Question 1

“Roberta is a very nice goil” 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 2

Although many communication instructors discourage manuscript delivery, effective speakers often rely on it for important presentations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Effective facial expressions match the emotional speaker of a speaker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Freedom of movement is the major advantage of_____

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 5

The common form of delivery that uses an outline or notes is

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 6

The benefits of establishing and maintaining eye contact with the audience include

Accepted Answer

A) initiating communication. 
B) controlling communication. 
C) enhancing a speaker's credibility. 
D) providing feedback to the speaker. 
E) all of the above. 
A) initiating communication. 
B) controlling communication. 
C) enhancing a speaker's credibility. 
D) providing feedback to the speaker. 
E) all of the above.

Question 7

Manuscript speaking gives audiences simple, informal language. .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When speaking from a lectern, remain behind it throughout your presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following gestures is referred to as “the gunfighter?”

Accepted Answer

A) Both arms hanging stiffly away from both sides of your body. 
B) Rattling coins of keys in your pocket. 
C) Constantly adjusting your glasses. 
D) Playing with pointers, pens, or markers. 
E) Keeping your hands in a steeple position in front of your face. 
A) Both arms hanging stiffly away from both sides of your body. 
B) Rattling coins of keys in your pocket. 
C) Constantly adjusting your glasses. 
D) Playing with pointers, pens, or markers. 
E) Keeping your hands in a steeple position in front of your face.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The textbook compares the words in your speech to sheet music.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In which culture does the thumb and forefinger hand gesture with the other three fingers raised indicate that someone is a “zero”?

Accepted Answer

A) Latin American 
B) French 
C) Russian 
D) Native American 
E) Iranian 
A) Latin American 
B) French 
C) Russian 
D) Native American 
E) Iranian

Question 13

In front of an audience of 25 people, it is nearly impossible to make eye contact with each person at some point during a presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following presentation situations is best suited for impromptu delivery?

Accepted Answer

A) As you walk into a conference room, your boss asks you to summarize the status of a project you are working on.You didn't intend to make a presentation today. 
B) You will be conducting a workshop for your coworkers on how to use the company's new and improved email system.You have a month to prepare for the workshop. 
C) Because of your great success, you have been invited to be the commencement speaker at your former high school's graduation ceremony.The local newspaper will print a copy of the address the day after the ceremony. 
D) None of the above is suited for impromptu delivery. 
E) All of the above are suited for impromptu delivery. 
A) As you walk into a conference room, your boss asks you to summarize the status of a project you are working on.You didn't intend to make a presentation today. 
B) You will be conducting a workshop for your coworkers on how to use the company's new and improved email system.You have a month to prepare for the workshop. 
C) Because of your great success, you have been invited to be the commencement speaker at your former high school's graduation ceremony.The local newspaper will print a copy of the address the day after the ceremony. 
D) None of the above is suited for impromptu delivery. 
E) All of the above are suited for impromptu delivery.

Question 15

On speaking notes or manuscripts, the symbols, /, //, and /// can be used to denote

Accepted Answer

A) loudness. 
B) pausing. 
C) rate. 
D) emphasis. 
E) slashes. 
A) loudness. 
B) pausing. 
C) rate. 
D) emphasis. 
E) slashes.

Question 16

A monotone voice occurs when you don’t change the pitch of sounds within words or the pitch of words within phrases and sentences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Standard American English speakers are generally judged as more intelligent, ambitious, and successful than those speaking in a dialect or accent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An impromptu presentation allows the speaker little or no time to prepare or practice

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

One way to prevent your voice from shaking is to ensure that you are speaking with a strong and steady flow of air.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following presentation situations is best suited for manuscript delivery?

