Rehearsal — Unit test Answers

To speak with authority, you must ______________ your topic thoroughly.

Read the passage and answer the question below.Childhood Obesity Obesity has been called the new American epidemic by many doctors. It is estimated that fifty eight million Americans living in the United States are obese, and that eight out of ten people who are over twenty-five are overweight. Obesity is, easily, America's fastest growing health concern. This condition, though, is not limited to American adults. Doctors have recently found that nearly thirteen percent of all American children suffer from this problem and that statistic seems to go up each year.Understanding the jump in childhood obesity rates is directly linked to understanding obesity itself. The American Academy of Pediatricians defines childhood obesity as occurring in kids who have a BMI of more than 30. Other institutions, though, suggest that a child whose body weight is at least 20% higher than a child of a similar height is obese. No matter what the exact definition, obesity is, simply, excess body fat. Why, though, is obesity such a concern? I mean, hey, an extra twinkie or two can't really harm a kid, can it? Actually, yes, it can. Obesity cannot only increase the risk of psychological problems in kids, like eating disorders, depression, and anxiety problems, it can also put them at risk for all sorts of physiological problems including heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. In fact, forty-five percent of all new cases of juvenile type-II diabetes are obesity linked. Childhood obesity increases the risk of orthopedic problems. Because kids are forced to carry extra weight that their bone structures simply cannot handle, bowed legs and arthritis are increasingly present. Obese kids also have more skin disorders than children of a healthy weight. Obesity increases the skin area subject to folds, which, in turn, increases problems like heat rash and dermatitis. All of this can create serious problems for the child and for our health care system. In 1979, hospital costs associated with childhood obesity were $35 million. At the end of the decade, they had risen to $127 million. Some may suggest that the rise in childhood obesity rates are due to naturally occurring medical conditions like hypothyroidism and Cushing's Syndrome. Each child who demonstrates symptoms of obesity should be carefully evaluated by a medical professional for these conditions, although most doctors suggest that the occurrence of these problems in children is quite low, and the obesity epidemic is linked to more serious societal problems like low physical activity levels and poor eating habits. There is little doubt that childhood obesity rates are on the rise, and treatments for the problem may be simpler than you think. The best treatment for the problem, on a societal level, is prevention. This can be accomplished by increasing the number of mothers who breast feed their babies, thereby delaying the introduction of solid foods to six months of age, limiting the television and video game intake of toddlers and older kids alike, providing healthy, low-fat nutritious snacks and meals for kids of all ages, and creating family exercise plans. If obesity has already occurred, treatment should include a manageable weight loss plan, behavior modification therapies, nutrition counseling, and an exercise plan. Childhood obesity is on the rise, and clearly, everyone is at risk from the effects of this devastating condition. This "unknown" problem in America needs attention. The children are our future, and thus, it is unacceptable to put them at risk for obesity and the health problems associated with being overweight. By advocating healthy diets, exercise, and education, the fast increase in childhood obesity throughout the country can be ended.

Describe the steps of an effective rehearsal.

You have been given the assignment of speaking about the affects of illegal drug use on youth in America. Which of the following types of research is likely not to be necessary while preparing for your speech?

You have been given an assignment to speak on swimming as the ideal form of exercise, and would like to include a quote in your speech from one of your sources. Which quote below is the least likely to be a good choice to include?

All of the following are disadvantages of an extemporaneous speech, except:

A __________ organizational style is the best choice if your main points need to go in a certain order.

If you need to discuss something from top to bottom, inside out, geographically, or physically the ____________ organizational style is best.

A word or phrase that links one subject or idea to another is called the ________________.

________________ should be used when you want to illustrate a point and connect to the audience, and can be explanatory, exemplary, or persuasive. Be sure they are short and few, in logical and chronological order, and that you always draw clear connections to your topic.

Describe the importance of rehearsing in the actual presentation space.

All of the following statements about plagiarism are true, except:

______________ lend expert support to your arguments and provide additional witnesses to give credibility to your speech.

_______________ should be used when you want to make abstract ideas more concrete, and can be both real and hypothetical. Be sure they are credible and relevant to your topic.

_________________ is important to a speaker’s credibility.

Describe the most successful presentation you have given and the steps you took to prepare for it.

Amber is a spokeswoman for a large corporation that has been in the news lately for allegedly engaging in illegal business practices. She is giving an official statement to the press that will be broadcast on national television. Which method of delivery should Amber choose in this situation and why?

Why is it important to rehearse your entire presentation and not just sections of it?

______________ is not only unethical, it is also illegal.

All of the following are advantages of an extemporaneous speech, except: