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Chapter 18

Multiple Choice

Multiple Choice

This activity contains 10 questions.

	A workplace presentation of information or policy is called a:   Commemorative address Public-relations speech Report Nomination speech Speech of introduction

	A representative of the local blood bank gives a speech on how and where donated blood was used after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. This is what kind of speech?   Public-relations Commemorative Report Nomination Introduction

	Which of the following is true of a toast?   It may be either personal or generic in nature It is used to salute a momentous occasion It is usually an expression of sincere sentiments It is a brief speech All of the above

	Which is NOT a reason speeches of introduction are given?   To introduce the main speaker's topic area To make the main speaker feel welcome To build the credibility of the main speaker To get the attention of the audience for the main speaker To build your repore with the audience

	Jamie Fox wins an Academy Award for the movie Ray. What would be appropriate for Mr. Fox to do in his acceptance speech?   Reflect on why the award is meaningful to him Thank the Academy Reflect on the meaning the award may have for his audience Thank those who contributed to his success All of the above would be appropriate in this situation

	A speech is given at the beginning of a conference, to emphasize the importance of the theme of the conference and to motivate the audience. What kind of speech is this?   Speech of introduction Commencement address Public-relations speech Commemorative address Keynote address

	Speeches given at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 2001, to pay tribute to the lives lost on December 7, 1941 were what kind of speeches?   Commemorative speeches Public-relations speeches None of the above Keynote addresses Commencement addresses

	The primary purpose of after-dinner speeches is to:   Eulogize Inform Nominate Entertain Persuade

	A eulogy:   May include tasteful humorous anecdotes about the person to whom you pay tribute All of the above None of the above Is a form of commemorative speaking Highlights the achievements of the person to whom you pay tribute

	When George W. Bush recommended Condoleezza Rice as the first female African-American Secretary of State, what kind of speech was it?   Acceptance Nomination Introduction Commemorative After-dinner

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