Accepted Answer

A) As you walk into a conference room, your boss asks you to summarize the status of a project you are working on.You didn't intend to make a presentation today. 
B) You will be conducting a workshop for your coworkers on how to use the company's new and improved email system.You have a month to prepare for the workshop. 
C) Because of your great success, you have been invited to be the commencement speaker at your former high school's graduation ceremony.The local newspaper will print a copy of the address the day after the ceremony. 
D) None of the above is suited for manuscript delivery. 
E) All of the above are suited for manuscript delivery. 
A) As you walk into a conference room, your boss asks you to summarize the status of a project you are working on.You didn't intend to make a presentation today. 
B) You will be conducting a workshop for your coworkers on how to use the company's new and improved email system.You have a month to prepare for the workshop. 
C) Because of your great success, you have been invited to be the commencement speaker at your former high school's graduation ceremony.The local newspaper will print a copy of the address the day after the ceremony. 
D) None of the above is suited for manuscript delivery. 
E) All of the above are suited for manuscript delivery.

“Roberta is a very nice goil” is an example of the following type of pronunciation error:

Although many communication instructors discourage manuscript delivery, effective speakers often rely on it for important presentations.

Effective facial expressions match the emotional speaker of a speaker.

Freedom of movement is the major advantage of_____

The common form of delivery that uses an outline or notes is

The benefits of establishing and maintaining eye contact with the audience include

Manuscript speaking gives audiences simple, informal language. .

When speaking from a lectern, remain behind it throughout your presentation.

Which of the following gestures is referred to as “the gunfighter?”

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

The textbook compares the words in your speech to sheet music.

In which culture does the thumb and forefinger hand gesture with the other three fingers raised indicate that someone is a “zero”?

In front of an audience of 25 people, it is nearly impossible to make eye contact with each person at some point during a presentation.

Which of the following presentation situations is best suited for impromptu delivery?

On speaking notes or manuscripts, the symbols, /, //, and /// can be used to denote

A monotone voice occurs when you don’t change the pitch of sounds within words or the pitch of words within phrases and sentences.

Standard American English speakers are generally judged as more intelligent, ambitious, and successful than those speaking in a dialect or accent.

An impromptu presentation allows the speaker little or no time to prepare or practice

One way to prevent your voice from shaking is to ensure that you are speaking with a strong and steady flow of air.

Which of the following presentation situations is best suited for manuscript delivery?

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Speaking With Confidence

Listening Ancritical Thinking

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Audiencanalysis Anadaptation

Speaker Credibility Anethics

Speech Setting Anoccasion

Research Ansupporting Material

Organizing Anoutlining

Introductions Anconclusions

Engaging Language

Generating Audiencinteres

Presentation Aids

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Special Presentations

Speaking in Groups

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Exam 13: Presentation Delivery

“Roberta is a very nice goil” is an example of the following type of pronunciation error:

Although many communication instructors discourage manuscript delivery, effective speakers often rely on it for important presentations.

Effective facial expressions match the emotional speaker of a speaker.

Freedom of movement is the major advantage of_____

The common form of delivery that uses an outline or notes is

The benefits of establishing and maintaining eye contact with the audience include

Manuscript speaking gives audiences simple, informal language. .

When speaking from a lectern, remain behind it throughout your presentation.

Which of the following gestures is referred to as “the gunfighter?”

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

The textbook compares the words in your speech to sheet music.

In which culture does the thumb and forefinger hand gesture with the other three fingers raised indicate that someone is a “zero”?

In front of an audience of 25 people, it is nearly impossible to make eye contact with each person at some point during a presentation.

Which of the following presentation situations is best suited for impromptu delivery?

On speaking notes or manuscripts, the symbols, /, //, and /// can be used to denote

A monotone voice occurs when you don’t change the pitch of sounds within words or the pitch of words within phrases and sentences.

Standard American English speakers are generally judged as more intelligent, ambitious, and successful than those speaking in a dialect or accent.

An impromptu presentation allows the speaker little or no time to prepare or practice

One way to prevent your voice from shaking is to ensure that you are speaking with a strong and steady flow of air.

Which of the following presentation situations is best suited for manuscript delivery?

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