Question 1

Manuscript speaking allows more attention to all the basic principles of effective speaking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Failure to emphasize the correct syllable (such as saying “sil- lah-bl”) is an example of the following type of pronunciation error:

Accepted Answer

A) Misplaced stress 
B) Adding a sound 
C) Substituting a sound 
D) Omitting a sound 
E) None of the above 
A) Misplaced stress 
B) Adding a sound 
C) Substituting a sound 
D) Omitting a sound 
E) None of the above

Question 3

Which of the following statements is an advantage of manuscript speaking?

Accepted Answer

A) It can be difficult to make extensive last-minute changes in content. 
B) It allows for more eye contact than any other delivery form. 
C) It provides an opportunity to choose more rhetorical and eloquent language. 
D) It allows for more freedom of movement. 
E) It seems spontaneous but is well prepared. 
A) It can be difficult to make extensive last-minute changes in content. 
B) It allows for more eye contact than any other delivery form. 
C) It provides an opportunity to choose more rhetorical and eloquent language. 
D) It allows for more freedom of movement. 
E) It seems spontaneous but is well prepared.

Question 4

Research studies indicate that speakers _______are judged as more intelligent, ambitious, and successful by most audience members.

Accepted Answer

A) who use Standard American English 
B) who speak with an accent 
C) who speak with a dialect 
D) who use slang effectively 
A) who use Standard American English 
B) who speak with an accent 
C) who speak with a dialect 
D) who use slang effectively

Question 5

Shirley had difficulty in the malt shop when she visited Missouri. Shirley is from a region of Rhode Island where the treat she was trying to order is called a “cabinet.” The person at the Missouri malt shop knows the treat as a “chocolate shake,” so the two had difficulty communicating Shirley’s order. What is the cause of the problem?

Accepted Answer

A) articulation 
B) dialect 
C) pronunciation 
D) added sound 
E) rate 
A) articulation 
B) dialect 
C) pronunciation 
D) added sound 
E) rate

Question 6

The “ath-uh-lete ran down the track” is an example of the following type of pronunciation error:

Accepted Answer

A) Misplaced stress 
B) Adding a sound 
C) Substituting a sound 
D) Omitting a sound 
E) None of the above 
A) Misplaced stress 
B) Adding a sound 
C) Substituting a sound 
D) Omitting a sound 
E) None of the above

Question 7

A suggestion offered in the textbook for preventing one’s voice from shaking is

Accepted Answer

A) exaggerate inflection. 
B) speak at optimum pitch. 
C) increase your speech rate. 
D) decrease your speech rate. 
E) try to alter your pitch to a lower, more acceptable pitch. 
A) exaggerate inflection. 
B) speak at optimum pitch. 
C) increase your speech rate. 
D) decrease your speech rate. 
E) try to alter your pitch to a lower, more acceptable pitch.

Question 8

Generally, the best speaking rate for making a presentation is

Accepted Answer

A) below 125 words per minute. 
B) between 125 and 145 words per minute. 
C) between 145 and 180 words per minute. 
D) between 180 and 200 words per minute. 
E) more than 200 words per minute. 
A) below 125 words per minute. 
B) between 125 and 145 words per minute. 
C) between 145 and 180 words per minute. 
D) between 180 and 200 words per minute. 
E) more than 200 words per minute.

Question 9

A small, repetitive movement or “physical filler phrase” is called a

Accepted Answer

A) fidget. 
B) twitch. 
C) jitter. 
D) twinge. 
E) tick. 
A) fidget. 
B) twitch. 
C) jitter. 
D) twinge. 
E) tick.

Question 10

Practicing your presentation in sections can improve fluency and reduce fillers .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If you have practiced a great deal and do not intend to use your notes, do not bring them to the lectern or podium with you

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

__________refers to the sound of one language imposed on another.

Accepted Answer

A) Dialect 
B) Accent 
C) Inflection 
D) Fluency 
E) Articulation 
A) Dialect 
B) Accent 
C) Inflection 
D) Fluency 
E) Articulation

Question 13

When standing in front of an audience, which of the following positions should you avoid?

Accepted Answer

A) Standing straight but not rigid. 
B) Locking your knees. 
C) Placing your feet about a foot apart. 
D) Leaning forward a little bit. 
E) You should do all of the above. 
A) Standing straight but not rigid. 
B) Locking your knees. 
C) Placing your feet about a foot apart. 
D) Leaning forward a little bit. 
E) You should do all of the above.

