Question 1

Movements such as standing or moving closer to listeners or coming out from behind a lectern can help to create a perception of _____ between you and your audience.

Accepted Answer

A)   constancy
B)   recency
C)   immediacy
D)   urgency C

Question 2

The minister pounds his fist on the podium when he says the words "sin" and "evil." What function does this form of nonverbal communication serve?

Accepted Answer

A)   regulating
B)   complementing
C)   emphasizing
D)   contradicting C

Question 3

Overall, speakers from ________ prefer a quieter, less flamboyant use of gestures.

Accepted Answer

A)   Europe
B)   Asia
C)   The United States
D)   Mexico B

Question 4

Your face plays a key role in communicating your emotions and attitudes to the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

You can never use too many gestures in a speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When Kelsey says, "How many of you have ever donated money to causes that support the homeless?" as she extends the palms of her hands toward the audience to invite a response. Kelsey's nonverbal communication serves what function?

Accepted Answer

A)   regulating
B)   substituting
C)   repeating
D)   emphasizing

Question 7

Standing in front of an audience with one hand on your hip is a problem gesture termed

Accepted Answer

A)   "parade rest."
B)   "broken wing."
C)   "don't worry, Ma."
D)   "the fig leaf clutch."

Question 8

During a question-and-answer session, you can use regulating gestures to signal when you want to talk and when you want to invite others to do so.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

It is acceptable to keep your hands in your pocket while delivering your speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

If the audience focuses on your movement rather than on what you are saying, it is better to stand still.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Aspeaker who pounds one hand into another is using a repeating gesture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

It is inappropriate to create a sense of immediacy between you and your audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which problem gesture consists of clasping hands in front of yourself, and letting them drop?

Accepted Answer

A)   "parade rest"
B)   "broken wing"
C)   "don't worry, Ma"
D)   "the fig leaf clutch"

Question 14

Gestures that reiterate your verbal message, such as holding your hands out to show how long an object is, are termed

Accepted Answer

A)   repeating.
B)   contradicting.
C)   substituting.
D)   complementing.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is the BEST guideline for using gestures in a speech?

Accepted Answer

A)   Keep your hands clasped in front of you or in back of you.
B)   Every emotion can be expressed by a particular gesture.
C)   Use as many gestures as possible in your presentation.
D)   Make your gestures appropriate to the speaking situation.

Question 16

Without uttering a word, you can hold up the palm of your hand to calm a noisy crowd. This is an example of a _____ gesture.

Accepted Answer

A)   regulating
B)   complementing
C)   substituting
D)   contradicting

Question 17

For North Americans, the most important aspect of delivery in a public speaking situation is

Accepted Answer

A)   gestures.
B)   eye contact.
C)   credibility.
D)   immediacy.

Question 18

All of the following facial expressions are universal EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   disgust.
B)   happiness.
C)   contempt.
D)   anger.

Question 19

A politician who declines to comment on a reporter's question while holding up her hands to augment her verbal refusal is relying on a _____ gesture.

Accepted Answer

A)   regulating
B)   complementing
C)   emphasizing
D)   contradicting

Question 20

Personal appearance is particularly important during what part of your presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)   the opening moments
B)   the closing remarks
C)   the question-and-answer session
D)   the delivery of your main points

Exam 17: Nonverbal Communication

Movements such as standing or moving closer to listeners or coming out from behind a lectern can help to create a perception of _____ between you and your audience.

The minister pounds his fist on the podium when he says the words "sin" and "evil." What function does this form of nonverbal communication serve?

Overall, speakers from ________ prefer a quieter, less flamboyant use of gestures.

Your face plays a key role in communicating your emotions and attitudes to the audience.

You can never use too many gestures in a speech.

When Kelsey says, "How many of you have ever donated money to causes that support the homeless?" as she extends the palms of her hands toward the audience to invite a response. Kelsey's nonverbal communication serves what function?

Standing in front of an audience with one hand on your hip is a problem gesture termed

During a question-and-answer session, you can use regulating gestures to signal when you want to talk and when you want to invite others to do so.

It is acceptable to keep your hands in your pocket while delivering your speech.

If the audience focuses on your movement rather than on what you are saying, it is better to stand still.

Aspeaker who pounds one hand into another is using a repeating gesture.

It is inappropriate to create a sense of immediacy between you and your audience.

Which problem gesture consists of clasping hands in front of yourself, and letting them drop?

Gestures that reiterate your verbal message, such as holding your hands out to show how long an object is, are termed

Which of the following statements is the BEST guideline for using gestures in a speech?

Without uttering a word, you can hold up the palm of your hand to calm a noisy crowd. This is an example of a _____ gesture.

For North Americans, the most important aspect of delivery in a public speaking situation is

All of the following facial expressions are universal EXCEPT

A politician who declines to comment on a reporter's question while holding up her hands to augment her verbal refusal is relying on a _____ gesture.

Personal appearance is particularly important during what part of your presentation?