Question 1

The question-and-answer session can have as much impact on an audience as what a speaker says during the speech itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Understanding the capabilities and limitations oyour software is an essential part omaking an effective online presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which othe following are mentioned by your textbook as guidelines for managing a question-and-answer session?

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct answers to the entire audience. 
B)  Be honest and straightforward. 
C)  Stay on track. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  a and b only 
A)  Direct answers to the entire audience. 
B)  Be honest and straightforward. 
C)  Stay on track. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  a and b only

Question 4

Forming particular speech sounds crisply and distinctly is called

Accepted Answer

A)  verbalization. 
B)  articulation. 
C)  vocalized pausing. 
D)  pronunciation. 
E)  intonation. 
A)  verbalization. 
B)  articulation. 
C)  vocalized pausing. 
D)  pronunciation. 
E)  intonation.

Question 5

What does your textbook advise regarding the use ogestures in a speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gestures should be suited to the audience and occasion. 
B)  Speakers should have a vast number of graceful gestures. 
C)  Gestures should appear natural and spontaneous. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  a and c only 
A)  Gestures should be suited to the audience and occasion. 
B)  Speakers should have a vast number of graceful gestures. 
C)  Gestures should appear natural and spontaneous. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  a and c only

Question 6

The U.S. Secretary oState is giving a speech announcing the specific terms oan agreement with Russia on the use ochemical weapons. What kind odelivery is the Secretary oState most likely to use?

Accepted Answer

A)  memorized 
B)  impromptu 
C)  personal 
D)  manuscript 
E)  colloquial 
A)  memorized 
B)  impromptu 
C)  personal 
D)  manuscript 
E)  colloquial

Question 7

Which othe following does your textbook recommend for giving an effective online speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adapt your nonverbal communication to the online environment. 
B)  Speak more slowly than you would for an in-person speech. 
C)  Have a backup plan in case there are technological problems. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  a and c only 
A)  Adapt your nonverbal communication to the online environment. 
B)  Speak more slowly than you would for an in-person speech. 
C)  Have a backup plan in case there are technological problems. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  a and c only

Question 8

Communication based on a person's voice and body, rather than on the use owords, is called _______________ communication.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Communication based on a person's voice and...

Question 9

Your textbook recommends that first-time online speakers should

Accepted Answer

A)  dress casually so as to feel more comfortable. 
B)  check frequently with listeners to make sure they can hear you. 
C)  save questions and answers for the end of the speech. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  b and c only 
A)  dress casually so as to feel more comfortable. 
B)  check frequently with listeners to make sure they can hear you. 
C)  save questions and answers for the end of the speech. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  b and c only

Question 10

The study obodily motion and gestures is part oa subject called

Accepted Answer

A)  cybernetics. 
B)  kinetics. 
C)  cryogenics. 
D)  kinesics. 
E)  cryonics. 
A)  cybernetics. 
B)  kinetics. 
C)  cryogenics. 
D)  kinesics. 
E)  cryonics.

Question 11

In the United States, public speakers who establish strong eye contact are usually perceived as more credible than speakers who have weak eye contact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to your textbook, a speech that sounds spontaneous to the audience no matter how many times it has been rehearsed has a strong __________ quality.

Accepted Answer

A)  impromptu 
B)  memorized 
C)  conversational 
D)  kinesic 
E)  formal 
A)  impromptu 
B)  memorized 
C)  conversational 
D)  kinesic 
E)  formal

Question 13

According to your textbook, saying "didja" instead o"did you" is an error in

Accepted Answer

A)  vocalization. 
B)  intonation. 
C)  emphasis. 
D)  accent. 
E)  articulation. 
A)  vocalization. 
B)  intonation. 
C)  emphasis. 
D)  accent. 
E)  articulation.

Question 14

According to your textbook, pauses

Accepted Answer

A)  can lend dramatic impact to a statement when they are well timed. 
B)  ought to be avoided when giving an informative speech. 
C)  should occur at the ends of thought units, not in the middle. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  a and c only. 
A)  can lend dramatic impact to a statement when they are well timed. 
B)  ought to be avoided when giving an informative speech. 
C)  should occur at the ends of thought units, not in the middle. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  a and c only.

Question 15

Malcolm said "um" or "uh" every time he got to a new PowerPoint slide in his informative speech. His instructor told Malcolm to reduce the number o__________ in his next speech.

Accepted Answer

A)  fillers 
B)  vocal inflections 
C)  intonations 
D)  vocalized pauses 
E)  inflections 
A)  fillers 
B)  vocal inflections 
C)  intonations 
D)  vocalized pauses 
E)  inflections

Question 16

One othe advantages ospeaking from a manuscript is that it frees a speaker from the need to establish eye contact with the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A _______________ occurs when a speaker fills the silence between words with sounds such as "um," "er," and "uh."

