Question 1

Define eye contact and explain its functions.

Accepted Answer

Eye contact is a speaker's ability to have visual contact with everyone in the audience. Use of eye contact can help an audience feel that the speaker is speaking directly to them instead of simply uttering a list of main and supporting points. Eye contact also prevents the audience from feeling invisible and unimportant, or thinking that the speaker is just speaking to hear her or his own voice. Finally, it reminds the audience that a speaker's attention is on them, and not solely on notecards or visual aids.

Question 2

Well-prepared notecards are generally handled more gracefully than manuscripts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

If you attempt to write your entire speech on your cards, you will end up _____________.

Accepted Answer

reading

Question 4

You've been asked to give a speech on the importance of corn in our society. What type of information should place on each of five notecards if you are using the five card system for writing notecards?

Accepted Answer

The answer of You've been asked to give a speech...

Question 5

Articulation is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the ability to pronounce clearly a succession of syllables used in a word. 
B)  the flexibility to engage the audience in responding to main points. 
C)  a precise citation or quotation used to support the thesis statement. 
D)  saying something in such a way as to suggest an opposite meaning. 
E)  the vocal agility of a speaker who generates and sustains attention. 
A)  the ability to pronounce clearly a succession of syllables used in a word. 
B)  the flexibility to engage the audience in responding to main points. 
C)  a precise citation or quotation used to support the thesis statement. 
D)  saying something in such a way as to suggest an opposite meaning. 
E)  the vocal agility of a speaker who generates and sustains attention.

Question 6

Describe and explain the role and function of sustained eye contact with an audience.

Accepted Answer

Sustained eye contact with an audience i

Question 7

What are verbal surrogates and why are they problematic in public speaking?

Accepted Answer

Verbal surrogates are utterances used to

Question 8

The word-for-word iteration of a written message is _____________ speaking.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The word-for-word iteration of a written message...

Question 9

Why is speaking from notecards better than speaking from a full manuscript?

Accepted Answer

Notecards do not qui

Question 10

In an extemporaneous speech you:

Accepted Answer

A)  engage your audience with your message, eye contact, facial expressions, and gestures. 
B)  follow exactly your carefully planned sequence of words and ideas. 
C)  infuse the speech with informal language in order to sound relaxed. 
D)  memorize your speech so you can make continuous, full eye contact. 
E)  refuse to allow audience response to interfere with your presentation. 
A)  engage your audience with your message, eye contact, facial expressions, and gestures. 
B)  follow exactly your carefully planned sequence of words and ideas. 
C)  infuse the speech with informal language in order to sound relaxed. 
D)  memorize your speech so you can make continuous, full eye contact. 
E)  refuse to allow audience response to interfere with your presentation.

Question 11

In a large auditorium, your voice is likely to _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a large auditorium, your voice is...

Question 12

Of the six different forms of vocalics, which do you think is the most problematic for speakers in your classroom? Why?

Accepted Answer

In my classroom, I believe that the most

Question 13

Manuscript speaking is the word-for-word iteration of a written message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A key word or phrase to be included on a notecard should trigger a _____________sequence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A key word or phrase to be...

Question 15

You should prepare notecards for visual ease, not for completeness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

You should speak at a moderately fast pace that includes no pauses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

If you read your speech from a manuscript, the audience might believe you don't really know the content.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Inflections are:

Accepted Answer

A)  changes in the pitch of a speaker's voice. 
B)  contractions that combine and shorten words. 
C)  filler words substituted for actual words. 
D)  incorrect uses of words, or malapropisms. 
E)  syllables added to a verb to make it a noun. 
A)  changes in the pitch of a speaker's voice. 
B)  contractions that combine and shorten words. 
C)  filler words substituted for actual words. 
D)  incorrect uses of words, or malapropisms. 
E)  syllables added to a verb to make it a noun.

Question 19

A vocal cue is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the apparent effort or energy given to a presentation. 
B)  an emphasis given to a particular word or phrase. 
C)  the fluency with which a speaker presents a speech. 
D)  a meaningful variation in pitch, tone, volume, or pace. 
E)  most likely to appear in a manuscript presentation. 
A)  the apparent effort or energy given to a presentation. 
B)  an emphasis given to a particular word or phrase. 
C)  the fluency with which a speaker presents a speech. 
D)  a meaningful variation in pitch, tone, volume, or pace. 
E)  most likely to appear in a manuscript presentation.

Question 20

Memorized speaking is the rote recitation of a memorized written message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Define eye contact and explain its functions.

Well-prepared notecards are generally handled more gracefully than manuscripts.

If you attempt to write your entire speech on your cards, you will end up _____________.

You've been asked to give a speech on the importance of corn in our society. What type of information should place on each of five notecards if you are using the five card system for writing notecards?

Articulation is:

Describe and explain the role and function of sustained eye contact with an audience.

What are verbal surrogates and why are they problematic in public speaking?

The word-for-word iteration of a written message is _____________ speaking.

Why is speaking from notecards better than speaking from a full manuscript?

In an extemporaneous speech you:

In a large auditorium, your voice is likely to _________.

Of the six different forms of vocalics, which do you think is the most problematic for speakers in your classroom? Why?

Manuscript speaking is the word-for-word iteration of a written message.

A key word or phrase to be included on a notecard should trigger a _____________sequence.

You should prepare notecards for visual ease, not for completeness.

You should speak at a moderately fast pace that includes no pauses.

If you read your speech from a manuscript, the audience might believe you don't really know the content.

Inflections are:

A vocal cue is:

Memorized speaking is the rote recitation of a memorized written message.

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Speaking Confidently

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Audience Analysis

Finding a Purpose and Selecting a Topic

Researching Your Speech

Supporting Ideas and Building Arguments

Introductions Matter: How to Begin a Speech Effectively

Creating the Body of a Speech

Concluding With Power

Outlining

The Importance of Language

Presentation Aids: Design and Usage

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

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Exam 14: Delivering the Speech

Define eye contact and explain its functions.

Well-prepared notecards are generally handled more gracefully than manuscripts.

If you attempt to write your entire speech on your cards, you will end up _____________.

You've been asked to give a speech on the importance of corn in our society. What type of information should place on each of five notecards if you are using the five card system for writing notecards?

Articulation is:

Describe and explain the role and function of sustained eye contact with an audience.

What are verbal surrogates and why are they problematic in public speaking?

The word-for-word iteration of a written message is _____________ speaking.

Why is speaking from notecards better than speaking from a full manuscript?

In an extemporaneous speech you:

In a large auditorium, your voice is likely to _________.

Of the six different forms of vocalics, which do you think is the most problematic for speakers in your classroom? Why?

Manuscript speaking is the word-for-word iteration of a written message.

A key word or phrase to be included on a notecard should trigger a _____________sequence.

You should prepare notecards for visual ease, not for completeness.

You should speak at a moderately fast pace that includes no pauses.

If you read your speech from a manuscript, the audience might believe you don't really know the content.

Inflections are:

A vocal cue is:

Memorized speaking is the rote recitation of a memorized written message.

Why Public Speaking Matters Today

Ethics Matters: Understanding the Ethics of Public Speaking

Speaking Confidently

The Importance of Listening

Audience Analysis

Finding a Purpose and Selecting a Topic

Researching Your Speech

Supporting Ideas and Building Arguments

Introductions Matter: How to Begin a Speech Effectively

Creating the Body of a Speech

Concluding With Power

Outlining

The Importance of Language

Presentation Aids: Design and Usage

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Speaking to Entertain

Your First Speech

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