Deck 15: Delivery

Question 1

When giving a public speech, a sense of confidence is communicated when the speaker: 

A)maintains an upright stance and squared shoulders.
B)slouches his or her shoulders forward with hands in pocket.
C)sways from side to side.
D)scratches the nose, hand, or arm.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

In the context of managing public speaking apprehension, the process of systematic desensitization starts with: 

A)consciously tensing and relaxing muscle groups.
B)replacing negative self-talk with positive self-talk.
C)developing positive coping statements.
D)making an audience analysis.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

_____ refers to seeing a speech situation as an opportunity to talk with a number of people about a topic that is important to the speaker and to them.

A)Visualization 
B)A communication orientation 
C)A performance orientation 
D)Systematic desensitization

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Maria is a well-known celebrity.At an award ceremony, she was interviewed by journalists and reporters.Even though she had no time to prepare, she responded their questions with witty statements.In this scenario, Maria's interview is an example of a(n) _____.

A)extemporaneous speech 
B)manuscript speech 
C)impromptu speech 
D)scripted speech

Question 5

A(n) _____ is one that is researched and planned ahead of time, but the exact wording is not scripted and will vary somewhat from presentation to presentation.

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

Question 6

Which of the following is an effective strategy to develop speaking notes? 

A)Typing the entire text of the speech and pasting it onto notecards 
B)Using as many notecards as possible 
C)Omitting information like examples and statistics 
D)Writing the information in large lettering

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true of effective facial expressions? 

A)They can help in animating a speech.
B)They have a limited influence on an audience's perception of a speaker.
C)They hinder nonverbal immediacy of a speaker.
D)They signal a speaker's nervousness.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true of evaluating speeches? 

A)It rarely deals with what went wrong during a speech.
B)It is done by the speaker himself after the speech.
C)It is done on the basics of content, structure, and delivery.
D)It negatively affects a speaker's successive speaking experiences.

Question 9

While giving a speech, Beatrice used pauses strategically, spoke loud enough for everyone to hear, and used a perfect tone.However, she spoke too fast for her audience to be able to understand a few of her more complex ideas..In this scenario, Beatrice should moderate her _____ of speech to improve intelligibility.

A)rate 
B)pitch 
C)volume 
D)tone

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true of an impromptu speech? 

A)This type of speech is used in political speeches and keynote addresses.
B)An outline of key words and phrases is used as a point of reference.
C)Speaker may leave out important information or confuse audience members.
D)It requires a lengthy preparation process prior to the speech.

Question 11

Pedro is giving a speech about marine life.He has prepared many presentational aids like slide shows, models, and handouts.In this scenario, which of the following strategies will help Pedro to effectively handle his presentational aids? 

A)He should pass his models and handouts through his audience during his speech.
B)He should face the screen while explaining slides.
C)He should display the aids so that everyone in the audience can see them.
D)He should present the presentational aids throughout his speech.

Question 12

_____ are defined as moments of silence strategically used to enhance meaning.

A)Postures 
B)Facial expressions 
C)Gestures 
D)Pauses

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true of speaking notes? 

A)They are word-for-word reproduction of the speech outline.
B)They are written in small letters so as to fit as much material on your note cards as possible.
C)They contain the fewest words possible.
D)They can be used in impromptu speeches.

Question 14

Leah is anxious about giving her first violin recital in front of a large audience.In order to manage her apprehension, she first imagines playing alone in her room in a relaxed state.With the same calmness, she imagines performing in front of her roommate, in a public park in front of a few strangers.On the day of her recital she transfers all the calmness she attained during practice to her actual recital.In this scenario, Leah is involved in: 

A)performing motivated movement.
B)systematic desensitization.
C)cognitive restructuring.
D)delivering an impromptu speech.

Question 15

Which of the following is an effective strategy to use speaking notes during speeches? 

A)Concealing them from the audience when they are not needed 
B)Holding them in one hand and referring to them when needed 
C)Keeping them in pockets and taking them out whenever needed 
D)Looking at and reading directly from the speaking notes

Question 16

A speech critique checklist: 

A)can be used during rehearsal of a speech.
B)has items related to a speech rather than the speaker.
C)has no purpose other than documentation.
D)can be used as an effective presentational aid during a speech.

Question 17

Simon is preparing to give a speech.He wants his speech to be conversational.In this scenario, which of the following strategies should be adopted by Simon? 

A)He should maintain an upright stance while speaking.
B)He should make his audience know that he has thoroughly memorized his speech.
C)He should engage in the process of creating audience contact.
D)He should look at and read from whatever is written in his manuscript.

Question 18

The _____ is the surge of anxiety we feel as we begin delivering a speech.

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

Question 19

Lucas is delivering a speech on the recent developments in robotics.He has prepared well for his topic and wants to maintain effective body language.In this scenario, which of the following strategies should be followed by Lucas? 

A)He should adopt mannerisms such as jiggling the change in his pocket or smacking his tongue.
B)He should dress very casually as it will make him look friendly.
C)He should avoid using motivated movements in his speech.
D)He should avoid wearing jewellery or anything that will distract his audience.

Question 20

In the context of speaking notes, which of the following statements is true of incorporating delivery cues? 

A)Cues to use voice and body are noted in a separate card.
B)Words that need to be stressed are underlined.
C)Slash marks are used to indicate increase in rate or volume of speech.
D)They include an expected nonverbal response from the audience.

Question 21

Evaluating speeches benefits the speaker but not the criti
C.

Question 22

Discuss how speeches are evaluate
d.Explain the advantages of a critical analysis.

Question 23

Delivery is how a message is communicated orally and visually through the use of voice and body.

Question 24

Public speaking apprehension is the level of fear we experience when anticipating or actually speaking to an audience.

Question 25

_________ helps us reduce anxiety by developing a mental picture of ourselves giving a masterful speech.
A.Visualization
B.A performance orientation
C.Cognitive restructuring
D.A communication orientation

Question 26

Briefly describe the following three methods of speech delivery: scripted speeches, extemporaneous speeches, and impromptu speeches.Give an example of when each method would be most appropriate.

Question 27

Discuss the three phases of public speaking apprehension.

Question 28

_________ helps reduce anxiety by replacing anxiety arousing negative self-talk with anxiety-reducing positive self-talk.
A.Systematic desensitization
B.Cognitive restructuring
C.A performance orientation
D.A communication orientation

Question 29

Speaking notes do not include cues about delivery.

Question 30

A speech is said to be _________ when the audience feels you are talking with them.
A.dramatic
B.conversational
C.animated
D.intelligible

Question 31

A monotone is achieved by changing pitch, volume, and rate; stressing certain words; and using pauses strategically.

Question 32

A(n) _________ refers to a voice in which the pitch, volume, and rate remain constant, with no word, idea, or sentence differing significantly from any other.
A.euphony
B.posture
C.monotone
D.accent

Question 33

When we have _________, we believe we must impress a hypercritical audience with our knowledge and delivery.
A.a performance orientation
B.systematic desensitization
C.cognitive restructuring
D.a communication orientation