Question 14

Freedom of movement is one of the advantages of memorized presentations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Your natural speaking style, your presentation’s mood, your vocabulary level, and your audience’s listening ability should all affect your rate of speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

_______refers to how clearly you make the sounds in the words of a language.

Accepted Answer

A) Dialect 
B) Accent 
C) Inflection 
D) Fluency 
E) Articulation 
A) Dialect 
B) Accent 
C) Inflection 
D) Fluency 
E) Articulation

Question 17

Speaking with little or no preparation is known as

Accepted Answer

A) impromptu speaking. 
B) extemporaneous speaking. 
C) manuscript speaking. 
D) memorized speaking. 
E) combinational speaking. 
A) impromptu speaking. 
B) extemporaneous speaking. 
C) manuscript speaking. 
D) memorized speaking. 
E) combinational speaking.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) It seems spontaneous but is well prepared. 
B) The language is very carefully chosen. 
C) It allows for more eye contact than any other delivery form. 
D) It can be difficult to make extensive last-minute changes in content. 
E) All of the above are advantages of extemporaneous delivery. 
A) It seems spontaneous but is well prepared. 
B) The language is very carefully chosen. 
C) It allows for more eye contact than any other delivery form. 
D) It can be difficult to make extensive last-minute changes in content. 
E) All of the above are advantages of extemporaneous delivery.

Question 19

In general, presenters who speak afast rate are

Accepted Answer

A) adapting to older audiences. 
B) perceived as being competent and interesting. 
C) perceived as being unsure. 
D) adapting to international audiences. 
E) perceived as untrustworthy. 
A) adapting to older audiences. 
B) perceived as being competent and interesting. 
C) perceived as being unsure. 
D) adapting to international audiences. 
E) perceived as untrustworthy.

Question 20

If you can’t fit your speaking notes on a very limited number of index cards, use a full-sentence presentation outline.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Manuscript speaking allows more attention to all the basic principles of effective speaking.

Failure to emphasize the correct syllable (such as saying “sil- lah-bl”) is an example of the following type of pronunciation error:

Which of the following statements is an advantage of manuscript speaking?

Research studies indicate that speakers _______are judged as more intelligent, ambitious, and successful by most audience members.

The “ath-uh-lete ran down the track” is an example of the following type of pronunciation error:

A suggestion offered in the textbook for preventing one’s voice from shaking is

Generally, the best speaking rate for making a presentation is

A small, repetitive movement or “physical filler phrase” is called a

Practicing your presentation in sections can improve fluency and reduce fillers .

If you have practiced a great deal and do not intend to use your notes, do not bring them to the lectern or podium with you

__________refers to the sound of one language imposed on another.

When standing in front of an audience, which of the following positions should you avoid?

Freedom of movement is one of the advantages of memorized presentations.

Your natural speaking style, your presentation’s mood, your vocabulary level, and your audience’s listening ability should all affect your rate of speech.

_______refers to how clearly you make the sounds in the words of a language.

Speaking with little or no preparation is known as

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

In general, presenters who speak afast rate are

If you can’t fit your speaking notes on a very limited number of index cards, use a full-sentence presentation outline.

Principles Oeffectivspeaking

Speaking With Confidence

Listening Ancritical Thinking

Purposantopic

Audiencanalysis Anadaptation

Speaker Credibility Anethics

Speech Setting Anoccasion

Research Ansupporting Material

Organizing Anoutlining

Introductions Anconclusions

Engaging Language

Generating Audiencinteres

Presentation Aids

Informativpresentations

Persuasivpresentations

Special Presentations

Speaking in Groups

Filters

Exam 13: Presentation Delivery

Manuscript speaking allows more attention to all the basic principles of effective speaking.

Failure to emphasize the correct syllable (such as saying “sil- lah-bl”) is an example of the following type of pronunciation error:

Which of the following statements is an advantage of manuscript speaking?

Research studies indicate that speakers _______are judged as more intelligent, ambitious, and successful by most audience members.

The “ath-uh-lete ran down the track” is an example of the following type of pronunciation error:

A suggestion offered in the textbook for preventing one’s voice from shaking is

Generally, the best speaking rate for making a presentation is

A small, repetitive movement or “physical filler phrase” is called a

Practicing your presentation in sections can improve fluency and reduce fillers .

If you have practiced a great deal and do not intend to use your notes, do not bring them to the lectern or podium with you

__________refers to the sound of one language imposed on another.

When standing in front of an audience, which of the following positions should you avoid?

Freedom of movement is one of the advantages of memorized presentations.

Your natural speaking style, your presentation’s mood, your vocabulary level, and your audience’s listening ability should all affect your rate of speech.

_______refers to how clearly you make the sounds in the words of a language.

Speaking with little or no preparation is known as

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

In general, presenters who speak afast rate are

If you can’t fit your speaking notes on a very limited number of index cards, use a full-sentence presentation outline.

Principles Oeffectivspeaking

Speaking With Confidence

Listening Ancritical Thinking

Purposantopic

Audiencanalysis Anadaptation

Speaker Credibility Anethics

Speech Setting Anoccasion

Research Ansupporting Material

Organizing Anoutlining

Introductions Anconclusions

Engaging Language

Generating Audiencinteres

Presentation Aids

Informativpresentations

Persuasivpresentations

Special Presentations

Speaking in Groups

Filters