Question 1

What suggestions should a speaker bear in mind when delivering an impromptu presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  anticipate the occasion 
B)  keep the message brief 
C)  identify the central point and two or three other points 
D)  restate your central point to provide closure 
E)  all of the options are correct 
A)  anticipate the occasion 
B)  keep the message brief 
C)  identify the central point and two or three other points 
D)  restate your central point to provide closure 
E)  all of the options are correct E

Question 2

If your friend asked you how to help them manage the speech anxiety they feared for an upcoming final oral presentation,what advice would you NOT offer them?

Accepted Answer

A)  choose a topic that is relevant to you 
B)  know your introduction 
C)  encourage their fear through self-fulfilling prophecies 
D)  practice 
E)  use visualization techniques 
A)  choose a topic that is relevant to you 
B)  know your introduction 
C)  encourage their fear through self-fulfilling prophecies 
D)  practice 
E)  use visualization techniques C

Question 3

According to your text,speech anxiety is a normal response;however,it cannot be managed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

A speaker's dress and physical appearance

Accepted Answer

A)  suggest that the speaker should be informal to help him or her relax. 
B)  are irrelevant to an audience. 
C)  such as shorts and a T-shirt are inappropriate. 
D)  should never be casual. 
E)  can be based on the speech topic. 
A)  suggest that the speaker should be informal to help him or her relax. 
B)  are irrelevant to an audience. 
C)  such as shorts and a T-shirt are inappropriate. 
D)  should never be casual. 
E)  can be based on the speech topic.

Question 5

The way words are said._______

Accepted Answer

The answer of The way words are said._______...

Question 6

Vocal pitch and tone that is unvaried._______

Accepted Answer

The answer of Vocal pitch and tone that is unvaried._______...

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of extemporaneous speaking?

Accepted Answer

A)  contains elements of impromptu speaking 
B)  conversational tone 
C)  informal spoken language style 
D)  formal written language style 
E)  contains elements of manuscript speaking 
A)  contains elements of impromptu speaking 
B)  conversational tone 
C)  informal spoken language style 
D)  formal written language style 
E)  contains elements of manuscript speaking

Question 8

Speakers would be wise not to vary their vocal pitch and vocal tone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A speaker who relies on adaptive gestures is

Accepted Answer

A)  producing a congruent message. 
B)  decreasing immediacy. 
C)  demonstrating immediacy. 
D)  engaging an audience. 
E)  not showing anxiety or nervousness. 
A)  producing a congruent message. 
B)  decreasing immediacy. 
C)  demonstrating immediacy. 
D)  engaging an audience. 
E)  not showing anxiety or nervousness.

Question 10

If,after you presented a persuasive speech,your audience noticed your voice was lacking in richness and sound quality,what vocal characteristic would they be critiquing?

Accepted Answer

A)  vocal tone 
B)  vocal pitch 
C)  vocal rate 
D)  monotone 
E)  vocal volume 
A)  vocal tone 
B)  vocal pitch 
C)  vocal rate 
D)  monotone 
E)  vocal volume

Question 11

Presentation based on a structured preparation outline,incorporating elements of impromptu and manuscript speaking._______

Accepted Answer

Extemporan

Question 12

What is an audience's feeling of closeness to a speaker called?

Accepted Answer

A)  powerful speech style 
B)  immediacy 
C)  oral language style 
D)  powerless language 
E)  speech anxiety 
A)  powerful speech style 
B)  immediacy 
C)  oral language style 
D)  powerless language 
E)  speech anxiety

Question 13

While delivering an impromptu movie review presentation,Tanya claimed,"Thor is a really,really good movie." What mistake is she making in her presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  using disclaimers 
B)  using hedging 
C)  using intensifiers 
D)  using a powerful speech style 
E)  using an oral language style 
A)  using disclaimers 
B)  using hedging 
C)  using intensifiers 
D)  using a powerful speech style 
E)  using an oral language style

Question 14

Curling your hair or adjusting one's tie is an example of adaptive gestures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Impromptu speaking requires a speaker to think on his or her feet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

How loud or quietly one speaks._______

Accepted Answer

The answer of How loud or quietly one speaks._______...

