Deck 14: Delivering Your Speech

Question 1

Bhupinder is an international student who is aware that his accent sometimes prevents others from truly understanding the ideas he is trying to communicate. During his speech on cable-stayed bridges, Bhupinder takes the time to pronounce his words clearly. This clear and distinct pronunciation of words is called

A) rate.
B) articulation.
C) inflection.
D) volume.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

While giving her speech on the pros and cons of online banking, Laila noticed two students texting and one student using her laptop computer. Worried that she lost her audience's attention, Laila remembered that she sometimes speaks in a monotone voice. Using this feedback, which vocal quality should Laila change in order to improve her delivery skills?

A) Inflection
B) Articulation
C) Speech rate
D) Volume

Answer 2

A

Question 3

A thoughtful and well-placed _____ helps a speaker shift from one idea to the next, as well as when the speaker is striving to really emphasize the importance of a point.

A) pause
B) articulation
C) inflection
D) rate

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Martina knows that her classmates are basically kind. She knows it will soon be their turn to stand at the front of the room to deliver their own speeches. What is this part of understanding speech anxiety called?

A) Focusing on the topic
B) Developing a positive attitude
C) Remembering you are not alone
D) Controlling excess tension

Question 5

Remembering that you have prepared something worthwhile to say, and that no one will know your topic as well as you, is part of

A) developing a positive attitude.
B) the parts of speech.
C) organizing your outline.
D) speech preparation.

Question 6

Because clearly explaining how to use the defibrillator is so important, what is the best delivery style for this kind of speech?

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

Question 7

At Carl's retirement party, the vice president of programming asked if anyone would like to come forward to say a few words about Carl's 30 years of devoted service. Judy stepped forward and told a funny story about Carl conducting a meeting while trapped in an elevator. Judy's speech was a success even though she did not have advanced notice or time to practice. This type of speech delivery is called

A) impromptu.
B) manuscript.
C) extemporaneous.
D) memorized.

Question 8

Which delivery style requires the greatest investment in time?

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

Question 9

Aarti stood just to the left-of-center of her classroom when she began her speech. She took three steps to the right before beginning her first main point, and moved again after completing each main point. Aarti's movement was purposeful and represents which public speaking technique?

A) Presentation aids
B) Foot gesturing
C) Bodily expressions
D) Walking transitions

Question 10

Bridget and Sami went to the local university to hear a respected art historian discuss how forensic science is used to spot painting forgeries. The speaker was thoroughly prepared and practiced yet delivered the speech in such a way that it seemed like he was having a conversation with the audience instead of delivering a lecture. This type of delivery is used in a (n) _______ speech.

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

Question 11

What term refers to a speaker's apparent natural behavior at the time of delivery?

A) Sincerity
B) Superficiality
C) Spontaneity
D) Individuality

Question 12

What term represents a speaker's care regarding the topic, its presentation, and the audience?

A) Inflection
B) Sincerity
C) Charisma
D) Spontaneity

Question 13

Emily was giving a speech about the importance of immunizations for children. She wore her nursing uniform to class while giving her speech. This is an example of using which factor of delivery to enhance a speaker's credibility?

A) Appearance
B) Posture
C) Facial expressions
D) Gestures

Question 14

Andrew is leaning against the blackboard, Jacques is sprawling over the lectern, and Erin is loose and casual as she speaks. All of these students may want to work on what element of delivery to improve their presentation?

A) Facial expressions
B) Gestures
C) Posture
D) Articulation

Question 15

In our culture, __________ while speaking in public is extremely important because it communicates confidence and the appearance of a strong self-concept.

A) scanning the audience
B) looking at your note cards
C) direct eye contact
D) looking out the window

Question 16

A speaker who speaks too softly during speech delivery will most likely be perceived as what?

A) Being nervous
B) Being monotone
C) Inarticulate
D) Lacking confidence

Question 17

Merely taking a deep breath or a few steps away from the lectern may help free your body of extra energy and help you feel more relaxed when delivering your speech. What is this part of understanding speech anxiety called?

A) Focusing on the topic
B) Controlling excess tension
C) Focusing on audience feedback
D) Developing a positive attitude

Question 18

Steven is anxious to get through his speech as fast as he can. As a result, he speaks so rapidly no one can understand a word he says. Which vocal quality does Steven need to work on to improve his delivery skills?

