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Jose is speaking for the first time in front of a large group of people. He is very nervous, but grateful that the speech only needs to last about 3 or 4 minutes. To make things worse, he has to speak on a topic that he knows very little about. What would be the best advice to give Jose?

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Write an outline on a notecard and refer to it periodically while giving your speech.
B
Just type your speech and read it word for word.
C
Learn about your topic, but don’t spend too much time preparing your speech. You want to sound natural.
D
Learn your speech by heart, but take some notes with you in case you forget something or lose your place.
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Imagine the scenario below. Which choice best demonstrates the use of rehearsal techniques to anticipate and solve problems? For his presentation about the influence of jazz music on hip-hop, Cameron designed a slide- show on his laptop. When his images failed to project onto the screen at the front of the room, Cameron

A
apologized to his audience, and announced that the presentation would be rescheduled for later that day.
B
apologized to his audience, announced a 30 minute break, and frantically began dialing numbers for technical support.
C
remained silent hoping to give the impression of being composed, while he nervously fiddled around with the computer cables.
D
apologized to his audience for the disruption, proceeded to hand-out packets containing copies of the slides, and resumed his presentation.
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Helen is an experienced public speaker and has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. She is at a regional physician’s conference, and has just been asked without any prior warning to stand up in front of hundreds of doctors to describe a very complicated medical procedure. What should she do?

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quickly decide on the main points she’d like to address and how to transition from one point to the next
B
excuse herself and hide in the bathroom until the conference is over and everyone goes home
C
script out her speech on a napkin before she stands up in order to read it word for word
D
carefully prepare notecards and rehearse a few times in order to be flexible and seem more natural
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Which of the following is an example of effective timing in a presentation?

A
Josie reads her speech slowly and she carefully enunciates every word.
B
Diane’s speech is well balanced and each section of it is approximately the same length.
C
The conclusion of Miranda’s speech is much more fast paced than her introduction.
D
Eric makes sure that he finishes his speech early so he has time to spare for questions.
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Outline ___________________ (1) ___________________ (2) I. __________________ (3) A. _______________ (4) 1. _________________ (5) 2. _________________ 3. _________________ Choose the best answer from the choices below to match with (3) from the Outline above.

A
Detail
B
Introduction
C
Subpoint 1
D
Main Point 1
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Which statement uses simple, vivid language?

A
The bright reds and oranges of the sunset caught my attention as I relaxed this evening.
B
I saw the beautiful sunset while I sat on the porch, thinking about my day.
C
I sat and quietly ruminated on the meaning of life.
D
I walked down the street.
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Thea is giving a speech on the global HIV epidemic and would like to incorporate some testimony to lend credibility to her claims. Which of the following would be the least effective choice for Thea to include in her speech?

A
According to Eric S. Daar, MD, “There is little evidence that HIV can be transferred by casual exposure, as might occur in a household setting ... workplace or classroom.”
B
In 1987, Dr. Kevin DeCock, a CDC epidemiologist, and Professor Odehouri Koudou, a doctor from the Cote d'Ivoire Ministry of Health (MOH), helped shepherd the first public health agreement between their two countries which has now grown to support the expansion of HIV prevention, care, and treatment in Cote d'Ivoire.
C
My neighbor, who has lived with his uncle who is HIV positive for many years, can attest to the fact that casual contact with individuals who are infected poses no threat.
D
Scientists and medical authorities agree that HIV does not survive well in the environment, making the possibility of environmental transmission remote.
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Which of the following is an important guideline when preparing presentation aids?

A
use black and white text to minimize distractions
B
use a variety of font sizes to add interest
C
keep text to a minimum
D
use fancy font styles
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The most important part of preparing a presentation aid is to ________________.

A
practice using the aid
B
keep the aid a secret
C
make the aid as elaborate as possible.
D
request the help of as many people as necessary
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What is the biggest myth about rehearsing?

A
Impromptu presentations are never rehearsed.
B
An effective presentation is keyed specifically to the topic and not the audience.
C
Getting feedback after your presentation will make it more worthwhile.
D
By rehearsing, you will rob your presentation of its vitality.
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“The aforementioned sequencing of events does not adequately convey the deeper symbolism of the novella.” This statement is an example of _____________.

A
an introduction
B
a restatement
C
a brainstopper
D
a conclusion
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Analyze the image above. The speaker is conveying all of the following to the audience except?

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inexperience
B
insecurity
C
lack of practice
D
preparation
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A conclusion has several purposes. Which of the following choices would accomplish the purpose of inspiring the audience to action?

A
Remember, the Sistine Chapel is important to both Christians and artist because of its history and amazing art work
B
Remember, 73% of the people in accidents who wear seatbelts survived. So if you want to survive a crash, buckle up!.
C
It is important to remember to treat people the way you want to be treated.
D
It is important to remember all of the great accomplishments that Dr. Smith has made. Without him cardiac medicine wouldn’t be as advanced as it is.
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Which of the following images is an effective example of trying to connect with the audience? a. b. c. d. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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A
B
B
C
C
D
D
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Which of the following options is not a purpose of transitions?

A
improve “flow” of the speech
B
introduce subpoints
C
establish a connection with audience
D
draw attention back to the speech
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Next, finally, and second are all examples of ____________.

A
clear language
B
guide phrases
C
cliches
D
appropriate language
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Outline ___________________ (1) ___________________ (2) I. __________________ (3) A. _______________ (4) 1. _________________ (5) 2. _________________ 3. _________________ Choose the best answer from the choices below to match with (5) from the Outline above.

A
Subpoint 1
B
Introduction
C
Detail
D
Main Point 1
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Which of the following is true about using government sources in your research?

A
Most government agencies publish helpful public information on their websites.
B
Government websites end with .gov in their domain name.
C
Government websites tend to be a credible and reliable sources of information.
D
All of the above statements are true.
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Think and lethargic are synonyms.

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T
B
F
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All of the following are examples of primary sources, except:

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the above photograph taken at the time of the Civil war
B
a letter written by a Union soldier to his wife just before he died in battle
C
a comprehensive and well-documented Wikipedia entry on the Confederate States Army
D
an eyewitness account of the Battle of Gettysburg

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