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chapter 18 Key 1. Which of the following is an example of a speech for a special occasion? A. a presentation on marketing strategy at a sales meeting B. a talk to new college students about how to register for classes C. a campaign speech by a candidate for the U.S. Senate D. a speech presenting an award to a retiring newspaper editor E. a lecture by a visiting professor in a college class Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #1 Topic: Speaking on Special Occassions 2. According to your textbook, when giving a speech of introduction you should A. build enthusiasm for the main speaker. B. provide a biography of the main speaker. C. state your personal view on the main speaker’s topic. D. All of these answers are correct. E. Both build enthusiasm for the main speaker and state your personal view on the main speaker’s topic.

Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #2 Topic: Speaking on Special Occassions Topic: Speeches of Introduction 3. One main purpose of a speech of introduction is to A. create a welcoming climate to build enthusiasm for the main speaker. B. explain why the person being introduced is receiving her or his award. C. inspire the audience with a sense of the significance of the occasion. D. explain why listeners should pay tribute to a person, idea, or institution. E. enhance the credibility of the speaker who is making the introduction. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #3 Topic: Speeches of Introduction 4. Which of the following is recommended by your textbook as a guideline for a speech of introduction? A. Prepare your speech so it will last between 15 and 20 minutes. B. Use a quotation at the beginning to secure the attention of the audience. C. Make sure your remarks about the main speaker are completely accurate. D. Generate humor with an embarrassing story about the main speaker. E. Assume that the audience knows nothing about the main speaker. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #4 Topic: Speeches of Introduction

5. All of the following are presented in your textbook as guidelines for a speech of introduction except A. Be brief. B. Adapt your remarks to the occasion. C. Bring the speech to life by using a hypothetical example. D. Try to create a sense of anticipation and drama. E. Make sure your remarks are completely accurate. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #5 Topic: Speeches of Introduction 6. All of the following are presented in your textbook as guidelines for a speech of introduction except A. Make sure your remarks are completely accurate. B. Adapt your remarks to the main speaker. C. Adapt your remarks to the audience. D. Limit your remarks to fifteen minutes in length. E. Try to create a sense of anticipation and drama. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #6 Topic: Speeches of Introduction 7. As your textbook explains, when you give a speech of introduction, you should be sure to adapt your remarks to the A. occasion. B. audience. C. main speaker. D. All of these answers are correct. E. Both occasion and audience.

Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #7 Topic: Speeches of Introduction 8. What does it mean to say that a speech of introduction should be "adapted to the main speaker"? A. The speech should preview what the main speaker's points will be. B. The speech should be given in the same style as the person being introduced. C. The speech should avoid creating discomfort for the main speaker. D. All of these answers are correct. E. Both the speech should preview what the main speaker's points will be and the speech should avoid creating discomfort for the main speaker. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #8 Topic: Speeches of Introduction 9. One method recommended in your textbook for creating a sense of drama and anticipation in a speech of introduction is to A. present a brief biography of the main speaker. B. save the name of the main speaker until the final moment. C. use visual aids that focus attention on the main speaker. D. praise the speaking skills of the main speaker. E. make sure the introduction is completely accurate.

Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #9 Topic: Speeches of Introduction 10. According to your textbook, the best way to create a sense of anticipation and drama in a speech of introduction is to A. save the name of the main speaker for the end. B. tell the audience that the main speaker is an excellent orator. C. use PowerPoint to explain the main speaker's accomplishments. D. deliver the speech word for word from a written manuscript. E. give a detailed biography of the main speaker. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #10 Topic: Speeches of Introduction 11. At the annual field hockey banquet, Olivia is introducing the coach, a woman who is well known by everyone in the room. According to your textbook, the best way for Olivia to create a sense of anticipation and drama in her speech of introduction is to A. present a detailed biography of the coach's life. B. tell an embarrassing story about the coach's childhood. C. be creative by learning about the coach and casting her in a new light. D. All of these answers are correct. E. Both tell an embarrassing story about the coach's childhood and be creative by learning about the coach and casting her in a new light. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #11 Topic: Speeches of Introduction

