Question 1

What should students keep in mind about appearance when delivering a classroom speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  Typical student attire is usually fine. 
B)  It's a good idea to dress for a special occasion when you present a speech. 
C)  Appearance makes little difference in how we communicate with others. 
D)  How you look or dress when speaking does not affect credibility. 
A)  Typical student attire is usually fine. 
B)  It's a good idea to dress for a special occasion when you present a speech. 
C)  Appearance makes little difference in how we communicate with others. 
D)  How you look or dress when speaking does not affect credibility. B

Question 2

Waylon is preparing PowerPoint slides for an important client presentation tomorrow. Unfortunately, he does not have access to the client's conference room until just before he speaks. What technology strategy should Waylon keep in mind for successfully delivering this presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prepare for the best and for the worst. 
B)  Ensure that the technology is the focal point of the presentation. 
C)  Read all the text directly from the slides to emphasize their content. 
D)  Avoid using technology for business presentations; it's not necessary. 
A)  Prepare for the best and for the worst. 
B)  Ensure that the technology is the focal point of the presentation. 
C)  Read all the text directly from the slides to emphasize their content. 
D)  Avoid using technology for business presentations; it's not necessary. A

Question 3

Describe effective use of eye contact in public speaking. Why is it important?

Accepted Answer

-You should look directly at your audience while speaking, not over their heads or at a spot on the wall. When speaking to a small audience (5 to 30 people), try to look at each individual for a few seconds at a time. To avoid looking shifty, move your eyes gradually and smoothly from one person to another. For larger groups, it is best to scan the audience and occasionally talk to a specific member or members. Avoid staring.
-Eye contact is the most important physical aspect of delivery because it indicates interest and concern for others and implies self-confidence.
-When you look at members of your audience, you establish a communicative bond between them and you. Your eyes should convey that you are confident, sincere, and speaking with conviction.

Question 4

How does anxiety manifest itself? Using specific examples, describe your feelings and physical reactions prior to delivering a speech: Are you anxious or confident? What thoughts are running through your head? What parts of your body react? Finally, explain how your physical and emotional responses affect your delivery skills.

Accepted Answer

-Anxiety is a chemical reactive conditio

Question 5

The best strategy for rehearsing your speech is to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  approach every speech as if you are speaking off-the-cuff 
B)  practice once or twice before delivery 
C)  practice early and often 
D)  practice until you deliver every word and gesture identically each time 
A)  approach every speech as if you are speaking off-the-cuff 
B)  practice once or twice before delivery 
C)  practice early and often 
D)  practice until you deliver every word and gesture identically each time

Question 6

Jin is preparing his first business presentation, and plans to include a number of visual aids. What advice should he follow in order to make his presentation professional-appearing?

Accepted Answer

A)  His presentational aids should be as detailed and full of information as possible. 
B)  His presentational aids should distract the audience from the weak parts of his speech. 
C)  His presentational aids can use content from any source without documentation as long as it is accurate. 
D)  His presentational aids should be bright, attractive and easy to read. 
A)  His presentational aids should be as detailed and full of information as possible. 
B)  His presentational aids should distract the audience from the weak parts of his speech. 
C)  His presentational aids can use content from any source without documentation as long as it is accurate. 
D)  His presentational aids should be bright, attractive and easy to read.

Question 7

What type(s) of presentational aids will you incorporate into your next speech? Why did you select these types? Provide a justification for your decision.

Accepted Answer

-Student responses should reference one

Question 8

Toasts, acceptance speeches, and introductions typically call for which type of delivery?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Body movement used when delivering a speech should appear __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  random 
B)  rehearsed 
C)  purposeful 
D)  unmotivated 
A)  random 
B)  rehearsed 
C)  purposeful 
D)  unmotivated

Question 10

List and briefly describe the three vocal aspects that help determine delivery effectiveness. How would you rate yourself in each area? Where do you hope to improve?

Accepted Answer

-The overall impression a speaker's voic

Question 11

How does speech anxiety differ from communication apprehension? What are some strategies you can employ to help you manage speech anxiety?

Accepted Answer

-Speech anxiety is the fear or apprehens

Question 12

You attend a good friend's wedding reception and are asked to give a congratulatory speech to the bride and groom with no prior notice. You would be giving a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

What strategy for reducing speech anxiety is likely the least successful?

Accepted Answer

A)  preparation and practice 
B)  last-minute improvising 
C)  positive thinking 
D)  visualizing success 
A)  preparation and practice 
B)  last-minute improvising 
C)  positive thinking 
D)  visualizing success

Question 14

Researchers found that audiences see speakers who use presentational aids as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  lazy and less prepared to verbalize 
B)  unusual, but entertaining 
C)  more professional and better prepared 
D)  lacking public speaking anxiety 
A)  lazy and less prepared to verbalize 
B)  unusual, but entertaining 
C)  more professional and better prepared 
D)  lacking public speaking anxiety

Question 15

Discuss the different forms of speech delivery. What are the relative advantages and disadvantages of each?

Accepted Answer

-Impromptu delivery is speaking without

Question 16

What are the key choices you must consider in creating an effective PowerPoint or Prezi presentation?

