Question 1

A person is said to have a(n)_____________ when they have speech habits typical of a certain geographic area.

Accepted Answer

A) accent 
B) dialect 
C) timbre 
D) none of these 
A) accent 
B) dialect 
C) timbre 
D) none of these A

Question 2

The timbre that distinguishes your voice from other is _________________.

Accepted Answer

A) pitch 
B) volume 
C) rate 
D) quality 
A) pitch 
B) volume 
C) rate 
D) quality D

Question 3

Your appearance should complement your message, so which of the following is NOT a guideline for how to dress for a speech?

Accepted Answer

A) consider the topic and purpose 
B) consider the weather 
C) consider the audience and occasion 
D) avoid clothes which could distract from the speech 
A) consider the topic and purpose 
B) consider the weather 
C) consider the audience and occasion 
D) avoid clothes which could distract from the speech B

Question 4

Which of the following facial expression should be used throughout your speech?

Accepted Answer

A) deadpan expression 
B) smile 
C) scowl 
D) none of the above 
A) deadpan expression 
B) smile 
C) scowl 
D) none of the above

Question 5

Varying your pitch means _____________.

Accepted Answer

A) talking faster at times, slower at others 
B) talking louder at times, softer at others 
C) talking higher at times, lower at others 
D) talking sprightly at times, harsh at others 
A) talking faster at times, slower at others 
B) talking louder at times, softer at others 
C) talking higher at times, lower at others 
D) talking sprightly at times, harsh at others

Question 6

A monotone speech lulls the audience to sleep and diminishes the chances of audience understanding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Posture and poise are the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic a of voice?

Accepted Answer

A) pitch 
B) rate 
C) resonance 
D) volume 
A) pitch 
B) rate 
C) resonance 
D) volume

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a reason related to the importance of eye contact?

Accepted Answer

A) maintaining eye contact helps audience concentrate the speech 
B) maintaining eye contact increases the audience's confidence in you, the speaker 
C) maintaining eye contact helps you gain insight into the audience's reaction to the speech 
D) all of these are related to the importance of eye contact 
A) maintaining eye contact helps audience concentrate the speech 
B) maintaining eye contact increases the audience's confidence in you, the speaker 
C) maintaining eye contact helps you gain insight into the audience's reaction to the speech 
D) all of these are related to the importance of eye contact

Question 10

An upright stance and squared shoulders communicate a sense of being overly confident and should be avoided.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Robert practiced taking a few steps to one side of the stage each time he started a new point of his speech.  He is engaging in _____________.

Accepted Answer

A) movement 
B) motivated movement 
C) gesture 
D) audience contact 
A) movement 
B) motivated movement 
C) gesture 
D) audience contact

Question 12

Generally, you should look at your audience at least ______________ of the time.

Accepted Answer

A) 100 percent 
B) 90 percent 
C) 80 percent 
D) 70 percent 
A) 100 percent 
B) 90 percent 
C) 80 percent 
D) 70 percent

Question 13

Speaking notes should include all of the following EXCEPT ________________.

Accepted Answer

A) hard-to-remember statistics 
B) delivery cues to help trigger memory 
C) introduction and conclusion 
D) long quotations 
A) hard-to-remember statistics 
B) delivery cues to help trigger memory 
C) introduction and conclusion 
D) long quotations

Question 14

Facial expressions can supplement and reflect the thoughts of the speaker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A speech researched and planned ahead of time but the exact wording is not scripted and will vary somewhat from the presentation is _____________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

You should not practice movements or gestures so they can appear natural when you present your speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Audience contact is creating a sense of looking listeners in the eye when speaking to large audiences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

If you are familiar with the technology in a speaking space, you should feel comfortable using it without needing to test it ahead of time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Besides being intelligible, another reason to fluctuate your pitch during your speech is _____________________.

