Chapter 6 Supporting Your Ideas
True-False Questions
Students are to indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false by circling the appropriate letter.
1. T F Good speeches are composed of hot air and generalizations. 2. T F Whenever you use a hypothetical example in a speech, it is usually a good idea to follow it with statistics or testimony to show that the example is not unrealistic. 3. T F The impact of examples is enhanced when they are combined with other supporting materials that show the examples to be typical. 4. T F When you use numerical data, make sure your statistics are representative of what they claim to measure. 5. T F Statistics speak for themselves. 6. T F Being creative is one of the most important steps you can take to make statistics work in your speeches. 7. T F Citing the views of people who are experts is a good way to lend credibility to your speeches. 8. T F Peer testimony is especially valuable because it gives a more personal viewpoint on issues than can be gained from expert testimony. 9. T F Listeners will find your speeches much more credible if you use testimony from sources qualified on the subject at hand. 10. T F Very few listeners are suspicious of testimony from biased or self-interested sources. Multiple Choice Questions
Students are to indicate the best answer for each question by circling the correct letter.
1. The basic kinds of supporting materials include all of the following EXCEPT __________.
a. examples b. comments c. statistics d. testimony
2. Examples are so important that many experienced speakers consider them “__________”.
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a. the secret weapon for successful speaking b. the highlight of the speech c. the very life of the speech
d. the best tool for speech making
3. Which of the following types of examples describes an imaginary situation?
a. Brief examples. b. Extended examples. c. Hypothetical examples. d. Elaborate examples.
4. The richly textured example supplies __________ to bring the example to life.
a. everyday details b. exciting moments c. unique experiences d. trials and tribulations
5. Which of the following sources will be considered reliable for nutritional ratings for fast food?
a. Pizza Hut.
b. Mike Donald’s. c. Consumer Union. d. Friday’s.
6. All of the following statements contain effective use of statistics EXCEPT “__________”.
a. The population of Saudi Arabia is approaching 29 million
b. Lake Poyang has a surface area of almost 3,600 square kilometers c. Mount Kilimanjaro is 589,514 meters high
d. The world land speecd record is 1,228 kilometers per hour
7. Quotations or paraphrases used to support a point are called __________.
a. examples b. statistics c. testimony d. quotables
8. Quotations are most __________ when they are brief, when they convey your meaning better
than you can, and when they are particularly eloquent, witty, or compelling. a. effective b. useful c. interesting d. important
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9. Accurate quotation involves all of the following things EXCEPT making sure you do not
__________.
a. misquote someone
b. violate the meaning of statements you paraphrase c. quote out of context
d. quote only the most authoritative sources
10. Which of the following celebrity testimonials is an example of testimony from a poor source?
a. The badminton player recommends a racquet. b. The Olympic diver praises a brand of swimsuit. c. A movie star endorses a pharmaceutical company. d. A professional driver introduces a new car model.
11. Using spokespersons from __________ to speak about the safety of bottle water is not a good
idea because the source is biased. a. medical doctors
b. bottle water producers c. consumers of bottle water
d. International Bottle Water Association
12. Using __________ is the best way to pull listeners into your speeches.
a. extended examples b. peer testimony c. statistics
d. brief examples
13. According to your textbook, a(n) __________ is an imaginary story that makes a general point.
a. hypothetical example b. fable
c. illustration
d. simulated example
14. Ryan began his speech by saying:
Imagine that you are on a deserted island—palm trees sway in the breeze, the warm sun is on your face, and the smell of tropical flowers is in the air. Suddenly, the sound of distant drums breaks your euphoria. What do you do—panic? What would you do if you found yourself in such a situation?
What kind of supporting material did Ryan use in his introduction? a. Hypothetical example.
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