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Chapter 19: Special Occasion Speeches
Multiple Choice
1. Which of the following is rarely a function of a special occasion speech?
a. to celebrate
b. to entertain
c. to inspire an audience
d. to inform an audience
Learning Objective: 19.1: Explain the goals and functions of special occasion speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.1. Goals and Functions of Special Occasion Speeches
Difficulty Level: Medium
2. Which of the following is a main purpose of a special occasion speech?
a. to inquire
b. to persuade
c. to coerce
d. to inspire
Learning Objective: 19.1: Explain the goals and functions of special occasion speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.1. Goals and Functions of Special Occasion Speeches
Difficulty Level: Medium
3. Commencement speakers ______.
a. frequently reinforce the value of education
b. ask future graduates to follow norms
c. discuss mostly college life
d. are there solely to make the audience laugh
Learning Objective: 19.1: Explain the goals and functions of special occasion speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.1. Goals and Functions of Special Occasion Speeches
Difficulty Level: Medium
4. For a special occasion speech, it is the speaker’s obligation ______.
a. to deliver a speech appropriate to that specific situation
b. to just follow their trend of thought
c. to let the audience dictate what is right to say
d. to always entertain the audience
Learning Objective: 19.1: Explain the goals and functions of special occasion speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.1. Goals and Functions of Special Occasion Speeches
Difficulty Level: Medium
5. Which of the following would be a possible topic for a ceremonial speech?
a. an informative TED Talk
b. a business presentation
c. a speech about a graduation
d. A speech about donating to a cause.
Learning Objective: 19.2: Define and distinguish the similarities and differences between speeches of introduction, speeches of presentation, and acceptance speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.1. Goals and Functions of Special Occasion Speeches
Difficulty Level: Medium
6. When you deliver a speech of ______, your task is to create a desire among audience members to listen to the featured speaker.
a. introduction
b. opening
c. preparation
d. excitement
Learning Objective: 19.2: Define and distinguish the similarities and differences between speeches of introduction, speeches of presentation, and acceptance speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.3. The Speech of Introduction
Difficulty Level: Medium
7. Completing a ______ is, in effect, serving as a “warm-up” or “advance agent” for the main speaker.
a. speech of introduction
b. speech of presentation
c. keynote address
d. speech of tribute
Learning Objective: 19.2: Define and distinguish the similarities and differences between speeches of introduction, speeches of presentation, and acceptance speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.3. The Speech of Introduction
Difficulty Level: Medium
8. Which of the following is one of your responsibilities as an introductory speaker?
a. Identify why the speaker is to speak.
b. Enhance the receiver’s credibility with you.
c. Don’t upstage the speaker by speaking too well.
d. Encourage audience members to focus on the speaker.
Learning Objective: 19.2: Define and distinguish the similarities and differences between speeches of introduction, speeches of presentation, and acceptance speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.3a. Your Responsibilities as an Introducer
Difficulty Level: Medium
9. A speech of introduction should last approximately ______.
a. 30 seconds
b. 2–3 minutes
c. 5–6 minutes
d. 10 minutes
Learning Objective: 19.2: Define and distinguish the similarities and differences between speeches of introduction, speeches of presentation, and acceptance speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.3a. Your Responsibilities as an Introducer
Difficulty Level: Medium
10. The more renowned the featured speaker is, the ______ the introduction needed.
a. briefer
b. longer
c. more detailed
d. more formal
Learning Objective: 19.2: Define and distinguish the similarities and differences between speeches of introduction, speeches of presentation, and acceptance speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.3a. Your Responsibilities as an Introducer
Difficulty Level: Medium
11. The Nobel Prize, the Congressional Medal of Honor, or the Heisman trophy are all examples of ______.
a. a speech of introduction
b. a speech of presentation
c. a keynote address
d. a speech of tribute
Learning Objective: 19.2: Define and distinguish the similarities and differences between speeches of introduction, speeches of presentation, and acceptance speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.4. The Speech of Presentation
Difficulty Level: Medium
12. Which of the following is true about a speech of presentation?
a. It is long in timing.
b. It often contains somewhat more formal praise for its subject.
c. It can be an interview.
d. It can be a eulogy.
