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Question #1
Which of the following is not an error we make when engaged in critical listening?
A.
filtering out irrelevant sounds
B.
focusing on our own preconceived ideas
C.
formulating our counter argument while the other person is still talking
D.
being distracted by external noise
Question #2
Which of the following is a not question we should ask when evaluating evidence?
A.
does contrary evidence exist?
B.
does the evidence say what the speaker says it does?
C.
all of the answers
D.
is the speaker credible?
E.
is the evidence from a valid credible source?
Question #3
Which of the following is an example of critical thinking?
A.
listening for an announcement to begin boarding a plane, and then deciding whether to get up and get in line
B.
listening to a server describe the dinner specials, and then deciding what to get
C.
all of the answers
D.
listening to a YouTube video about how to change the oil in your car, and then going to buy supplies
E.
listening to a friend tell a story about her weekend and trying to determine if she is exaggerating
Question #4
"Gravity makes things fall. The apple that hit my head was due to gravity." This statement is an example of inductive reasoning.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #5
Critical thinking is the same thing as criticizing.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #6
Chelsea dressed in torn jeans and hoodie when she gave a speech to the Rotary Club asking for donations to the Humane Society. The audience did not find her to be credible and did not donate much. What speech element was at work here?
A.
ethos
B.
logos
C.
legos
D.
pathos
Question #7
“Severe dehydration may lead to confusion, coma or death.” This is an example of
A.
causal reasoning
B.
fallacious reasoning
C.
inductive reasoning
D.
deductive reasoning
Question #8
Kali is trying to persuade the Westboro Baptist Church to support gay marriage. She is probably dealing with a _________________.
A.
hostile audience
B.
receptive audience
C.
neutral audience
D.
demographic audience
Question #9
Ferdinand wants to buy a new Lexis. So he approaches his partner and says, “You are funny, smart and one of the most generous people I know. That’s why you deserve to ride in luxury” is an example of which fallacy?
A.
appeal to flattery
B.
causal fallacy
C.
ad hominem
D.
begging the question
E.
non sequitor
Question #10
When used properly, fear is an effective way to persuade your audience.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #11
What is the purpose of an after-dinner speech?
A.
to inform
B.
to persuade
C.
to inform and entertain
D.
to entertain
E.
to persuade and entertain
Question #12
Which of the following is not true about a speech to toast another person?
A.
it acknowledges accomplishments
B.
it should be given when all guests are present
C.
it should be 30 to 60 seconds long
D.
it pokes fun of the recipient of the toast
Question #13
Which of the following types of humor describes the excessive use of exaggeration in a speech?
A.
banter
B.
parody
C.
satire
D.
aside
E.
hyperbole
Question #14
In a commencement speech, it would be appropriate for a speaker to bring up controversial political or social issues.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #15
An after-dinner speech is much like a stand-up comedy routine.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
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