Question 1

An important tip in practicing a presentation to reduce communication anxiety is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Practice the presentation in isolation 
B)  Practice the presentation silently 
C)  Practice the presentation out loud and in front of other people 
D)  Practice the presentation only once 
A)  Practice the presentation in isolation 
B)  Practice the presentation silently 
C)  Practice the presentation out loud and in front of other people 
D)  Practice the presentation only once

Question 2

Communication apprehension is experienced by very few people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Audiences listen so attentively that they will catch every mistake you make as a speaker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Explain why a speaker would want to consider culture in deciding how much or little eye contact to have with the audience.

Accepted Answer

In some cultures, eye contact is disresp

Question 5

Explain why a speaker might use manuscript delivery for a presentation.

Accepted Answer

For an extremely formal presentation, or

Question 6

Discuss the role of dynamism/extroversion in establishing speaker credibility.

Accepted Answer

Speakers who appear genuinely energetic

Question 7

If you need to acknowledge making a mistake in a presentation, you should:

Accepted Answer

A)  Do so while apologizing in great detail 
B)  Explain extensively what caused the mistake to occur 
C)  Do so without apologizing in great detail 
D)  Blame other sources for causing the mistake to occur 
A)  Do so while apologizing in great detail 
B)  Explain extensively what caused the mistake to occur 
C)  Do so without apologizing in great detail 
D)  Blame other sources for causing the mistake to occur

Question 8

Discuss vocalics.

Accepted Answer

A speaker's voice is a key com

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT one of the guidelines for effective delivery?

Accepted Answer

A)  Always be yourself. 
B)  Strive to make your presentation formal and dramatic. 
C)  Strive to make your presentation conversational. 
D)  Avoid calling attention to mistakes and to nerves. 
A)  Always be yourself. 
B)  Strive to make your presentation formal and dramatic. 
C)  Strive to make your presentation conversational. 
D)  Avoid calling attention to mistakes and to nerves.

Question 10

Sincere, appropriate enthusiasm helps to build credibility with an audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In determining personal appearance for a presentation, a speaker should consider:

Accepted Answer

A)  What would be the most formal appearance possible 
B)  What would be the most casual appearance possible 
C)  What would be the most shocking appearance possible 
D)  What would be the most appropriate appearance possible 
A)  What would be the most formal appearance possible 
B)  What would be the most casual appearance possible 
C)  What would be the most shocking appearance possible 
D)  What would be the most appropriate appearance possible

Question 12

A speaker who has a previous relationship with his/her audience can still have communication apprehension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Speakers should dress professionally given what is appropriate for the context of the presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

By 'being yourself,' your text's authors are suggesting that you get up and speak without prior preparation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Gestures a speaker makes during a presentation can be helpful when they serve to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Distract the audience 
B)  Entertain the audience 
C)  Make the audience aware of transitions 
D)  Offend the audience 
A)  Distract the audience 
B)  Entertain the audience 
C)  Make the audience aware of transitions 
D)  Offend the audience

Question 16

Effective public speakers discuss their nervousness with the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

If practiced correctly, the most natural and appealing form of delivery is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Manuscript 
B)  Memorized 
C)  Extemporaneous 
D)  Deliberative 
A)  Manuscript 
B)  Memorized 
C)  Extemporaneous 
D)  Deliberative

Question 18

Maintaining eye contact between a speaker and audience can help to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Give the impression the speaker is less confident 
B)  Give the impression the speaker is indifferent 
C)  Give the impression the speaker is prepared 
D)  Give the impression the speaker is apprehensive 
A)  Give the impression the speaker is less confident 
B)  Give the impression the speaker is indifferent 
C)  Give the impression the speaker is prepared 
D)  Give the impression the speaker is apprehensive

Question 19

Discuss why personal appearance is so important in giving a successful presentation.

Accepted Answer

Personal appearance can cause the audien

Question 20

Communication apprehension is usually highest for a speaker at this time:

Accepted Answer

A)  When the speech is assigned 
B)  When the speech is discussed in class 
C)  Immediately after the presentation is over 
D)  Immediately before the presentation begins 
A)  When the speech is assigned 
B)  When the speech is discussed in class 
C)  Immediately after the presentation is over 
D)  Immediately before the presentation begins

An important tip in practicing a presentation to reduce communication anxiety is:

Communication apprehension is experienced by very few people.

Audiences listen so attentively that they will catch every mistake you make as a speaker.

Explain why a speaker would want to consider culture in deciding how much or little eye contact to have with the audience.

Explain why a speaker might use manuscript delivery for a presentation.

Discuss the role of dynamism/extroversion in establishing speaker credibility.

If you need to acknowledge making a mistake in a presentation, you should:

Discuss vocalics.

Which of the following is NOT one of the guidelines for effective delivery?

Sincere, appropriate enthusiasm helps to build credibility with an audience.

In determining personal appearance for a presentation, a speaker should consider:

A speaker who has a previous relationship with his/her audience can still have communication apprehension.

Speakers should dress professionally given what is appropriate for the context of the presentation.

By 'being yourself,' your text's authors are suggesting that you get up and speak without prior preparation.

Gestures a speaker makes during a presentation can be helpful when they serve to:

Effective public speakers discuss their nervousness with the audience.

If practiced correctly, the most natural and appealing form of delivery is:

Maintaining eye contact between a speaker and audience can help to:

Discuss why personal appearance is so important in giving a successful presentation.

Communication apprehension is usually highest for a speaker at this time:

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Exam 14: Delivering a Public Presentation

An important tip in practicing a presentation to reduce communication anxiety is:

Communication apprehension is experienced by very few people.

Audiences listen so attentively that they will catch every mistake you make as a speaker.

Explain why a speaker would want to consider culture in deciding how much or little eye contact to have with the audience.

Explain why a speaker might use manuscript delivery for a presentation.

Discuss the role of dynamism/extroversion in establishing speaker credibility.

If you need to acknowledge making a mistake in a presentation, you should:

Discuss vocalics.

Which of the following is NOT one of the guidelines for effective delivery?

Sincere, appropriate enthusiasm helps to build credibility with an audience.

In determining personal appearance for a presentation, a speaker should consider:

A speaker who has a previous relationship with his/her audience can still have communication apprehension.

Speakers should dress professionally given what is appropriate for the context of the presentation.

By 'being yourself,' your text's authors are suggesting that you get up and speak without prior preparation.

Gestures a speaker makes during a presentation can be helpful when they serve to:

Effective public speakers discuss their nervousness with the audience.

If practiced correctly, the most natural and appealing form of delivery is:

Maintaining eye contact between a speaker and audience can help to:

Discuss why personal appearance is so important in giving a successful presentation.

Communication apprehension is usually highest for a speaker at this time:

An Overview of Everyday Communication

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Identities and Perceptions

Talk and Interpersonal Relationships

Groups and Leaders

Culture and Communication

Technology in Everyday Life

Relational Uses and Understanding of Media

Preparing for a Public Presentation

Developing a Public Presentation

Relating Through Informative Speeches and Persuasive Speeches

Interviewing

Filters