Exam 14: C: Delivering Presentations

Why is it important for a speaker to vary the pitch of his or her voice?

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A variety of answers might be correct-the text discusses the need to avoid a monotone delivery to hold your audience's attention.

Briefly describe one of the pitfalls of using slideshows like PowerPoint. Answer Key

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Answers should include one of the following ideas: Slideshows can be boring if the speaker forgets that the focus of the speech should be on the speaker and what he or she is saying with the slides to add emphasis and clarity, and it's tempting to put too much text into the slides and then read to the audience. Students may come up with other common challenges, such as technological problems or overuse of animation schemes and other design elements that can make the visuals unclear or distracting.

What are the three common anxiety triggers your textbook discusses?

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Three common anxiety triggers are upsetting experiences, fear of evaluation, and distaste for attention.

What is the difference between public speaking anxiety and communication apprehension?

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Define extemporaneous delivery.

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List three types of presentation aids you, as a speaker, have access to in your classroom.

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Question 6

Define communication apprehension.

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List two strategies a speaker can use to help build his or her confidence.

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Question 8

A television news anchor would probably use what method of speech delivery?

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Question 9

A speaker who omits certain sounds in a word, runs words together, and speaks so softly that a listener can hardly hear what he or she is saying is guilty of what articulation problem?

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Question 10

Give an example of a time when you might be required to give an impromptu speech.

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Exam 14: C: Delivering Presentations

Why is it important for a speaker to vary the pitch of his or her voice?

Briefly describe one of the pitfalls of using slideshows like PowerPoint. Answer Key

What are the three common anxiety triggers your textbook discusses?

What is the difference between public speaking anxiety and communication apprehension?

Define extemporaneous delivery.

List three types of presentation aids you, as a speaker, have access to in your classroom.

Define communication apprehension.

List two strategies a speaker can use to help build his or her confidence.

A television news anchor would probably use what method of speech delivery?

A speaker who omits certain sounds in a word, runs words together, and speaks so softly that a listener can hardly hear what he or she is saying is guilty of what articulation problem?

Give an example of a time when you might be required to give an impromptu speech.

A: Communication: Essential Human Behavior

B: Communication: Essential Human Behavior

C: Communication: Essential Human Behavior

D: Communication: Essential Human Behavior

A: Perceiving the Self and Others

B: Perceiving the Self and Others

C: Perceiving the Self and Others

D: Perceiving the Self and Others

A: Communication and Culture

B: Communication and Culture

C: Communication and Culture

D: Communication and Culture

A: Verbal Communication

B: Verbal Communication

C: Verbal Communication

D: Verbal Communication

A: Nonverbal Communication

B: Nonverbal Communication

C: Nonverbal Communication

D: Nonverbal Communication

A: Listening

B: Listening

C: Listening

A: Developing and Maintaining Relationships

B: Developing and Maintaining Relationships

C: Developing and Maintaining Relationships

D: Developing and Maintaining Relationships

A: Managing Conflict in Relationships

B: Managing Conflict in Relationships

C: Managing Conflict in Relationships

D: Managing Conflict in Relationships

A: Communicating in Groups

B: Communicating in Groups

C: Communicating in Groups

D: Communicating in Groups

A: leadership and Decision Making in Groups

B: leadership and Decision Making in Groups

C: leadership and Decision Making in Groups

D: Leadership and Decision Making in Groups

A: Communicating in Organizations

B: Communicating in Organizations

C: Communicating in Organizations

D: Communicating in Organizations

A: Preparing and Researching Presentations

B: Preparing and Researching Presentations

C: Preparing and Researching Presentations

D: Preparing and Researching Presentations

A: Organizing, Outlining, and Writing Presentations

B: Organizing, Outlining, and Writing Presentations

C: Organizing, Outlining, and Writing Presentations

D: Organizing, Outlining, and Writing Presentations

A: Delivering Presentations

B: Delivering Presentations

D: Delivering Presentations

A: Informative Speaking

B: Informative Speaking

C: Informative Speaking

D: Informative Speaking

A: Persuasive Speaking

B: Persuasive Speaking

C: Persuasive Speaking

D: Persuasive Speaking

Mastering the Interview Process: Types, Structure, and Strategies

Interview Types and Techniques

Interview Techniques and Ethics: Understanding the Interview Process

Interviewing Techniques and Strategies

Media Analysis and Reflections

Media and Communication Theories and Concepts