In Dell Hymes’s ethnography of communication, a speech event refers to

a. occasions within a speech community when people talk
b. a specific speech activity that takes place in a speech situation
c. the setting where speech activities occur
d. styles of speech used in specific situations
e. a group of people who share a common language


b. a specific speech activity that takes place in a speech situation

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Another term for a graduated scale is the

A) Likert scale. B) Crowe scale of measurement. C) adaptive scale. D) modi?ed scale.

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What involves delivering a presentation speech by referring to the contents of a text, with no prior attempt made at remembering the precise phrasing?

a. Extemporaneous speaking
b. Manuscript speaking
c. Memorized speaking
d. Impromptu speaking

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Which statement is NOT true about a bibliography for a working speech outline?

A. The bibliography should follow a specific format, such as APA or MLA format. B. The bibliography should include only those sources used directly in your speech. C. The bibliography is a list of sources used in preparing the speech. D. The bibliography should include sources used as a source of background information.

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North Americans value words that are:

A. straightforward. B. direct. C. precise. D. All of the answers are correct.

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