sentence or two is called

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Which of the following is an important guideline for the use of statistics in a speech?

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Exam 10: Supporting Your Speech

To use illustrations effectively, you should be certain that your stories are directly relevant to the idea or point they are supposed to support.

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Samantha is giving a speech on binge drinking. She uses supporting material that says, "A binge drinker is a man who drinks five or more drinks in one sitting or a woman who drinks four." This type of supporting material is

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When it comes to using literary quotations in your speech, the more you use the better.

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A short illustration of no longer than a sentence or two is called

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Which of the following is an important guideline for the use of statistics in a speech?

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