Question 1

Even during a very informal presentation, it is NEVER appropriate to deliver your speech while sitting on the edge of a desk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

While speaking to a large group at the annual Star Wars convention, John steadily maintains eye contact with just the two people in costume in the front row. Your speech teacher would consider John'stechnique effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Your face and voice show your audience which emotion you are feeling; your posture communicates

Accepted Answer

A)  your professionalism. 
B)  how much speaking experience you have. 
C)  your physical stamina. 
D)  the intensity of that emotion. 
A)  your professionalism. 
B)  how much speaking experience you have. 
C)  your physical stamina. 
D)  the intensity of that emotion.

Question 4

Tom is speaking on a stage, behind a rather tall podium. His audience is made up of elementary school children. What does Tom need to do to immediately improve his speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce the physical barriers 
B)  minimize any movement 
C)  reduce his gesturing 
D)  stand up straight 
A)  reduce the physical barriers 
B)  minimize any movement 
C)  reduce his gesturing 
D)  stand up straight

Question 5

When a speaker's nonverbal message contradicts the verbal message, listeners tend to believe the nonverbal message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Even during a very informal presentation, it is NEVER appropriate to deliver your speech while sitting on the edge of a desk.

While speaking to a large group at the annual Star Wars convention, John steadily maintains eye contact with just the two people in costume in the front row. Your speech teacher would consider John'stechnique effective.

Your face and voice show your audience which emotion you are feeling; your posture communicates

Tom is speaking on a stage, behind a rather tall podium. His audience is made up of elementary school children. What does Tom need to do to immediately improve his speech?

When a speaker's nonverbal message contradicts the verbal message, listeners tend to believe the nonverbal message.

Speaking in Public

Improving Your Confidence

Presenting Your First Speech

Ethics and Free Speech

Listening

Analyzing Your Audience

Adapting to Your Audience as You Speak

Developing Your Speech

Gathering Supporting Material

Supporting Your Speech

Organizing Your Speech

Developing an Introduction

Developing a Conclusion

Outlining and Revising Your Speech

Using Words Well

Methods of Delivery

Verbal Communication

Adapting and Delivering Your Speech

Selecting Presentation Aids

Preparing and Using Presentation Aids

Informative Speaking

Understanding Principles of Persuasive Speaking

Using Persuasive Strategies

Speaking on Special Occasions

Speaking in Small Groups

Filters

Exam 17: Nonverbal Communication

Even during a very informal presentation, it is NEVER appropriate to deliver your speech while sitting on the edge of a desk.

While speaking to a large group at the annual Star Wars convention, John steadily maintains eye contact with just the two people in costume in the front row. Your speech teacher would consider John'stechnique effective.

Your face and voice show your audience which emotion you are feeling; your posture communicates

Tom is speaking on a stage, behind a rather tall podium. His audience is made up of elementary school children. What does Tom need to do to immediately improve his speech?

When a speaker's nonverbal message contradicts the verbal message, listeners tend to believe the nonverbal message.

Speaking in Public

Improving Your Confidence

Presenting Your First Speech

Ethics and Free Speech

Listening

Analyzing Your Audience

Adapting to Your Audience as You Speak

Developing Your Speech

Gathering Supporting Material

Supporting Your Speech

Organizing Your Speech

Developing an Introduction

Developing a Conclusion

Outlining and Revising Your Speech

Using Words Well

Methods of Delivery

Verbal Communication

Adapting and Delivering Your Speech

Selecting Presentation Aids

Preparing and Using Presentation Aids

Informative Speaking

Understanding Principles of Persuasive Speaking

Using Persuasive Strategies

Speaking on Special Occasions

Speaking in Small Groups

Filters