A12-Test-Bank-Part-II-Chapter-10-Using-Language.docx

Chapter 10 Using LanguageTrue-False QuestionsStudents are to indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false by circling the appropriate letter.1.TFThe words we use to label an event determine to a great extent how we respond to that event.2.TFConnotative meaning is precise, literal, and objective.3.TFA speaker should avoid using familiar words because they make a speech sound trite.4.TFLanguage needs to be appropriate to a speaker herself or himself, as well as to the audience, topic, and occasion.5.TFA speech dominated by abstract words will almost always be clearer than one dominated by concrete words.6.TF“The Olympic flame burns inside every competitor, igniting their desire to win gold” is an example of metaphor.7.TFAntithesis and alliteration are excellent ways to enhance the imagery of a speech.8.TF“Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country” is an example of antithesis.9.TFUsing language with a strong rhythm can increase the impact of a speakers words.10.TFAs your textbook explains, using inclusive language in a speech is important primarily as a matter of political correctness.Multiple Choice QuestionsStudents are to indicate the best answer for each question by circling the correct letter.1. Language helps to shape our sense of reality by _.a. causing eventsb. giving meaning to eventsc. communicating eventsd. reflecting events2. The denotative meaning of a word is _.a. what the word suggests or impliesb. its literal or dictionary meaningc. based on the audiences sense of appropriatenessd. usually more abstract than its connotative meaning3. The connotative meaning of a word is _.a. its dictionary definitionb. determined by the speakerc. concrete and precised. what the word suggests or implies4. As your textbook explains, connotative meaning gives words their _ power.a. logicalb. definitionalc. emotionald. rhythmical5. Each of the following is discussed in your textbook as a basic criterion for the effective use of language in public speaking EXCEPT _.a. using language clearlyb. using language vividlyc. using language appropriatelyd. using language technically6. According to your textbook, _ words refer to ideas or concepts rather than to tangible objects.a. vividb. abstractc. concreted. denotative7. Which of the following words is the most concrete and specific?a. Author.b. Writer.c. Lu Xun.d. Fantasy author.8. Which of the following words is the most concrete and specific?a. Prescription medicine.b. Aspirin. c. Medicine.d. Health care.9. Which of the following words is the most general and abstract?a. Language.b. Novel.c. Book.d. Publication.10. Which of the following words is the most concrete and specific?a. Composer.b. Mozart. c. Classical music.d. Entertainment.11. Which of the following words is the most concrete and specific?a. Fruit.b. Apricot. c. Tree.d. Plant.12. Which of the following words is the most concrete and specific?a. Performer.b. Actress.c. Movie star.d. Celebrity.13. To use language vividly your textbook recommends that speakers employ _.a. imagery and rhythmb. concrete words and quotationsc. testimony and examplesd. antithesis and parallelism14. Phrases such as “dry as a bone,” “clear as a bell,” “dark as night,” and “smart as a whip” should be avoided in speeches because they are _. a. similesb. clichsc. connotatived. figurative15. “My grandmother is the glue that holds our family together” is an example of _. a. metaphorb. antithesisc. repetitiond. simile16. According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of _. The greeting card industry began by creating a line for every occasion; to keep growing it had to create an occasion for every line.a. connotationb. antithesisc. personificationd. metaphor17. “The flickering light of the fire revealed the fearful faces of the campers” is an example of _.a. antithesisb. alliterationc. repetitiond. simile18. “Success attained after walking through the minefields of adversity is sweet indeed” is an example of _.a. metaphorb. parallelismc. antithesisd. repetition19. According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of _. When Tiger Woods got his first golf club, it was like Picasso getting his first paint brush.a. simileb. metaphorc. antithesisb. repetition20. “Just like an iceberg, the most important dimensions of culture are below the surface” is an example of _.a. antithesisb. repetitionc. similed. metaphor21. “Our mission is to right wrong, to do justice, and to serve humanity” is an example of _.a. parallelismb. antithesisc. metaphord. imagery22. “Memories are like fingerprintsno two sets are ever the