Learning Objective: 19.2: Define and distinguish the similarities and differences between speeches of introduction, speeches of presentation, and acceptance speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.4. The Speech of Presentation
Difficulty Level: Medium
13. Which of the following is true regarding the speech of presentation?
a. You should praise the recipient.
b. While you are speaking, you are the star.
c. The audience should be convinced that the participant deserves the award.
d. You should minimize how much appreciation is shown.
Learning Objective: 19.2: Define and distinguish the similarities and differences between speeches of introduction, speeches of presentation, and acceptance speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.4a. Your Responsibilities as a Presenter
Difficulty Level: Medium
14. A speech given in response to a speech of presentation is ______.
a. a speech of acceptance
b. a speech of introduction
c. a keynote address
d. a speech of tribute
Learning Objective: 19.2: Define and distinguish the similarities and differences between speeches of introduction, speeches of presentation, and acceptance speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.5. The Speech of Acceptance
Difficulty Level: Medium
15. Which of the following is true of the speech of acceptance?
a. They are usually long.
b. They are often persuasive in tone.
c. They leave no doubt in the minds of audience members that the award was given to the right person.
d. They are your chance to be as full of yourself as possible.
Learning Objective: 19.2: Define and distinguish the similarities and differences between speeches of introduction, speeches of presentation, and acceptance speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.5a. Your Responsibilities Giving an Acceptance Speech
Difficulty Level: Medium
16. The ______ speaker praises and congratulates a graduating class.
a. commencement address
b. speech of presentation
c. keynote address
d. speech of tribute
Learning Objective: 19.3: Explain the functions of the commencement address and a keynote address.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.6. The Commencement Address
Difficulty Level: Medium
17. The commencement audience usually includes predominantly ______.
a. the families of the graduates
b. people who paid to be there
c. employers of graduates
d. celebrities
Learning Objective: 19.3: Explain the functions of the commencement address and a keynote address.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.6a. Your Responsibilities as a Commencement Speaker
Difficulty Level: Medium
18. The purpose of the ______ is to get a meeting off to a good start by establishing the right tone or mood.
a. commencement address
b. speech of presentation
c. keynote address
d. speech of tribute
Learning Objective: 19.3: Explain the functions of the commencement address and a keynote address.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.7. The Keynote Address
Difficulty Level: Medium
19. A speech of ______ is given when given an award or special recognition.
a. toast
b. acceptance
c. tribute
d. introduction
Learning Objective: 19.1: Explain the goals and functions of special occasion speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.1. Goals and Functions of Special Occasion Speeches
Difficulty Level: Medium
20. Which of the following is true of delivering a eulogy?
a. It is usually presented graveside or at a memorial service.
b. Your goal is to influence the members of your audience.
c. It needs to be very brief.
d. You should fully embrace your grief during the speech.
Learning Objective: 19.4: Define the goals and distinguish the differences between a toast, speech of tribute, and a eulogy.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.10. The Eulogy
Difficulty Level: Medium
21. Which is the first step in delivering a eulogy?
a. The speaker acknowledges the special loss suffered by the family of the deceased and/or society.
b. The speaker celebrates the life of the deceased by acknowledging the legacy of the individual.
c. The speaker emphasizes the uniqueness of the subject with honest emotion.
d. The speaker provides personal recollections and quotations from others.
Learning Objective: 19.4: Define the goals and distinguish the differences between a toast, speech of tribute, and a eulogy.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.10a. Your Responsibilities Delivering a Eulogy
Difficulty Level: Medium
22. Which of the following is true of the after-dinner speech?
a. It is often filled with complex information.
b. It is usually serious in nature.
c. It often includes persuasion.
d. It can be mildly satirical.
Learning Objective: 19.5: Explain the key characteristics of the after-dinner speech.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.11. The After-Dinner Speech
Difficulty Level: Medium
23. Which of the following is common of after-dinner speeches?
a. It doesn’t have to make a point.
b. It depends on your ability to organize your speech’s content in an imaginative way.
c. It requires seriousness and control.
d. It maintains a sense of crassness.
