Question 1

Because speechmaking is a form opower, we must always be sure to speak

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A)   concisely.
B)   persuasively.
C)   ethically.
D)   forcefully.
E)   consistently.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C) C

Question 2

As your textbook explains, name-calling is ethically acceptable in public speaking as long as it is used in a humorous way.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Ethics is the branch ophilosophy that deals with issues oright and wrong in human affairs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The aim oan ethical speaker is to accomplish his or her goals by any means necessary.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

As explained in your textbook, public speakers have an ethical obligation to avoid name-calling and other forms oabusive language because such language

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A)   violates the Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution.
B)   demeans the dignity of the groups or individuals being attacked.
C)   undermines the right of all groups in the U.S. to express their ideas.
D)   all of the above.
E)   b and c only.F) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 6

When you agree with the ideas expressed by an author, it is ethical to use them without giving credit to the source.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Just as you need to give credit to the authors oprint books and articles that you quote or paraphrase in your speech, so you need to give credit to the authors oInternet documents.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In public speaking, sound ethical decisions involve weighing a potential course oaction against

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A)   the persuasive goals of the speaker.
B)   an interpretation of the U.S. Constitution.
C)   the frame of reference of the audience.
D)   a set of ethical guidelines or standards.
E)   the majority views of public opinion.F) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 9

A speaker's ethical obligations decrease as the size othe audience decreases.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Unlike writers, public speakers can present other people's ideas as their own without being guilty oplagiarism.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 11

To avoid plagiarism when using information from an Internet document in your speech, your textbook recommends that you keep a record of

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A)   the title of the document.
B)   the author or organization responsible for the document.
C)   the search engine you used to find the site.
D)   all of the above.
E)   a and b only.F) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 12

When Sophia attended the first discussion section for her math class and heard her instructor begin speaking with an unfamiliar accent, she immediately decided, "I won't learn anything from this teacher." Sophia failed to uphold which guideline for ethical listening?

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A)   Listen attentively.
B)   Avoid prejudging the speaker.
C)   Take accurate notes.
D)   Support free speech.
E)   Avoid name-calling.F) D) and E)
G) C) and D) B

Question 13

Speechmaking is a form opower and therefore carries with it heavy __________ responsibilities.

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A)   logical
B)   ethical
C)   psychological
D)   emotional
E)   sociologicalF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

According to your textbook, the ethical obligations olisteners include

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A)   judging the speaker on the basis of his or her delivery.
B)   listening to the speaker courteously and attentively.
C)   maintaining the free and open expression of ideas.
D)   all of the above.
E)   b and c only.F) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 15

Which othe following does your textbook recommend as a way to steer clear oincremental plagiarism?

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A)   Avoid using direct quotations from other people in your speech.
B)   Use only your original ideas so there is no risk of plagiarism.
C)   Avoid citing sources that might make someone suspect plagiarism.
D)   Cite the sources of all quotations and paraphrases in your speech.
E)   Avoid paraphrasing information from other people in your speech.F) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 16

Global plagiarism occurs when a speaker takes material from several different sources and presents it as his or her own.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

All othe following are presented in your textbook as guidelines for ethical speechmaking except

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A)   Be fully prepared for each speech.
B)   Make sure your goals are ethically sound.
C)   Avoid name-calling and other forms of abusive language.
D)   Respect your listeners' frame of reference.
E)   Put your ethical principles into practice.F) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 18

One othe best ways to avoid falling into the trap oplagiarism is to start work on your speeches well before they are due.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Ethical decisions need to be justified against a set ostandards or criteria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

As explained in your textbook, public speakers have an ethical obligation to avoid name-calling and other forms oabusive language because such language

Accepted Answer

A)   demeans the dignity of the groups or individuals being attacked.
B)   violates current standards of political correctness on college campuses.
C)   undermines the right of all groups in the U.S. to express their ideas.
D)   all of the above.
E)   a and c only.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Exam 2: Ethics and Public Speaking

Because speechmaking is a form opower, we must always be sure to speak

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As your textbook explains, name-calling is ethically acceptable in public speaking as long as it is used in a humorous way.

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Ethics is the branch ophilosophy that deals with issues oright and wrong in human affairs.

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The aim oan ethical speaker is to accomplish his or her goals by any means necessary.

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As explained in your textbook, public speakers have an ethical obligation to avoid name-calling and other forms oabusive language because such language

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When you agree with the ideas expressed by an author, it is ethical to use them without giving credit to the source.

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Just as you need to give credit to the authors oprint books and articles that you quote or paraphrase in your speech, so you need to give credit to the authors oInternet documents.

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In public speaking, sound ethical decisions involve weighing a potential course oaction against

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A speaker's ethical obligations decrease as the size othe audience decreases.

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Unlike writers, public speakers can present other people's ideas as their own without being guilty oplagiarism.

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To avoid plagiarism when using information from an Internet document in your speech, your textbook recommends that you keep a record of

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When Sophia attended the first discussion section for her math class and heard her instructor begin speaking with an unfamiliar accent, she immediately decided, "I won't learn anything from this teacher." Sophia failed to uphold which guideline for ethical listening?

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Speechmaking is a form opower and therefore carries with it heavy __________ responsibilities.

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According to your textbook, the ethical obligations olisteners include

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Which othe following does your textbook recommend as a way to steer clear oincremental plagiarism?

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Global plagiarism occurs when a speaker takes material from several different sources and presents it as his or her own.

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All othe following are presented in your textbook as guidelines for ethical speechmaking except

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One othe best ways to avoid falling into the trap oplagiarism is to start work on your speeches well before they are due.

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Ethical decisions need to be justified against a set ostandards or criteria.

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As explained in your textbook, public speakers have an ethical obligation to avoid name-calling and other forms oabusive language because such language

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