same” is an example of _.a. metaphorb. antithesisc. similed. personification23. “The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet” is an example of _.a. metaphorb. similec. repetitiond. rhythm24. “Her cheek was soft yet vibranta beautiful piece of copper-colored silk,” is an example of _.a. metaphorb. antithesisc. abstractiond. repetition25. “My teacher was a gardener nurturing the seeds of knowledge” is an example of _.a. repetitionb. metaphorc. similed. antithesis26. In his speech on the importance of regular exercise, Linda stated, “Taking the first step toward a healthier lifestyle requires three commitments: discipline, determination, and desire.” In this statement, Linda used _.a. metaphorb. alliterationc. antithesisd. repetition27. According to your textbook, “Let every nation know that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty” is an example of _.a. metaphorb. parallelismc. antithesisd. simile28. “Unfortunately, many Americans live on the outskirts of hopesome because of their poverty, some because of their color, and all too many because of both” is an example of _.a. parallelismb. antithesisc. personificationd. analogy29. Your textbook recommends using repetition and parallelism to enhance the _of your speeches.a. emotional appealb. appropriatenessc. imageryd. rhythm30. _ is the repetition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words.a. Antithesisb. Assonancec. Alliterationd. Anthimeria31. “We will be candid, consistent, and confident” is an example of _.a. metaphorb. antithesisc. alliterationd. repetition32. “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country” is an example of _.a. simileb. metaphorc. imageryd. antithesis33. “We must come to realize that we are responsible not only for preparing you for the world, but for preparing the world for you” is an example of _.a. metaphorb. appropriatenessc. antithesisd. simile34. Which of the following is mentioned in your textbook as a basic criterion for the effective use of language?a. Use language persuasively.b. Use language credibly.c. Use language emphatically.d. Use language appropriately.35. In her speech about classical ballet, Tina mentioned, but did not explain, the terms entrechat and arabesque. Since most of her listeners were unfamiliar with ballet, what error did Tina make in her use of language?a. She did not use language appropriate to the occasion.b. She did not use language appropriate to the audience.c. She did not use language appropriate to the setting.d. She did not use language appropriate to the speaker.36. “Surgeons and their wives deserve the financial protection offered by these caps on monetary awards in malpractice suits.” This statement violates which of the guidelines for inclusive language discussed in your textbook?a. Avoid stereotyping jobs and social roles by gender.b. Avoid excluding listeners because of their occupation.c. Use names that groups use to identify themselves.d. Both a & b.Short Answer Questions1. As your textbook explains, language should be appropriate to the topic, the audience, the occasion, and the speaker.2. Three methods explained in your textbook for using language clearly are:a. Use concrete words.b. Use familiar words.c. Eliminate clutter.3. Rearrange the following words in order from most general and abstract to most concrete and specific:transportation, Ford products, vehicles, Mustangs, automobilestransportation, vehicles, automobiles, Ford products, Mustangs4. Using concrete words is the key to creating effective verbal imagery.5. A simile is a figurative comparison that always contains the word “like” or “as.”6. A form of creating imagery in a speech that involves an implied comparison between things that are essentially different is termed metaphor.7. The similar arrangement of a pair or series of related words is a language device called parallelism.8. When you repeat the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words, you are using the language device known as alliteration.9. Here are four words whose meaning is roughly synonymouswalk, trudge, stroll, march. Select the appropriate word to complete each of the following sentences.a. On spring afternoons we like to stroll through the botanical gardens.b. I was too tired to do anything but trudge home.c. We had a great time watching the bands march by during the parade.d. If you walk instead of drive, youll improve your cardiovascular fitness.Essay Questions1. What are the differences between connotative meaning and denotative meaning? Be sure to illustrate your answer with examples of each kind of meaning.2. Explain the differences between abstract and concrete words