Learning Objective: 19.5: Explain the key characteristics of the after-dinner speech.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.11a. Your Responsibilities Delivering an After-Dinner Speech
Difficulty Level: Medium
24. Which of the following is true regarding humor in an after-dinner speech?
a. It should be forced.
b. It should be not influential.
c. It should develop on the fly.
d. It should be used to help you make a point.
Learning Objective: 19.5: Explain the key characteristics of the after-dinner speech.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: 19.11a. Your Responsibilities Delivering an After-Dinner Speech
Difficulty Level: Easy
25. After-dinner speeches are usually delivered when audience members are in a mood for ______.
a. entertainment
b. seriousness
c. reflection
d. a nap
Learning Objective: 19.5: Explain the key characteristics of the after-dinner speech.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: 19.11a. Your Responsibilities Delivering an After-Dinner Speech
Difficulty Level: Easy
26. A keynote speech is given to ______ and inspire an audience at a meeting or special event.
a. argue
b. motivate
c. challenge
d. persuade
Learning Objective: 19.1: Explain the goals and functions of special occasion speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.1. Goals and Functions of Special Occasion Speeches
Difficulty Level: Medium
27. What type of speech is given to pay tribute to a person who has passed away?
a. toast
b. tribute speech
c. speech of presentation
d. eulogy
Learning Objective: 19.1: Explain the goals and functions of special occasion speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.1. Goals and Functions of Special Occasion Speeches
Difficulty Level: Medium
28. A speech of ______ is given in response to a speech of presentation.
a. introduction
b. eulogy
c. acceptance
d. honor
Learning Objective: 19.2: Define and distinguish the similarities and differences between speeches of introduction, speeches of presentation, and acceptance speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.5. The Speech of Acceptance
Difficulty Level: Medium
29. A ______ address is given to motivate and inspire an audience at a meeting or special event.
a. keynote
b. commencement
c. presentation
d. introduction
Learning Objective: 19.1: Explain the goals and functions of special occasion speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.1. Goals and Functions of Special Occasion Speeches
Difficulty Level: Medium
30. The purpose of the keynote address is to ______.
a. get a conference off to a productive start by establishing the right tone or mood
b. praise and congratulate a graduating class
c. respond to a speech of presentation
d. present an award
Learning Objective: 19.4: Define the goals and distinguish the differences between a toast, speech of tribute, and a eulogy.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.9. The Speech of Tribute
Difficulty Level: Medium
31. While special occasion speeches may inform or ______, this is rarely their primary function.
a. inspire
b. infuriate
c. project
d. persuade
Learning Objective: 19.1: Explain the goals and functions of special occasion speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: 19.1. Goals and Functions of Special Occasion Speeches
Difficulty Level: Easy
32. It is said that a ______ is a very abbreviated tribute.
a. toast
b. eulogy
c. keynote address
d. commencement address
Learning Objective: 19.4: Define the goals and distinguish the differences between a toast, speech of tribute, and a eulogy.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.8. The Toast
Difficulty Level: Medium
33. ______ speeches are usually delivered when audience members are in a mood for entertainment.
a. Acceptance
b. After-dinner
c. Introduction
d. Eulogy
Learning Objective: 19.5: Explain the key characteristics of the after-dinner speech.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: 19.11a. Your Responsibilities Delivering an After-Dinner Speech
Difficulty Level: Easy
34. ______, when used appropriately, helps relieve tension and relax.
