Question 1

Every presentational aid used during your speech must __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  serve a meaningful purpose 
B)  include both a visual and audio element 
C)  be professionally prepared 
D)  be able to stand alone without explanation 
A)  serve a meaningful purpose 
B)  include both a visual and audio element 
C)  be professionally prepared 
D)  be able to stand alone without explanation

Question 2

Speech anxiety is often created by __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  fear of media exposure 
B)  misunderstanding of the communication process 
C)  fear of making mistakes 
D)  genetic predisposition 
A)  fear of media exposure 
B)  misunderstanding of the communication process 
C)  fear of making mistakes 
D)  genetic predisposition

Question 3

When learning how to give a speech, manuscript delivery is often discouraged because it __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  only works for informal situations 
B)  invites the speaker to concentrate more on the script than on the audience 
C)  requires the ability to think on your feet 
D)  requires the ability to use correct and precise pronunciation 
A)  only works for informal situations 
B)  invites the speaker to concentrate more on the script than on the audience 
C)  requires the ability to think on your feet 
D)  requires the ability to use correct and precise pronunciation

Question 4

Line graphs are particularly well suited for __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  illustrating comparisons 
B)  displaying large amounts of data in a very small space 
C)  clarifying comparative data over time 
D)  representing a percentage of the whole 
A)  illustrating comparisons 
B)  displaying large amounts of data in a very small space 
C)  clarifying comparative data over time 
D)  representing a percentage of the whole

Question 5

Which statement accurately portrays the relationship between the speaker's voice and the speaker's delivery?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fillers and vocal pauses help appropriately pace the timing of a speech. 
B)  The slower the speaking rate, the better the overall delivery. 
C)  Vocal quality is a highly accurate indicator of the presenter's sincerity. 
D)  Most articulation problems result from speech impediments. 
A)  Fillers and vocal pauses help appropriately pace the timing of a speech. 
B)  The slower the speaking rate, the better the overall delivery. 
C)  Vocal quality is a highly accurate indicator of the presenter's sincerity. 
D)  Most articulation problems result from speech impediments.

Question 6

What is the best overall strategy to help overcome your anxiety in public speaking situations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Continue to give speeches and learn more about public speaking. 
B)  Don't over-practice your speech; once or twice is enough. 
C)  Keep in mind that most people are not afraid to speak publicly. 
D)  Avoid speaking in public whenever possible. 
A)  Continue to give speeches and learn more about public speaking. 
B)  Don't over-practice your speech; once or twice is enough. 
C)  Keep in mind that most people are not afraid to speak publicly. 
D)  Avoid speaking in public whenever possible.

Question 7

A common cause of communication apprehension that begins in childhood is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  physical articulation and enunciation issues 
B)  parental lack of education 
C)  cognitive deficits, either due to genetics or environment 
D)  negative feedback about communicating 
A)  physical articulation and enunciation issues 
B)  parental lack of education 
C)  cognitive deficits, either due to genetics or environment 
D)  negative feedback about communicating

Question 8

What physical aspect of delivery accounts for much of the emotional impact of your message?

Accepted Answer

A)  personal appearance 
B)  facial expressions 
C)  posture 
D)  gestures 
A)  personal appearance 
B)  facial expressions 
C)  posture 
D)  gestures

Question 9

The key to successful management of speech anxiety is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  learning to control it 
B)  focusing on other people's speeches 
C)  reading more about it 
D)  focusing on your visual aids 
A)  learning to control it 
B)  focusing on other people's speeches 
C)  reading more about it 
D)  focusing on your visual aids

Question 10

Macauley is practicing his speech before he delivers it in class tomorrow. After he is comfortable with the content of his speech, he works a bit more on his delivery style. Macauley tries to apply this universal tip for all types of speeches: __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Don't worry about the content. 
B)  Be yourself. 
C)  Forget about the audience. 
D)  Strive for absolute perfection. 
A)  Don't worry about the content. 
B)  Be yourself. 
C)  Forget about the audience. 
D)  Strive for absolute perfection.

Question 11

What term refers to a learned relaxation technique designed to help speakers manage anxiety-provoking events?

Accepted Answer

A)  systematic desensitization 
B)  audience analysis 
C)  classical conditioning 
D)  speaker stimulation 
A)  systematic desensitization 
B)  audience analysis 
C)  classical conditioning 
D)  speaker stimulation

Question 12

What role does personal appearance play in speech delivery? How can you use appearance to present your best self when speaking?

Accepted Answer

-An awareness of effective nonverbal com

Question 13

Which delivery method appears spontaneous, but uses keyword outlines to help keep the speaker organized and on track?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Which statement is correct regarding communication apprehension?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the least severe form of speech anxiety. 
B)  It is rarely seen in adults. 
C)  It is associated with real or anticipated communication with others. 
D)  It is easily overcome by just ignoring it. 
A)  It is the least severe form of speech anxiety. 
B)  It is rarely seen in adults. 
C)  It is associated with real or anticipated communication with others. 
D)  It is easily overcome by just ignoring it.

