Question 1

___________are verifiable bits of information about people, events, places, dates, and times.

Accepted Answer

Facts are verifiable bits of information about people, events, places, dates, and times, distinguishing them from opinions, examples, and testimonies which are subjective, illustrative, or personal accounts respectively.

Question 2

"Senator Robert Byrd died on June 28, 2010." This is an example of a

Accepted Answer

This statement is a fact because it presents a specific, verifiable piece of information about an event (the death of Senator Robert Byrd) that occurred on a particular date.

Question 3

________are brief explanations designed to inform your audience about something unfamiliar.

Accepted Answer

Definitions are used to explain or clarify unfamiliar terms or concepts to the audience, making them understand the subject matter better.

Question 4

While giving a speech on digital piracy, Tanya said the following: "According to Judy Strauss and Raymond Frost, in their 2009 book E-Marketing, digital piracy is 'installing computer software or other copyrighted intellectual property (such as music or movies) that the individual did not purchase.'" Which type of support material did Tanya use in this example?

Accepted Answer

Tanya used a definition to explain what digital piracy is, according to the authors Judy Strauss and Raymond Frost.

Question 5

_________is firsthand knowledge or opinions, either your own or from others.

Accepted Answer

Testimony refers to firsthand knowledge or opinions, either from oneself or from others, often used to support arguments or claims in various contexts.

Question 6

___________testimony is from your own individual experience or point of view.

Accepted Answer

Personal testimony is based on one's own individual experience or point of view, reflecting personal insights, feelings, or experiences.

Question 7

_________testimony occurs when an ordinary person other than the speaker bears witness to his or her own experiences and beliefs.

Accepted Answer

Lay testimony refers to the account given by an ordinary person about their own experiences and beliefs, as opposed to expert testimony which is provided by someone with specialized knowledge.

Question 8

When Ricco was speaking about the benefits of weight training, he included the statements of his friend, Beau, who got into shape with the use of free weights. This is an example of______________ testimony.

Accepted Answer

This is an example of lay testimony because it is based on the personal experience and opinion of a non-expert (Beau, Ricco's friend), rather than on specialized knowledge or expertise.

Question 9

Which of the following is TRUE in regard to prestige testimony?

Accepted Answer

Prestige testimony relies on the status or perceived importance of the person providing the testimony, rather than their expertise or the logical strength of their argument.

Question 10

Actress Anna Paquin speaking about the benefits of biodiesel fuels is an example of____________ testimony.

Accepted Answer

Prestige testimony involves statements made by individuals who are recognized for their fame or social status rather than their expertise on a topic. Anna Paquin, being an actress, is not an expert in biodiesel fuels; her speaking on the subject is an example of leveraging her celebrity status to influence opinion, thus fitting the definition of prestige testimony.

Question 11

Which of the following is TRUE in regard to expert testimony?

Accepted Answer

Expert testimony derives its credibility from the expertise of the individual providing it, meaning the audience recognizes the person as an expert in the relevant field, which lends credibility to the information or opinion being presented.

Question 12

Quoting a neurologist on the topic of epilepsy is an example of using_______________ testimony.

Accepted Answer

Quoting a neurologist, who is a medical expert specializing in the nervous system and disorders like epilepsy, is an example of using expert testimony.

Question 13

___________are specific instances or cases that embody or illustrate points in your speech.

Accepted Answer

Examples are specific instances or cases used to illustrate or clarify points in a speech, making concepts more relatable and understandable for the audience.

Question 14

_______________are useful when you want to quickly illustrate something in a speech.

Accepted Answer

Brief examples are effective for quickly illustrating a point in a speech, as they provide a clear, concise, and often relatable scenario or analogy that can make the information more accessible and memorable to the audience.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT true in regard to the use of extended examples?

Accepted Answer

Extended examples are typically detailed and in-depth, focusing on creating a vivid image or conveying a complex idea in a relatable way. Using several in a row would likely overwhelm the audience rather than effectively demonstrating frequency. Instead, shorter examples or statistics are usually employed to illustrate frequency or patterns.

Question 16

____________examples are based on the potential outcomes of imagined scenarios.

Accepted Answer

Hypothetical examples are based on imagined scenarios that have not happened but are considered for the purpose of argument or explanation.

Question 17

______________gain their power from future possibilities.

Accepted Answer

Hypothetical examples gain their power from future possibilities by illustrating what could happen under certain conditions, relying on imagined scenarios rather than past or current realities.

Question 18

___________are numerical facts or data that are summarized, organized, and tabulated to present significant information about a given population.

Accepted Answer

Statistics are numerical data that are organized and analyzed to provide meaningful information about a specific group or population.

Question 19

____________attempt to summarize characteristics of a population or a larger quantity of data.

Accepted Answer

Descriptive statistics are used to summarize and describe the main features of a collection of data, providing simple summaries about the sample and the measures.

Question 20

"Over the past five years, the dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico has averaged 6,000 square miles." This is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

Descriptive statistics summarize or describe relevant features of data. The statement about the dead zone's average size over five years is a summary of data, making it a descriptive statistic.

Quiz 5: Selecting and Testing Support Material