a. Persuasion
b. Argumentation
c. Humor
d. Interpretation
Learning Objective: 19.1: Explain the goals and functions of special occasion speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: 19.11a. Your Responsibilities Delivering an After-Dinner Speech
Difficulty Level: Medium
35. Holocaust survivor, Elie Wiesel, receiving the Nobel Peace Prize is an example of a/an ______ speech.
a. acceptance
b. keynote
c. introduction
d. after-dinner
Learning Objective: 19.1: Explain the goals and functions of special occasion speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: 19.5. The Speech of Acceptance
Difficulty Level: Easy
Fill-in-the-Blank
1. A ______ address is given to motivate and inspire an audience at a meeting or special event.
Learning Objective: 19.1: Explain the goals and functions of special occasion speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.1. Goals and Functions of Special Occasion Speeches
Difficulty Level: Medium
2. While special occasion speeches may inform or ______, this is rarely their primary function.
Learning Objective: 19.1: Explain the goals and functions of special occasion speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: 19.1. Goals and Functions of Special Occasion Speeches
Difficulty Level: Easy
3. Regardless of the occasion, it is the speaker’s obligation to deliver a speech appropriate to that specific ______.
Learning Objective: 19.1: Explain the goals and functions of special occasion speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.1. Goals and Functions of Special Occasion Speeches
Difficulty Level: Medium
4. When you deliver a speech of ______, your task is to create a desire among audience members to listen to a featured speaker.
Learning Objective: 19.2: Define and distinguish the similarities and differences between speeches of introduction, speeches of presentation, and acceptance speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.3. The Speech of Introduction
Difficulty Level: Medium
5. The speech of ______ often contains somewhat more formal praise for its subject.
Learning Objective: 19.2: Define and distinguish the similarities and differences between speeches of introduction, speeches of presentation, and acceptance speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.4. The Speech of Presentation
Difficulty Level: Medium
6. The speech of ______ is given in response to a speech of presentation.
Learning Objective: 19.2: Define and distinguish the similarities and differences between speeches of introduction, speeches of presentation, and acceptance speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.5. The Speech of Acceptance
Difficulty Level: Medium
7. The purpose of the speech of ______ is to acknowledge and praise a person, living or dead.
Learning Objective: 19.4: Define the goals and distinguish the differences between a toast, speech of tribute, and a eulogy.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.9a. Your Responsibilities Giving a Speech of Tribute
Difficulty Level: Medium
8. A ______ is a very abbreviated tribute.
Learning Objective: 19.4: Define the goals and distinguish the differences between a toast, speech of tribute, and a eulogy.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.8. The Toast
Difficulty Level: Medium
9. When delivering the ______, you pay tribute to the person who has died.
Learning Objective: 19.4: Define the goals and distinguish the differences between a toast, speech of tribute, and a eulogy.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.10. The Eulogy
Difficulty Level: Medium
10. A toast is meant to recognize a ______ at a special occasion.
Learning Objective: 19.1: Explain the goals and functions of special occasion speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.1. Goals and Functions of Special Occasion Speeches
Difficulty Level: Medium
11. Regardless of the occasion, it is the speaker’s obligation to deliver a speech appropriate to that specific ______.
Learning Objective: 19.1: Explain the goals and functions of special occasion speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.1. Goals and Functions of Special Occasion Speeches
Difficulty Level: Medium
12.______, when used appropriately, helps relieve tension and relax.
Learning Objective: 19.1: Explain the goals and functions of special occasion speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.11a. Your Responsibilities Delivering an After-Dinner Speech
Difficulty Level: Medium
13. After-dinner speeches are usually delivered when audience members are in a mood for ______.
Learning Objective: 19.5: Explain the key characteristics of the after-dinner speech.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: 19.11a. Your Responsibilities Delivering an After-Dinner Speech
Difficulty Level: Easy
14. All sorts of people deliver commencement addresses, including ______, distinguished alumni, actors, educators, and notable citizens.
Learning Objective: 19.3: Explain the functions of the commencement address and a keynote address.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: 19.6. The Commencement Address
Difficulty Level: Easy
15. Jimmy Fallon delivered the 2018 ______ address to the graduates of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
Learning Objective: 19.3: Explain the functions of the commencement address and a keynote address.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: 19.6b. Sample Commencement Address
Difficulty Level: Easy
16. The commencement address speaker praises and congratulates a ______.
Learning Objective: 19.1: Explain the goals and functions of special occasion speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.1. Goals and Functions of Special Occasion Speeches
Difficulty Level: Medium
17. Commencement addresses that avoid ______ while emphasizing the accomplishments and promise of the graduates are the most effective.
