Question 1

When Joe gets up to deliver his speech, he stands with his feet at about shoulder width apart and his knees slightly bent so that they cannot lock. He is able to move and gesture freely and present himself confidently. The technique Joe is using is called

Accepted Answer

Planting is a technique used in public speaking where the speaker stands with their feet at shoulder width apart to provide a stable base for movement and gestures. It also helps to avoid swaying or shifting weight during the speech. This technique is particularly useful for presenting oneself confidently during a public speaking engagement.

Question 2

Which of the following scenarios does not reference the use of a presentation aid?

Accepted Answer

Scenario C does not reference the use of a presentation aid, as Denise is simply describing a physical activity rather than using any visual or auditory aids. A, B, and D all involve some type of presentation aid (audio clip, diagram, and bar graph, respectively).

Question 3

Memorized delivery is also known as ____________, which is an ancient public speaking tradition that is fairly uncommon today due to time constraints and the risks involved.

Accepted Answer

Oratory refers to the art of public speaking, especially in a formal and eloquent manner. Memorized delivery, where a speaker memorizes the speech in its entirety, is a traditional oratory technique. This method is less common today because it requires a significant amount of time to memorize a speech and carries the risk of forgetting parts of the speech during delivery.

Question 4

_________ refers to the nervousness we experience when we know we have to communicate publicly to an audience.

Accepted Answer

Public speaking anxiety specifically refers to the nervousness or fear associated with speaking in front of an audience.

Question 5

Which of the following terms refers to how high or low a person's voice is on the sound range?

Accepted Answer

Pitch refers to how high or low a person's voice is on the sound range.

Question 6

What do we call the general fear or anxiety associated with either real or anticipated communication with another person or persons?

Accepted Answer

Communication apprehension refers to the general fear or anxiety associated with either real or anticipated communication with another person or persons. This can include fear of public speaking, social situations, or one-on-one communication. The other answer choices all refer to specific types of communication apprehension.

Question 7

Shereen's parents moved to the United States from Egypt before she was born. Although both of her parents speak English fluently, and she speaks English as her first language, her upbringing has influenced the way she forms word sounds, as well as the cadence and rhythm of her speech. What term describes this aspect of Shereen's speech?

Accepted Answer

Shereen's upbringing has influenced the way she forms word sounds, cadence, and rhythm of her speech, which is described as her accent.

Question 8

When Jonah is suddenly and unexpectedly called out by his physical geography professor to explain how the warming of ocean currents due to global warming could trigger another ice age, he is required to use ___________ delivery.

Accepted Answer

Impromptu delivery is used when someone is called upon to speak without any prior preparation, as in Jonah's situation where he is suddenly asked to explain a concept.

Question 9

A speaker who plans the content, organization, and delivery of the speech in advance, but does not write the speech out word for word, uses which speech delivery method?

Accepted Answer

The speaker who plans the content, organization, and delivery of the speech in advance, but does not write the speech out word for word, uses the extemporaneous delivery method. This method allows the speaker to have a clear idea of what they want to say while still maintaining a natural tone and fluidity in their delivery.

Question 10

While preparing for his speech, David took time each afternoon to imagine himself walking confidently to the front of the room, smiling at his audience, and then speaking calmly and confidently. Which technique is David using to build his confidence and reduce his anxiety?

Accepted Answer

David is using performance visualization, which involves mentally rehearsing a successful performance to build confidence and reduce anxiety.

Question 11

The aspect of speech delivery that relates to the position of the speaker's arms and legs and how the speaker carries his or her body is referred to as

Accepted Answer

Posture refers to the way a speaker carries their body and the position of their arms and legs. Body language and gestures are related, but refer more specifically to facial expressions and hand movements. Articulation, on the other hand, refers to the clear enunciation of words and sounds.

Question 12

_______ refers to the clarity or forcefulness with which sounds are produced, regardless of whether the words are said correctly.

Accepted Answer

Articulation refers to the clarity or forcefulness with which sounds are produced, focusing on how clearly and distinctly the sounds are made.

Question 13

An effective way to make eye contact with the audience during a speech is to move your eyes from one person to another or from one section of people to another as you move from one idea to another. This technique is called

Accepted Answer

Scanning is the technique of moving your eyes from one person to another or from one section of people to another. Staring and gazing are more passive techniques that may make the audience uncomfortable, while bouncing is not a commonly used term in relation to eye contact during public speaking.

Question 14

During his speech about a new breakthrough in the treatment of cancer, Joe has a hard time figuring out how to say the scientific words correctly. Joe is having trouble with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Joe is having trouble with the pronunciation of scientific words, which refers to the correct way of saying the word.

Question 15

Which of the following has not been emphasized as a function of effective presentation aid use?

Accepted Answer

Displaying a list of references used so that the speaker doesn't need to cite orally has not been emphasized as a function of effective presentation aid use. The other options, promote interest and motivation to listen, help listeners process and retain information presented in the speech, and convey information clearly and concisely, have all been emphasized as functions of effective presentation aid use.

Quiz 14: B: Delivering Presentations