Question 1

"He argued like a rabid dog, angry and unreasoning," is an example ometaphor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Elyse told prospective nursing students and their families, "Today's nurse is much more than just a caregiver. She is a manager, a teacher, and a patient advocate." Elyse's language violated which othe guidelines for inclusive language discussed in your textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)   Avoid technical names when discussing social groups.
B)   Avoid concrete language in speeches about sensitive topics.
C)   Avoid stereotyping jobs and social roles by gender.
D)   All of the above.
E)   None of the above.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 3

"We must put an end to war-or war will put an end to us" is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)   antithesis.
B)   simile.
C)   illustration.
D)   metaphor.
E)   analogy.F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

When used effectively, repetition in a speech

Accepted Answer

A)   unifies a sequence of ideas.
B)   helps to build a strong cadence.
C)   reinforces an idea.
D)   all of the above.
E)   b and c only.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

"Government othe people, by the people, for the people" is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)   alliteration.
B)   parallelism.
C)   repetition.
D)   all of the above.
E)   b and c only.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Martina wants her audience to understand the fear and isolation experienced by people in the military who are victims osexual assault. In additions to strong supporting materials, she has decided to use words with connotative meanings because they will help her

Accepted Answer

A)   increase her accuracy.
B)   appear as impartial as possible.
C)   enhance her credibility.
D)   arouse an emotional response.
E)   have stronger delivery.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 7

"Freedom is like a drum; strike it anywhere and it resounds everywhere" is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)   metaphor.
B)   repetition.
C)   antithesis.
D)   rhythm.
E)   simile.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

"Solving the problem ovideo-game addiction in children involves a combination osupervision, support, and substitution" is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)   repetition.
B)   alliteration.
C)   metaphor.
D)   antithesis.
E)   simile.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

Using metaphor is an excellent way to enhance the rhythm oa speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A speaker should avoid using familiar words because they make a speech sound trite.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

"The stock market is like a roller coaster, cranking uphill one minute and plummeting down the next" is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)   metaphor.
B)   parallelism.
C)   simile.
D)   rhythm.
E)   repetition.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

The more abstract a word, the more ambiguous it will be.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which othe following does your textbook identify as a guideline for using language appropriately?

Accepted Answer

A)   Use language appropriate to the topic.
B)   Use language appropriate to the speaker.
C)   Use language appropriate to the audience.
D)   all of the above
E)   a and c onlyF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

"When you see your street, see my street; when you see your house, see my house; when you see your children, see my children" is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)   identification
B)   repetition
C)   assonance.
D)   antithesis
E)   simileF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Exam 12: Using Language

Elyse told prospective nursing students and their families, "Today's nurse is much more than just a caregiver. She is a manager, a teacher, and a patient advocate." Elyse's language violated which othe guidelines for inclusive language discussed in your textbook?

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When used effectively, repetition in a speech

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"He argued like a rabid dog, angry and unreasoning," is an example ometaphor.

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"The stock market is like a roller coaster, cranking uphill one minute and plummeting down the next" is an example of

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"Solving the problem ovideo-game addiction in children involves a combination osupervision, support, and substitution" is an example of

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"When you see your street, see my street; when you see your house, see my house; when you see your children, see my children" is an example of

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Which othe following does your textbook identify as a guideline for using language appropriately?

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"We must put an end to war-or war will put an end to us" is an example of

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"Government othe people, by the people, for the people" is an example of

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A speaker should avoid using familiar words because they make a speech sound trite.

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Using metaphor is an excellent way to enhance the rhythm oa speech.

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Martina wants her audience to understand the fear and isolation experienced by people in the military who are victims osexual assault. In additions to strong supporting materials, she has decided to use words with connotative meanings because they will help her

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The more abstract a word, the more ambiguous it will be.

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"Freedom is like a drum; strike it anywhere and it resounds everywhere" is an example of

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Exam 12: Using Language

Elyse told prospective nursing students and their families, "Today's nurse is much more than just a caregiver. She is a manager, a teacher, and a patient advocate." Elyse's language violated which othe guidelines for inclusive language discussed in your textbook?

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When used effectively, repetition in a speech

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"He argued like a rabid dog, angry and unreasoning," is an example ometaphor.

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"The stock market is like a roller coaster, cranking uphill one minute and plummeting down the next" is an example of

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"Solving the problem ovideo-game addiction in children involves a combination osupervision, support, and substitution" is an example of

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"When you see your street, see my street; when you see your house, see my house; when you see your children, see my children" is an example of

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Which othe following does your textbook identify as a guideline for using language appropriately?

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"We must put an end to war-or war will put an end to us" is an example of

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"Government othe people, by the people, for the people" is an example of

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A speaker should avoid using familiar words because they make a speech sound trite.

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Using metaphor is an excellent way to enhance the rhythm oa speech.

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Martina wants her audience to understand the fear and isolation experienced by people in the military who are victims osexual assault. In additions to strong supporting materials, she has decided to use words with connotative meanings because they will help her

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The more abstract a word, the more ambiguous it will be.

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"Freedom is like a drum; strike it anywhere and it resounds everywhere" is an example of

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