Deck 4: Giving Your First Speech  

Question 1

Extemporaneous delivery means delivering a speech "ofthe cuff," with no advance preparation.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

In order to learn your first speech well enough to deliver it extemporaneously, you need to practice it out loud.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

One othe advantages othe extemporaneous method odelivery is that it enables you to maintain eye contact with your audience.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

When it is your turn to speak, you should hurry to the front othe room and start talking immediately so you don't lose the audience's attention.

Question 5

One othe most common mistakes students make on their first speech is trying to cover too much.

Question 6

Most experts recommend that you read your speeches to the audience so you don't forget any othe words.

Question 7

According to your textbook, the best way to practice a speech is to look silently over your notes until you think you know the speech well enough to deliver it in class.

Question 8

Your textbook recommends that you present your first speech without advance preparation so it will sound spontaneous in class.

Question 9

As your textbook states, colorful or descriptive language is an effective way to generate audience interest in an introductory speech.

Question 10

Each main point in the body oyour first speech should cover a single aspect othe topic.

Question 11

For your first speech, your textbook recommends trying to end on a clever or thought-provoking note.

Question 12

Much othe anxiety associated with public speaking comes from lack oexperience giving speeches.

Question 13

Taking a moment to look at your audience and smile before you begin to speak can help you establish rapport with them.

Question 14

When you give a speech, you should try to have the same expressiveness in your voice as you have in ordinary conversation.

Question 15

According to your textbook, the best way to prepare to give your first speech is to memorize it and deliver it word for word.

Question 16

When delivering your first speech, you should try to adopt the relaxed and confident tone you use in everyday in conversation.

Question 17

When you give your speech, you should try to make eye contact with your audience as much as you can.

Question 18

The chronological method ospeech organization follows a time pattern.

Question 19

Use onegative stereotypes in an introductory speech is acceptable as long as they are used in a humorous way.

Question 20

The topical method ospeech organization follows a time pattern.

Question 21

According to your textbook, a common mistake students make when developing their first speech is
a. using PowerPoint improperly.
b. trying to cover too much material.
c. not doing enough library research.
d. all of the above.
e. a and c only.

Question 22

For his first speech, Peter is organizing his ideas around three holiday customs that were passed down by his Polish grandparents. According to your textbook, Peter's speech will most likely be organized in __________ order.
a. familial
b. topical
c. chronological
d. geographical
e. personal

Question 23

According to your textbook, when you prepare speaking notes for your first speech, you should
a. double-space or triple-space your notes so they are easy to see.
b. write down key terms and phrases rather than complete sentences.
c. write or print on only one side of the index cards or paper.
d. all of the above.
e. a and c only.

Question 24

A sentence or two that lets the audience know that a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another is called a
a. bridge.
b. summary.
c. transition.
d. corollary.
e. conclusion.

Question 25

As explained in your textbook, the three main parts oa speech are called
a. the opening, the center, and the end.
b. the introduction, the body, and the conclusion.
c. the attention-getter, the main section, and the ending.
d. the preview, the main points, and the close.
e. the beginning, the core, and the conclusion.

Question 26

As your textbook explains, each main point oyour first speech should
a. cover a single aspect of the topic.
b. have its own introduction.
c. end with an internal summary.
d. be preceded by a preview statement.
e. begin with a question.

Question 27

Which othe following does your textbook recommend for developing your first classroom speech?
a. Be creative in structuring the speech.
b. Use colorful, descriptive language.
c. Describe an exciting experience.
d. all of the above
e. b and c only

Question 28

According to your textbook, "Just as the frame oVienna's tennis racket represents the structure oher family, the strings oher racket symbolize the ties that bind her family together" is an example oa
a. conversion.
b. transition.
c. bridge.
d. correlation.
e. relation.

Question 29

In her first speech, Kayla introduced her classmate Sean to the class. Each oher main points dealt with one oSean's hobbies. According to your textbook, Kayla's speech was arranged in __________ order.
a. spatial
b. personal
c. recreational
d. chronological
e. topical

Question 30

When you use the __________ method odelivery, you become so familiar with the substance oyour speech that you need only a few brienotes to jog your memory.
a. traditional
b. spontaneous
c. personal
d. informative
e. extemporaneous

Question 31

Your textbook recommends that when you develop your first speech, you should look for ways to
a. make the speech mysterious or suspenseful.
b. use colorful, descriptive language.
c. be creative in structuring your information.
d. all of the above.
e. b and c only.

Question 32

According to your textbook, the type odelivery in which you plan your speech in detail and learn it well without trying to memorize the exact wording is called
a. conventional.
b. extemporaneous.
c. methodical
d. extraneous.
e. intuitive.

Question 33

Which othe following is appropriate when using humor in a public speech?
a. gently making fun of common human quirks
b. using obscenity or off-color language
c. characterizing groups with negative stereotypes
d. all of the above
e. a and b only

Question 34

Which othe following does your textbook recommend that you do in the conclusion oyour first speech?
a. Let the audience know your speech is ending.
b. Reinforce the central idea of your speech.
c. End on a clever or thought-provoking note.
d. all of the above
e. a and b only

Question 35

Most othe nervousness a speaker feels internally is usually not visible to the audience.

Question 36

According to your textbook, "Now that you know about Julio's interest in photography, let's look at his passion for snowboarding" is an example oa
a. bridge.
b. conclusion.
c. conversion.
d. transition.
e. summary.

Question 37

Nervousness is normal when delivering a speech.
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Question 38

According to your textbook, the first thing a speaker needs to do in the introduction oa speech is to
a. identify the topic of the speech.
b. tell the audience his or her name.
c. get the interest and attention of the audience.
d. preview the purpose of the speech.
e. explain the speech assignment.

Question 39

A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brieset onotes is called an) __________ speech.
a. extemporaneous
b. spontaneous
c. transitional
d. contemporaneous
e. informative

Question 40

For her first speech, Rebekah plans to explain her interest in gymnastics beginning with her childhood and continuing through her days in high school. Which pattern oorganization discussed in your textbook will she use in her speech?
a. topical
b. artistic
c. chronological
d. kinetic
e. functional

Question 41

The three main parts oa speech are called the ______________ , the _______________ , and the _______________ .

Question 42

_______________ delivery involves practicing your speech until you know it very well without trying to memorize the exact wording you will use on the day othe speech.

Question 43

According to your textbook, when you prepare speaking notes for your first speech, you should
a. make sure the notes can be read at arm's length.
b. write out your speech word for word.
c. use both sides of your index cards or paper.
d. all of the above.
e. b and c only.

Question 44

Your textbook recommends that when you deliver your first speech, you should make an effort to
a. maintain eye contact with the audience.
b. use your voice expressively.
c. avoid distracting mannerisms.
d. all of the above.
e. b and c only.

Question 45

Which othe following does your textbook recommend that you do when rehearsing your first speech?
a. Memorize the speech word for word.
b. Ask family members or friends for feedback.
c. Read over the speech silently until you are sure you know it.
d. all of the above
e. a and c only

Question 46

A _______________ is a sentence or two that lets the audience know that a speaker has finished one point and is moving on to the next.

Question 47

Name three techniques that your textbook suggests for developing your first speech:
c.

Question 48

Main points that follow a time pattern are arranged in _______________ order.

Question 49

A speech that covers its topic by dividing it into logical and consistent subtopics follows a _______________ pattern oorganization.

Question 50

Which othe following does your textbook recommend that you do when rehearsing your first speech?
a. Rehearse the speech out loud.
b. Prepare notes consisting of key words and phrases.
c. Practice giving the speech to friends or family members.
d. all of the above
e. b and c only