A) Volume
B) Rate
C) Pitch
D) Articulation

Question 19

If your audience is to understand the words in your speech, you must say them correctly. What is this called?

A) Paralanguage
B) Inflection
C) Articulation
D) Pronunciation

Question 20

Charts, graphs, and photos are excellent tools that can be enhanced with the use of

A) gestures.
B) inflection.
C) PowerPoint.
D) citations.

Question 21

Identify at least one tip to help you deliver your speech with less apprehension.

Question 22

What are the four delivery styles one can use to share information in public?

Question 23

At a meeting, Frank asked Jen to summarize the major problems she was having with the audio/visual equipment. Since she had no advanced warning to prepare, what type of speech did Jen give?

Question 24

________ refers to a speaker's apparent natural behavior at the time of delivery.

Question 25

Identify several ways to incorporate spontaneity in your speech.

Question 26

________ is one of the most difficult skills to master as a public speaker. Establishing it draws the audience in and makes them feel more involved in your presentation.

Question 27

Ernie often came to his early morning class wearing lounging pants. However, because he wanted his audience to take him seriously, he wore a suit on the day he was to deliver his persuasive speech on the dangers of texting and driving. What aspect of using the body did Ernie consider when choosing his attire?

Question 28

The ________ of your speech is dependent on the number of words you deliver in a given amount of time.

Question 29

When Ryan was giving his informative speech about the importance of professional athletes as good role models for children, he pronounced athletes "ath-a-letes." This is an example of incorrect ________.

Question 30

The clear and distinct pronunciation of a word is referred to as ________.

Question 31

The internal tension associated with not wanting to be rejected is the greatest motivation for wanting to speak in public.

Question 32

In written communication, nonverbal messages are of little or no concern to the writer or reader.

Question 33

In oral communication, making a speech is a cooperative act between the speaker and the audience.

Question 34

Controlling excess tension, focusing on the topic and audience feedback, remembering that you are not alone, and projecting a positive attitude are all techniques for combating speech anxiety.

Question 35

The type of speech students give while introducing themselves to their classmates on the first day of school is most likely an impromptu speech.

Question 36

Sincerity can cause a chain reaction from speaker to audience. Audience support builds confidence.

Question 37

The extemporaneous style of speech delivery requires the greatest investment of time for speakers to master.

Question 38

An effective speaker will adjust to the audience's feedback.

Question 39

The more a speaker can concentrate on himself or herself or the speaking situation, the more likely the audience will concentrate on the main ideas of the speech.

Question 40

When speaking in public, gestures are useful only as long as they remain natural.

Question 41

Since clothing does not communicate, a speaker's appearance has no bearing on the ideas he or she shares with the audience.

Question 42

Establishing and maintaining eye contact with the audience is one of the most difficult skills for the public speaker to master.

Question 43

Your voice gives meaning to the words in your speech. This is called parakinesics.

Question 44

Most Americans deliver between 150 and 180 words per minute.

Question 45

In the American culture, direct eye contact is considered rude. Instead, make sure you quickly glance at each audience member's face.

Question 46

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Articulation

A) The tone of your voice
B) Caring about the topic, presentation, and the audience
C) Speaking words clearly
D) The number of words spoken in a certain amount of time
E) Speaking words correctly
F) Delivered from a prepared speech
G) Number of words you deliver in a given amount of time h) "Spur of the moment" delivery
I) Prepared, practiced, and in a conversational style
J) The loudness of your voice
K) A speaker's apparent natural behavior at the time of delivery

Question 47

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Extemporaneous speech

A) The tone of your voice
B) Caring about the topic, presentation, and the audience
C) Speaking words clearly
D) The number of words spoken in a certain amount of time
E) Speaking words correctly
F) Delivered from a prepared speech
G) Number of words you deliver in a given amount of time h) "Spur of the moment" delivery
I) Prepared, practiced, and in a conversational style
J) The loudness of your voice
K) A speaker's apparent natural behavior at the time of delivery

