Question 1

When you have little or no time to prepare, your mode of presentation will be __________.

Accepted Answer

impromptu

Question 2

Identify the four major elements of bodily presentation and discuss one problem associated with each and one solution for each problem.

Accepted Answer

answer should include:
1. The four major elements of bodily presentation are (1) physical appearance, (2) movement, (3) gesture, and (4) facial expression.
2. A problem related to physical appearance involves dressing appropriately for a speech. A solution would be to think ahead about the occasion and choose clothing accordingly.
3. An example of a problem related to movement might involve a speaker nervously moving around the stage without stopping. A solution would be to be conscious of this tendency and address it during the presentation.
4. A common gesture problem is fidgeting; trying to be conscious of this tendency and attempting to move more naturally will address this problem.
5. A common facial expression problem is that of looking at the floor and failing to make eye contact. Looking into listeners' eyes throughout the speech addresses this issue.

Question 3

Which of the following characteristics is associated with extemporaneous speaking?

Accepted Answer

A)  written out word for word 
B)  delivered with little preparation 
C)  delivered from outlined notes to encourage a conversational quality 
D)  read from a script and difficult to sustain eye contact 
A)  written out word for word 
B)  delivered with little preparation 
C)  delivered from outlined notes to encourage a conversational quality 
D)  read from a script and difficult to sustain eye contact C

Question 4

Which of the following is true of memorized speeches?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are worth the time and effort of memorization. 
B)  Reciting them helps create a smooth, fluid delivery. 
C)  The main body is worth memorizing but the introduction and conclusion should be delivered impromptu to stay fresh. 
D)  Few theorists advise anyone to memorize a speech. 
A)  They are worth the time and effort of memorization. 
B)  Reciting them helps create a smooth, fluid delivery. 
C)  The main body is worth memorizing but the introduction and conclusion should be delivered impromptu to stay fresh. 
D)  Few theorists advise anyone to memorize a speech.

Question 5

What are the three main characteristics of delivery style that contribute positively to your speech? How do they differ? Do you consider any more important than others?

Accepted Answer

answer should include:
1. A delivery sty

Question 6

Which of the following is appropriate dress for a classroom speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scrubs 
B)  Sweatpants and hoodie 
C)  Tuxedo/formal gown 
D)  Slacks and a polo shirt 
A)  Scrubs 
B)  Sweatpants and hoodie 
C)  Tuxedo/formal gown 
D)  Slacks and a polo shirt

Question 7

Vocal cues are used by listeners to judge a speaker's ethos.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Explain how the voice and body can each be used to enhance the presentation of a speech. Give an example of how you might incorporate these principles in a speech.

Accepted Answer

answer should include:
1. Voice helps a

Question 9

When a room is too large, you can enhance the volume of your voice by using __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  amplification 
B)  resonance 
C)  projection 
D)  higher pitch 
A)  amplification 
B)  resonance 
C)  projection 
D)  higher pitch

Question 10

When practicing, if you cannot practice in the room where you'll speak, you should __________ that setting as closely as possible.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When practicing, if you cannot practice in...

Question 11

What is the best advice for maintaining eye contact when speaking to a large audience?

Accepted Answer

A)  Focus just above listeners' heads so as not to be intimidated by the size of the crowd. 
B)  Divide listeners into three or four groups and shift your focus among them, corresponding to transitions. 
C)  Do not worry about eye contact with a group that large; no one will really notice. 
D)  Make eye contact only with the listeners who are close enough to notice. 
A)  Focus just above listeners' heads so as not to be intimidated by the size of the crowd. 
B)  Divide listeners into three or four groups and shift your focus among them, corresponding to transitions. 
C)  Do not worry about eye contact with a group that large; no one will really notice. 
D)  Make eye contact only with the listeners who are close enough to notice.

Question 12

The most important guideline for practicing your speech is to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  begin early 
B)  mentally rehearse the speech 
C)  practice the speech orally 
D)  try to simulate the speech setting 
A)  begin early 
B)  mentally rehearse the speech 
C)  practice the speech orally 
D)  try to simulate the speech setting

Question 13

The most distracting pitch for an audience is a __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most distracting pitch for an audience...

Question 14

Which of the following is a characteristic of an effective delivery?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has a clear thesis and purpose. 
B)  It has a distinct introduction, body, and conclusion. 
C)  It is natural and uncontrived. 
D)  It is choreographed. 
A)  It has a clear thesis and purpose. 
B)  It has a distinct introduction, body, and conclusion. 
C)  It is natural and uncontrived. 
D)  It is choreographed.

Question 15

James opened his speech by saying, "Today I, uh, want to, umm, talk about, like, how, y'know, how violent our schools have, like become and how, uh, dangerous it is, y'know, at our high schools right now." James is having trouble with __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  enunciation 
B)  articulation 
C)  pronunciation 
D)  vocalized pauses 
A)  enunciation 
B)  articulation 
C)  pronunciation 
D)  vocalized pauses

Question 16

Five minutes before class, Billy realized that it was his assigned day to give a speech. He did not want to make excuses, so he used the five minutes to prepare. His mode of presentation can best be labeled as __________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

The anticipation, implementation, and relaxation steps are three stages in making your __________ appear more natural.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The anticipation, implementation, and relaxation steps are...

