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If a speaker delivers a powerful presentation about the dangers of binge drinking and then
celebrates by getting completely drunk, which ethical responsibility of public speaking has been
violated? - Answer✔Integrity
During a speech about campus tobacco bans, Andrea acknowledges her personal biases against
breathing second-hand smoke. Which ethical responsibility of public speaking has been upheld?
- Answer✔Fairness
Which element of the rhetorical situation refers to the real or perceived need that spurs on
public address? - Answer✔Exigence
Which of the following effective speech components refers to the specific language and style
speakers use in their presentations?
-Content
-Macrostructure
-Microstructure
-Delivery - Answer✔Microstructure
Larissa's speech was highly effective because it drew upon her personal competence and
character. Which element of effective speaking made her speech successful? - Answer✔Ethos
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Before Michael's speech, he keeps telling himself that he's not ready and he's going to fail.
Which symptom of public speaking apprehension is Michael experiencing? - Answer✔Cognitive
When is public speaking apprehension at its highest? - Answer✔In the confrontation phase
Sheree decides to attempt to reduce her glossophobia by doing increasing more challenging
speaking activities. What method is Sheree using to manage her apprehension? -
Answer✔Systematic desensitization
Which of the following canons of rhetoric involves adding creativity and polish to your speech?
-Delivery
-Arrangement
-Style
-Memory
-Invention - Answer✔Memory
Which of the following canons of rhetoric involves the macrostructure of your speech?
-Invention
-Memory
-Style
-Arrangement
-Delivery - Answer✔Arrangement
Which of these types of listening is indicative of evaluating the worth of a message?
-Discriminative
-Appreciative
-Comprehensive
-Critical - Answer✔Critical
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SPC Exam Questions And Answers |Latest
2025 | Guaranteed Pass
If a speaker delivers a powerful presentation about the dangers of binge drinking and then
celebrates by getting completely drunk, which ethical responsibility of public speaking has been
violated? - Answer✔Integrity
During a speech about campus tobacco bans, Andrea acknowledges her personal biases against
breathing second-hand smoke. Which ethical responsibility of public speaking has been upheld?
- Answer✔Fairness
Which element of the rhetorical situation refers to the real or perceived need that spurs on
public address? - Answer✔Exigence
Which of the following effective speech components refers to the specific language and style
speakers use in their presentations?
-Content
-Macrostructure
-Microstructure
-Delivery - Answer✔Microstructure
Larissa's speech was highly effective because it drew upon her personal competence and
character. Which element of effective speaking made her speech successful? - Answer✔Ethos
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Before Michael's speech, he keeps telling himself that he's not ready and he's going to fail.
Which symptom of public speaking apprehension is Michael experiencing? - Answer✔Cognitive
When is public speaking apprehension at its highest? - Answer✔In the confrontation phase
Sheree decides to attempt to reduce her glossophobia by doing increasing more challenging
speaking activities. What method is Sheree using to manage her apprehension? -
Answer✔Systematic desensitization
Which of the following canons of rhetoric involves adding creativity and polish to your speech?
-Delivery
-Arrangement
-Style
-Memory
-Invention - Answer✔Memory
Which of the following canons of rhetoric involves the macrostructure of your speech?
-Invention
-Memory
-Style
-Arrangement
-Delivery - Answer✔Arrangement
Which of these types of listening is indicative of evaluating the worth of a message?
-Discriminative
-Appreciative
-Comprehensive
-Critical - Answer✔Critical
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