Question 17

Which term best describes being nervous about speaking in public?

Accepted Answer

A)  stage fright 
B)  speech anxiety 
C)  high anxiety 
D)  self-fulfilling prophecy 
E)  situational analysis 
A)  stage fright 
B)  speech anxiety 
C)  high anxiety 
D)  self-fulfilling prophecy 
E)  situational analysis

Question 18

Presentation based on a text that is read or memorized.______

Accepted Answer

The answer of Presentation based on a text that is...

Question 19

Ideally,public speakers should speak at 140-175 words per minute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Speaking slowly and clearly._______

Accepted Answer

The answer of Speaking slowly and clearly._______...

What suggestions should a speaker bear in mind when delivering an impromptu presentation?

If your friend asked you how to help them manage the speech anxiety they feared for an upcoming final oral presentation,what advice would you NOT offer them?

According to your text,speech anxiety is a normal response;however,it cannot be managed.

A speaker's dress and physical appearance

The way words are said._______

Vocal pitch and tone that is unvaried._______

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of extemporaneous speaking?

Speakers would be wise not to vary their vocal pitch and vocal tone.

A speaker who relies on adaptive gestures is

If,after you presented a persuasive speech,your audience noticed your voice was lacking in richness and sound quality,what vocal characteristic would they be critiquing?

Presentation based on a structured preparation outline,incorporating elements of impromptu and manuscript speaking._______

What is an audience's feeling of closeness to a speaker called?

While delivering an impromptu movie review presentation,Tanya claimed,"Thor is a really,really good movie." What mistake is she making in her presentation?

Curling your hair or adjusting one's tie is an example of adaptive gestures.

Impromptu speaking requires a speaker to think on his or her feet.

How loud or quietly one speaks._______

Which term best describes being nervous about speaking in public?

Presentation based on a text that is read or memorized.______

Ideally,public speakers should speak at 140-175 words per minute.

Speaking slowly and clearly._______

Introduction to Communication

Self and Perception

Mediated Communication

Understanding Culture

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Active Listening

Managing Conflict

Principles of Interpersonal Communication

Managing Interpersonal Relationships

Small Group Communication

Leadership in Group Communication

Preparing Your Speech

Composing Your Speech

Informative Speeches

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Interviewing Techniques and Strategies

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Exam 15: Delivering Your Speech

What suggestions should a speaker bear in mind when delivering an impromptu presentation?

If your friend asked you how to help them manage the speech anxiety they feared for an upcoming final oral presentation,what advice would you NOT offer them?

According to your text,speech anxiety is a normal response;however,it cannot be managed.

A speaker's dress and physical appearance

The way words are said._______

Vocal pitch and tone that is unvaried._______

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of extemporaneous speaking?

Speakers would be wise not to vary their vocal pitch and vocal tone.

A speaker who relies on adaptive gestures is

If,after you presented a persuasive speech,your audience noticed your voice was lacking in richness and sound quality,what vocal characteristic would they be critiquing?

Presentation based on a structured preparation outline,incorporating elements of impromptu and manuscript speaking._______

What is an audience's feeling of closeness to a speaker called?

While delivering an impromptu movie review presentation,Tanya claimed,"Thor is a really,really good movie." What mistake is she making in her presentation?

Curling your hair or adjusting one's tie is an example of adaptive gestures.

Impromptu speaking requires a speaker to think on his or her feet.

How loud or quietly one speaks._______

Which term best describes being nervous about speaking in public?

Presentation based on a text that is read or memorized.______

Ideally,public speakers should speak at 140-175 words per minute.

Speaking slowly and clearly._______

Introduction to Communication

Self and Perception

Mediated Communication

Understanding Culture

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Active Listening

Managing Conflict

Principles of Interpersonal Communication

Managing Interpersonal Relationships

Small Group Communication

Leadership in Group Communication

Preparing Your Speech

Composing Your Speech

Informative Speeches

Persuasive Speeches

Interviewing Techniques and Strategies

Filters