Question 18

What are the four steps in practicing your speech presentation? Why is each step important, and what contribution does each make that others do not?

Accepted Answer

answer should include:
1. Develop the pr

Question 19

Most speakers notice a difference in their voices when they hear themselves on tape. The voice on the tape seems to have a __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  slower rate 
B)  higher pitch 
C)  higher volume 
D)  faster rate 
A)  slower rate 
B)  higher pitch 
C)  higher volume 
D)  faster rate

Question 20

What are the four modes of presentation, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each?

Accepted Answer

answer should include:
1. An impromptu p

When you have little or no time to prepare, your mode of presentation will be __________.

Identify the four major elements of bodily presentation and discuss one problem associated with each and one solution for each problem.

Which of the following characteristics is associated with extemporaneous speaking?

Which of the following is true of memorized speeches?

What are the three main characteristics of delivery style that contribute positively to your speech? How do they differ? Do you consider any more important than others?

Which of the following is appropriate dress for a classroom speech?

Vocal cues are used by listeners to judge a speaker's ethos.

Explain how the voice and body can each be used to enhance the presentation of a speech. Give an example of how you might incorporate these principles in a speech.

When a room is too large, you can enhance the volume of your voice by using __________.

When practicing, if you cannot practice in the room where you'll speak, you should __________ that setting as closely as possible.

What is the best advice for maintaining eye contact when speaking to a large audience?

The most important guideline for practicing your speech is to __________.

The most distracting pitch for an audience is a __________.

Which of the following is a characteristic of an effective delivery?

James opened his speech by saying, "Today I, uh, want to, umm, talk about, like, how, y'know, how violent our schools have, like become and how, uh, dangerous it is, y'know, at our high schools right now." James is having trouble with __________.

Five minutes before class, Billy realized that it was his assigned day to give a speech. He did not want to make excuses, so he used the five minutes to prepare. His mode of presentation can best be labeled as __________.

The anticipation, implementation, and relaxation steps are three stages in making your __________ appear more natural.

What are the four steps in practicing your speech presentation? Why is each step important, and what contribution does each make that others do not?

Most speakers notice a difference in their voices when they hear themselves on tape. The voice on the tape seems to have a __________.

What are the four modes of presentation, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each?

Welcome to Public Speaking

Your First Speech

Listening Critically

Analyzing Your Audience

Choosing a Topic and Developing a Strategy

Researching the Speech

Reasoning

Organizing the Speech: The Body

Organizing the Speech: Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions

Outlining the Speech

Achieving Style Through Language

Informing

Persuading

Speaking With Visual Aids

Occasions for Public Speaking

Filters

Exam 3: Presenting the Speech

When you have little or no time to prepare, your mode of presentation will be __________.

Identify the four major elements of bodily presentation and discuss one problem associated with each and one solution for each problem.

Which of the following characteristics is associated with extemporaneous speaking?

Which of the following is true of memorized speeches?

What are the three main characteristics of delivery style that contribute positively to your speech? How do they differ? Do you consider any more important than others?

Which of the following is appropriate dress for a classroom speech?

Vocal cues are used by listeners to judge a speaker's ethos.

Explain how the voice and body can each be used to enhance the presentation of a speech. Give an example of how you might incorporate these principles in a speech.

When a room is too large, you can enhance the volume of your voice by using __________.

When practicing, if you cannot practice in the room where you'll speak, you should __________ that setting as closely as possible.

What is the best advice for maintaining eye contact when speaking to a large audience?

The most important guideline for practicing your speech is to __________.

The most distracting pitch for an audience is a __________.

Which of the following is a characteristic of an effective delivery?

James opened his speech by saying, "Today I, uh, want to, umm, talk about, like, how, y'know, how violent our schools have, like become and how, uh, dangerous it is, y'know, at our high schools right now." James is having trouble with __________.

Five minutes before class, Billy realized that it was his assigned day to give a speech. He did not want to make excuses, so he used the five minutes to prepare. His mode of presentation can best be labeled as __________.

The anticipation, implementation, and relaxation steps are three stages in making your __________ appear more natural.

What are the four steps in practicing your speech presentation? Why is each step important, and what contribution does each make that others do not?

Most speakers notice a difference in their voices when they hear themselves on tape. The voice on the tape seems to have a __________.

What are the four modes of presentation, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each?

Welcome to Public Speaking

Your First Speech

Listening Critically

Analyzing Your Audience

Choosing a Topic and Developing a Strategy

Researching the Speech

Reasoning

Organizing the Speech: The Body

Organizing the Speech: Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions

Outlining the Speech

Achieving Style Through Language

Informing

Persuading

Speaking With Visual Aids

Occasions for Public Speaking

Filters