Question 1

Which of the following is a main purpose of a special occasion speech?

Accepted Answer

A)   to inquire
B)   to persuade
C)   to coerce
D)   to inspireE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 2

The success of a special occasion speaker depends on his or her ability to conform to established norms.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Discuss reasons why we give special occasion speeches.

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Answer will typically include: The ritua...

Question 4

A ______ is a very abbreviated tribute.

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The answer of A ______ is a very abbreviated tribute....

Question 5

After-dinner speeches are usually delivered when audience members are in a mood for ______.

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The answer of After-dinner speeches are usually delivered when audience...

Question 6

The Nobel Prize, the Congressional Medal of Honor, or the Heisman trophy are all examples of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   a speech of introduction
B)   a speech of presentation
C)   a keynote address
D)   a speech of tributeE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A speech given in response to a speech of presentation is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   a speech of acceptance
B)   a speech of introduction
C)   a keynote address
D)   a speech of tributeE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Holocaust survivor, Elie Wiesel, receiving the Nobel Peace Prize is an example of a/an ______ speech.

Accepted Answer

A)   acceptance
B)   keynote
C)   introduction
D)   after-dinnerE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Completing a ______ is, in effect, serving as a "warm-up" or "advance agent" for the main speaker.

Accepted Answer

A)   speech of introduction
B)   speech of presentation
C)   keynote address
D)   speech of tributeE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

A toast is a very abbreviated tribute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is one of your responsibilities as an introductory speaker?

Accepted Answer

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.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

A form of commemorative speaking, whether delivered to honor a living or dead person or an event, the purpose of the speech of tribute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When you deliver a speech of introduction your task is to create a desire among audience members to listen to a featured speaker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A speech of tribute should include a small amount of exaggeration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is true of the speech of acceptance?

Accepted Answer

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.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 17

The ______ speaker praises and congratulates a graduating class.

Accepted Answer

A)   commencement address
B)   speech of presentation
C)   keynote address
D)   speech of tributeE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

The speech of ______ often contains somewhat more formal praise for its subject.

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The answer of The speech of ______ often contains somewhat...

Question 19

A speech of introduction should last approximately ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   30 seconds
B)   2-3 minutes
C)   5-6 minutes
D)   10 minutesE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

What qualities characterize a eulogy?

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Answer will typically include: The follo...

Exam 19: Special Occasion Speeches

A toast is a very abbreviated tribute.

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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.

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A speech of introduction should last approximately ______.

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Which of the following is one of your responsibilities as an introductory speaker?

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A speech of tribute should include a small amount of exaggeration.

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After-dinner speeches are usually delivered when audience members are in a mood for ______.

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Completing a ______ is, in effect, serving as a "warm-up" or "advance agent" for the main speaker.

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The ______ speaker praises and congratulates a graduating class.

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A ______ is a very abbreviated tribute.

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Which of the following is true of the speech of acceptance?

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What qualities characterize a eulogy?

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The success of a special occasion speaker depends on his or her ability to conform to established norms.

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Holocaust survivor, Elie Wiesel, receiving the Nobel Peace Prize is an example of a/an ______ speech.

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The Nobel Prize, the Congressional Medal of Honor, or the Heisman trophy are all examples of ______.

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A speech given in response to a speech of presentation is ______.

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When you deliver a speech of introduction your task is to create a desire among audience members to listen to a featured speaker.

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The speech of ______ often contains somewhat more formal praise for its subject.

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A form of commemorative speaking, whether delivered to honor a living or dead person or an event, the purpose of the speech of tribute.

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Discuss reasons why we give special occasion speeches.

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