Deck 2: A Podium and a Purpose

Question 1

To develop an effective speech, you must have a clear ___________ in mind.

A) introduction
B) understanding
C) knowledge of the subject
D) attitude towards the subject
E) purpose

Answer 1

E

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a method of delivery?

A) Impromptu
B) Manuscript
C) Extemporaneous
D) Memorized
E) Outlined

Answer 2

E

Question 3

Which kind of speech is NOT carefully prepared?

A) Extemporaneous
B) Memorized
C) Manuscript
D) Impromptu
E) Pep talk

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which of the following statements was NOT listed in your book as an important reason for eye contact?

A) Eye contact aids in holding attention.
B) Eyes communicate.
C) Eye contact indicates honesty.
D) Eye contact enables you to read from notes better.
E) Eye contact promotes feedback.

Question 5

__________ is the process of forming consonant and vowel sounds.

A) Pronunciation
B) Articulation
C) Phonetics
D) Syllabification

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT one of the disadvantages of manuscript speeches?

A) Reduction of eye contact
B) Lack of spontaneity
C) Difficulty in changing language
D) Knowing exactly what you're going to say
E) None of the above

Question 7

The fact thatis an advantage of memorized speaking.

A) there is little risk of forgetting
B) there is less preparation time
C) there is no difficulty in changing language
D) anyone can do it
E) the speaker has the ability to provide total eye contact

Question 8

Which of the following is an advantage of impromptu speaking?

A) Organization
B) Coherence
C) Good content
D) Conversational
E) Substantive

Question 9

__________refers to how you say something.

A) Rate
B) Emphasizing
C) Volume
D) Strife
E) Paralanguage

Question 10

__________ were the two forms of gesture discussed in your book.

A) Descriptive and prescriptive
B) Broad and confirmed
C) Descriptive and emphatic
D) Hand and body
E) Eyes and body

Question 11

Kinesics is the study of how the body, face, and eyes communicate.

Question 12

Bodily movements of listeners help in giving feedback.

Question 13

Paralanguage refers to how you say something.

Question 14

Pronunciation is saying a word the way it should be said.

Question 15

Articulation means knowing how to accent a word.

Question 16

Extemporaneous speakers often use note cards.

Question 17

It is never necessary to deliver an impromptu speech.

Question 18

A manuscript is completely written out in advance.

Question 19

Indicate why eye contact is important to speech.

Question 20

Discuss the characteristics of voice that express meaning and achieve variety.

Question 21

Compare and contrast articulation and pronunciation.

Question 22

Compare and contrast the two areas of nonverbal communication.