Deck 15: Delivering Your Speech

Question 1

Kris is researching another culture in her small group.At the end of class,she is asked to give a quick report on her group's findings.Kris is being asked to give what kind of speech?

A) impromptu
B) scripted
C) memorized
D) extemporaneous
E) manuscript

Answer 1

A

Question 2

A speaker who relies on adaptive gestures is

A) producing a congruent message.
B) decreasing immediacy.
C) demonstrating immediacy.
D) engaging an audience.
E) not showing anxiety or nervousness.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a primary mode of delivery?

A) extemporaneous speaking
B) manuscript speaking
C) memorized speaking
D) impromptu speaking
E) all of the choices are correct

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of extemporaneous speaking?

A) contains elements of impromptu speaking
B) conversational tone
C) informal spoken language style
D) formal written language style
E) contains elements of manuscript speaking

Question 5

When speakers rely on language such as "kinda" that lessens their message,they are using

A) vocalized pause and fillers.
B) intensifiers.
C) disclaimers.
D) hedging.
E) oral language style.

Question 6

When delivering your speech online,it is important to remember all of the following EXCEPT

A) keep your background free of visual distractions.
B) use a medium close-up shot.
C) capture your upper torso and head.
D) be expressive with your face and eyes.
E) use a lot of intensifiers.

Question 7

Brenda has to make a presentation to the board of trustees and include precise statistics to convey her points.She is particularly concerned with the accuracy of her supporting materials.What style of delivery would be most appropriate for her context?

A) oral language style
B) impromptu
C) memorized
D) extemporaneous
E) reading a manuscript

Question 8

What is a benefit of reading a manuscript?

A) It is conversational.
B) It is appropriate for an informal situation.
C) It is appropriate for a formal situation.
D) It relies on the use of an informal spoken language style.
E) It is less accurate and precise.

Question 9

In delivering her speech Laney often stated,"I'm not sure about this" and "I'm no expert" before or after her main points.What type of language is she demonstrating?

A) written language style
B) oral language style
C) intensifiers
D) disclaimers
E) hedging

Question 10

Vocal rate contributes to a speaker's immediacy.What speech rate would you suggest that a speaker adopt to maximize their immediacy?

A) 180 words per minute
B) 100 words per minute
C) 150 words per minute
D) 200 words per minute
E) 75 words per minute

Question 11

If your friend asked you how to help them manage the speech anxiety they feared for an upcoming final oral presentation,what advice would you NOT offer them?

A) choose a topic that is relevant to you
B) know your introduction
C) encourage their fear through self-fulfilling prophecies
D) practice
E) use visualization techniques

Question 12

If your friend has to make a presentation and is primarily concerned with connecting with his or her audience and in establishing credibility,what mode of delivery would you recommend?

A) extemporaneous
B) memorized
C) impromptu
D) manuscript
E) oral language style

Question 13

Susan relied heavily on the use of vocalized pauses and fillers in her presentation.How is her audience likely to judge her speech?

A) increase her credibility
B) create a favorable impression of her
C) create a negative impression of her
D) audience will like her more
E) tolerate it because it's similar to an oral language style

Question 14

A speaker's critique remarked your voice was too strident and high.What vocal characteristic are they critiquing?

A) vocal tone
B) vocal pitch
C) vocal rate
D) monotone
E) vocal volume

Question 15

An oral language style is different from a written language style in that

A) it is more detailed.
B) it is more formal.
C) it demonstrates immediacy.
D) it is similar to how people write.
E) it is less conversational

Question 16

If,after you presented a persuasive speech,your audience noticed your voice was lacking in richness and sound quality,what vocal characteristic would they be critiquing?

A) vocal tone
B) vocal pitch
C) vocal rate
D) monotone
E) vocal volume

Question 17

While delivering an impromptu movie review presentation,Tanya claimed,"Thor is a really,really good movie." What mistake is she making in her presentation?

A) using disclaimers
B) using hedging
C) using intensifiers
D) using a powerful speech style
E) using an oral language style

Question 18

What is an audience's feeling of closeness to a speaker called?

A) powerful speech style
B) immediacy
C) oral language style
D) powerless language
E) speech anxiety

Question 19

What suggestions should a speaker bear in mind when delivering an impromptu presentation?

A) anticipate the occasion
B) keep the message brief
C) identify the central point and two or three other points
D) restate your central point to provide closure
E) all of the options are correct

Question 20

A speaker's dress and physical appearance

A) suggest that the speaker should be informal to help him or her relax.
B) are irrelevant to an audience.
C) such as shorts and a T-shirt are inappropriate.
D) should never be casual.
E) can be based on the speech topic.

Question 21

Speakers who speak using a monotone delivery decrease immediacy and convey the impression they do not care about what is being said.

Question 22

An advantage of using an extemporaneous mode of delivery is that your speech will be the same each time it is presented.

