Exam 13: Delivering Your Presentation

_____ speaking is a delivery style in which the speaker uses an outline and has rehearsed the presentation so that it can be delivered in a fluent manner.

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

Which of the following is not a recommendation on the use of gestures?

Which of the following is true of effective verbal delivery?

According to your book,it is a good idea to practice your speech in private so no one will know the content and planned delivery in advance.

Kamala is well-prepared for her presentation.As she presents her first point,she notices the confused looks from her audience members.She clarifies the confusing concept and quickly adapts to meet her audience's needs.She is most likely using what type of delivery method?

The stylistic devices of omission,inversion,and suspension are methods used to _____.

Delindus thought that he would be dramatic and impress his public speaking class with his speech on air pollution.He decided to use mice in a closed jar to illustrate how air pollution is slowly killing human beings.But during the speech,he noticed that audience attention was on the jar of mice rather than on him as the speaker.What guideline did Delindus ignore with regard to using visual aids?

Briefly explain antithesis and provide an example.

A few minutes remain in the class period.The teacher assigns a student to stand before the class and give a brief speech on effective study habits.What method of delivery is used in this situation?

An overt comparison between two things that uses the word like or as is a(n)_____ .

What figure of speech is reflected in the statement,"Family loyalty is the very life blood,the very backbone of our society"?

"Happy wife,happy life" is an example of which of the following word structures?

Changing the pitch of your voice to help communicate the meaning of your words is called _____.

Memorized speaking is another term for extemporaneous speaking.

Your friend,Vincent,asks for your advice on polishing his speech.He has researched and organized his speech well,and practiced it enough to feel comfortable delivering it,but feels he needs help with his language choices to make it more interesting and memorable.What advice might you give him concerning figurative language,drama,and cadence? Explain at least one device in each of those categories.

In a persuasive speech on lowering tuition,Alvaro wanted to compare the tuition paid by students at various state universities in his state.In order to present the information clearly,which of the following visual aids should he choose?

_____ is made up of such figures of speech as metaphors,similes,and personification.

What is cadence? Discuss the four ways suggested by your text for creating cadence in your presentation.

The statement,"Now is the time for determination,decisiveness,and dedication" employs what linguistic device?