21st-Century Skills: Professional Electronic Communication

Question 1

All of the following added to the clarity of the content in Kennedy’s inaugural address except __________.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the use of pathos

Question 2

Which statement is false?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The best speeches are full of logos and have very little ethos or pathos.

Question 3

Which statement identifies the impact parallelism can have when used in a speech?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Parallelism keeps information organized, provides emphasis, and oftentimes adds rhythm.

Question 4

Which technique does not add to the memorability of a speech?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

using a loud voice, shouting key words

Question 5

All of the following words describe Kennedy’s inaugural address except __________.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

indifferent

Question 6

Which appeal did Kennedy not use to evoke pathos in his audience during his inaugural address?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

an appeal to accept Kennedy as a trustworthy president

Question 7

Which statement is true?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Kennedy wanted to give an inspiring speech without being long-winded.

Question 8

Which technique did Kennedy use to encourage America’s participation in supporting human rights throughout the world?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

an appeal to moral responsibility

Question 9

Which statement is false?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Kennedy had several years’ experience working in the medium of television, but Nixon did not.

Question 10

What was the overall purpose of John F. Kennedy’s inaugural speech?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to address the nation upon being sworn in as President of the United States

21st-Century Skills: Professional Electronic Communication Answers