Question 1

Which of the following suggestions are made for using manuscript speeches?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use manuscript speaking when you don't have much opportunity to prepare. 
B)  Use manuscript speaking when you have to speak on a sensitive,critical,or controversial issue. 
C)  Use manuscript speaking when you want to deliver a speech informally. 
D)  Use manuscript speaking when you have little prior speaking experience. 
A)  Use manuscript speaking when you don't have much opportunity to prepare. 
B)  Use manuscript speaking when you have to speak on a sensitive,critical,or controversial issue. 
C)  Use manuscript speaking when you want to deliver a speech informally. 
D)  Use manuscript speaking when you have little prior speaking experience.

Question 2

Rev.Jesse Jackson says,"We must relate instead of debate;we must inspire instead of retire;and we must repair instead of despair." Rev.Jackson is using all of the following stylistic devises EXCEPT _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  repetition 
B)  antithesis 
C)  parallelism 
D)  simile 
A)  repetition 
B)  antithesis 
C)  parallelism 
D)  simile

Question 3

A bar graph is an effective way to represent how a set of data is divided proportionately.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

To add a sort of poetic touch to his speech on inspirational teachers,Ralph described his favorite high school teacher as "an inspiration unequaled," "a genius unrivaled," and "a comedian unbridled." What stylistic,dramatic device did Ralph employ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Omission 
B)  Inversion 
C)  Suspension 
D)  Antithesis 
A)  Omission 
B)  Inversion 
C)  Suspension 
D)  Antithesis

Question 5

Which of the following types of microphones might you encounter attached to a lectern??

Accepted Answer

A)  Lavaliere 
B)  Boom 
C)  Stationary 
D)  All of these 
A)  Lavaliere 
B)  Boom 
C)  Stationary 
D)  All of these

Question 6

The term inflection is defined as speech style common to an ethnic group or geographic region.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

After watching a videotape of her speech,Marisa concludes that her vocal delivery is monotone and difficult to understand.Using the four aspects of vocal delivery in your book,give Marisa advice on how she might improve her vocal delivery.

Accepted Answer

First,Marisa might examine the volume of

Question 8

Considering eye contact,which of the following is suggested in your book?

Accepted Answer

A)  Make initial eye contact,but read your opening sentence from your notes. 
B)  Rehearse alternating making eye contact and reading your opening sentence. 
C)  Never look at your notes once you have begun your speech. 
D)  Make initial eye contact and deliver your opening sentence without looking at your notes. 
A)  Make initial eye contact,but read your opening sentence from your notes. 
B)  Rehearse alternating making eye contact and reading your opening sentence. 
C)  Never look at your notes once you have begun your speech. 
D)  Make initial eye contact and deliver your opening sentence without looking at your notes.

Question 9

A speech style common to an ethnic group or a geographic region is known as a(n)_____.

Accepted Answer

A)  language 
B)  accent 
C)  dialect 
D)  lingo 
A)  language 
B)  accent 
C)  dialect 
D)  lingo

Question 10

Parallelism is a dramatic device in which two sentences or phrases contrast with each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is memorized speaking? When should it be used,and what are three suggestions for using it well?

Accepted Answer

Memorized speaking is when the speaker w

Question 12

The extemporaneous presentation is a well-developed and well-organized message delivered in an interesting and vivid manner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

During a recent meeting,Ben's boss turned to him and without warning,asked him to provide the group with the final figures from the company's most recent profit and loss statement.This is an example of manuscript speaking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is manuscript speaking? When should it be used,and what are three suggestions for using it well?

Accepted Answer

Manuscript speaking is reading a speech

Question 15

Which of the following is a way of structuring sentences in order to save an important word or phrase at the end of a sentence rather than at the beginning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inversion 
B)  Parallelism 
C)  Suspension 
D)  Antithesis 
A)  Inversion 
B)  Parallelism 
C)  Suspension 
D)  Antithesis

Question 16

"Ice cream is a sweet indulgence,but it has bitter consequences," is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  inversion 
B)  a simile 
C)  repetition 
D)  antithesis 
A)  inversion 
B)  a simile 
C)  repetition 
D)  antithesis

Question 17

In his speech on Aphrodite,Ted stated that "her eyes were pools" and went on to compare their beauty to that of the sea.The phrase "her eyes were pools" is a use of_____.

Accepted Answer

A)  simile 
B)  metaphor 
C)  parallelism 
D)  personification 
A)  simile 
B)  metaphor 
C)  parallelism 
D)  personification

Question 18

When you strip a phrase or sentence of nonessential words that the audience expects or with which they are so familiar that they will mentally fill them in,you are using inversion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When using a drawing as a visual aid,do not use too much detail,as it would become distracting to the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is a recommendation for eye contact?

Accepted Answer

A)  Look primarily to the center of the room. 
B)  Memorize your speech,so you can maintain eye contact. 
C)  Establish eye contact before you say anything. 
D)  Look past your listeners if you are nervous. 
A)  Look primarily to the center of the room. 
B)  Memorize your speech,so you can maintain eye contact. 
C)  Establish eye contact before you say anything. 
D)  Look past your listeners if you are nervous.