Accepted Answer

A) so audience members in the back can hear but you're not shouting to those in the front 
B) that audience members in the back may not be able to hear you 
C) to give time for your audience to process your ideas 
D) to avoid recent issues 
A) so audience members in the back can hear but you're not shouting to those in the front 
B) that audience members in the back may not be able to hear you 
C) to give time for your audience to process your ideas 
D) to avoid recent issues

Question 20

A moment of silence strategically placed in order to enhance meaning is called a(n)_________________.

Accepted Answer

A) stress 
B) pause 
C) gesture 
D) articulation 
A) stress 
B) pause 
C) gesture 
D) articulation

A person is said to have a(n)_____________ when they have speech habits typical of a certain geographic area.

The timbre that distinguishes your voice from other is _________________.

Your appearance should complement your message, so which of the following is NOT a guideline for how to dress for a speech?

Which of the following facial expression should be used throughout your speech?

Varying your pitch means _____________.

A monotone speech lulls the audience to sleep and diminishes the chances of audience understanding.

Posture and poise are the same thing.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic a of voice?

Which of the following is NOT a reason related to the importance of eye contact?

An upright stance and squared shoulders communicate a sense of being overly confident and should be avoided.

Robert practiced taking a few steps to one side of the stage each time he started a new point of his speech. He is engaging in _____________.

Generally, you should look at your audience at least ______________ of the time.

Speaking notes should include all of the following EXCEPT ________________.

Facial expressions can supplement and reflect the thoughts of the speaker.

A speech researched and planned ahead of time but the exact wording is not scripted and will vary somewhat from the presentation is _____________.

You should not practice movements or gestures so they can appear natural when you present your speech.

Audience contact is creating a sense of looking listeners in the eye when speaking to large audiences.

If you are familiar with the technology in a speaking space, you should feel comfortable using it without needing to test it ahead of time.

Besides being intelligible, another reason to fluctuate your pitch during your speech is _____________________.

A moment of silence strategically placed in order to enhance meaning is called a(n)_________________.

Foundations of Public Speaking

Your First Speech

Listening

Determining and Appropriate Speech Goal

Adapting to Audiences

Topic Development

Organizing the Speech Body

The Introduction and Conclusion

Presentational Aids

Language and Oral Style

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Messages

Persuasive Speaking

Ceremonial Speaking

Group Communication and Presentations

Filters

Exam 11: Delivery

A person is said to have a(n)_____________ when they have speech habits typical of a certain geographic area.

The timbre that distinguishes your voice from other is _________________.

Your appearance should complement your message, so which of the following is NOT a guideline for how to dress for a speech?

Which of the following facial expression should be used throughout your speech?

Varying your pitch means _____________.

A monotone speech lulls the audience to sleep and diminishes the chances of audience understanding.

Posture and poise are the same thing.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic a of voice?

Which of the following is NOT a reason related to the importance of eye contact?

An upright stance and squared shoulders communicate a sense of being overly confident and should be avoided.

Robert practiced taking a few steps to one side of the stage each time he started a new point of his speech. He is engaging in _____________.

Generally, you should look at your audience at least ______________ of the time.

Speaking notes should include all of the following EXCEPT ________________.

Facial expressions can supplement and reflect the thoughts of the speaker.

A speech researched and planned ahead of time but the exact wording is not scripted and will vary somewhat from the presentation is _____________.

You should not practice movements or gestures so they can appear natural when you present your speech.

Audience contact is creating a sense of looking listeners in the eye when speaking to large audiences.

If you are familiar with the technology in a speaking space, you should feel comfortable using it without needing to test it ahead of time.

Besides being intelligible, another reason to fluctuate your pitch during your speech is _____________________.

A moment of silence strategically placed in order to enhance meaning is called a(n)_________________.

Foundations of Public Speaking

Your First Speech

Listening

Determining and Appropriate Speech Goal

Adapting to Audiences

Topic Development

Organizing the Speech Body

The Introduction and Conclusion

Presentational Aids

Language and Oral Style

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Messages

Persuasive Speaking

Ceremonial Speaking

Group Communication and Presentations

Filters