Question 1

Sandra is giving a presentation in her physics class and is worried about what she should do with her hands. Which othe following recommendations would she find in your textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gesture toward the audience with an open palm during the introduction. 
B)  Hold your hands tightly in front of you to prevent distracting gestures. 
C)  Focus on communicating, and your gestures will usually take care of themselves. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  a and c only 
A)  Gesture toward the audience with an open palm during the introduction. 
B)  Hold your hands tightly in front of you to prevent distracting gestures. 
C)  Focus on communicating, and your gestures will usually take care of themselves. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  a and c only

Question 2

To keep control othe question-and-answer session, a speaker should usually allow no more than one follow-up question from each questioner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What does your textbook recommend as the first step opracticing delivery?

Accepted Answer

A)  Record your speech and listen to it so you can refine your delivery. 
B)  Prepare your speaking outline so it is brief and easy to read at a glance. 
C)  Go through your preparation outline aloud to see if what is written works orally. 
D)  Rehearse your speech in front of a mirror to check your body language. 
E)  Do a dress rehearsal in the room where you will present the speech. 
A)  Record your speech and listen to it so you can refine your delivery. 
B)  Prepare your speaking outline so it is brief and easy to read at a glance. 
C)  Go through your preparation outline aloud to see if what is written works orally. 
D)  Rehearse your speech in front of a mirror to check your body language. 
E)  Do a dress rehearsal in the room where you will present the speech.

Question 4

When a speaker's body language is inconsistent with her or his words, listeners might believe the body language rather than the words.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The __________ speaker uses only brienotes or a speaking outline to jog the memory.

Accepted Answer

A)  after-dinner 
B)  commemorative 
C)  informative 
D)  extemporaneous 
E)  persuasive 
A)  after-dinner 
B)  commemorative 
C)  informative 
D)  extemporaneous 
E)  persuasive

Question 6

What advice does your textbook give for practicing speech delivery?

Accepted Answer

A)  Concentrate on gaining control of the ideas instead of learning the speech word for word. 
B)  Practice your speech in front of a mirror to check for eye contact and distracting mannerisms. 
C)  Put delivery cues on your speaking outline to remind you where to pause, slow down, and the like. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  a and c only 
A)  Concentrate on gaining control of the ideas instead of learning the speech word for word. 
B)  Practice your speech in front of a mirror to check for eye contact and distracting mannerisms. 
C)  Put delivery cues on your speaking outline to remind you where to pause, slow down, and the like. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  a and c only

Question 7

It is the __________ oyour voice that reveals whether you are asking a question or making a statement, whether you are being sincere or sarcastic.

Accepted Answer

A)  spontaneity 
B)  variety 
C)  resonance 
D)  inflection 
E)  rate 
A)  spontaneity 
B)  variety 
C)  resonance 
D)  inflection 
E)  rate

Question 8

During a speech apologizing for racial remarks made by a member othe police department, the ChieoPolice avoided making eye contact with the audience. According to research on the role ononverbal communication in public speaking, the audience was likely to perceive the police chieas

Accepted Answer

A)  inexperienced. 
B)  credible. 
C)  insincere. 
D)  trustworthy. 
E)  inconsistent. 
A)  inexperienced. 
B)  credible. 
C)  insincere. 
D)  trustworthy. 
E)  inconsistent.

Question 9

A well-timed pause is an effective way to give dramatic impact to a statement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In an extemporaneous speech, the exact wording is chosen at the moment odelivery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Changes in the pitch or tone oa speaker's voice are called

Accepted Answer

A)  phonemes. 
B)  polytones. 
C)  enunciations. 
D)  inflections. 
E)  accents. 
A)  phonemes. 
B)  polytones. 
C)  enunciations. 
D)  inflections. 
E)  accents.

Question 12

When speaking from a manuscript, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  practice aloud to make sure the speech sounds natural. 
B)  be certain the final manuscript is legible at a glance. 
C)  work on establishing eye contact with the audience. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  a and b only. 
A)  practice aloud to make sure the speech sounds natural. 
B)  be certain the final manuscript is legible at a glance. 
C)  work on establishing eye contact with the audience. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  a and b only.

Question 13

When faced with an inquiry you can't answer during a question-and-answer session, you should usually try to blufyour way through the answer so as to preserve your credibility on the topic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to your textbook, the __________ speaker delivers a speech with little or no immediate preparation.

Accepted Answer

A)  colloquial 
B)  extemporaneous 
C)  conversational 
D)  impromptu 
E)  declamatory 
A)  colloquial 
B)  extemporaneous 
C)  conversational 
D)  impromptu 
E)  declamatory

Question 15

Experts recommend that online speakers always have a backup plan osome sort in case oa technological failure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which othe following would probably call for a faster speaking rate than normal?

Accepted Answer

A)  expressing sadness or contempt 
B)  describing the winning touchdown in last week's game 
C)  summarizing information already familiar to an audience 
D)  all of the above 
E)  b and c only 
A)  expressing sadness or contempt 
B)  describing the winning touchdown in last week's game 
C)  summarizing information already familiar to an audience 
D)  all of the above 
E)  b and c only

Question 17

Ways otalking based on ethnic or regional speech patterns are called dialects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Presenting a speech online requires special adjustments for the online environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Enzo is giving a speech in his art history course. He has carefully prepared his presentation and plans to deliver it from a brieset onote cards. What kind odelivery is Enzo using?