Learning Objective: 19.1: Explain the goals and functions of special occasion speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.1. Goals and Functions of Special Occasion Speeches
Difficulty Level: Medium
18. The best ______ speakers are adept at focusing audience attention on common goals, communicating the central focus of those gathered, and setting a tone that arouses interest and encourages commitment.
Learning Objective: 19.1: Explain the goals and functions of special occasion speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.1. Goals and Functions of Special Occasion Speeches
Difficulty Level: Medium
19. A form of commemorative speaking, whether delivered to honor a living or dead person or an event, the purpose of the speech of ______.
Learning Objective: 19.4: Define the goals and distinguish the differences between a toast, speech of tribute, and a eulogy.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: 19.9. The Speech of Tribute
Difficulty Level: Medium
20. The speech of after-dinner speech is usually ______ and takes a good-natured, sometimes humorous, whimsical, or mildly satirical look at a topic of interest.
Learning Objective: 19.1: Explain the goals and functions of special occasion speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: 19.1. Goals and Functions of Special Occasion Speeches
Difficulty Level: Easy
21. Speeches of acceptance though usually ______, are often inspirational in tone, and when well done leave no doubt in the minds of audience members that the award was given to the right person.
Learning Objective: 19.1: Explain the goals and functions of special occasion speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: 19.5. The Speech of Acceptance
Difficulty Level: Easy
22. Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor, receiving the Nobel Peace Prize is an example of an ______ speech.
Learning Objective: 19.1: Explain the goals and functions of special occasion speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: 19.5. The Speech of Acceptance
Difficulty Level: Easy
23. Some keynote speakers ______ receivers to act or achieve a goal.
Learning Objective: 19.1: Explain the goals and functions of special occasion speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: 19.7. The Keynote Address
Difficulty Level: Easy
24. Some toasts you may have time to prepare for, while others are ______.
Learning Objective: 19.4: Define the goals and distinguish the differences between a toast, speech of tribute, and a eulogy.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.8. The Toast
Difficulty Level: Medium
25. A speech of ______ is meant to present an award or recognition.
Learning Objective: 19.1: Explain the goals and functions of special occasion speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: 19.5. The Speech of Acceptance
Difficulty Level: Easy
True/False
1. Toasts and roasts are the same speech.
Learning Objective: 19.4: Define the goals and distinguish the differences between a toast, speech of tribute, and a eulogy.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.8. The Toast
Difficulty Level: Medium
2. A speech of acceptance is meant to present an award or recognition.
Learning Objective: 19.1: Explain the goals and functions of special occasion speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: 19.5. The Speech of Acceptance
Difficulty Level: Easy
3. The best after-dinner speakers are adept at focusing audience attention on common goals, communicating the central focus of those gathered, and setting a tone that arouses interest and encourages commitment.
Learning Objective: 19.1: Explain the goals and functions of special occasion speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: 19.7. The Keynote Address
Difficulty Level: Easy
4. Whatever the occasion, it is the speaker’s obligation to deliver a speech appropriate to that specific situation.
Learning Objective: 19.1: Explain the goals and functions of special occasion speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.1. Goals and Functions of Special Occasion Speeches
Difficulty Level: Medium
5. When you deliver a speech of introduction your task is to create a desire among audience members to listen to a featured speaker.
Learning Objective: 19.2: Define and distinguish the similarities and differences between speeches of introduction, speeches of presentation, and acceptance speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.3. The Speech of Introduction
Difficulty Level: Medium
6. The Nobel Prize is an example of a speech of presentation.
Learning Objective: 19.2: Define and distinguish the similarities and differences between speeches of introduction, speeches of presentation, and acceptance speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.4. The Speech of Presentation
Difficulty Level: Medium
7. A commencement address is given to motivate and inspire an audience at a meeting or special event.
Learning Objective: 19.1: Explain the goals and functions of special occasion speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.1. Goals and Functions of Special Occasion Speeches