12. As director of the local Center for the Arts, Irving is introducing the guest speaker at the center’s annual fund-raising banquet. According to your textbook, the best way for Irving to create a sense of anticipation and drama in his speech of introduction is to A. save the name of the guest speaker for last. B. use PowerPoint to explain the guest speaker's accomplishments. C. tell the audience that the guest speaker is an excellent orator. D. All of these answers are correct. E. Both save the name of the guest speaker for last and tell the audience that the guest speaker is an excellent orator. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #12 Topic: Speeches of Introduction 13. A speaker introducing the president of a university to an audience of prospective students and their families will best accomplish this goal by A. praising the president as the finest public speaker on campus. B. presenting a detailed biography of the president's entire life. C. discussing the history of the university and its excellent athletic teams. D. summarizing the president's major accomplishments at the university. E. defending the changes in graduation requirements instituted by the president. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #13 Topic: Speeches of Introduction 14. According to your textbook, the main purpose of a speech of presentation is to present A. the main speaker to the audience. B. thanks for a gift or an award. C. the reasons why a person deserves commendation. D. information about the importance of the occasion. E. a gift or an award to the recipient. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #14 Topic: Speeches of Introduction 15. When giving a speech of presentation, you should usually A. tell why the recipient is receiving her or his award. B. present the main speaker briefly and accurately. C. avoid mentioning the losers of the award competition. D. adapt your presentation to the main speaker. E. give a brief biography of the main speaker. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #15 Topic: Speeches of Presentation 16. Which of the following is an example of a speech of presentation? A. a speech presenting a new reporter to the newspaper staff B. a speech presenting reasons why a new high school needs to be built C. a speech presenting a famous professor who will lecture on economics D. a speech presenting a certificate of recognition to an outstanding worker E. a speech presenting the annual earnings report to stockholders

Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #16 Topic: Speeches of Presentation 17. Which of the following is an example of a speech of presentation? A. a speech presenting a main speaker to the audience B. a speech presenting a eulogy at a funeral C. a speech presenting a toast to the bride and groom D. a speech presenting a new manager to her employees E. a speech presenting an award to an outstanding student Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #17 Topic: Speeches of Presentation 18. When Peter Englund delivered a speech at the Stockholm Concert Hall explaining why Alice Munro was receiving the 2013 Nobel Prize in Literature, what kind of speech did Englund deliver? A. a celebratory speech B. a speech of presentation C. an after-dinner speech D. a speech of introduction E. a memorial speech Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #18 Topic: Speaking on Special Occassions Topic: Speeches of Presentation 19. At a comedy awards show, Adam Sandler gave a splendid speech explaining why David Letterman was receiving a special award for his achievements in television comedy. According to your textbook, what kind of special occasion speech did Sandler deliver? A. an after-dinner speech B. a speech of introduction C. a speech of presentation D. a memorial speech E. a celebratory speech Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #19 Topic: Speeches of Presentation 20. Before presenting the college's Athlete of the Year award, the athletic director made a point of praising the two athletes who were runners up in this year's competition. According to your textbook, was this choice appropriate for a speech of presentation? A. No. It is almost always in poor taste to mention the losers. B. Yes. Identifying the losers makes the winner look even better. C. No. Naming anyone other than the winner usually irritates the audience. D. Yes. It is often appropriate to praise the losers of a competition. E. No. Mentioning the losers diminishes the value of an award. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #20 Topic: Speeches of Presentation

21. When Carlos Bustamante received the Alumni of the Year award at his alma mater's annual award dinner, he gave a speech thanking the school fo recognizing his work. What kind of speech did Carlos give? A. an acceptance speech B. a speech of introduction C. a commemorative speech D. a speech of presentation E. an informative speech Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #21 Topic: Speeches of Acceptance 22. When Gabriel received the Top Engineering Student award at the department's annual award ceremony, he gave a speech thanking the department for according him this honor. According to your textbook, what kind of special-occasion speech did Gabriel give? A. an inspirational speech B. a speech of introduction C. a commemorative speech D. an acceptance speech E. a speech of presentation Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #22 Topic: Speeches of Acceptance 23. According to your textbook, a speech in which an individual gives thanks for a gift or award is termed a(n) A. speech of presentation. B. commemorative speech. C. after-dinner speech. D. acceptance speech. E. speech of introduction. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #23 Topic: Speeches of Acceptance 24. According to your textbook, in a speech of acceptance a speaker should usually A. thank the people who are bestowing the award. B. praise himself or herself for having the talent to win the award. C. express appreciation for the people who helped him or her gain the award. D. All of these answers are correct. E. Both thank the people who are bestowing the award and express appreciation for the people who helped him or her gain the award. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #24 Topic: Speeches of Acceptance 25. According to your textbook, the major traits of a good acceptance speech are brevity, humility, and A. humor. B. clarity. C. confidence. D. graciousness. E. fluency.

Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #25 Topic: Speeches of Acceptance 26. According to your textbook, a speech that pays tribute to a person, a group, an institution, or an idea is called a A. dedication speech. B. commemorative speech. C. remembrance speech. D. celebratory speech. E. memorial speech. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #26 Topic: Commemorative Speaking 27. According to your textbook, when your fundamental purpose in a speech is to inspire the audience, you are most likely presenting a(n) __________ speech. A. informative B. persuasive C. after-dinner D. commemorative E. acceptance Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #27 Topic: Commemorative Speaking 28. According to your textbook, the fundamental purpose of a commemorative speech is to A. inform. B. exhort. C. entertain. D. convert. E. inspire. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #28 Topic: Commemorative Speaking 29. As explained in your textbook, when delivering a commemorative speech, you should take special care to A. provide a detailed biography of the person being commemorated. B. heighten appreciation for the person being commemorated. C. use creative language to express feelings and sentiments. D. All of these answers are correct. E. b and c only. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #29 Topic: Commemorative Speaking 30. According to your textbook, a commemorative speech A. uses visual aids to create persuasive images. B. pays tribute to a person, a group, an institution, or an idea. C. is essentially the same as an informative speech. D. All of these answers are correct. E. Both pays tribute to a person, a group, an institution, or an idea and is essentially the same as an informative speech. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #30 Topic: Commemorative Speaking 31. As your textbook explains, perhaps no speech depends more on the creative and subtle use of language than does the A. commemorative speech. B. speech of presentation. C. persuasive speech. D. speech of introduction. E. informative speech.

Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #31 Topic: Commemorative Speaking 32. As your textbook explains, a successful commemorative speech usually depends on the speaker's ability to A. motivate a passive audience to take action. B. put into language the thoughts and emotions appropriate to the occasion. C. explain why the recipient is receiving an award. D. All of these answers are correct. E. Both motivate a passive audience to take action and put into language the thoughts and emotions appropriate to the occasion. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #32 Topic: Commemorative Speaking 33. As your textbook explains, we continue to find commemorative speeches like the Gettysburg Address meaningful and inspiring primarily because A. they were given by important historical figures. B. of their eloquent use of language. C. they were delivered from memory. D. of the occasions on which they were delivered. E. they motivated people to take heroic action. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #33 Topic: Commemorative Speaking 34. As your textbook explains, when giving a commemorative speech, a speaker should take care to A. avoid falling back on clichés and trite sentiments. B. thank the people who made the award possible. C. use PowerPoint to generate strong emotions. D. All of these answers are correct. E. Both avoid falling back on clichés and trite sentiments and use PowerPoint to generate strong emotions. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #34 Topic: Commemorative Speaking 35. At the dedication of the national World War II memorial, Tom Hanks gave a speech praising Americans who fought and sacrificed during the war According to your textbook, Hanks gave a(n) A. persuasive speech. B. invitational speech. C. speech of presentation. D. commemorative speech. E. informative speech. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #35 Topic: Commemorative Speaking 36. At the dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Barack Obama gave a speech praising King’s leadership of the civil rights movement. According to your textbook, Obama gave a(n) A. informative speech. B. speech of presentation. C. persuasive speech. D. invitational speech. E. commemorative speech.

Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #36 Topic: Commemorative Speaking Topic: Speaking on Special Occassions 37. Which of the following speeches that you might hear on a college campus would be an example of a commemorative speech? A. an activist's call to boycott local grocers B. a governor's remarks at the graduation ceremony C. a campus speaker's talk on ending sexual violence D. a guest lecturer's presentation of her research E. a professor's lecture on the causes of the Civil War Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #37 Topic: Commemorative Speaking 38. If you attended the Academy Awards and heard the following speeches, which one would be an example of a commemorative speech? A. a speech accepting the best actor award. B. a speech explaining the history of the Oscar statue. C. a speech honoring Jack Nicholson for his lifetime achievements. D. a speech explaining the balloting system and new security measures. E. a speech calling for an end to land mines throughout the world. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #38 Topic: Commemorative Speaking 39. Which of the following is an example of a commemorative speech? A. a political candidate's campaign speech B. a soccer coach's pre-game pep talk C. a speaker's acceptance of an award D. a teacher's lecture on banking ethics E. a daughter's eulogy in honor of her father Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #39 Topic: Commemorative Speaking 40. Arthur is giving a speech to the American Psychiatric Association on Dorothea Dix, a superintendent of Army nurses during the Civil War. Which of the following speeches on Dix would be an example of a commemorative speech? A. a speech urging that a new hospital be named after Dix B. a speech about Dix’s methods of treating mental illness during the Civil War C. a speech praising Dix’s activism on behalf of better mental health care D. a speech explaining Dix’s duties during the Civil War E. a speech recounting major events in Dix’s life

Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #40 Topic: Commemorative Speaking Topic: Speaking on Special Occassions 41. Which of the following is an example of a commemorative speech? A. a speech to a local history club recounting the major events in the life of the famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright B. a speech urging the city council to use architectural plans by Frank Lloyd Wright as the basis for a new convention center C. a speech explaining the major elements of Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural genius to a class of art history students D. a speech praising the architectural accomplishments of Frank Lloyd Wright at the opening of a museum devoted to his work E. a speech telling the audience where they can visit buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #41 Topic: Commemorative Speaking 42. Which of the following is an example of a commemorative speech? A. a speech seeking to convince the school board to keep the schools open for extracurricular activities on Martin Luther King Day B. a speech to the student government aimed at getting funding for special campus activities on Martin Luther King Day C. a lecture to a community audience explaining the oratorical techniques used in Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" D. a speech analyzing the philosophy of nonviolent protest employed by Martin Luther King during the civil rights movement E. a speech honoring Martin Luther King's life and legacy at the opening event for the campus-wide Martin Luther King Day observances Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #42 Topic: Commemorative Speaking 43. The primary purpose of a special occasion speech is to convey information to an audience. FALSE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #43 Topic: Speaking on Special Occassions 44. A graduation address and a toast at a wedding are both examples of speeches for special occasions. TRUE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #44 Topic: Speaking on Special Occassions 45. The purpose of a speech of introduction is to introduce a person receiving an award or an honor. FALSE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #45 Topic: Speaking on Special Occassions 46. The purpose of a speech of introduction is to introduce the main speaker to the audience. TRUE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #46 Topic: Speeches of Introduction

47. One major purpose of a speech of introduction is to focus attention on the person making the introduction. FALSE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #47 Topic: Speeches of Introduction 48. One major purpose of a speech of introduction is to build enthusiasm for the upcoming speaker. TRUE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #48 Topic: Speeches of Introduction 49. As your textbook explains, speeches of introduction usually should be two to three minutes long. TRUE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #49 Topic: Speeches of Introduction 50. TRUE One major purpose of a speech of introduction is to build enthusiasm for the main speaker. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #50 Topic: Speaking on Special Occassions Topic: Speeches of Introduction 51. As your textbook explains, speeches of introduction usually should be 8 to 10 minutes long. FALSE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #51 Topic: Speeches of Introduction 52. When giving a speech of introduction, you should be sure to praise the speaking skills of the main speaker. FALSE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #52 Topic: Speeches of Introduction 53. FALSE When giving a speech of introduction, you should mention any embarrassing facts you know about the speaker in order to lighten the mood and amuse the audience. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #53 Topic: Speaking on Special Occassions Topic: Speeches of Introduction 54. One major purpose of a speech of introduction is to establish a welcoming climate that will boost the credibility of the main speaker. TRUE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #54 Topic: Speeches of Introduction


