Deck 15: Delivery

Question 1

Varying your pitch means _______.

A)talking faster at times,slower at others
B)talking louder at times,softer at others
C)talking higher at times,lower at others
D)talking gently at times,harshly at others

Answer 1

C

Question 2

When a person accents the wrong syllable in a word,the problem is called _______.

A)an articulation error
B)an error in pronunciation
C)a non-fluency
D)a phonetic error

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following statements are accurate regarding gestures in public speaking?

A)Gestures are distracting and should not be used.
B)Gestures should not be practiced in advance;they should be spontaneous.
C)Gestures can help clarify structure in a speech.
D)b and c

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The surge of anxiety you experience as you first begin your speech is called _______ phase.

A)anticipation
B)confrontation
C)adaptation
D)orientation

Question 5

A speaker will be more enthusiastic if he or she _______.

A)looks at the audience
B)is well organized
C)speaks in an impromptu manner
D)selects a topic of personal interest

Question 6

During Ashlee's speech,she talks with the same inflections,pauses,and other qualities she uses when talking to friends even though her speech is carefully planned and rehearsed.Ashlee's speech has _______.

A)a performance orientation
B)a conversational style
C)an impromptu style
D)a communication style
E)a professional orientation

Question 7

A(n)_______ speech is one that is carefully planned in advance but the exact wording is not scripted.

A)extemporaneous speech
B)impromptu speech
C)memorized speech
D)manuscript speech
E)performance speech

Question 8

When using speaking notes,which of these should you do?

A)Type the entire text of your speech and paste it onto notecards.
B)Use three standard sheets of paper per minute of your speech.
C)Practice primarily with your entire speech outline and switch to speaking notes only for the official presentation.
D)Avoid including any nonverbal notes so that you don't end up saying them aloud.
E)Use the fewest words possible to guide you

Question 9

Articulation refers to _______.

A)using an appropriate speaking rate
B)the quality of the speaking voice
C)using the tongue and lips to form words
D)pronunciation

Question 10

Speakers who slouch are considered to have poor _______.

A)poise
B)movement
C)posture
D)gestures

Question 11

One of the techniques you can use to help manage your nervousness is to _______.

A)try not to look at your audience while you are speaking
B)start talking a few seconds before you get to the speaker's stand
C)try to keep in mind how important the speech is to your grade
D)be well prepared

Question 12

Speaking with no changes in pitch or rate is described as speaking _______.

A)with poor articulation
B)in a monotone
C)speaks in an impromptu manner
D)conversationally

Question 13

In what phase of public speaking do you tend to experience a surge in anxiety?

A)orientation phase
B)performance phase
C)anticipation phase
D)confrontation phase
E)adaptation phase

Question 14

_______ orientation,viewing speaking as an opportunity to engage in a conversation about something you care about,is an effective way to view public speaking.

A)Conversation
B)Communication
C)Performance
D)Interpersonal
E)Impromptu

Question 15

Visualization involves picturing _______.

A)members of the audience as insignificant
B)yourself giving a great speech
C)yourself somewhere other than in front of an audience
D)the words on your outline

Question 16

Spontaneity in speaking means _______.

A)presenting ideas in a natural unrehearsed manner
B)actually talking without extensive preparation
C)memorizing completely
D)varying wording slightly while reading from a manuscript
E)not worrying about what you say

Question 17

Having eye contact means _______.

A)looking toward the audience throughout the speech
B)picking a spot above the heads of the audience and focusing on it
C)talking to two or three people in the audience who are paying the most attention
D)looking at individuals or small groups throughout the speech

Question 18

If Jamie says "cookin'" instead of "cooking," she is engaging in _______.

A)an articulation error
B)an error in pronunciation
C)a non-fluency
D)a phonetic error

Question 19

If you have been told that you speak too rapidly,_______.

A)you will have to learn to adjust your ear to a more appropriate rate
B)you should learn to enunciate more clearly
C)it means that you are trying to create a mood of excitement
D)your reading rate is probably over 130 words per minute

Question 20

Common articulation problems include _______.

A)accenting the incorrect syllable
B)slurring sounds and adding a sound where there is none
C)transposing words
D)stuttering and lisping

Question 21

The confrontation phase is the anxiety you feel when you begin the speech.

Question 22

You are about to give a speech at your best friend's wedding.Identify and discuss three techniques you can use to help control stage fright.

Question 23

When you practice a speech,_______.

A)you should concentrate on delivery,not on content or speech organization
B)you should read from your outline
C)you should mull over the ideas in your head
D)you should rehearse out loud to clarify thought

Question 24

Visualizing a successful speaking experience is not considered useful.

Question 25

Spontaneity allows a speaker to present a speech that sounds natural and not memorized.

Question 26

During your speech practices,you should work to create a sense of spontaneity and _______.

A)humor
B)enthusiasm
C)visual aids
D)a wardrobe that will show professionalism

Question 27

Critical analysis of speeches provides an analysis of where the speech was strong or weak,but also _______.

A)suggests more effective tips and techniques
B)can help with communication apprehension
C)will encourage praise and high self-esteem
D)provides insight into methods for future speeches

Question 28

Your book discusses three methods of speech delivery.Name and briefly describe each.Then give an example of when each method would be most appropriate.

Question 29

Generally,the best notes for your speech will consist of _______.

A)the speech outline you developed in preparation
B)complete sentence statements of main points written in small letters so as to fit as much material on your note cards as possible
C)key words or phrases written in large letters that help trigger your thought
D)the speech itself written in large letters on note cards

Question 30

If you have prepared a speech but do not plan to use the same exact wording during the presentation,you will be speaking _______.

A)from a manuscript
B)from memory
C)in an impromptu manner
D)extemporaneously

Question 31

Discuss the three phases of public speaking apprehension.Which of the three have you experienced? Which is the most difficult for you to cope with?