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Question #1
Which of the following is not an error we make when engaged in critical listening?
A.
being distracted by external noise
B.
filtering out irrelevant sounds
C.
focusing on our own preconceived ideas
D.
formulating our counter argument while the other person is still talking
Question #2
Which of the following is a not question we should ask when evaluating evidence?
A.
is the evidence from a valid credible source?
B.
is the speaker credible?
C.
all of the answers
D.
does contrary evidence exist?
E.
does the evidence say what the speaker says it does?
Question #3
Which of the following is an example of critical thinking?
A.
listening to a friend tell a story about her weekend and trying to determine if she is exaggerating
B.
listening for an announcement to begin boarding a plane, and then deciding whether to get up and get in line
C.
listening to a YouTube video about how to change the oil in your car, and then going to buy supplies
D.
listening to a server describe the dinner specials, and then deciding what to get
E.
all of the answers
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.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
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.
pathos
B.
ethos
C.
legos
D.
logos
Question #7
“Severe dehydration may lead to confusion, coma or death.” This is an example of
A.
inductive reasoning
B.
deductive reasoning
C.
fallacious reasoning
D.
causal reasoning
Question #8
Kali is trying to persuade the Westboro Baptist Church to support gay marriage. She is probably dealing with a _________________.
A.
neutral audience
B.
demographic audience
C.
receptive audience
D.
hostile 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.
non sequitor
B.
causal fallacy
C.
appeal to flattery
D.
ad hominem
E.
begging the question
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 entertain
B.
to persuade
C.
to inform and entertain
D.
to persuade and entertain
E.
to inform
Question #12
Which of the following is not true about a speech to toast another person?
A.
it pokes fun of the recipient of the toast
B.
it should be given when all guests are present
C.
it acknowledges accomplishments
D.
it should be 30 to 60 seconds long
Question #13
Which of the following types of humor describes the excessive use of exaggeration in a speech?
A.
aside
B.
satire
C.
hyperbole
D.
parody
E.
banter
Question #14
In a commencement speech, it would be appropriate for a speaker to bring up controversial political or social issues.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #15
An after-dinner speech is much like a stand-up comedy routine.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
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