Question 1

Researchers suggest that between __________ percent and __________ percent of the total meaning of a message comes to us through nonverbal signals

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that between 65 percent and 93 percent of the total meaning of a message comes to us through nonverbal signals.

Question 2

Which method of delivery is not planned or prepared in advance?

Accepted Answer

Impromptu delivery involves speaking on the spot without any prior preparation or planning.

Question 3

The four types of delivery we use for public speaking are extemporaneous, impromptu, manuscript, and on-the-spot.

Accepted Answer

The four types of delivery for public speaking are actually extemporaneous, impromptu, manuscript, and memorized. "On-the-spot" is not a recognized category; it is essentially another way to describe impromptu speaking.

Question 4

The process that builds public speaking confidence because it replaces negative thoughts with positive thoughts is called __________.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive restructuring is a process that helps to replace negative thoughts with positive ones. This process helps to build public speaking confidence by allowing individuals to reframe the way they think about public speaking and replace negative thoughts with more positive thoughts.

Question 5

Since beginning public speakers do not always know what gestures will appear natural in a speech, they should try to repeat the same gesture throughout a speech.

Accepted Answer

While it can be helpful to repeat a gesture for emphasis or to maintain a connection with the audience, using the exact same gesture throughout a speech can come across as robotic and unnatural. Public speakers should strive for variety in their gesturing, while still being mindful of their body language and movements.

Question 6

People who are apprehensive about communicating with others in a particular situation are said to have __________.

Accepted Answer

State or situational anxiety refers to anxiety that is specific to a particular situation or context, such as giving a speech or going to a job interview. Trait anxiety, on the other hand, refers to a general tendency to experience anxiety across a variety of situations. Performance anxiety and public speaking anxiety are specific types of situational anxiety associated with performing in front of others or giving a speech.

Question 7

This refers to how correctly a word is said.For example, saying the word nuclear as "nu-cle-ar" (correct) rather than "nu-cu-lar" (incorrect) demonstrates __________.

Accepted Answer

Pronunciation refers to the way a word is said or the correct articulation of words, while articulation refers to the clarity of speech and the way words are formed. Dialect refers to regional variations in language, and vocal variety refers to variations in tone, volume, and inflection.

Question 8

Speakers should not establish the expectations or format of the question-and-answer session; instead, they should allow the audience to determine the format.

Accepted Answer

Speakers should establish the expectations or format of the question-and-answer session to ensure it runs smoothly and to manage the audience's expectations effectively.

Question 9

In Native American cultures, in Japan, and in parts of Africa, extensive eye contact is considered invasive and disrespectful.

Accepted Answer

In these cultures, it is considered more polite to avert one's gaze or not make direct eye contact, as it can be seen as aggressive or rude.

Question 10

This type of delivery style, one of the most challenging forms, uses a conversational style which is more formal than everyday conversation but remains spontaneous and relaxed.

Accepted Answer

The description provided in the question matches the definition of an extemporaneous delivery style. It involves speaking spontaneously and naturally while remaining structured and formal. Impromptu is even more spontaneous, with no preparation or planning, while memorized and manuscript deliveries involve more scripted and rehearsed speeches.

Quiz 12: Delivering Your Speech

Researchers suggest that between percent and percent of the total meaning of a message comes to us through nonverbal signals