Deck 8: Effective Delivery

Question 1

Which of the following is a specific movement or gesture intended to expand or clarify a word or idea?

A)illustrators
B)adaptors
C)regulators
D)emblems

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Saying words according to standard usage is called

A)pronunciation.
B)articulation.
C)enunciation.
D)projection. 

Answer 2

A

Question 3

If you want to sound authoritative you should limit your sue of

A)pitchstep.
B)upspeak.
C)inflection.
D)all of these.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Gestures that control the flow of conversation in small groups are

A)illustrators.
B)adaptors.
C)regulators. 
D)emblems. 

Question 5

The clear and distinct production of speech sounds is called

A)pronunciation.
B)articulation.
C)enunciation.
D)projection. 

Question 6

An upward pitch at the end of a sentence is usually thought to do all of the following EXCEPT

A)indicate boredom.
B)suggest a desire for approval.
C)signal a question.
D)imply doubt.

Question 7

Your appearance is an element of your

A)verbal qualifications.
B)posture.
C)visual delivery.
D)emblem communication. 

Question 8

A speech delivery type prepared by turning the preparation outline into keyword notes is the................

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

Question 9

Which of the following is speech given without prior knowledge of the specific topic and without detailed notes or a manuscript?

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

Question 10

When speakers appear tense,don't smile,and make very little eye contact,the audience thinks the speaker

A)is angry.
B)doesn't like topic.
C)is not prepared.
D)does not feel comfortable with the audience.

Question 11

Immediacy is achieved by

A)verbal behaviors.
B)visual behaviors.
C)vocal behavior.
D)all of these.

Question 12

Which of the following is true about your volume?

A)You need to be heard all over the room.
B)You need to vary your volume to make the speech interesting.
C)you need to increase or decrease your volume to emphasize words or phrases. 
D)all of these.

Question 13

Falling pitch inflection at the end of a sentence usually indicates

A)a question.
B)a statement of understanding.
C)doubt.
D)boredom.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a kind of rhetorical style described by Cicero in his Orator?

A)plain style
B)conversational style
C)middle style
D)grand style

Question 15

Groups of words preceded and followed by pauses are

A)participles.
B)sentences.
C)ideas.
D)phrases.

Question 16

When making eye contact,hold your gaze for __________________ before moving on.

A)3-5 seconds
B)10-15 seconds
C)at least 30 seconds
D)almost a minute

Question 17

All of the following are examples of verbal behaviors which promote immediacy EXCEPT

A)referring to the group as "you" or "your."
B)use of appropriate humor.
C)praising or congratulating individuals. 
D)asking for opinions or questions. 

Question 18

The behaviors a speaker uses to promote a sense of closeness and personal interaction with audience members are known as the speaker's

A)verbal delivery style.
B)live silence.
C)immediacy behaviors. 
D)oral style.

Question 19

Varying volume,pitch,emphasis,rate,and pauses in a natural manner is called

A)vocal variety.
B)vocal fillers.
C)vocal volume.
D)vocal technique. 

Question 20

Gestures that signal nervousness,and should be avoided,are

A)illustrators.
B)adaptors.
C)regulators.
D)emblems. 

Question 21

Briefly discuss the importance of vocal variety and the effect each can have on the audience

Question 22

A quality audience will not use your appearance to assess your status or credibility.

Question 23

_______________ words describe intangible concepts that are difficult to picture.

Question 24

A(n)_______________ speech is not memorized or written out word for word;it is developed and presented from brief notes.

Question 25

Immediacy behaviors work to decrease the psychological distance between a speaker and the listeners.

Question 26

Speaking from a manuscript is much harder than speaking extemporaneously from notes.

Question 27

Correct pronunciation is also known as emphasis.

Question 28

_______________ speeches are usually given by politicians and top-level business and professional people who often give copies of their speeches ahead of time to the media.

Question 29

_______________ words are concrete rather than abstract.

Question 30

List and briefly explain the four reasons why word choice is important.

Question 31

When rehearsing your speech,you should

A)practice using some kind of speaking notes
B)practice your speech out loud
C)practice using your visual aids or objects.
D)all of these.

Question 32

It is important to keep your volume consistent throughout your speech.

Question 33

List the four methods of delivery.For each method:
A.Give one example of when the method would be appropriate.
B.Give two drawbacks of the method.
C.Give one advantage of the method.
D.Give one guideline for effective use of the method.
In your opinion,which method is usually the most effective? Why?

Question 34

Ambiguous words can be unethical when used deliberately to sway an audience.

Question 35

Why is practicing your speech important to aid your delivery? Explain your answer.Provide suggestions for how you can practice more effectively.

Question 36

_______________ are body movements and gestures that are so specific that they easily replace a word or idea.

Question 37

Speaking from memory helps the speaker react to listener feedback.

Question 38

A good speaker will use long,technical words to impress the audience.

Question 39

All of the following are examples of visual behaviors which promote immediacy EXCEPT

A)eye contact that is direct and sustained.
B)formal gestures used primarily for emphasis.
C)smiling at individuals and to the whole group at appropriate times. 
D)relaxed posture at movement.