Difficulty Level: Medium
8. A eulogy is given to pay tribute to a person who has passed away.
Learning Objective: 19.1: Explain the goals and functions of special occasion speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.1. Goals and Functions of Special Occasion Speeches
Difficulty Level: Medium
9. A speech of introduction should last approximately 30 seconds.
Learning Objective: 19.2: Define and distinguish the similarities and differences between speeches of introduction, speeches of presentation, and acceptance speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.3a. Your Responsibilities as an Introducer
Difficulty Level: Medium
10. While special occasion speeches may inform or persuade, this is rarely their primary function.
Learning Objective: 19.1: Explain the goals and functions of special occasion speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: 19.1. Goals and Functions of Special Occasion Speeches
Difficulty Level: Easy
11. The best eulogy speakers are adept at focusing audience attention on common goals, communicating the central focus of those gathered, and setting a tone that arouses interest and encourages commitment.
Learning Objective: 19.1: Explain the goals and functions of special occasion speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.1. Goals and Functions of Special Occasion Speeches
Difficulty Level: Medium
12. The success of a special occasion speaker depends on his or her ability to conform to established norms.
Learning Objective: 19.1: Explain the goals and functions of special occasion speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: 19.1. Goals and Functions of Special Occasion Speeches
Difficulty Level: Easy
13. When providing a speech of introduction, you should make sure your remarks are in keeping with the tone the main speaker will set.
Learning Objective: 19.2: Define and distinguish the similarities and differences between speeches of introduction, speeches of presentation, and acceptance speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: 19.3a. Your Responsibilities as an Introducer
Difficulty Level: Easy
14. Like the speech of introduction, the speech of presentation is usually brief.
Learning Objective: 19.2: Define and distinguish the similarities and differences between speeches of introduction, speeches of presentation, and acceptance speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: 19.4. The Speech of Presentation
Difficulty Level: Easy
15. The speech of acceptance is given in response to a speech of presentation.
Learning Objective: 19.2: Define and distinguish the similarities and differences between speeches of introduction, speeches of presentation, and acceptance speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: 19.5. The Speech of Acceptance
Difficulty Level: Easy
16. All sorts of people deliver commencement addresses, including politicians, distinguished alumni, actors, educators, and notable citizens.
Learning Objective: 19.3: Explain the functions of the commencement address and a keynote address.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: 19.6. The Commencement Address
Difficulty Level: Easy
17. A speech of tribute should include a small amount of exaggeration.
Learning Objective: 19.4: Define the goals and distinguish the differences between a toast, speech of tribute, and a eulogy.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: 19.9a. Your Responsibilities Giving a Speech of Tribute
Difficulty Level: Easy
18. A toast is a very abbreviated tribute.
Learning Objective: 19.4: Define the goals and distinguish the differences between a toast, speech of tribute, and a eulogy.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.8. The Toast
Difficulty Level: Medium
19. After dinner speeches are usually delivered on occasions when audience members are in a dreary mood.
Learning Objective: 19.5: Explain the key characteristics of the after-dinner speech.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: 19.11a. Your Responsibilities Delivering an After-Dinner Speech
Difficulty Level: Easy
20. After-dinner speeches are used to entertain after a dinner party or event.
Learning Objective: 19.1: Explain the goals and functions of special occasion speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.1. Goals and Functions of Special Occasion Speeches
Difficulty Level: Medium
21. A eulogy is meant to honor or praise a person or event.
Learning Objective: 19.1: Explain the goals and functions of special occasion speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.1. Goals and Functions of Special Occasion Speeches
Difficulty Level: Medium
22. Some keynote speeches are designed to generate enthusiasm and commitment, while others are designed to demonstrate the importance of a theme or outcome.
Learning Objective: 19.3: Explain the functions of the commencement address and a keynote address.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.7. The Keynote Address
Difficulty Level: Medium
23. A form of commemorative speaking, whether delivered to honor a living or dead person or an event, the purpose of the speech of tribute.
