Exam 13: Presenting a Speech

Dax has been working on his speech for several weeks. After carefully crafting his purpose and thesis, Dax did extensive research and organized his main points and subpoints. He has a strong introduction and conclusion and is very proud of his formal outline. A few days before his speech, Dax prepares informal speaking notes and begins to practice. Although he has put so much work into his speech, he doesn't want to appear stiff or formal. He wants to give which type of speech, so he can appear natural and relaxed?

Which of the following is the display of words or numbers in a format of columns and rows?

Troy is terrified of giving speeches. Although he prepares extensively for a major presentation at work, once it begins, he keeps forgetting what he wants to say next. When it comes time for him to speak, he is so nervous that he sweats through his shirt. Once, he even called in sick instead of showing up for his presentation. Troy seems to be experiencing ______________ stage fright.

During a presentation at her company's board of directors, Aiyana does not want to acknowledge that the board is evaluating her speech; she prefers to feel hidden and protected by looking at her notes. Unfortunately, as a result of her delivery, most of the board feels that Aiyana isn't being honest about her proposal and therefore the board votes against her. What aspect of delivery did Aiyana most likely neglect?

Iris is assigned to a small group to do some research on another culture. At the end of class, Iris is asked by the professor to give a quick report on her group's findings for the day. Iris is being asked to give what kind of speech?

Which type of delivery style would work best if you are nervous about speaking?

If you perceive that you must use a potentially harmful aid in your speech and you explicitly warn your audience at the start of your speech, and again before you introduce it, you are following what guideline for presentation aids?

Amanda is giving a speech on how the vocal cords work. Since her audience can't actually see their own vocal cords, she thinks a ____________, or representation of the vocal cords, would effectively assist the audience in understanding her topic.

Children often __________ sounds when articulating, for example saying "pa-sghetti" rather than "spaghetti".

During her speech, Riley notices her voice has become monotone and she is stuttering more than she usually does. She has to swallow and clear her throat repeatedly, and she can't seem to stop fidgeting with her notecards. Riley is experiencing _____________ effects of her stage fright.

Which of the following is NOT a factor when considering the context for presentation aids?

Which of the following is NOT a way to deal with stage fright?

Cai has always had stage fright, but her new job will require her to be in front of large audiences on a regular basis. To deal with her stage fright, Cai begins to offer her opinion at staff meetings and speaking at small group gatherings at her church. What method is Cai using to overcome her stage fright?

If someone says "real-ah-tor"rather than "realtor", he or she has what articulation problem?

) Which of the following is NOT a basic style of delivery?

Dante is giving his informative speech on how to make penne alla vodka. He wants to share with the audience the history of the dish and his favorite restaurant's recipe. What type of presentation aid would be most useful for Dante's speech?

If your presentation aids overpower your speech instead of embellish it, you probably did not follow which guideline for effective aids?

Kieran is very nervous about a big presentation at work. During his speech, Kieran notices his heart is racing and he can't seem to catch his breath. He begins to sweat profusely as well. Because of his stage fright, Kieran's body is experiencing what kind of response?

Research shows that if you incorporate materials that involve your listeners' sense of sight, hearing, touch, or smell, their _________ will be improved.

You want your clothing, accessories, and grooming to be appropriate for the audience and for the occasion on which you're speaking, so ____________ is an important aspect of delivery.