Deck 14: Delivering a Public Presentation

Question 1

Discuss vocalics.

Answer 1

A speaker's voice is a key component in the development of a conversational and relational style of delivery, which is accomplished in part through variation of pitch, rate, pauses, and volume.

Question 2

Emulating (imitating) a famous speaker's style is the key to becoming a good public speaker.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Explain why a speaker would want to consider culture in deciding how much or little eye contact to have with the audience.

Answer 3

In some cultures, eye contact is disrespectful if a subordinate makes high eye contact with a superior. In others, high eye contact is a sign of trustworthiness and respect. Also, maintaining a steady eye contact without any breaks could be perceived as hostile or threatening by the audience.

Question 4

In using memorized delivery, a speaker might encounter difficulties with:

A) Sounding less natural/conversational
B) Failing to remember information
C) Accuracy of prepared information
D) All of the above

Question 5

Discuss why personal appearance is so important in giving a successful presentation.

Question 6

Extemporaneous delivery involves the use of minimal notes and it provides many of the advantages of manuscript and memorized delivery without the disadvantages.

Question 7

Communication apprehension is experienced by very few people.

Question 8

You should maintain eye contact during your speech and focus primarily on your professor.

Question 9

Speakers who utilize manuscript delivery:

A) Want to be certain they are accurate in their speechmaking
B) Want to give the appearance of eye contact with the audience
C) Should do so if they are particularly nervous about speaking in public
D) None of the above

Question 10

Discuss how and why some level of communication apprehension can actually be beneficial in giving a presentation.

Question 11

Speakers should dress professionally given what is appropriate for the context of the presentation.

Question 12

By 'being yourself,' your text's authors are suggesting that you get up and speak without prior preparation.

Question 13

A speaker who has a previous relationship with his/her audience can still have communication apprehension.

Question 14

Effective public speakers discuss their nervousness with the audience.

Question 15

If you need to acknowledge making a mistake in a presentation, you should:

A) Do so while apologizing in great detail
B) Explain extensively what caused the mistake to occur
C) Do so without apologizing in great detail
D) Blame other sources for causing the mistake to occur

Question 16

Sincere, appropriate enthusiasm helps to build credibility with an audience.

Question 17

Connecting relationally with your audience as a public speaker requires:

A) Imitating famous speakers
B) Finding your own personal, natural style
C) Pointing out your own mistakes before the audience does
D) Being very formal rather than conversational in your delivery

Question 18

Discuss the role of dynamism/extroversion in establishing speaker credibility.

Question 19

Explain why a speaker might use manuscript delivery for a presentation.

Question 20

Audiences listen so attentively that they will catch every mistake you make as a speaker.

Question 21

Maintaining eye contact between a speaker and audience can help to:

A) Give the impression the speaker is less confident
B) Give the impression the speaker is indifferent
C) Give the impression the speaker is prepared
D) Give the impression the speaker is apprehensive

Question 22

Which of the following are appropriate guidelines for the effective use of presentation aids?

A) Aids should be fully prepared.
B) Aids should be able to be handed around during the presentation.
C) Aids should contain as much information as possible.
D) Aids should be the primary focus, allowing the speaker to step aside so the audience can focus on the aid.

Question 23

In determining personal appearance for a presentation, a speaker should consider:

A) What would be the most formal appearance possible
B) What would be the most casual appearance possible
C) What would be the most shocking appearance possible
D) What would be the most appropriate appearance possible

Question 24

An important tip in practicing a presentation to reduce communication anxiety is:

A) Practice the presentation in isolation
B) Practice the presentation silently
C) Practice the presentation out loud and in front of other people
D) Practice the presentation only once

Question 25

Communication apprehension can be diminished if a speaker is able to:

A) Get to know the audience
B) Pick a topic that is not that important
C) Give a speech with very little preparation
D) Memorize the entire presentation word-for-word

Question 26

Gestures a speaker makes during a presentation can be helpful when they serve to:

A) Distract the audience
B) Entertain the audience
C) Make the audience aware of transitions
D) Offend the audience

Question 27

Communication apprehension is usually highest for a speaker at this time:

A) When the speech is assigned
B) When the speech is discussed in class
C) Immediately after the presentation is over
D) Immediately before the presentation begins

Question 28

To avoid using nonfluencies such as um, uh, like, or you know, a speaker should:

A) Pinch himself/herself whenever one is used
B) Admit to the audience that he/she is not a good speaker
C) Ask the audience to count the nonfluencies out loud
D) Pause rather than use one of these nonfluencies

Question 29

In using presentation aids, a speaker can reduce communication apprehension by:

A) Using children and animals as presentation aids
B) Using very technical presentation aids
C) Practicing the use of presentation aids
D) Using as many presentation aids as possible

Question 30

Presentation aids are important in preparing a presentation because:

A) They entertain the adience
B) They help the audience retain the material
C) They are fun to make
D) They will ensure a better grade

Question 31

Varying your pitch and rate in a presentation is:

A) Never recommended
B) Always recommended
C) Recommended only with captive audiences
D) Recommended only with voluntary audiences

Question 32

The difference between dynamism and inspiring is that:

A) Dynamism is how enthusiastic you make others; inspiring is how enthusiastic you are
B) Both are part of speaker credibility
C) Dynamism is how enthusiastic you are; inspiring is how enthusiastic you make others
D) Dynamism and inspiring are part of sociability

Question 33

By changing the volume of his/her voice, a speaker can:

A) Maintain audience attention
B) Avoid emphasis
C) Decrease audience attention
D) Have difficulty breathing

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT one of the guidelines for effective delivery?

A) Always be yourself.
B) Strive to make your presentation formal and dramatic.
C) Strive to make your presentation conversational.
D) Avoid calling attention to mistakes and to nerves.

Question 35

To help increase audience understanding, effective speakers:

A) Express emotion appropriately
B) Avoid expressing emotion
C) Express emotion in an extremely dramatic way
D) Express very little emotion to focus on the facts

Question 36

In building relationships with our audience, we often:

A) Fail to adjust our rate of speech, accents, or body movements to match our audience
B) Adjust our rate of speech, accents, or body movements to match our audience
C) Imitate the rate of speech, accents, or body movements of our audience
D) Ignore the rate of speech, accents, or body movements of our audience

Question 37

If practiced correctly, the most natural and appealing form of delivery is:

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

Question 38

___________ involves being energetic and enthusiastic.

A) Inspiring
B) Composure
C) Sociability
D) Dynamism

Question 39

People who are very high in communication apprehension tend to:

A) Prepare more, but practice less
B) Prepare less, but practice more
C) Prepare and practice less
D) Prepare and practice more

Question 40

Using an extemporaneous style of delivery requires:

A) The use of a teleprompter
B) A word-for-word manuscript
C) Less conversationality
D) None of the above