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _______________ occurs when a speaker fills...

Question 18

The impact oa speaker's words is strongly influence by her or his nonverbal communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What does your textbook say about eye contact for public speakers who address audiences in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  To appear credible and trustworthy, a speaker should gaze intently at one section of the audience. 
B)  In classroom speeches, it is most important to maintain steady eye contact with the instructor. 
C)  Speakers should look at the audience about 80 to 90 percent of the time they are talking. 
D)  Speakers who establish strong eye contact with the audience lose credibility as a result. 
E)  Even with a large audience, engaging the eyes of each person is preferable to scanning the audience in general. 
A)  To appear credible and trustworthy, a speaker should gaze intently at one section of the audience. 
B)  In classroom speeches, it is most important to maintain steady eye contact with the instructor. 
C)  Speakers should look at the audience about 80 to 90 percent of the time they are talking. 
D)  Speakers who establish strong eye contact with the audience lose credibility as a result. 
E)  Even with a large audience, engaging the eyes of each person is preferable to scanning the audience in general.

Question 20

Nonverbal communication includes a speaker's

Accepted Answer

A)  gestures. 
B)  eye contact. 
C)  rate of speech. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  a and b only. 
A)  gestures. 
B)  eye contact. 
C)  rate of speech. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  a and b only.

The question-and-answer session can have as much impact on an audience as what a speaker says during the speech itself.

Understanding the capabilities and limitations oyour software is an essential part omaking an effective online presentation.

Which othe following are mentioned by your textbook as guidelines for managing a question-and-answer session?

Forming particular speech sounds crisply and distinctly is called

What does your textbook advise regarding the use ogestures in a speech?

The U.S. Secretary oState is giving a speech announcing the specific terms oan agreement with Russia on the use ochemical weapons. What kind odelivery is the Secretary oState most likely to use?

Which othe following does your textbook recommend for giving an effective online speech?

Communication based on a person's voice and body, rather than on the use owords, is called _______________ communication.

Your textbook recommends that first-time online speakers should

The study obodily motion and gestures is part oa subject called

In the United States, public speakers who establish strong eye contact are usually perceived as more credible than speakers who have weak eye contact.

According to your textbook, a speech that sounds spontaneous to the audience no matter how many times it has been rehearsed has a strong __________ quality.

According to your textbook, saying "didja" instead o"did you" is an error in

According to your textbook, pauses

Malcolm said "um" or "uh" every time he got to a new PowerPoint slide in his informative speech. His instructor told Malcolm to reduce the number o__________ in his next speech.

One othe advantages ospeaking from a manuscript is that it frees a speaker from the need to establish eye contact with the audience.

A _______________ occurs when a speaker fills the silence between words with sounds such as "um," "er," and "uh."

The impact oa speaker's words is strongly influence by her or his nonverbal communication.

What does your textbook say about eye contact for public speakers who address audiences in the United States?

Nonverbal communication includes a speaker's

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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

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Exam 13: Delivery

The question-and-answer session can have as much impact on an audience as what a speaker says during the speech itself.

Understanding the capabilities and limitations oyour software is an essential part omaking an effective online presentation.

Which othe following are mentioned by your textbook as guidelines for managing a question-and-answer session?

Forming particular speech sounds crisply and distinctly is called

What does your textbook advise regarding the use ogestures in a speech?

The U.S. Secretary oState is giving a speech announcing the specific terms oan agreement with Russia on the use ochemical weapons. What kind odelivery is the Secretary oState most likely to use?

Which othe following does your textbook recommend for giving an effective online speech?

Communication based on a person's voice and body, rather than on the use owords, is called _______________ communication.

Your textbook recommends that first-time online speakers should

The study obodily motion and gestures is part oa subject called

In the United States, public speakers who establish strong eye contact are usually perceived as more credible than speakers who have weak eye contact.

According to your textbook, a speech that sounds spontaneous to the audience no matter how many times it has been rehearsed has a strong __________ quality.

According to your textbook, saying "didja" instead o"did you" is an error in

According to your textbook, pauses

Malcolm said "um" or "uh" every time he got to a new PowerPoint slide in his informative speech. His instructor told Malcolm to reduce the number o__________ in his next speech.

One othe advantages ospeaking from a manuscript is that it frees a speaker from the need to establish eye contact with the audience.

A _______________ occurs when a speaker fills the silence between words with sounds such as "um," "er," and "uh."

The impact oa speaker's words is strongly influence by her or his nonverbal communication.

What does your textbook say about eye contact for public speakers who address audiences in the United States?

Nonverbal communication includes a speaker's

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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