Exam 12: Delivering Your Speech

The four types of delivery we use for public speaking are extemporaneous, impromptu, manuscript, and on-the-spot.

People who are apprehensive about communicating with others in a particular situation are said to have __________.

The process that builds public speaking confidence because it replaces negative thoughts with positive thoughts is called __________.

This refers to how correctly a word is said.For example, saying the word nuclear as "nu-cle-ar" (correct) rather than "nu-cu-lar" (incorrect) demonstrates __________.

Speakers should not establish the expectations or format of the question-and-answer session; instead, they should allow the audience to determine the format.

In Native American cultures, in Japan, and in parts of Africa, extensive eye contact is considered invasive and disrespectful.

Since beginning public speakers do not always know what gestures will appear natural in a speech, they should try to repeat the same gesture throughout a speech.

Researchers suggest that between __________ percent and __________ percent of the total meaning of a message comes to us through nonverbal signals

This type of delivery style, one of the most challenging forms, uses a conversational style which is more formal than everyday conversation but remains spontaneous and relaxed.

Which method of delivery is not planned or prepared in advance?