Which of the following suggestions are made for using manuscript speeches?

Rev.Jesse Jackson says,"We must relate instead of debate;we must inspire instead of retire;and we must repair instead of despair." Rev.Jackson is using all of the following stylistic devises EXCEPT _____.

A bar graph is an effective way to represent how a set of data is divided proportionately.

To add a sort of poetic touch to his speech on inspirational teachers,Ralph described his favorite high school teacher as "an inspiration unequaled," "a genius unrivaled," and "a comedian unbridled." What stylistic,dramatic device did Ralph employ?

Which of the following types of microphones might you encounter attached to a lectern??

The term inflection is defined as speech style common to an ethnic group or geographic region.

After watching a videotape of her speech,Marisa concludes that her vocal delivery is monotone and difficult to understand.Using the four aspects of vocal delivery in your book,give Marisa advice on how she might improve her vocal delivery.

Considering eye contact,which of the following is suggested in your book?

A speech style common to an ethnic group or a geographic region is known as a(n)_____.

Parallelism is a dramatic device in which two sentences or phrases contrast with each other.

What is memorized speaking? When should it be used,and what are three suggestions for using it well?

The extemporaneous presentation is a well-developed and well-organized message delivered in an interesting and vivid manner.

During a recent meeting,Ben's boss turned to him and without warning,asked him to provide the group with the final figures from the company's most recent profit and loss statement.This is an example of manuscript speaking.

What is manuscript speaking? When should it be used,and what are three suggestions for using it well?

Which of the following is a way of structuring sentences in order to save an important word or phrase at the end of a sentence rather than at the beginning?

"Ice cream is a sweet indulgence,but it has bitter consequences," is an example of _____.

In his speech on Aphrodite,Ted stated that "her eyes were pools" and went on to compare their beauty to that of the sea.The phrase "her eyes were pools" is a use of_____.

When you strip a phrase or sentence of nonessential words that the audience expects or with which they are so familiar that they will mentally fill them in,you are using inversion.

When using a drawing as a visual aid,do not use too much detail,as it would become distracting to the audience.

Which of the following is a recommendation for eye contact?

Foundations of Human Communication

Self Awareness and Communication

Understanding Verbal Messages

Understanding Nonverbal Messages

Listening and Responding

Adapting to Others: Diversity and Communication

Understanding Interpersonal Communication

Enhancing Relationships

Understanding Group and Team Performance

Enhancing Group and Team Performance

Developing Your Presentation

Organizing and Outlining Your Presentation

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

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Exam 13: Delivering Your Presentation

Which of the following suggestions are made for using manuscript speeches?

Rev.Jesse Jackson says,"We must relate instead of debate;we must inspire instead of retire;and we must repair instead of despair." Rev.Jackson is using all of the following stylistic devises EXCEPT _____.

A bar graph is an effective way to represent how a set of data is divided proportionately.

To add a sort of poetic touch to his speech on inspirational teachers,Ralph described his favorite high school teacher as "an inspiration unequaled," "a genius unrivaled," and "a comedian unbridled." What stylistic,dramatic device did Ralph employ?

Which of the following types of microphones might you encounter attached to a lectern??

The term inflection is defined as speech style common to an ethnic group or geographic region.

After watching a videotape of her speech,Marisa concludes that her vocal delivery is monotone and difficult to understand.Using the four aspects of vocal delivery in your book,give Marisa advice on how she might improve her vocal delivery.

Considering eye contact,which of the following is suggested in your book?

A speech style common to an ethnic group or a geographic region is known as a(n)_____.

Parallelism is a dramatic device in which two sentences or phrases contrast with each other.

What is memorized speaking? When should it be used,and what are three suggestions for using it well?

The extemporaneous presentation is a well-developed and well-organized message delivered in an interesting and vivid manner.

During a recent meeting,Ben's boss turned to him and without warning,asked him to provide the group with the final figures from the company's most recent profit and loss statement.This is an example of manuscript speaking.

What is manuscript speaking? When should it be used,and what are three suggestions for using it well?

Which of the following is a way of structuring sentences in order to save an important word or phrase at the end of a sentence rather than at the beginning?

"Ice cream is a sweet indulgence,but it has bitter consequences," is an example of _____.

In his speech on Aphrodite,Ted stated that "her eyes were pools" and went on to compare their beauty to that of the sea.The phrase "her eyes were pools" is a use of_____.

When you strip a phrase or sentence of nonessential words that the audience expects or with which they are so familiar that they will mentally fill them in,you are using inversion.

When using a drawing as a visual aid,do not use too much detail,as it would become distracting to the audience.

Which of the following is a recommendation for eye contact?

Foundations of Human Communication

Self Awareness and Communication

Understanding Verbal Messages

Understanding Nonverbal Messages

Listening and Responding

Adapting to Others: Diversity and Communication

Understanding Interpersonal Communication

Enhancing Relationships

Understanding Group and Team Performance

Enhancing Group and Team Performance

Developing Your Presentation

Organizing and Outlining Your Presentation

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

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