Question 1

With which mode of delivery do you get LEAST eye contact and audience feedback?

Accepted Answer

A)  memorized 
B)  impromptu 
C)  extemporaneous 
D)  manuscript 
A)  memorized 
B)  impromptu 
C)  extemporaneous 
D)  manuscript D

Question 2

The first step in skills training is

Accepted Answer

A)  eliminating negative thoughts from your mind. 
B)  recognizing that public speaking is a talent that takes work. 
C)  turning off the lights and lying down. 
D)  visualizing yourself doing a small speaking task. 
A)  eliminating negative thoughts from your mind. 
B)  recognizing that public speaking is a talent that takes work. 
C)  turning off the lights and lying down. 
D)  visualizing yourself doing a small speaking task. B

Question 3

Which statement is true concerning bodily movement during a speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pacing back and forth during a speech is a great way to reduce anxiety and improve the effectiveness of the speech. 
B)  It is hard to complete a long speech without using some movement. 
C)  Short speeches require more movement to gain the audience's attention. 
D)  Bodily movements do not have to connect to the speech's content. 
A)  Pacing back and forth during a speech is a great way to reduce anxiety and improve the effectiveness of the speech. 
B)  It is hard to complete a long speech without using some movement. 
C)  Short speeches require more movement to gain the audience's attention. 
D)  Bodily movements do not have to connect to the speech's content. B

Question 4

The most common cause of poor delivery is

Accepted Answer

A)  public speaking anxiety. 
B)  an unclear assignment. 
C)  too much prep and practice. 
D)  lack of research into the topic. 
A)  public speaking anxiety. 
B)  an unclear assignment. 
C)  too much prep and practice. 
D)  lack of research into the topic.

Question 5

Listening to teachers, broadcasters, and other presenters in your class can help you increase your vocabulary and improve your pronunciation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The act of correctly articulating words as prescribed in a dictionary is called

Accepted Answer

A)  pronunciation. 
B)  projection. 
C)  enunciation. 
D)  intonation. 
A)  pronunciation. 
B)  projection. 
C)  enunciation. 
D)  intonation.

Question 7

Which item below describes a case of trait apprehension?

Accepted Answer

A)  I get very nervous in most social situations. 
B)  I control my nervousness well except when speaking in class. 
C)  Because I've acted in many high school plays, I get more nervous talking to an individual stranger than addressing a large group anywhere. 
D)  My biggest problem with nervousness is the five minutes before I have to give a presentation at work. 
A)  I get very nervous in most social situations. 
B)  I control my nervousness well except when speaking in class. 
C)  Because I've acted in many high school plays, I get more nervous talking to an individual stranger than addressing a large group anywhere. 
D)  My biggest problem with nervousness is the five minutes before I have to give a presentation at work.

Question 8

Non-native speakers of English should

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid making eye contact to focus on reading their notes. 
B)  take more time to prepare their speech than native speakers. 
C)  avoid setting goals until they develop more ability. 
D)  realize they feel anxiousness native speakers can't relate to. 
A)  avoid making eye contact to focus on reading their notes. 
B)  take more time to prepare their speech than native speakers. 
C)  avoid setting goals until they develop more ability. 
D)  realize they feel anxiousness native speakers can't relate to.

Question 9

When someone refers to how high or low your speaking voice is, that person is referring to its

Accepted Answer

A)  range. 
B)  pitch. 
C)  fluency. 
D)  shifts. 
A)  range. 
B)  pitch. 
C)  fluency. 
D)  shifts.

Question 10

Which item below describes a case of state apprehension?

Accepted Answer

A)  I get very nervous when I talk to strangers face-to-face, talk on the phone, and speak to groups. 
B)  Because I'm an experienced speaker, I feel no anxiety when I speak to a group whether it is large or small. 
C)  I get nervous only when I have to speak in class with the teacher grading my performance. 
D)  I get very nervous when the other person speaks English poorly, when I have to talk to salespeople in retail stores, and when I have to talk to a group larger than three persons. 
A)  I get very nervous when I talk to strangers face-to-face, talk on the phone, and speak to groups. 
B)  Because I'm an experienced speaker, I feel no anxiety when I speak to a group whether it is large or small. 
C)  I get nervous only when I have to speak in class with the teacher grading my performance. 
D)  I get very nervous when the other person speaks English poorly, when I have to talk to salespeople in retail stores, and when I have to talk to a group larger than three persons.

Question 11

When the president of the United States needs to deliver a message in which every word matters and must come out exactly as written, he should use

Accepted Answer

A)  an extemporaneous mode of delivery. 
B)  a manuscript mode of delivery. 
C)  an impromptu mode of delivery. 
D)  a memorized mode of delivery. 
A)  an extemporaneous mode of delivery. 
B)  a manuscript mode of delivery. 
C)  an impromptu mode of delivery. 
D)  a memorized mode of delivery.

Question 12

The normal rate of speaking for people in the United States is

Accepted Answer

A)  124-190 words per minute. 
B)  100-123 words per minute. 
C)  89-99 words per minute. 
D)  50-88 words per minute. 
A)  124-190 words per minute. 
B)  100-123 words per minute. 
C)  89-99 words per minute. 
D)  50-88 words per minute.

Question 13

The delivery mode that is most commonly used in the public speaking classroom is

Accepted Answer

A)  impromptu. 
B)  memorized. 
C)  manuscript. 
D)  extemporaneous. 
A)  impromptu. 
B)  memorized. 
C)  manuscript. 
D)  extemporaneous.

