Deck 13: Delivering Your Speech

Question 1

6 When asked to deliver a speech at the last moment,the type of delivery style you will use is called ________ speaking.

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

Answer 1

C

Question 2

18 The way you carry your body in front of the audience is called

A)posture.
B)delivery.
C)gestures.
D)movement.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

5 Which of the following presidents delivered his first State of the Union address as an impromptu speech because the wrong speech was on the teleprompter?

A)Theodore Roosevelt
B)John
F)Kennedy
C)Bill Clinton
D)Barack Obama

Answer 3

C

Question 4

16 By using appropriate levels of eye contact,moving purposefully,and smiling while talking,a speaker is engaging in

A)delivery behaviors.
B)immediacy behaviors.
C)concurrence behaviors.
D)articulation behaviors.

Question 5

7 Given the task of preparing a speech,Susan decides to speak from an outline that can help her sound conversational and spontaneous.She wants to be able to adapt her remarks to the feedback she receives from the audience.She also wants to make more eye contact with the audience.What method of delivery will be best,given Susan's speech goals?

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

Question 6

15 ________ behaviors such as eye contact,appropriate gestures,and physical closeness enhance the quality of relationship between the speaker and listeners.

A)Stationary
B)Immediacy
C)Delivery
D)Concurrence

Question 7

2 Approximately________ percent of the social meaning of messages is based on nonverbal expression.

A)20
B)45
C)65
D)90

Question 8

12 When Kelsey says,"How many of you have ever donated money to causes that support the homeless?" she extends the palms of her hands toward the audience to invite a response.Kelsey's nonverbal communication serves what function?

A)emphasizing
B)repeating
C)regulating
D)substituting

Question 9

9 The ability to monitor your audience's response and adjust your message accordingly is a benefit of good

A)facial expression.
B)immediacy.
C)eye contact.
D)nonverbal communication.

Question 10

14 A minister pounds his fist on the podium when he says the words "sin" and "evil." What function does this form of nonverbal communication serve?

A)emphasizing
B)contradicting
C)regulating
D)complementing

Question 11

11 Which of the following statements is the best guideline for using gestures in a speech?

A)Use as many gestures as possible in your presentation.
B)Keep your hands clasped in front of you or in back of you.
C)Every emotion can be expressed by a particular gesture.
D)Use gestures that work best for you.

Question 12

8 Delivering a speech in a conversational style from a well-developed and researched outline is called

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

Question 13

3 In a public speaking situation,the speaker should pay attention to his or her emotions when delivering a speech because emotions are catching.This is explained by the

A)emotional contagion theory.
B)nonverbal expectancy theory.
C)communication delivery theory.
D)verbal expectancy theory.

Question 14

19 Words such as "dint," "mornin," "gunna," and "wanna" are all examples of poor

A)articulation.
B)dialect.
C)pronunciation.
D)regionalisms.

Question 15

20 A consistent style of pronouncing words that is common to an ethnic group or geographic region is

A)vocal variation.
B)articulation.
C)dialect.
D)intonation patterns.

Question 16

4 In a crowded arena,you notice that when others laugh,clap,or cheer for the speaker,you are more likely to follow their actions.This is an example of

A)nonverbal expectancy theory.
B)emotional contagion theory.
C)delivery theory.
D)collective assemblage theory.

Question 17

1 ________ is communication other than through written or spoken language that creates meaning for someone.

A)Articulation
B)Delivery
C)Nonverbal communication
D)Listening

Question 18

13 Without uttering a word,an audience can be quieted by holding up the palm of your hand to calm a noisy crowd.This is the nonverbal function of

A)repeating.
B)contradicting.
C)substituting.
D)complementing.

Question 19

10 Of all the characteristics of delivery,the most important one in a public-speaking situation for North Americans is

A)posture.
B)movement.
C)gestures.
D)eye contact.

Question 20

17 Several studies have determined that the most effective teachers in North America

A)pace back and forth to keep the class's attention.
B)avoid the use of eye contact and gestures.
C)use dramatic gestures to emphasize their points.
D)use more immediacy behaviors.

Question 21

21 An attitude that one's own cultural approaches are superior to those of other cultures is called

A)ethnocentrism.
B)racial profiling.
C)affirmative action.
D)homophobia.