Learning Objective: 19.4: Define the goals and distinguish the differences between a toast, speech of tribute, and a eulogy.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: 19.9. The Speech of Tribute
Difficulty Level: Medium
24. A eulogy is always presented at a memorial service.
Learning Objective: 19.4: Define the goals and distinguish the differences between a toast, speech of tribute, and a eulogy.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.10. The Eulogy
Difficulty Level: Medium
25. The speech of introduction is usually upbeat and takes a good-natured, sometimes humorous, whimsical, or mildly satirical look at a topic of interest and relevance to the audience.
Learning Objective: 19.1: Explain the goals and functions of special occasion speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: 19.1. Goals and Functions of Special Occasion Speeches
Difficulty Level: Easy
Short Answer/Essay
1. Discuss reasons why we give special occasion speeches.
Learning Objective: 19.1: Explain the goals and functions of special occasion speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: 19.1. Goals and Functions of Special Occasion Speeches
Difficulty Level: Easy
2. What is speech of presentation?
Learning Objective: 19.2: Define and distinguish the similarities and differences between speeches of introduction, speeches of presentation, and acceptance speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: 19.4a. Your Responsibilities as a Presenter
Difficulty Level: Easy
3. What are the goals of a speech of presentation?
Learning Objective: 19.2: Define and distinguish the similarities and differences between speeches of introduction, speeches of presentation, and acceptance speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.4a. Your Responsibilities as a Presenter
Difficulty Level: Medium
4. What is a speech of acceptance?
Learning Objective: 19.2: Define and distinguish the similarities and differences between speeches of introduction, speeches of presentation, and acceptance speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: 19.5a. Your Responsibilities Giving an Acceptance Speech
Difficulty Level: Medium
5. What are your responsibilities when giving a speech of acceptance?
Learning Objective: 19.2: Define and distinguish the similarities and differences between speeches of introduction, speeches of presentation, and acceptance speeches.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.5a. Your Responsibilities Giving an Acceptance Speech
Difficulty Level: Medium
6. What do the most effective commencement speakers do?
Learning Objective: 19.3: Explain the functions of the commencement address and a keynote address.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.6a. Your Responsibilities as a Commencement Speaker
Difficulty Level: Medium
7. What do the best keynote speakers do?
Learning Objective: 19.3: Explain the functions of the commencement address and a keynote address.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: 19.7a. Your Responsibilities as a Keynote Speaker
Difficulty Level: Easy
8. What is the purpose of a toast?
Learning Objective: 19.4: Define the goals and distinguish the differences between a toast, speech of tribute, and a eulogy.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: 19.8. The Toast
Difficulty Level: Easy
9. What are your responsibilities when delivering a toast?
Learning Objective: 19.4: Define the goals and distinguish the differences between a toast, speech of tribute, and a eulogy.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.8a. Your Responsibilities When Delivering a Toast
Difficulty Level: Medium
10. What is a tribute speech?
Learning Objective: 19.4: Define the goals and distinguish the differences between a toast, speech of tribute, and a eulogy.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: 19.9. The Speech of Tribute
Difficulty Level: Easy
11. What are the three main features of a speech of tribute?
Learning Objective: 19.4: Define the goals and distinguish the differences between a toast, speech of tribute, and a eulogy.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: 19.9a. Your Responsibilities Giving a Speech of Tribute
Difficulty Level: Easy
12. What is a eulogy?
Learning Objective: 19.4: Define the goals and distinguish the differences between a toast, speech of tribute, and a eulogy.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: 19.10a. Your Responsibilities Delivering a Eulogy
Difficulty Level: Easy
13. What qualities characterize a eulogy?
Learning Objective: 19.4: Define the goals and distinguish the differences between a toast, speech of tribute, and a eulogy.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.10a. Your Responsibilities Delivering a Eulogy
Difficulty Level: Medium
14. What is an after-dinner speech?
Learning Objective: 19.5: Explain the key characteristics of the after-dinner speech.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: 19.11a. Your Responsibilities Delivering an After-Dinner Speech
Difficulty Level: Easy
15. What makes for a good after-dinner speech?
Learning Objective: 19.5: Explain the key characteristics of the after-dinner speech.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: 19.11a. Your Responsibilities Delivering an After-Dinner Speech
Difficulty Level: Medium
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