55. If you are introducing the same speaker to an audience of college students for a morning presentation and to the city chamber of commerce for an afternoon presentation, you should use the same speech for each occasion. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #55 Topic: Speeches of Introduction 56. FALSE When giving a speech of introduction, you should state the name of the main speaker as soon as possible to avoid confusion among members of the audience. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #56 Topic: Speeches of Introduction 57. TRUE When giving a speech of introduction, you should usually save the name of the main speaker until the final moment, even when the audience already knows who he or she is. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #57 Topic: Speeches of Introduction 58. A speech of introduction should usually be read from a manuscript. FALSE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #58 Topic: Speeches of Introduction 59. . TRUE As defined in your textbook, a speech of presentation is a speech that presents someone a gift, an award, or some other form of public recognition Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #59 Topic: Speeches of Presentation 60. Speeches of presentation are given when someone is receiving publicly a gift or an award. TRUE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #60 Topic: Speeches of Presentation 61. The main purpose of a speech of presentation is to provide a biography of the speaker being presented to the audience. FALSE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #61 Topic: Speeches of Presentation 62. TRUE The main purpose of a speech of presentation is to tell the audience why the recipient is receiving his or her award. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #62 Topic: Speaking on Special Occassions Topic: Speeches of Presentation 63. Speeches of presentation should average about 10 to 12 minutes in length. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #63 Topic: Speaking on Special Occassions Topic: Speeches of Presentation 64. TRUE If the audience is not familiar with the award being given, a speech of presentation should briefly explain the meaning of the award. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #64 Topic: Speaking on Special Occassions Topic: Speeches of Presentation 65. It is almost always in poor taste to mention the losers of an award in a speech of presentation. FALSE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #65 Topic: Speeches of Presentation 66. The basic purpose of an acceptance speech is to give thanks for a gift or an award. TRUE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #66 Topic: Speeches of Acceptance 67. The three major traits of a good acceptance speech are brevity, humility, and graciousness. TRUE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #67 Topic: Speeches of Acceptance 68. A speech accepting an award is an example of a commemorative speech. FALSE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #68 Topic: Commemorative Speaking 69. The purpose of a commemorative speech is to pay tribute to a person, a group of people, an institution, or an idea. TRUE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #69 Topic: Commemorative Speaking 70. The fundamental purpose of a commemorative speech is to inspire your listeners. TRUE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #70 Topic: Commemorative Speaking 71. FALSE The fundamental purpose of a commemorative speech is to convey information about the subject being commemorated. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #71 Topic: Commemorative Speaking 72. FALSE A speech urging Congress to construct a memorial in Washington, D.C., to recognize women's contributions to the American Revolution is an example of a commemorative speech. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #72 Topic: Commemorative Speaking 73. A speech presenting an award to a biologist for outstanding contributions to his or her field is an example of a commemorative speech. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #73 Topic: Commemorative Speaking 74. TRUE A speech honoring the accomplishments of Nelson Mandela is an example of a commemorative speech. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #74 Topic: Commemorative Speaking Topic: Speaking on Special Occassions 75. TRUE A speech honoring Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, is an example of a commemorative speech. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #75 Topic: Commemorative Speaking Topic: Speaking on Special Occassions 76. TRUE A speech praising the bravery of the firefighters killed in New York on September 11, 2001, is an example of a commemorative speech. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #76 Topic: Commemorative Speaking 77. TRUE A speech honoring the astronauts who gave their lives on the space shuttle Columbia is an example of a commemorative speech. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #77 Topic: Commemorative Speaking 78. TRUE A speech praising Doctors without Borders for its humanitarian contributions is an example of a commemorative speech. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #78 Topic: Commemorative Speaking 79. A commemorative speech honoring a person is essentially a biography of that person. FALSE

Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #79 Topic: Commemorative Speaking 80. In a commemorative speech, your fundamental purpose is to inspire your listeners. TRUE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #80 Topic: Commemorative Speaking 81. Effective commemorative speeches depend above all on the speaker's use of reasoning. FALSE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 18 #81 Topic: Commemorative Speaking


82. Effective commemorative speeches depend above all on the speaker's use of language.

TRUE

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83. A commemorative speech is the one kind of speech in which clichés and trite sentiments are appropriate.

FALSE

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84. A speech presenting the main speaker to the audience is called a speech of ______________.

introduction

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85.

presentation

A speech announcing the winner of an award and giving the award to the recipient is called a speech of ______________.

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86. A speech that gives thanks for a gift or an award is called a(n) _______________ speech.

acceptance

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87. A speech paying tribute to a person, idea, or institution is called a(n) _______________ speech.

commemorative

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88.

commemorative

A speech honoring Malala Yousafzai for her courageous actions to protect the rights of young girls around the world is an example of a(n) _______________ speech.

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Topic: Speaking on Special Occassions

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commemorative

A Memorial Day speech honoring U.S. soldiers who have died in defense of their country is an example of a(n) _______________ speech.

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commemorative

Bill Clinton's speech dedicating the Monument to the Struggle against World Terrorism at the site of the 9/11 attack in New York City is an example of a(n) _______________ speech.

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91. Name four guidelines presented in your textbook for a speech of introduction:

Possible answers include:

Be brief.

Make sure your remarks are completely accurate.

Adapt your remarks to the occasion. Adapt your remarks to the speaker.

Adapt your remarks to the audience.

Try to create a sense of anticipation and drama.

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92. Define and give an example of each of the following:

speech of introduction speech of presentation acceptance speech commemorative speech Answers will vary.

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93.

Your textbook provides six guidelines for effective speeches of introduction. In a well-developed essay, identify and explain four of these guidelines.

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94. What does it mean to say that a speech of introduction should be adapted to the main speaker?

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95. How might a speaker try to create a sense of anticipation and drama in a speech of introduction?

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96. What is the difference between a speech of presentation and an acceptance speech?

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97. How is a commemorative speech similar to and different from an informative speech?

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98.

Explain the following statement: "In some ways a commemorative speech is like an Impressionist painting—a picture with warm colors and texture capturing a mood or a moment."

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chapter 18 Summary

Category # of Questions

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Lucas - Chapter 18 98

Topic: Commemorative Speaking 39

Topic: Speaking on Special Occassions 18

Topic: Speeches of Acceptance 8

Topic: Speeches of Introduction 31

Topic: Speeches of Presentation 14

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