Question 48

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Impromptu speech

A) The tone of your voice
B) Caring about the topic, presentation, and the audience
C) Speaking words clearly
D) The number of words spoken in a certain amount of time
E) Speaking words correctly
F) Delivered from a prepared speech
G) Number of words you deliver in a given amount of time h) "Spur of the moment" delivery
I) Prepared, practiced, and in a conversational style
J) The loudness of your voice
K) A speaker's apparent natural behavior at the time of delivery

Question 49

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Spontaneity

A) The tone of your voice
B) Caring about the topic, presentation, and the audience
C) Speaking words clearly
D) The number of words spoken in a certain amount of time
E) Speaking words correctly
F) Delivered from a prepared speech
G) Number of words you deliver in a given amount of time h) "Spur of the moment" delivery
I) Prepared, practiced, and in a conversational style
J) The loudness of your voice
K) A speaker's apparent natural behavior at the time of delivery

Question 50

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Manuscript speech

A) The tone of your voice
B) Caring about the topic, presentation, and the audience
C) Speaking words clearly
D) The number of words spoken in a certain amount of time
E) Speaking words correctly
F) Delivered from a prepared speech
G) Number of words you deliver in a given amount of time h) "Spur of the moment" delivery
I) Prepared, practiced, and in a conversational style
J) The loudness of your voice
K) A speaker's apparent natural behavior at the time of delivery

Question 51

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Volume

A) The tone of your voice
B) Caring about the topic, presentation, and the audience
C) Speaking words clearly
D) The number of words spoken in a certain amount of time
E) Speaking words correctly
F) Delivered from a prepared speech
G) Number of words you deliver in a given amount of time h) "Spur of the moment" delivery
I) Prepared, practiced, and in a conversational style
J) The loudness of your voice
K) A speaker's apparent natural behavior at the time of delivery

Question 52

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Rate

A) The tone of your voice
B) Caring about the topic, presentation, and the audience
C) Speaking words clearly
D) The number of words spoken in a certain amount of time
E) Speaking words correctly
F) Delivered from a prepared speech
G) Number of words you deliver in a given amount of time h) "Spur of the moment" delivery
I) Prepared, practiced, and in a conversational style
J) The loudness of your voice
K) A speaker's apparent natural behavior at the time of delivery

Question 53

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Pronunciation

A) The tone of your voice
B) Caring about the topic, presentation, and the audience
C) Speaking words clearly
D) The number of words spoken in a certain amount of time
E) Speaking words correctly
F) Delivered from a prepared speech
G) Number of words you deliver in a given amount of time h) "Spur of the moment" delivery
I) Prepared, practiced, and in a conversational style
J) The loudness of your voice
K) A speaker's apparent natural behavior at the time of delivery

Question 54

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Sincerity

A) The tone of your voice
B) Caring about the topic, presentation, and the audience
C) Speaking words clearly
D) The number of words spoken in a certain amount of time
E) Speaking words correctly
F) Delivered from a prepared speech
G) Number of words you deliver in a given amount of time h) "Spur of the moment" delivery
I) Prepared, practiced, and in a conversational style
J) The loudness of your voice
K) A speaker's apparent natural behavior at the time of delivery

Question 55

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Inflection

A) The tone of your voice
B) Caring about the topic, presentation, and the audience
C) Speaking words clearly
D) The number of words spoken in a certain amount of time
E) Speaking words correctly
F) Delivered from a prepared speech
G) Number of words you deliver in a given amount of time h) "Spur of the moment" delivery
I) Prepared, practiced, and in a conversational style
J) The loudness of your voice
K) A speaker's apparent natural behavior at the time of delivery

Question 56

Discussing the use of PowerPoint during presentations, General James Mattis of the United States Marine Corps stated, "PowerPoint makes us stupid." What are the problems associated with relying too heavily on PowerPoint as a public speaking tool? What are the guidelines to follow if you do choose to use PowerPoint during your presentation?

Question 57

Identify the four types of speech delivery discussed in the text. Describe a situation that would be appropriate to use for each one.

Question 58

What is speech anxiety? Identify four factors that help control speech anxiety.

Question 59

The finishing touches for your presentation are achieved through practice. List and briefly discuss the steps that will help you prepare to speak in front of an audience.

Question 60

An effective use of your body is another way to enhance your speech. Identify and discuss several components that contribute to the role your body plays in delivering a speech.