Question 1

Manuscript speaking is rarely done well enough to be interesting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

What is one advantage of memorized speaking?

Accepted Answer

A)  most natural delivery style 
B)  easiest for most speakers to do well 
C)  maximum eye contact with audience 
D)  best technique for persuasive speaking 
A)  most natural delivery style 
B)  easiest for most speakers to do well 
C)  maximum eye contact with audience 
D)  best technique for persuasive speaking C

Question 3

Rehearsal is an important step for excellent extemporaneous speakers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

When you perform _____ speaking you run the greatest risk of forgetting parts of your speech and awkwardly searching for words in front of your audience.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

In which of the following situations is the memorized speaking style acceptable?

Accepted Answer

A)  during an emergency that requires precise wording 
B)  when you want to appear natural and conversational 
C)  when your speech doesn't require a strict organizational style 
D)  when you are accepting an award 
A)  during an emergency that requires precise wording 
B)  when you want to appear natural and conversational 
C)  when your speech doesn't require a strict organizational style 
D)  when you are accepting an award

Question 6

When the president of the U.S. delivers his State of the Union speech, the type of speech classified by method of delivery would be

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

When asked to deliver a speech at the last moment, the type of delivery style you will use is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

One disadvantage of memorized is speaking is that you can't make on-the-spot adaptations to your audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Extemporaneous speaking is delivered in a conversational style.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An impromptu speech does not have to be organized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Extemporaneous speaking and impromptu speaking are the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Given the task of preparing a speech, Susan decides to speak from an outline that can help her sound conversational and spontaneous. She wants to be able to adapt her remarks to the feedback she receivesfrom the audience. She also wants to make more eye contact with the audience. What method of delivery will be BEST, given Susan's speech goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  memory speaking 
B)  extemporaneous speaking 
C)  impromptu speaking 
D)  manuscript speaking 
A)  memory speaking 
B)  extemporaneous speaking 
C)  impromptu speaking 
D)  manuscript speaking

Question 13

A few minutes remain in the class period. The teacher assigns a student to stand before the class and give a brief speech on effective study habits. What method of delivery is utilized in this situation?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

An unrehearsed rebuttal to a comment made by a colleague during a meeting is an example of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Delivering a speech from a written or memorized general outline is termed

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

The advantage of impromptu speaking is that you can speak informally and maintain direct eye contact with the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Maintaining constant, direct eye contact is an advantage of manuscript speaking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is one advantage of impromptu speaking?

Accepted Answer

A)  You can maintain direct eye contact with the audience. 
B)  It won't cause you to get as nervous. 
C)  You can choose your words very carefully. 
D)  It increases your credibility. 
A)  You can maintain direct eye contact with the audience. 
B)  It won't cause you to get as nervous. 
C)  You can choose your words very carefully. 
D)  It increases your credibility.

Question 19

Reading a speech from a prepared text is termed

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

During an impromptu speech, you are always speaking from your own experience and knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 16: Methods of Delivery

Manuscript speaking is rarely done well enough to be interesting.

What is one advantage of memorized speaking?

Rehearsal is an important step for excellent extemporaneous speakers.

When you perform _____ speaking you run the greatest risk of forgetting parts of your speech and awkwardly searching for words in front of your audience.

In which of the following situations is the memorized speaking style acceptable?

When the president of the U.S. delivers his State of the Union speech, the type of speech classified by method of delivery would be

When asked to deliver a speech at the last moment, the type of delivery style you will use is

One disadvantage of memorized is speaking is that you can't make on-the-spot adaptations to your audience.

Extemporaneous speaking is delivered in a conversational style.

An impromptu speech does not have to be organized.

Extemporaneous speaking and impromptu speaking are the same thing.

A few minutes remain in the class period. The teacher assigns a student to stand before the class and give a brief speech on effective study habits. What method of delivery is utilized in this situation?

An unrehearsed rebuttal to a comment made by a colleague during a meeting is an example of

Delivering a speech from a written or memorized general outline is termed

The advantage of impromptu speaking is that you can speak informally and maintain direct eye contact with the audience.

Maintaining constant, direct eye contact is an advantage of manuscript speaking.

What is one advantage of impromptu speaking?

Reading a speech from a prepared text is termed

During an impromptu speech, you are always speaking from your own experience and knowledge.

Speaking in Public

Improving Your Confidence

Presenting Your First Speech

Ethics and Free Speech

Listening

Analyzing Your Audience

Adapting to Your Audience as You Speak

Developing Your Speech

Gathering Supporting Material

Supporting Your Speech

Organizing Your Speech

Developing an Introduction

Developing a Conclusion

Outlining and Revising Your Speech

Using Words Well

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Verbal Communication

Adapting and Delivering Your Speech

Selecting Presentation Aids

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