Deck 10: Delivering Your Speech

Question 1

__________refers to how high or low your voice is in frequency.

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

Answer 1

Pitch

Question 2

__________is determined by how fast or slow your vocal chords vibrate.

A) Dialect
B) Rate
C) Pronunciation
D) Pitch

Answer 2

Pitch

Question 3

Having a pitch that doesn't fluctuate is called

A) articulation.
B) volume.
C) monotone.
D) pronunciation.

Answer 3

monotone.

Question 4

__________will help you demonstrate enthusiasm, excitement, concern, and dedication to the topic.

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

Question 5

Which of the following is a guideline for using volume in public speaking?

A) Speak as loudly as you can so everyone in the audience can hear you.
B) Make sure your volume is constant.
C) Make sure your pitch is constant.
D) Consider the size of the room and audience when deciding how loud to speak

Question 6

The overall speed at which you speak is called your

A) pitch.
B) rate.
C) articulation.
D) dialect.

Question 7

The average person speaks__________ words per minute.

A) 50-100
B) 120-151
C) 170-191
D) 200-221

Question 8

__________allow(s) your audience time to linger on a thought or to emphasize a point you are about to make.

A) Dialect
B) Articulation
C) Pauses
D) Pitch

Question 9

"Um","uh," and "you know" are examples of

A) vocal fillers.
B) dialect.
C) assonance.
D) alliteration.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT an effective guideline for removing vocal fillers?

A) Practice your speech many times.
B) Get feedback from others as you practice.
C) Record your speech and listen to it.
D) Realize that if you try hard enough, you can eliminate them quickly.

Question 11

Having vocal__________ means changing your volume, pitch, rate, and pauses throughout your speech.

A) volume
B) articulation
C) variety
D) assonance

Question 12

Correct__________ is the standard or commonly accepted way to make a word sound.

A) pitch
B) pronunciation
C) variety
D) volume

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT true about using proper pronunciation in your speech?

A) Poor pronunciation can slow down your audience's listening skills.
B) Mispronunciation can cause complete misunderstanding.
C) Poor pronunciation has no effect on speaker ethos.
D) Recognizing mispronunciation can be difficult.

Question 14

__________is how completely and clearly you utter a word.

A) Articulation
B) Inflection
C) Pitch
D) Enunciation

Question 15

__________is the distinctiveness and clarity of linked whole words.

A) Articulation
B) Pronunciation
C) Dialect
D) Enunciation

Question 16

Saying "gonna" instead of "going to" demonstrates a problem of

A) articulation.
B) dialect.
C) pitch.
D) rate.

Question 17

Saying "waddyaknow" instead of "what do you know" is an example of poor

A) dialect.
B) pitch.
C) enunciation.
D) inflection.

Question 18

__________refers to how a particular group of people pronounces and uses language.

A) Dialect
B) Slang
C) Jargon
D) Inflection

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT true about dialects?

A) All cultures and cocultures have dialects.
B) You should always avoid using a dialect while public speaking.
C) When speaking outside of your region or culture, use a more standard vocabulary.
D) When a dialect interferes with communication, it is usually because grammar and vocabulary cause the misunderstanding.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT an element of physical delivery?

A) posture
B) facial expression
C) eye contact
D) articulation

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for creating an effective appearance during public speaking?

A) Consider environmental issues.
B) Think about the mood, attitude, or image you want to project.
C) Dress in a manner that draws attention to yourself.
D) Use your image to support, not detract from your topic.

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT true about eye contact?

A) All cultures prefer direct eye contact.
B) Beginning speakers often use ineffective eye contact.
C) Establishing eye contact with your audience helps them stay focused on you and your message.
D) Eye contact enables you to attain feedback during the speech.

Question 23

When it comes to eye contact, the bobber

A) only looks at one or two audience members.
B) looks up and down rhythmically from notes to audience.
C) looks over the heads of the audience.
D) only focuses on one side of the room and ignores the other.

Question 24

The__________ is the speaker who only looks at one or two audience members.

A) stargazer
B) obliterator
C) stalker
D) obsessor

Question 25

The __________is the speaker who looks above and beyond the audience.

A) stargazer
B) bobber
C) obliterator
D) obsessor

Question 26

__________are the use of facial features and muscles to convey your internal thoughts or feelings.

A) Kinetics
B) Emblems
C) Postures
D) Facial Expressions

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for using effective facial expressions?

A) Consider the universality of your expressions.
B) Match your expressions to your verbal message
C) Match your expressions to the expressions of your audience.
D) Avoid exaggerating or overdoing your expressions.

Question 28

When you use your body or parts of it to convey a message or feeling during your speech, you are using

A) articulation.
B) gesture.
C) dialect.
D) enunciation.

Question 29

__________are speech-independent or culturally learned gestures that have a direct verbal translation.

A) Bobbers
B) Emblems
C) Illustrators
D) Gazers

Question 30

The "thumbs up" sign is an example of a(n)

A) dialect.
B) articulation.
C) illustrator.
D) emblem.