Question 23

Tim experiences high levels of speech anxiety.He has begun his preparation by assessing the speech setting and equipment needs.What strategy is he using to reduce his anxiety?

A) developing a self-fulfilling prophecy
B) using visualization techniques
C) creating a situational analysis
D) looking for opportunities to speak in large groups
E) none of the options are correct

Question 24

What suggestion might you make to a speaker who is considering incorporating presentational aids in their presentation?

A) only use video clips
B) distribute handouts before your presentation
C) talk to your audience,not the medium
D) talk to the medium,not your audience
E) leave the presentational aids up throughout the presentation

Question 25

A written language style often stems from composing and reading a manuscript speech.

Question 26

Which term best describes being nervous about speaking in public?

A) stage fright
B) speech anxiety
C) high anxiety
D) self-fulfilling prophecy
E) situational analysis

Question 27

In order for feedback to be useful,it needs to be

A) general.
B) only positive.
C) only negative.
D) timely.
E) starting and ending on a positive note.

Question 28

Speaking from a brief outline while using a conversational tone are both characteristics of extemporaneous speaking.

Question 29

Speakers need to remember to apologize for being unprepared when presenting an impromptu presentation.

Question 30

How many feet are required to create a public space between communicators?

A) 3 feet
B) 6 feet
C) 12 feet
D) 15 feet
E) 20 feet

Question 31

What can speakers do to incorporate visualization techniques to reduce their speech anxiety?

A) use deep breathing
B) imagine yourself confidently moving through your day
C) imagine yourself successfully presenting
D) visualize the praise you will receive after your speech
E) all of the options are correct

Question 32

When providing feedback to a speaker,it would be important to keep in mind the following guidelines EXCEPT

A) start with positive comments.
B) end with positive comments.
C) use descriptive language.
D) timing is crucial.
E) provide as much information as possible.

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a type of presentation aid?

A) intensifiers
B) whiteboards
C) handouts
D) physical objects
E) presentation software

Question 34

In the textbook's example of Tiger Wood's speech of apology,your authors suggest that his delivery lacked immediacy and a powerful speech style.

Question 35

Extemporaneous speaking requires little to no preparation.

Question 36

Impromptu speaking requires a speaker to think on his or her feet.

Question 37

If a speaker employs familiar language and uses engaging nonverbal behaviors,he or she can increase immediacy.

Question 38

In public presentations,it was recommended by your authors to use an oral over a written language style.

Question 39

Asking "How's it goin'?" rather than "How's it going?" is an example of poor

A) pronunciation.
B) articulation.
C) vocal volume.
D) adaptive gestures.
E) vocal rate.

Question 40

One advantage of manuscript speaking is that it allows more time to make eye contact with your listeners.

Question 41

The use of verbal and nonverbal behaviors to gain the respect of your listeners._______

Question 42

Speakers need to remember to avoid the overuse of vocalized pauses and fillers such as um and ah.

Question 43

Speakers would be wise not to vary their vocal pitch and vocal tone.

Question 44

According to your text,speech anxiety is a normal response;however,it cannot be managed.

Question 45

Curling your hair or adjusting one's tie is an example of adaptive gestures.

Question 46

Handouts,physical objects,or videos are all appropriate types of presentation aids.

Question 47

Poor articulation can cause your audience to misunderstand what you're saying.

Question 48

Hedging,disclaimers,and intensifiers are all examples of powerless language.

Question 49

By choosing a topic that matters to you and carefully rehearsing your introduction,speech anxiety can be decreased.

Question 50

Phrases that remove responsibility for a statement._______

Question 51

Ideally,public speakers should speak at 140-175 words per minute.

Question 52

Public remarks delivered without preparation._______

Question 53

In using presentation aids,it is important to remember to talk to the medium;not your audience.

Question 54

Word choice that suggests uncertainty of your topic or yourself._______

Question 55

The use of unnecessary words to overemphasize a point._______

Question 56

The high and low registers of a voice._______

Question 57

Unintentional movements such as fiddling with one's hair._______

Question 58

The sound quality of a voice._______

Question 59

Presentation based on a text that is read or memorized.______

Question 60

Presentation based on a structured preparation outline,incorporating elements of impromptu and manuscript speaking._______

Question 61

Words that lessen a message's impact._______

Question 62

The speed at which one speaks._______

Question 63

The use of um,ah,or you know._______

Question 64

Language usage that is similar to how people talk._______

Question 65

How loud or quietly one speaks._______

Question 66

Nervousness experienced from public speaking._______

Question 67

Vocal pitch and tone that is unvaried._______

Question 68

Tools that display visuals that help explain your points._______

Question 69

Speaking slowly and clearly._______

Question 70

Typically uses more formal and detailed vocabulary._______

Question 71

The degree of closeness an audience feels toward a speaker._______

Question 72

The way words are said._______