Question 1

A manuscript speech should

Accepted Answer

A)  never be used by a speaker 
B)  be used when the speaker must be scrupulously precise in phrasing to avoid legal problems or causing offense 
C)  be memorized 
D)  be delivered extemporaneously 
A)  never be used by a speaker 
B)  be used when the speaker must be scrupulously precise in phrasing to avoid legal problems or causing offense 
C)  be memorized 
D)  be delivered extemporaneously B

Question 2

Memorizing a speech should be encouraged for all novice speakers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Gestures can enhance perceptions by listeners of a speaker's composure and confidence, and can increase a speaker's persuasiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Research reveals that an optimum frequency of vocal fillers is about one per minute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The perfect speaking rate for any oral presentation is 175 words per minute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Research shows that the average speaker uses about five vocal fillers per minute when they are not nervous, but fewer when they are anxious.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The four principal methods of delivery are

Accepted Answer

A)  manuscript, memorized, impromptu, and off the cuff 
B)  extemporaneous, impromptu, outlined, and using note cards 
C)  manuscript, memorized, outlined, and extemporaneous 
D)  manuscript, memorized, extemporaneous, and impromptu 
A)  manuscript, memorized, impromptu, and off the cuff 
B)  extemporaneous, impromptu, outlined, and using note cards 
C)  manuscript, memorized, outlined, and extemporaneous 
D)  manuscript, memorized, extemporaneous, and impromptu

Question 8

Never use a lectern. It can become a crutch to lean on while speaking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Simple ways to improve eye contact with an audience when giving a speech include

Accepted Answer

A)  having a manuscript prepared and ready to use 
B)  being very familiar with the content of the speech 
C)  picking one person in the audience and concentrating eye contact on that single person to overcome reticence to look at listeners 
D)  b and c 
A)  having a manuscript prepared and ready to use 
B)  being very familiar with the content of the speech 
C)  picking one person in the audience and concentrating eye contact on that single person to overcome reticence to look at listeners 
D)  b and c

Question 10

Effectiveness of online speeches typically require

Accepted Answer

A)  staying two to three feet away from the camera 
B)  very dramatic gestures 
C)  casual dress 
D)  never using humor because you often can't see your audience's reaction 
A)  staying two to three feet away from the camera 
B)  very dramatic gestures 
C)  casual dress 
D)  never using humor because you often can't see your audience's reaction

Question 11

Giving a competent impromptu speech involves which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anticipate impromptu speaking 
B)  Draw on your life experience and knowledge for substance of your speech 
C)  Formulate a simple outline 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Anticipate impromptu speaking 
B)  Draw on your life experience and knowledge for substance of your speech 
C)  Formulate a simple outline 
D)  All of the above

Question 12

Impromptu speaking is the easiest method of delivering a speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Volume and pitch are the same thing when delivering a speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is an advantage of extemporaneous speaking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sounds memorized and thus carefully planned 
B)  Takes little practice to learn to do it well 
C)  Allows the speaker to respond to audience feedback as it occurs 
D)  Is delivered off the cuff 
A)  Sounds memorized and thus carefully planned 
B)  Takes little practice to learn to do it well 
C)  Allows the speaker to respond to audience feedback as it occurs 
D)  Is delivered off the cuff

Question 15

Difficulty making digressions from a prepared outline is a major disadvantage of extemporaneous speaking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Eye contact and movement during an online speech should be more narrowly focused and direct (no darting eyes back and forth) than during in-person speeches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Manuscript speaking is

Accepted Answer

A)  extemporaneous speaking 
B)  impromptu speaking 
C)  speaking from a written version of the speech 
D)  microphone speaking 
A)  extemporaneous speaking 
B)  impromptu speaking 
C)  speaking from a written version of the speech 
D)  microphone speaking

Question 18

Online speeches are speeches

Accepted Answer

A)  posted on YouTube 
B)  given on Skype 
C)  given to a camera, sometimes with a view of the audience and sometimes not 
D)  all of the above 
A)  posted on YouTube 
B)  given on Skype 
C)  given to a camera, sometimes with a view of the audience and sometimes not 
D)  all of the above

Question 19

Which of the following are common disadvantages of manuscript speaking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Weak eye contact with audience 
B)  Changes in content to adapt to audience feedback are difficult to make smoothly 
C)  Speech sounds read instead of natural 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Weak eye contact with audience 
B)  Changes in content to adapt to audience feedback are difficult to make smoothly 
C)  Speech sounds read instead of natural 
D)  All of the above

Question 20

Gestures for a speech should be choreographed much like a dance is choreographed. You want to be prepared.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A manuscript speech should

Memorizing a speech should be encouraged for all novice speakers.