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT an example of an emblem?

A) shivering because you are cold
B) waving hello
C) nodding your head yes
D) shrugging your shoulders to say "I don't know"

Question 32

__________are speech-dependent gestures that are closely linked to what is being said and help demonstrate words or messages.

A) Dialects
B) Illustrators
C) Emblems
D) Supporters

Question 33

Which of the following is a guideline for using gestures?

A) They should be purposefully used.
B) They should never be used during formal speaking occasions.
C) They should be used in an exaggerated manner.
D) They should be rhythmic.

Question 34

The use of motion and space during your speech is called

A) kinesthetics.
B) initiating.
C) movement.
D) illustrating.

Question 35

Which of the following is TRUE about using movement in your speech?

A) Pacing adds interest and variety to a speech.
B) Standing behind a lectern can make you look unapproachable.
C) Formal speeches allow for more flexibility in your movement.
D) Standing completely still can make you look more confident.

Question 36

The most acceptable contemporary method of speech delivery is

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

Question 37

__________speaking should be used when you must be careful with what you say and you must prepare the speech exactly as planned.

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

Question 38

James often speaks in front of a live audience and then simultaneously broadcasts his presentation to an online audience using a webcam. James' speeches are an example of the__________ engagement style.

A) extemporaneous
B) synchronous
C) hybrid
D) asynchronous

Question 39

Felicia created narrated PowerPoint slides which would be viewed by her coworkers while she was away at a conference. Felicia's presentation is an example of the__________engagement style.

A) asynchronous
B) synchronous
C) extemporaneous
D) hybrid

Question 40

It is important to keep your pitch constant throughout your speech.

Question 41

The average person speaks 120-150 words per minute.

Question 42

Using pauses can help you avoid vocal fillers.

Question 43

Inflection refers to changing or adjusting your volume, pitch, rate, and pauses.

Question 44

Mispronouncing words in your speech can lower your ethos.

Question 45

Articulation refers to the distinctiveness and clarity of linked whole words.

Question 46

You should always avoid using a dialect when speaking.

Question 47

Western culture prefers direct eye contact, or briefly looking straight into the eyes of the other person.

Question 48

When he speaks, Thomas only looks at one or two audience members the whole time. Thomas's method of eye contact is known as "the stargazer."

Question 49

Disgust is one of the six universal facial expressions.

Question 50

Effective facial expressions are natural and not overdone or exaggerated.

Question 51

Illustrators have direct verbal translations and are speech independent.

Question 52

Taylor prefers to stand behind a lectern when she gives speeches. This is a good practice because it will boost her ethos and make her seem more approachable.

Question 53

When delivering her speech, Dawn uses an outline consisting of key words, phrases, and delivery notes. Dawn is using the extemporaneous delivery method.

Question 54

For her job, Molly has to deliver a presentation via Skype. This is an example of a synchronous engagement style.

Question 55

When appropriate, mediated presentations should utilize audience interaction or presentation aids to help keep the audience focused.

Question 56

_____________is how high and low your voice is in frequency.

Question 57

Thelma does not vary her pitch when she speaks. Thelma has a(n) _____________ .

Question 58

"Um", "uh," and "like" are examples of _____________ .

Question 59

_____________ refers to the standard or commonly accepted way to make a word sound.

Question 60

Saying "goin" instead of "going" reflects a problem in _____________.

Question 61

A _____________ is how a particular group of people pronounces and uses language.

Question 62

When Kelly speaks, she tends to look at one side of the audience and forgets the rest. Kelly is using a form of ineffective eye contact known as the _____________ .

Question 63

When Lucy speaks, she only looks at one or two audience members. Lucy is using a form of ineffective eye contact known as the _____________ .

Question 64

_____________are gestures that are speech-independent and have a direct verbal translation.

Question 65

Waving "hello" is an example of a(n) _____________ .

Question 66

Holding up a finger as you say, "my first point" is an example of a(n) _____________ .

Question 67

_____________speaking occurs when you read a speech aloud word-for-word.

Question 68

_____________speaking should be used when accuracy and the appearance of spontaneity are equally important.

Question 69

For her speech class, Tina videotaped her speech and her instructor and classmates watched the video at another time. In this scenario, Tina gave a _____________ presentation.

Question 70

What is one guideline for using appropriate volume in your speech?

Question 71

How can problems in proununciation affect your speech?

Question 72

Give an example of a common problem in articulation.

Question 73

Give an example of a word or phrase that is unique to your personal dialect.

Question 74

Describe one guideline for having an effective speaker appearance.

Question 75

What are the six universal facial expressions?

Question 76

Give an example of an emblem.

Question 77

Give an example of an illustrator.

Question 78

What is one benefit of using the extemporaneous method of delivery?

Question 79

When is manuscript speaking most effective?

Question 80

What is a disadvantage of manuscript speaking?