Accepted Answer

-The key choices include:
-the use of co

Question 17

Which statement accurately describes the relationship among the speaker, the audience, and speech anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A)  The audience tends to overestimate a speaker's anxiety. 
B)  The audience is oblivious to the speaker's anxiety. 
C)  Speakers who have speech anxiety often overestimate how much the audience notices their behavior. 
D)  Speakers who have speech anxiety often underestimate how much the audience notices their behavior. 
A)  The audience tends to overestimate a speaker's anxiety. 
B)  The audience is oblivious to the speaker's anxiety. 
C)  Speakers who have speech anxiety often overestimate how much the audience notices their behavior. 
D)  Speakers who have speech anxiety often underestimate how much the audience notices their behavior.

Question 18

What tip should speakers keep in mind when including graphics and pictures in presentation software?

Accepted Answer

A)  They do not need to be sourced when pulled from the Internet. 
B)  They should replace most of the verbal content of the speech. 
C)  They should be used sparingly. 
D)  They should be avoided in the majority of presentations. 
A)  They do not need to be sourced when pulled from the Internet. 
B)  They should replace most of the verbal content of the speech. 
C)  They should be used sparingly. 
D)  They should be avoided in the majority of presentations.

Question 19

When Jackson sees that his audience's attention is lagging a bit, he raises the intensity and volume of his voice to emphasize a series of points. Jackson then lowers his volume a bit to a more comfortable level for the audience, but occasionally accentuates important information in the same way. In response to his audience, Jackson is adjusting which aspect of his vocal delivery?

Accepted Answer

A)  rate 
B)  force 
C)  articulation 
D)  pronunciation 
A)  rate 
B)  force 
C)  articulation 
D)  pronunciation

Question 20

When giving a highly technical speech where every word needs to be stated very carefully, the best delivery method is usually __________.

Accepted Answer

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

What should students keep in mind about appearance when delivering a classroom speech?

Waylon is preparing PowerPoint slides for an important client presentation tomorrow. Unfortunately, he does not have access to the client's conference room until just before he speaks. What technology strategy should Waylon keep in mind for successfully delivering this presentation?

Describe effective use of eye contact in public speaking. Why is it important?

The best strategy for rehearsing your speech is to __________.

Jin is preparing his first business presentation, and plans to include a number of visual aids. What advice should he follow in order to make his presentation professional-appearing?

What type(s) of presentational aids will you incorporate into your next speech? Why did you select these types? Provide a justification for your decision.

Toasts, acceptance speeches, and introductions typically call for which type of delivery?

Body movement used when delivering a speech should appear __________.

List and briefly describe the three vocal aspects that help determine delivery effectiveness. How would you rate yourself in each area? Where do you hope to improve?

How does speech anxiety differ from communication apprehension? What are some strategies you can employ to help you manage speech anxiety?

You attend a good friend's wedding reception and are asked to give a congratulatory speech to the bride and groom with no prior notice. You would be giving a(n) __________.

What strategy for reducing speech anxiety is likely the least successful?

Researchers found that audiences see speakers who use presentational aids as __________.

Discuss the different forms of speech delivery. What are the relative advantages and disadvantages of each?

What are the key choices you must consider in creating an effective PowerPoint or Prezi presentation?

Which statement accurately describes the relationship among the speaker, the audience, and speech anxiety?

What tip should speakers keep in mind when including graphics and pictures in presentation software?

When giving a highly technical speech where every word needs to be stated very carefully, the best delivery method is usually __________.

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Exam 11: Managing Anxiety and Apprehension When Delivering Your Speech

What should students keep in mind about appearance when delivering a classroom speech?

Waylon is preparing PowerPoint slides for an important client presentation tomorrow. Unfortunately, he does not have access to the client's conference room until just before he speaks. What technology strategy should Waylon keep in mind for successfully delivering this presentation?

Describe effective use of eye contact in public speaking. Why is it important?

The best strategy for rehearsing your speech is to __________.

Jin is preparing his first business presentation, and plans to include a number of visual aids. What advice should he follow in order to make his presentation professional-appearing?

What type(s) of presentational aids will you incorporate into your next speech? Why did you select these types? Provide a justification for your decision.

Toasts, acceptance speeches, and introductions typically call for which type of delivery?

Body movement used when delivering a speech should appear __________.

List and briefly describe the three vocal aspects that help determine delivery effectiveness. How would you rate yourself in each area? Where do you hope to improve?

How does speech anxiety differ from communication apprehension? What are some strategies you can employ to help you manage speech anxiety?

You attend a good friend's wedding reception and are asked to give a congratulatory speech to the bride and groom with no prior notice. You would be giving a(n) __________.

What strategy for reducing speech anxiety is likely the least successful?

Researchers found that audiences see speakers who use presentational aids as __________.

Discuss the different forms of speech delivery. What are the relative advantages and disadvantages of each?

What are the key choices you must consider in creating an effective PowerPoint or Prezi presentation?

Which statement accurately describes the relationship among the speaker, the audience, and speech anxiety?

What tip should speakers keep in mind when including graphics and pictures in presentation software?

When giving a highly technical speech where every word needs to be stated very carefully, the best delivery method is usually __________.

Connecting Process and Principles in the 21st Century

Connecting Perception, Self, and Communication

Connecting Through Culture and Diversity

Connecting Through Verbal Communication

Connecting Through Nonverbal Communication

Connecting Through Social Media and New Technologies

Connecting Listening and Thinking in the Communication Process

Selecting a Topic and Connecting to the Audience

Research: Gathering and Using Information

Organizing and Outlining Your Speech

Informative and Persuasive Speaking

Connecting Through Interpersonal Communication: Developing, Maintaining, and Dissolving Relationships

Connecting Through Participating in Groups and Teams

Connecting Through Workplace Communication: Preparing for Your Future

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