Question 15

James was excited to run for student council president until he learned that the candidates traditionally speak during an all-school assembly. Although his friends kept urging him to run, James withdraws his name from consideration after picturing himself as a laughingstock. In this situation, James dealt with speech anxiety through __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  researching the situation 
B)  avoidance 
C)  talking to others 
D)  mental rehearsal 
A)  researching the situation 
B)  avoidance 
C)  talking to others 
D)  mental rehearsal

Question 16

Although she prepared well in advance for her speaking assignment, Becky's high-pitched, squeaky voice became a distraction to her classmates. In this example, Becky is struggling with __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  enunciation 
B)  vocal rate 
C)  intelligibility 
D)  vocal quality 
A)  enunciation 
B)  vocal rate 
C)  intelligibility 
D)  vocal quality

Question 17

The speed at which a speaker speaks, usually between 120 and 175 words per minute, is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  rate 
B)  force 
C)  pitch 
D)  pauses 
A)  rate 
B)  force 
C)  pitch 
D)  pauses

Question 18

What technique have neuroscientists found helpful to relive all types of stress, including speech anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A)  avoidance 
B)  meditation 
C)  memorization 
D)  positive thinking 
A)  avoidance 
B)  meditation 
C)  memorization 
D)  positive thinking

Question 19

Why do most teachers and professional speakers prefer the extemporaneous speech delivery method?

Accepted Answer

-Most teachers, as well as professional

Question 20

What is the best advice for using effective PowerPoint or Prezi presentations?

Accepted Answer

A)  When using slides, be sure that each contains a picture or clip art. 
B)  Incorporate multiple colors, fonts, and styles. 
C)  Every speech can benefit from the use of PowerPoint slides. 
D)  Display the presentation only when you are referring to it. 
A)  When using slides, be sure that each contains a picture or clip art. 
B)  Incorporate multiple colors, fonts, and styles. 
C)  Every speech can benefit from the use of PowerPoint slides. 
D)  Display the presentation only when you are referring to it.

Every presentational aid used during your speech must __________.

Speech anxiety is often created by __________.

When learning how to give a speech, manuscript delivery is often discouraged because it __________.

Line graphs are particularly well suited for __________.

Which statement accurately portrays the relationship between the speaker's voice and the speaker's delivery?

What is the best overall strategy to help overcome your anxiety in public speaking situations?

A common cause of communication apprehension that begins in childhood is __________.

What physical aspect of delivery accounts for much of the emotional impact of your message?

The key to successful management of speech anxiety is __________.

Macauley is practicing his speech before he delivers it in class tomorrow. After he is comfortable with the content of his speech, he works a bit more on his delivery style. Macauley tries to apply this universal tip for all types of speeches: __________.

What term refers to a learned relaxation technique designed to help speakers manage anxiety-provoking events?

What role does personal appearance play in speech delivery? How can you use appearance to present your best self when speaking?

Which delivery method appears spontaneous, but uses keyword outlines to help keep the speaker organized and on track?

Which statement is correct regarding communication apprehension?

Although she prepared well in advance for her speaking assignment, Becky's high-pitched, squeaky voice became a distraction to her classmates. In this example, Becky is struggling with __________.

The speed at which a speaker speaks, usually between 120 and 175 words per minute, is known as __________.

What technique have neuroscientists found helpful to relive all types of stress, including speech anxiety?

Why do most teachers and professional speakers prefer the extemporaneous speech delivery method?

What is the best advice for using effective PowerPoint or Prezi presentations?

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Exam 11: Managing Anxiety and Apprehension When Delivering Your Speech

Every presentational aid used during your speech must __________.

Speech anxiety is often created by __________.

When learning how to give a speech, manuscript delivery is often discouraged because it __________.

Line graphs are particularly well suited for __________.

Which statement accurately portrays the relationship between the speaker's voice and the speaker's delivery?

What is the best overall strategy to help overcome your anxiety in public speaking situations?

A common cause of communication apprehension that begins in childhood is __________.

What physical aspect of delivery accounts for much of the emotional impact of your message?

The key to successful management of speech anxiety is __________.

Macauley is practicing his speech before he delivers it in class tomorrow. After he is comfortable with the content of his speech, he works a bit more on his delivery style. Macauley tries to apply this universal tip for all types of speeches: __________.

What term refers to a learned relaxation technique designed to help speakers manage anxiety-provoking events?

What role does personal appearance play in speech delivery? How can you use appearance to present your best self when speaking?

Which delivery method appears spontaneous, but uses keyword outlines to help keep the speaker organized and on track?

Which statement is correct regarding communication apprehension?

Although she prepared well in advance for her speaking assignment, Becky's high-pitched, squeaky voice became a distraction to her classmates. In this example, Becky is struggling with __________.

The speed at which a speaker speaks, usually between 120 and 175 words per minute, is known as __________.

What technique have neuroscientists found helpful to relive all types of stress, including speech anxiety?

Why do most teachers and professional speakers prefer the extemporaneous speech delivery method?

What is the best advice for using effective PowerPoint or Prezi presentations?

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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