Question 1

Elocution is the expression of emotion through posture,movement,gestures,facial expression,and voice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

In a nationwide survey noted in the text,prospective employers of college graduates said they seek candidates with

Accepted Answer

A)  enthusiasm and work experience.
B)  good speaking and presentation skills.
C)  technical competence in the work area.
D)  attractive appearance and poise. B

Question 3

The context of a public-speaking experience includes elements such as

Accepted Answer

A)  audience feedback.
B)  physiological noise.
C)  the speaker's cultural traditions and expectations.
D)  the speaker's level of experience. C

Question 4

______ refers to the use of words and symbols to achieve a goal.

Accepted Answer

A)  Transaction
B)  Declamation
C)  Interaction
D)  Rhetoric

Question 5

Before presenting her speech,Ursula was feeling very nervous,so she sat down and said to herself,"I know this stuff better than anyone else.I've practiced it.My message is well organized.I know I can do it.I'll do a good job." What guideline for building confidence is Ursula following in this example?

Accepted Answer

A)  Channel your nervous energy.
B)  Make practice real.
C)  Visualize your success.
D)  Give yourself a mental pep talk.

Question 6

Translating ideas and images in the speaker's mind into verbal or nonverbal messages that an audience can understand is called

Accepted Answer

A)  feedback.
B)  decoding.
C)  encoding.
D)  listening.

Question 7

In his speech about volunteering for the American Red Cross,Jacob used a lot of slang,sat and leaned on the table in front of the class,and was dressed very casually.Which of the following statements BEST describes this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jacob adapted to his audience by making his speech more informal.
B)  Jacob violated the audience's space by sitting and leaning on the table in front of class.
C)  Jacob ignored the rule that public speaking is more formal than conversation.
D)  Jacob did nothing wrong by approaching this topic in a casual manner.

Question 8

Having the resources,information,and attitudes that lead to action in achieving a desired goal is called

Accepted Answer

A)  an action plan.
B)  empowerment.
C)  self-confidence.
D)  organization.

Question 9

Anxiety can be useful to a public speaker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When speakers are tense and try to relax their muscles while waiting for their turn to speak,without calling attention to what they are doing,their actions reflect a strategy of coping with nervousness your text refers to as

Accepted Answer

A)  speech visualization.
B)  adapting to the speaking environment.
C)  channeling your nervous energy.
D)  speech context.

Question 11

Your text describes four styles of communication apprehension: average style,insensitive style,inflexible style,and confrontation style.Briefly describe each one.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Your text describes four styles of communication...

Question 12

In a public speaking context,which of the following is an example of external noise?

Accepted Answer

A)  a stomach ache
B)  a crying baby
C)  a panic attack
D)  excitement over an upcoming date

Question 13

If you delivered an already famous address of the British orator Edmund Burke,you would be practicing the art of

Accepted Answer

A)  declamation.
B)  interpretation.
C)  oration.
D)  elocution.

Question 14

Explain and provide examples of internal and external noise.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain and provide examples of internal and...

Question 15

Discuss three ways in which public speaking differs from conversation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss three ways in which public speaking...

Question 16

A message is usually transmitted from sender to receiver via two channels: visual and _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A message is usually transmitted from sender...

Question 17

When you experience nervousness about speaking in public,you should realize that your audience can see evidence of everything you feel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

With the _______ style of communication apprehension,you have the highest heart rate when speaking publicly;some people use this high level to enhance their performance and use the fear to motivate them to prepare and be at their best.

Accepted Answer

A)  average
B)  insensitive
C)  inflexible
D)  confrontational

Question 19

What style of communication apprehension do you have if,like many people,you have a very high heart rate as you begin presenting a speech,and then your heart rate tapers off to more average levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  average
B)  insensitive
C)  inflexible
D)  confrontational

Question 20

Marisol has a generally positive approach to public speaking and her overall heart rate when speaking in public remains in the average range.What is Marisol's style of communication apprehension?

Accepted Answer

A)  average
B)  insensitive
C)  inflexible
D)  confrontational

Exam 1: Speaking With Confidence

Elocution is the expression of emotion through posture,movement,gestures,facial expression,and voice.

In a nationwide survey noted in the text,prospective employers of college graduates said they seek candidates with

The context of a public-speaking experience includes elements such as

______ refers to the use of words and symbols to achieve a goal.

Translating ideas and images in the speaker's mind into verbal or nonverbal messages that an audience can understand is called

In his speech about volunteering for the American Red Cross,Jacob used a lot of slang,sat and leaned on the table in front of the class,and was dressed very casually.Which of the following statements BEST describes this situation?

Having the resources,information,and attitudes that lead to action in achieving a desired goal is called

Anxiety can be useful to a public speaker.

When speakers are tense and try to relax their muscles while waiting for their turn to speak,without calling attention to what they are doing,their actions reflect a strategy of coping with nervousness your text refers to as

Your text describes four styles of communication apprehension: average style,insensitive style,inflexible style,and confrontation style.Briefly describe each one.

In a public speaking context,which of the following is an example of external noise?

If you delivered an already famous address of the British orator Edmund Burke,you would be practicing the art of

Explain and provide examples of internal and external noise.

Discuss three ways in which public speaking differs from conversation.

A message is usually transmitted from sender to receiver via two channels: visual and _____.

When you experience nervousness about speaking in public,you should realize that your audience can see evidence of everything you feel.

With the _______ style of communication apprehension,you have the highest heart rate when speaking publicly;some people use this high level to enhance their performance and use the fear to motivate them to prepare and be at their best.

What style of communication apprehension do you have if,like many people,you have a very high heart rate as you begin presenting a speech,and then your heart rate tapers off to more average levels?

Marisol has a generally positive approach to public speaking and her overall heart rate when speaking in public remains in the average range.What is Marisol's style of communication apprehension?