Gestures can enhance perceptions by listeners of a speaker's composure and confidence, and can increase a speaker's persuasiveness.

Research reveals that an optimum frequency of vocal fillers is about one per minute.

The perfect speaking rate for any oral presentation is 175 words per minute.

Research shows that the average speaker uses about five vocal fillers per minute when they are not nervous, but fewer when they are anxious.

The four principal methods of delivery are

Never use a lectern. It can become a crutch to lean on while speaking.

Simple ways to improve eye contact with an audience when giving a speech include

Effectiveness of online speeches typically require

Giving a competent impromptu speech involves which of the following?

Impromptu speaking is the easiest method of delivering a speech.

Volume and pitch are the same thing when delivering a speech.

Which of the following is an advantage of extemporaneous speaking?

Difficulty making digressions from a prepared outline is a major disadvantage of extemporaneous speaking.

Eye contact and movement during an online speech should be more narrowly focused and direct (no darting eyes back and forth) than during in-person speeches.

Manuscript speaking is

Online speeches are speeches

Which of the following are common disadvantages of manuscript speaking?

Gestures for a speech should be choreographed much like a dance is choreographed. You want to be prepared.

Communication Competence and Public Speaking

Speech Anxiety

Audience Analysis and Topic Selection

Gathering Material

Using Supporting Materials Effectively

Attention: Getting People to Listen

Introductions and Conclusions

Outlining and Organizing Speeches

Speaking Style: Using Language

Visual Aids

Skepticism: Becoming Critical Thinking Speakers and Listeners

Argument, Reasoning, and Evidence

Informative Speaking

Foundations of Persuasive Speaking

Persuasive Speaking Strategies

Speeches for Special Occasions

Filters

Exam 10: Delivering Your Speech

A manuscript speech should

Memorizing a speech should be encouraged for all novice speakers.

Gestures can enhance perceptions by listeners of a speaker's composure and confidence, and can increase a speaker's persuasiveness.

Research reveals that an optimum frequency of vocal fillers is about one per minute.

The perfect speaking rate for any oral presentation is 175 words per minute.

Research shows that the average speaker uses about five vocal fillers per minute when they are not nervous, but fewer when they are anxious.

The four principal methods of delivery are

Never use a lectern. It can become a crutch to lean on while speaking.

Simple ways to improve eye contact with an audience when giving a speech include

Effectiveness of online speeches typically require

Giving a competent impromptu speech involves which of the following?

Impromptu speaking is the easiest method of delivering a speech.

Volume and pitch are the same thing when delivering a speech.

Which of the following is an advantage of extemporaneous speaking?

Difficulty making digressions from a prepared outline is a major disadvantage of extemporaneous speaking.

Eye contact and movement during an online speech should be more narrowly focused and direct (no darting eyes back and forth) than during in-person speeches.

Manuscript speaking is

Online speeches are speeches

Which of the following are common disadvantages of manuscript speaking?

Gestures for a speech should be choreographed much like a dance is choreographed. You want to be prepared.

Communication Competence and Public Speaking

Speech Anxiety

Audience Analysis and Topic Selection

Gathering Material

Using Supporting Materials Effectively

Attention: Getting People to Listen

Introductions and Conclusions

Outlining and Organizing Speeches

Speaking Style: Using Language

Visual Aids

Skepticism: Becoming Critical Thinking Speakers and Listeners

Argument, Reasoning, and Evidence

Informative Speaking

Foundations of Persuasive Speaking

Persuasive Speaking Strategies

Speeches for Special Occasions

Filters