LAMDA Public Speaking and Rhetoric 2

Question 1

In classical rhetoric, what does 'kairos' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The right or opportune moment to speak

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The speaker's credibility

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The emotional appeal to the audience

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The logical structure of an argument

Question 2

Which vocal technique involves deliberately slowing speech to emphasize a critical point?

Accepted Answer

Pace variation

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Inflection

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Projection

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Resonance

Question 3

A speaker uses a story about a single refugee to illustrate a broader immigration crisis. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

The identifiable victim effect

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Anaphora

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Synecdoche

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Prosopopoeia

Question 4

What is the purpose of a 'signpost' in a speech?

Accepted Answer

To signal transitions and guide the audience through structure

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To open with a dramatic statement

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To summarize the conclusion

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To introduce the speaker's credentials

Question 5

Which rhetorical device repeats a word or phrase at the END of successive clauses?

Accepted Answer

Epistrophe

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Anaphora

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Chiasmus

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Anadiplosis

Question 6

In LAMDA public speaking assessments, 'sustained engagement' primarily refers to:

Accepted Answer

Keeping the audience's attention and involvement throughout the performance

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Maintaining eye contact for the entire speech

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Speaking without notes from start to finish

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Using continuous movement across the stage

Question 7

When preparing for an impromptu speech, the PREP structure stands for:

Accepted Answer

Point, Reason, Example, Point

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Prepare, Rehearse, Evaluate, Perform

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Premise, Research, Evidence, Persuade

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Purpose, Rhetoric, Emotion, Proof