Accepted Answer

A)  informal 
B)  memorized 
C)  extemporaneous 
D)  impromptu 
E)  formal 
A)  informal 
B)  memorized 
C)  extemporaneous 
D)  impromptu 
E)  formal

Question 20

_______________ is the ability to say a word as indicated in a dictionary, while _______________ is the ability to form individual speech sounds distinctly.

Accepted Answer

Pronunciat

Sandra is giving a presentation in her physics class and is worried about what she should do with her hands. Which othe following recommendations would she find in your textbook?

To keep control othe question-and-answer session, a speaker should usually allow no more than one follow-up question from each questioner.

What does your textbook recommend as the first step opracticing delivery?

When a speaker's body language is inconsistent with her or his words, listeners might believe the body language rather than the words.

The __________ speaker uses only brienotes or a speaking outline to jog the memory.

What advice does your textbook give for practicing speech delivery?

It is the __________ oyour voice that reveals whether you are asking a question or making a statement, whether you are being sincere or sarcastic.

During a speech apologizing for racial remarks made by a member othe police department, the ChieoPolice avoided making eye contact with the audience. According to research on the role ononverbal communication in public speaking, the audience was likely to perceive the police chieas

A well-timed pause is an effective way to give dramatic impact to a statement.

In an extemporaneous speech, the exact wording is chosen at the moment odelivery.

Changes in the pitch or tone oa speaker's voice are called

When speaking from a manuscript, you should

When faced with an inquiry you can't answer during a question-and-answer session, you should usually try to blufyour way through the answer so as to preserve your credibility on the topic.

According to your textbook, the __________ speaker delivers a speech with little or no immediate preparation.

Experts recommend that online speakers always have a backup plan osome sort in case oa technological failure.

Which othe following would probably call for a faster speaking rate than normal?

Ways otalking based on ethnic or regional speech patterns are called dialects.

Presenting a speech online requires special adjustments for the online environment.

Enzo is giving a speech in his art history course. He has carefully prepared his presentation and plans to deliver it from a brieset onote cards. What kind odelivery is Enzo using?

_ is the ability to say a word as indicated in a dictionary, while _ is the ability to form individual speech sounds distinctly.

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Analyzing the Audience

Gathering Materials

Supporting Your Ideas

Organizing the Body Othe Speech

Beginning and Ending the Speech

Outlining the Speech

Using Language

Using Visual Aids

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

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Speaking in Small Groups

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Exam 13: Delivery

Sandra is giving a presentation in her physics class and is worried about what she should do with her hands. Which othe following recommendations would she find in your textbook?

To keep control othe question-and-answer session, a speaker should usually allow no more than one follow-up question from each questioner.

What does your textbook recommend as the first step opracticing delivery?

When a speaker's body language is inconsistent with her or his words, listeners might believe the body language rather than the words.

The __________ speaker uses only brienotes or a speaking outline to jog the memory.

What advice does your textbook give for practicing speech delivery?

It is the __________ oyour voice that reveals whether you are asking a question or making a statement, whether you are being sincere or sarcastic.

During a speech apologizing for racial remarks made by a member othe police department, the ChieoPolice avoided making eye contact with the audience. According to research on the role ononverbal communication in public speaking, the audience was likely to perceive the police chieas

A well-timed pause is an effective way to give dramatic impact to a statement.

In an extemporaneous speech, the exact wording is chosen at the moment odelivery.

Changes in the pitch or tone oa speaker's voice are called

When speaking from a manuscript, you should

When faced with an inquiry you can't answer during a question-and-answer session, you should usually try to blufyour way through the answer so as to preserve your credibility on the topic.

According to your textbook, the __________ speaker delivers a speech with little or no immediate preparation.

Experts recommend that online speakers always have a backup plan osome sort in case oa technological failure.

Which othe following would probably call for a faster speaking rate than normal?

Ways otalking based on ethnic or regional speech patterns are called dialects.

Presenting a speech online requires special adjustments for the online environment.

Enzo is giving a speech in his art history course. He has carefully prepared his presentation and plans to deliver it from a brieset onote cards. What kind odelivery is Enzo using?

_______________ is the ability to say a word as indicated in a dictionary, while _______________ is the ability to form individual speech sounds distinctly.

Speaking in Public

Ethics and Public Speaking

Listening

Giving Your First Speech

Selecting a Topic and a Purpose

Analyzing the Audience

Gathering Materials

Supporting Your Ideas

Organizing the Body Othe Speech

Beginning and Ending the Speech

Outlining the Speech

Using Language

Using Visual Aids

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

Methods Opersuasion

Speaking on Special Occasions

Speaking in Small Groups

Public Speaking and Communication Skills

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_ is the ability to say a word as indicated in a dictionary, while _ is the ability to form individual speech sounds distinctly.