Question 14

Your relational partner has a very responsible position and regularly gives briefings, sales talks, and speeches to large groups of people. However, when you ask him to make a couple of phone calls for some home maintenance and repairs, he says he does not like talking on the phone. You might conclude that he has

Accepted Answer

A)  trait apprehension. 
B)  state apprehension. 
C)  systematic desensitization. 
D)  cognitive restructuring. 
A)  trait apprehension. 
B)  state apprehension. 
C)  systematic desensitization. 
D)  cognitive restructuring.

Question 15

People who give a great number of speeches and are very successful at speaking in public experience no anxiety at all.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

If you are afraid of public speaking, of speaking in small groups, of speaking on the telephone, and even of talking to groups of acquaintances, you might conclude that you are experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  trait apprehension. 
B)  state apprehension. 
C)  vocalized pauses. 
D)  systematic desensitization. 
A)  trait apprehension. 
B)  state apprehension. 
C)  vocalized pauses. 
D)  systematic desensitization.

Question 17

One method of decreasing the fear of public speaking is cognitive restructuring, which requires that you seek counseling and work with a trained professional in altering your thought processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which mode best provides the appearance of spontaneity?

Accepted Answer

A)  extemporaneous 
B)  manuscript 
C)  memorized 
D)  impromptu 
A)  extemporaneous 
B)  manuscript 
C)  memorized 
D)  impromptu

Question 19

When you deliver a speech, you should project loudly so that everyone in the room can hear you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The systematic coached practice used in public speaking classes to reduce nervousness is called

Accepted Answer

A)  systematic desensitization. 
B)  skills training. 
C)  rehearsal sessions. 
D)  cognitive restructuring. 
A)  systematic desensitization. 
B)  skills training. 
C)  rehearsal sessions. 
D)  cognitive restructuring.

With which mode of delivery do you get LEAST eye contact and audience feedback?

The first step in skills training is

Which statement is true concerning bodily movement during a speech?

The most common cause of poor delivery is

Listening to teachers, broadcasters, and other presenters in your class can help you increase your vocabulary and improve your pronunciation.

The act of correctly articulating words as prescribed in a dictionary is called

Which item below describes a case of trait apprehension?

Non-native speakers of English should

When someone refers to how high or low your speaking voice is, that person is referring to its

Which item below describes a case of state apprehension?

When the president of the United States needs to deliver a message in which every word matters and must come out exactly as written, he should use

The normal rate of speaking for people in the United States is

The delivery mode that is most commonly used in the public speaking classroom is

People who give a great number of speeches and are very successful at speaking in public experience no anxiety at all.

If you are afraid of public speaking, of speaking in small groups, of speaking on the telephone, and even of talking to groups of acquaintances, you might conclude that you are experiencing

One method of decreasing the fear of public speaking is cognitive restructuring, which requires that you seek counseling and work with a trained professional in altering your thought processes.

Which mode best provides the appearance of spontaneity?

When you deliver a speech, you should project loudly so that everyone in the room can hear you.

The systematic coached practice used in public speaking classes to reduce nervousness is called

Communication, Perception, and Your Life

Communicating Verbally

Communicating Nonverbally

Communicating Through Listening

Interpersonal Communication

Intercultural Communication

Mediated Communication and Social Media

Organizational and Small-Group Communication

Topic Selection and Audience Analysis

Organizing Your Presentation

Gathering Information and Supporting Materials

Public Presentations to Inform

Public Presentations to Persuade

Using Communication Skills As You Enter the Workplace

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Exam 12: Communication Apprehension and Delivery

With which mode of delivery do you get LEAST eye contact and audience feedback?

The first step in skills training is

Which statement is true concerning bodily movement during a speech?

The most common cause of poor delivery is

Listening to teachers, broadcasters, and other presenters in your class can help you increase your vocabulary and improve your pronunciation.

The act of correctly articulating words as prescribed in a dictionary is called

Which item below describes a case of trait apprehension?

Non-native speakers of English should

When someone refers to how high or low your speaking voice is, that person is referring to its

Which item below describes a case of state apprehension?

When the president of the United States needs to deliver a message in which every word matters and must come out exactly as written, he should use

The normal rate of speaking for people in the United States is

The delivery mode that is most commonly used in the public speaking classroom is

People who give a great number of speeches and are very successful at speaking in public experience no anxiety at all.

If you are afraid of public speaking, of speaking in small groups, of speaking on the telephone, and even of talking to groups of acquaintances, you might conclude that you are experiencing

One method of decreasing the fear of public speaking is cognitive restructuring, which requires that you seek counseling and work with a trained professional in altering your thought processes.

Which mode best provides the appearance of spontaneity?

When you deliver a speech, you should project loudly so that everyone in the room can hear you.

The systematic coached practice used in public speaking classes to reduce nervousness is called

Communication, Perception, and Your Life

Communicating Verbally

Communicating Nonverbally

Communicating Through Listening

Interpersonal Communication

Intercultural Communication

Mediated Communication and Social Media

Organizational and Small-Group Communication

Topic Selection and Audience Analysis

Organizing Your Presentation

Gathering Information and Supporting Materials

Public Presentations to Inform

Public Presentations to Persuade

Using Communication Skills As You Enter the Workplace

Filters