Question 1

An impromptu presentation allows you little or no time to prepare or practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Pie charts show "how things work."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In general, when speaking into a microphone put it less than an inch from your mouth to make sure that you will be heard.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The clear speaking style uses

Accepted Answer

A)  short, simple, and direct words and phrases. 
B)  concrete words. 
C)  active verbs. 
D)  plain language. 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  short, simple, and direct words and phrases. 
B)  concrete words. 
C)  active verbs. 
D)  plain language. 
E)  all of the above.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is an advantage of extemporaneous delivery?

Accepted Answer

A)  It seems spontaneous but is well prepared and well rehearsed. 
B)  It allows for more eye contact than any other delivery mode. 
C)  It provides an opportunity to choose more concise and eloquent language. 
D)  It can prevent you from making extensive changes in content. 
E)  All of the above are advantages of extemporaneous delivery. 
A)  It seems spontaneous but is well prepared and well rehearsed. 
B)  It allows for more eye contact than any other delivery mode. 
C)  It provides an opportunity to choose more concise and eloquent language. 
D)  It can prevent you from making extensive changes in content. 
E)  All of the above are advantages of extemporaneous delivery.

Question 6

The most common form for delivering a presentation is _________ speaking.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Speaking style refers to how you use _____________ to express a message.

Accepted Answer

A)  vocabulary 
B)  sentence structure and sentence length 
C)  grammar and syntax 
D)  rhetorical language devices 
E)  all of the above 
A)  vocabulary 
B)  sentence structure and sentence length 
C)  grammar and syntax 
D)  rhetorical language devices 
E)  all of the above

Question 8

Effective breath control enables a presenter to achieve all of the following benefits except

Accepted Answer

A)  speak with more volume. 
B)  say more in a single breath. 
C)  reduce the likelihood of sounding harsh. 
D)  reduce the likelihood of breathiness. 
E)  Effective breath control accrues all of the above benefits. 
A)  speak with more volume. 
B)  say more in a single breath. 
C)  reduce the likelihood of sounding harsh. 
D)  reduce the likelihood of breathiness. 
E)  Effective breath control accrues all of the above benefits.

Question 9

Generally, when designing a presentation that uses computer-generated slides, don't use more than four different fonts on a slide or a font size smaller than 16 points.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Typically, presentation anxiety is very low when a speaker is asked to speak impromptu.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Graphs can show "how much" as well as trends to represent countable things over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The most effective gestures are preplanned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Good posture adds to your credibility and aids in effective breathing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Whereas the characteristics of the clear style apply to both speaking and writing, the oral style includes features that encourage presenters to speak the way they talk rather than the way they usually use language when writing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Language intensity refers to the degree to which your language deviates from bland, neutral terms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In general, the most effective rate of speaking is ________ words per minute.

Accepted Answer

A)  below 125 
B)  125-145 
C)  145-180 
D)  180-200 
E)  more than 200 
A)  below 125 
B)  125-145 
C)  145-180 
D)  180-200 
E)  more than 200

Question 17

Effective facial expressions match the emotional tone of a presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Manuscript speaking allows more audience interaction and adaptation than the extemporaneous and memorized modes of delivery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

All of the following techniques can help improve your effectiveness when using a microphone except

Accepted Answer

A)  testing the microphone before your audience arrives. 
B)  holding the microphone approximately five to ten inches from your mouth. 
C)  tapping the microphone to make sure it's still working right before you begin speaking. 
D)  holding a hand-held microphone below your mouth and chin. 
E)  focusing on your audience, not the microphone. 
A)  testing the microphone before your audience arrives. 
B)  holding the microphone approximately five to ten inches from your mouth. 
C)  tapping the microphone to make sure it's still working right before you begin speaking. 
D)  holding a hand-held microphone below your mouth and chin. 
E)  focusing on your audience, not the microphone.

Question 20

Kathleen Jamieson, author of Eloquence in an Electronic Age, notes that eloquent speakers are poetic but do not disclose their personal experiences and feeling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

An impromptu presentation allows you little or no time to prepare or practice.

Pie charts show "how things work."

In general, when speaking into a microphone put it less than an inch from your mouth to make sure that you will be heard.

The clear speaking style uses

Which of the following statements is an advantage of extemporaneous delivery?

The most common form for delivering a presentation is _________ speaking.

Speaking style refers to how you use _____________ to express a message.

Effective breath control enables a presenter to achieve all of the following benefits except

Generally, when designing a presentation that uses computer-generated slides, don't use more than four different fonts on a slide or a font size smaller than 16 points.

Typically, presentation anxiety is very low when a speaker is asked to speak impromptu.

Graphs can show "how much" as well as trends to represent countable things over time.

The most effective gestures are preplanned.

Good posture adds to your credibility and aids in effective breathing.

Whereas the characteristics of the clear style apply to both speaking and writing, the oral style includes features that encourage presenters to speak the way they talk rather than the way they usually use language when writing.

Language intensity refers to the degree to which your language deviates from bland, neutral terms.

In general, the most effective rate of speaking is ________ words per minute.

Effective facial expressions match the emotional tone of a presentation.

Manuscript speaking allows more audience interaction and adaptation than the extemporaneous and memorized modes of delivery.

All of the following techniques can help improve your effectiveness when using a microphone except

Kathleen Jamieson, author of Eloquence in an Electronic Age, notes that eloquent speakers are poetic but do not disclose their personal experiences and feeling.

Human Communication

Understanding Yourself

Adapting to Canadas Changing Faces

Listening, Critical Thinking and Reflective Practice

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Exploring Emotional Intelligence

Professional Relationships

Working in Groups

Group Decision Making, Problem Solving and Conflict

Communicating in a Digital World

Creating Captivating Presentations

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Exam 14: Language and Delivery

An impromptu presentation allows you little or no time to prepare or practice.

Pie charts show "how things work."

In general, when speaking into a microphone put it less than an inch from your mouth to make sure that you will be heard.

The clear speaking style uses

Which of the following statements is an advantage of extemporaneous delivery?

The most common form for delivering a presentation is _________ speaking.

Speaking style refers to how you use _____________ to express a message.

Effective breath control enables a presenter to achieve all of the following benefits except

Generally, when designing a presentation that uses computer-generated slides, don't use more than four different fonts on a slide or a font size smaller than 16 points.

Typically, presentation anxiety is very low when a speaker is asked to speak impromptu.

Graphs can show "how much" as well as trends to represent countable things over time.

The most effective gestures are preplanned.

Good posture adds to your credibility and aids in effective breathing.

Whereas the characteristics of the clear style apply to both speaking and writing, the oral style includes features that encourage presenters to speak the way they talk rather than the way they usually use language when writing.

Language intensity refers to the degree to which your language deviates from bland, neutral terms.

In general, the most effective rate of speaking is ________ words per minute.

Effective facial expressions match the emotional tone of a presentation.

Manuscript speaking allows more audience interaction and adaptation than the extemporaneous and memorized modes of delivery.

All of the following techniques can help improve your effectiveness when using a microphone except

Kathleen Jamieson, author of Eloquence in an Electronic Age, notes that eloquent speakers are poetic but do not disclose their personal experiences and feeling.

Human Communication

Understanding Yourself

Adapting to Canadas Changing Faces

Listening, Critical Thinking and Reflective Practice

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Exploring Emotional Intelligence

Professional Relationships

Working in Groups

Group Decision Making, Problem Solving and Conflict

Communicating in a Digital World

Creating Captivating Presentations

Filters