Deck 12: Delivering Public Speeches With Civility

Question 1

Which of the following is not a way to demonstrate civility through the delivery of your presentation?

A) adapting to your audience
B) practicing your speech ahead of time
C) using profanity to make a point
D) communicating appropriate levels of emotion

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The term for nervousness that interferes with a person's ability to communicate is

A) communication paralysis
B) communication anxiety
C) communication apprehension
D) communication terror

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Techniques for handling your nervousness before and during a speech do not include

A) mentally picturing the audience in the buff
B) practicing the speech
C) preparing physically and mentally
D) acting confident

Answer 3

A

Question 4

What kind of delivery encourages the speaker's use of precise, effective wording?

A) manuscript
B) memory
C) presentation outline
D) extemporaneous
E) impromptu

Question 5

What kind of delivery aids in the speaker's ability to make eye contact and adapt to audience feedback?

A) manuscript
B) memory
C) presentation outline
D) extemporaneous
E) impromptu

Question 6

What kind of delivery encourages the speaker's use of stylistically effective wording and excellent eye contact?

A) manuscript
B) memory
C) presentation outline
D) extemporaneous
E) impromptu

Question 7

In what kind of delivery does the speaker need think quickly and organize thoughts at a moment's notice?

A) manuscript
B) memory
C) presentation outline
D) extemporaneous
E) impromptu

Question 8

What kind of delivery allows the speaker to do some preparation but maintain a conversational tone and good eye contact?

A) manuscript
B) memory
C) presentation outline
D) extemporaneous
E) impromptu

Question 9

A person's ability to speak words clearly and audibly is known as

A) annunciation
B) pronunciation
C) renunciation
D) enunciation

Question 10

A person's ability to speak words correctly is known as

A) annunciation
B) Pronunciation
C) renunciation
D) enunciation

Question 11

Filling silence with "ums," "uhs," and so forth creates a(n) _____ pause.

A) pregnant
B) filler
C) verbal
D) awkward

Question 12

Pausing to let an idea sink in creates a(n) _____ pause.

A) pregnant
B) filler
C) verbal
D) awkward

Question 13

Which of the following is not considered a distracting gesture?

A) playing with your hair or jewelry
B) holding a pen as you are speaking
C) waving your arms
D) using your hands for emphasis

Question 14

Which is not a reason for using visual aids?

A) they can help motivate the audience to listen
B) the audience expects them
C) the speaker's skill at creating them
D) they can help clarify the message

Question 15

What is the primary problem with this PowerPoint slide?

A) it has too much information on it
B) it isn't very interesting
C) it doesn't have any graphics
D) there is nothing wrong with the slide

Question 16

Which of the following graphics would better illustrate how the complexity of interactions increases as more people are added to a communication situation?

A) the pie chart
B) the bar chart
C) either of the charts will do equally well
D) neither of the charts are acceptable

Question 17

Which of the following is not contained in a presentation outline?

A) key words
B) delivery cues
C) full sentences
D) structure similar to the formal outline

Question 18

Which is not a way to improve your speech delivery?

A) read your speech to yourself silently
B) practice with your visual aids
C) videotape yourself
D) practice in front of an audience

Question 19

Notations on an outline that tell a speaker how to deliver part of the speech are called _____ cues.

A) nonverbal
B) delivery
C) facial
D) vocal

Question 20

_____ the speech is the best way to achieve an effective delivery.

A) Researching
B) Writing the formal outline
C) Writing the presentation outline
D) Practicing

Question 21

The way we deliver a speech affects whether an audience sees us as demonstrating civility.

Question 22

Communication apprehension is purely an emotional state.

Question 23

Practicing your speech will have no effect on the level of nervousness you experience while delivering it.

Question 24

The best way to feel confident when you are delivering your speech is to consider yourself superior to your audience.

Question 25

Impromptu speaking is the best way to ensure that you sound natural and spontaneous in your speech.

Question 26

Memorizing your speech is the most effective means of delivery.

Question 27

Speaking from a manuscript is the most effective means of delivery.

Question 28

Any vocal pattern can become monotonous after a while.

Question 29

Speaking slowly will ensure that your audience understands you.

Question 30

It's never a good idea to allow silence in the course of your speech delivery.

Question 31

A good way to control your anxiety when you are speaking is to hold onto a pen or laser pointer.

Question 32

Most experts recommend looking at the back of the room when delivering a speech.

Question 33

Dressing casually is a good way to make your audience feel better about you and your message.

Question 34

In terms of connecting with the audience, the content of your speech is more important than the delivery.

Question 35

You should always use visual aids when you are speaking.

Question 36

PowerPoint is the best kind of visual aid to use with your speech.

Question 37

It's important that your speech contain more content that your visual aids.

Question 38

Reading your slides to the audience demonstrates a lack of respect for them.

Question 39

You should think about the lighting in the place where you will present your speech in order to choose the best design for your slides.

Question 40

A presentation outline should follow the same structure as the formal outline.

Question 41

Putting delivery cues on your presentation outline will make you sound artificial.

Question 42

Using full sentences on your presentation outline helps you remember what you want to say.

Question 43

It's important to practice delivering your speech with your visual aids.

Question 44

Practicing your speech is the best way to achieve both civil and effective delivery.

Question 45

The most important reason to practice with your presentation aids is so you will be comfortable using them.

Question 46

How does speech delivery reflect respect, restraint, and responsibility toward your audience?

Question 47

What are three techniques for controlling your nervousness?

Question 48

What is the difference between an impromptu speech and an extemporaneous speech?

Question 49

What are the advantages and disadvantages of memorizing your speech?

Question 50

What is the difference between enunciation and pronunciation?

Question 51

What is the difference between a verbal pause and a pregnant pause?

Question 52

List three things you should not do with your hands while speaking.

Question 53

What are the purposes of using visual aids with a speech?

Question 54

What are some guidelines to follow when preparing presentation slides?

Question 55

What is the difference between a formal outline and a presentation outline?

Question 56

Why should you practice your speech with your visual aids?

Question 57

You need to give a speech next week and you know that you get very nervous doing so. List three strategies you will use to control your speech anxiety.

Question 58

Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of delivering one's speech from a manuscript, from an outline, and impromptu.

Question 59

Under what conditions are visual aids best used? If you are using presentation software, what are the rules you should follow? Write your essay as though you were giving advice to another student.