Question 1

As a test of ethicality,Elspeth Tilley suggests asking the question:

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A)  "Is this speech going to make the audience take me seriously?"
B)  "Is this topic appropriate for the assignment and the audience?"
C)  "Will this topic draw criticism?"
D)  "Will my remarks on this topic get anyone upset?"
E)  "Would I be happy if the outcomes of the behavior were reversed and applied to me?"F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

Freedom of speech is guaranteed in the Declaration of Independence.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

List at least three reasons why a person should cite the sources that she or he uses.

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Citing sources can help:a person to avoi...

Question 4

Plagiarism is unethical because:

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A)  audiences want to hear only the ideas that originate in your own mind.
B)  it is easily detected by listeners,who will then give negative feedback.
C)  it misquotes your sources of information.
D)  it misrepresents another person's words and ideas as the speaker's own work.
E)  it reveals the speaker as a lazy person.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

"Ends" are:

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A)  conclusions,where you summarize your main points.
B)  feedback provided verbally or nonverbally by the audience.
C)  honest statements.
D)  outcomes you seek to achieve.
E)  ways of making sure the audience understands you.F) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 6

A good way to build an effective speech is to select evidence that supports your point of view.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Within the ethical pyramid,the tools and behaviors we use in order to achieve our desired outcomes are called the "_______________."

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The answer of Within the ethical pyramid,the tools and behaviors...

Question 8

There are reasonable limitations to free speech within the United States.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Describe how Morse et al.v.Frederick limited student free speech.How do you think this could affect individuals engaged in public speaking?

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In this case,a high school student held ...

Question 10

Ends are ethical when they:

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A)  avoid controversial topics.
B)  effectively motivate the audience to think and act morally.
C)  make use of tentative statements.
D)  put audience members at ease.
E)  seek to provide benefit to both the speaker and the listener.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following freedoms is NOT guaranteed in the First Amendment of the US Constitution?

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A)  no law respecting an establishment of religion
B)  free exercise of religion
C)  freedom of speech
D)  freedom of press
E)  pursuit of happinessF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 12

Free speech prevents us from hearing multiple points of view so we can make informed decisions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

_________ __________ is the right to express information,ideas,and opinions free of government restrictions based on content and subject only to reasonable limitations.

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The answer of _________ __________ is the right to express...

Question 14

As a listener,you should:

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A)  be as open-minded as you can.
B)  compare the speaker's comments with your own knowledge.
C)  maintain your own convictions when they differ from what the speaker says.
D)  make inferences about dishonesty if the speaker seems nervous.
E)  refuse to listen to a speaker with whom you disagree.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 15

"Means" are:

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A)  averages derived by adding data together and dividing the total by the number of items.
B)  financial or other resources required to pursue research.
C)  measures of how well we successfully say what we actually mean.
D)  popular ideas accepted by most audiences.
E)  tools or behaviors we employ to achieve a desired outcome.F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 16

Listening to others before evaluating them and responding to them is important because:

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A)  it's ethical behavior to be polite and respectful.
B)  preconceived biases cause us to misunderstand a speaker before he or she speaks.
C)  speakers can then express themselves without fear of criticism.
D)  the speaker is forced to prove that their views are superior to those of the audience.
E)  the speaker is obligated to do the same for us when we give a speech.F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

Why should we tolerate diverse viewpoints?

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Diverse viewpoints,including those that ...

Question 18

Explain the importance of the First Amendment in regards to public speaking.

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Free speech is especially important to u...

Question 19

Free speech is guaranteed to American citizenry through the Bill of Rights.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Websites are reliable sources of accurate,ethical information.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: Ethics Matters: Understanding the Ethics of Public Speaking

List at least three reasons why a person should cite the sources that she or he uses.

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As a listener,you should:

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Ends are ethical when they:

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Freedom of speech is guaranteed in the Declaration of Independence.

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Websites are reliable sources of accurate,ethical information.

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Free speech is guaranteed to American citizenry through the Bill of Rights.

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Plagiarism is unethical because:

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A good way to build an effective speech is to select evidence that supports your point of view.

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Free speech prevents us from hearing multiple points of view so we can make informed decisions.

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Describe how Morse et al.v.Frederick limited student free speech.How do you think this could affect individuals engaged in public speaking?

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"Ends" are:

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There are reasonable limitations to free speech within the United States.

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Why should we tolerate diverse viewpoints?

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Explain the importance of the First Amendment in regards to public speaking.

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As a test of ethicality,Elspeth Tilley suggests asking the question:

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Which of the following freedoms is NOT guaranteed in the First Amendment of the US Constitution?

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_________ __________ is the right to express information,ideas,and opinions free of government restrictions based on content and subject only to reasonable limitations.

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Within the ethical pyramid,the tools and behaviors we use in order to achieve our desired outcomes are called the "_______________."

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"Means" are:

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Listening to others before evaluating them and responding to them is important because:

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