Question 22

30 Emotional contagion theory suggests that people tend to "catch" the emotions of others.

Question 23

38 Cultural expectations can help you make decisions about your approach to using gestures.

Question 24

22 In his speech about American loyalty and patriotism,Mike explained how the "American" way of life is better than any other.Mike thought he had really reached everyone in his audience.However,after receiving classmates' written critiques of his speech,it seems as though his delivery and content offended a couple of international students in his class.Which of the following statements best applies to this situation?

A)Mike should have used a manuscript delivery rather than an extemporaneous one,so that he did not run the risk of offending anyone in the audience.
B)Mike did not do anything wrong,because it is impossible to cater to every single member of your audience.
C)Mike's presentation likely contained an ethnocentric approach,which has the potential to offend members of other cultures.
D)Mike did not do anything wrong,because members of minority cultures should adapt to the values and behaviors of the dominant culture when they travel abroad.

Question 25

37 The most important aspect of speech delivery in North America is eye contact.

Question 26

40 Research suggests that one of the best predictors of the effectiveness of a speech is the amount of time you spend preparing and rehearsing it.

Question 27

23 Marian is speaking to a group from China,which she knows is a high-context culture.How should she adapt her delivery style to this culture?

A)Marian should deliver her speech slowly with little movement.
B)Marian should wear white because it stands out well.
C)Marian should use subtle gestures in her delivery.
D)Marian should use the same vocal inflection as they do.

Question 28

29 Nonverbal behavior is particularly important in communicating feelings,emotions,attitudes,likes,and dislikes to an audience.

Question 29

35 The advantage of impromptu speaking is that you can speak informally,maintaining direct eye contact with the audience.

Question 30

28 If a listener expects you to have effective delivery and your delivery is poor,you will gain credibility.

Question 31

27 Nonverbal communication is communication other than written or spoken language that creates meaning.

Question 32

34 Memorized speaking has the advantage of allowing you to have maximum eye contact with the audience.

Question 33

26 For most North American listeners today,effective delivery has been described as "platform conversation."

Question 34

39 Articulation is the degree of perceived physical or psychological closeness between people.

Question 35

25 Sometimes listeners may ask questions at the end of your speech that are unrelated to your talk.By finding a way to gently guide your questioners back to the message you are

A)paraphrasing their question.
B)listening non-judgmentally.
C)staying on message.
D)neutralizing hostile questions.

Question 36

31 Nonverbal expectancy theory asserts that people have certain expectations as to how you should communicate.

Question 37

33 In order to speak from a manuscript effectively,you should type your speech in long phrases.

Question 38

24 Yvonne was really nervous about her upcoming speech.On the day of the speech,she arrived early,used mental and physical relaxation techniques,and felt like she knew the speech.But all she could think about was how the audience wouldn't laugh at her funny moments in the speech and how the applause would be weak and disappointing.What tip for reducing delivery jitters did Yvonne ignore?

A)A speaker should never arrive early for a speaking engagement; the tension of waiting around to deliver the speech will only add to the speaker's nervousness.
B)Yvonne forgot to visualize her success; instead she visualized her failure.
C)Yvonne obviously did not know her speech as well as she could have or else she would have been in control of her nerves.
D)Yvonne did not ignore any tips regarding delivery jitters; this kind of speaker nervousness cannot be prevented.

Question 39

32 We usually believe nonverbal messages because they are more difficult to fake.

Question 40

36 Extemporaneous speaking is the approach most communication teachers recommend for most situations.

Question 41

47 List six characteristics of effective gestures.

Question 42

Identify the four methods of delivery.Explain each style and list the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Question 43

45 Finish drafting your speech outline at least _______ days before your speech performance.

Question 44

43 When a speaker delivers a speech without advance preparation,he/she is practicing ________ speaking.

Question 45

Identify and explain five suggestions for enhancing the final delivery of your speech.

Question 46

49 Explain the concept of "ethnocentrism" and how you can avoid an ethnocentric mindset.

Question 47

41 When a speaker reads a speech from a written text,he/she is practicing _______ speaking.

Question 48

44 When a speaker delivers a speech from a written or memorized speech outline without having memorized the exact wording of the speech,he/she is practicing _______ speaking.

Question 49

42 When a speaker delivers a speech word for word from memory without using notes,he/she is practicing _______ speaking.

Question 50

List six characteristics of a good vocal delivery.