Question 1

Manuscript speaking should be utilized during which of the following situations?

Accepted Answer

A)  during times of crisis when you need to use precise language 
B)  when you are asked to speak at the last minute 
C)  when you want to maintain the maximum amount of eye contact with the audience 
D)  when you want to sound confident and conversational 
A)  during times of crisis when you need to use precise language 
B)  when you are asked to speak at the last minute 
C)  when you want to maintain the maximum amount of eye contact with the audience 
D)  when you want to sound confident and conversational

Question 2

Kara is accepting an award. She wants to use a method of delivery that has the most potential for eye contact with the audience, because she wants to really "drive home" her points. What method of deliverywould be BEST?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

What is one advantage of manuscript speaking?

Accepted Answer

A)  It increases your credibility. 
B)  It makes your speech more interesting. 
C)  You can choose your words very carefully. 
D)  It makes it easier to make eye contact. 
A)  It increases your credibility. 
B)  It makes your speech more interesting. 
C)  You can choose your words very carefully. 
D)  It makes it easier to make eye contact.

Question 4

According to the text, what is the key to an effective manuscript speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  to appear intelligent by using the maximum amount of technical language. 
B)  to use the manuscript as a presentation aid by showing it to the audience. 
C)  to conceal the manuscript from the audience so they don't know you are reading from it. 
D)  to sound as though you are not giving a manuscript speech. 
A)  to appear intelligent by using the maximum amount of technical language. 
B)  to use the manuscript as a presentation aid by showing it to the audience. 
C)  to conceal the manuscript from the audience so they don't know you are reading from it. 
D)  to sound as though you are not giving a manuscript speech.

Question 5

Memorized speaking rarely sounds stiff, stilted, and overrehearsed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Manuscript speaking should be utilized during which of the following situations?

Kara is accepting an award. She wants to use a method of delivery that has the most potential for eye contact with the audience, because she wants to really "drive home" her points. What method of deliverywould be BEST?

What is one advantage of manuscript speaking?

According to the text, what is the key to an effective manuscript speech?

Memorized speaking rarely sounds stiff, stilted, and overrehearsed.

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

Nonverbal Communication

Verbal Communication

Adapting and Delivering Your Speech

Selecting Presentation Aids

Preparing and Using Presentation Aids

Informative Speaking

Understanding Principles of Persuasive Speaking

Using Persuasive Strategies

Speaking on Special Occasions

Speaking in Small Groups

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Exam 16: Methods of Delivery

Manuscript speaking should be utilized during which of the following situations?

Kara is accepting an award. She wants to use a method of delivery that has the most potential for eye contact with the audience, because she wants to really "drive home" her points. What method of deliverywould be BEST?

What is one advantage of manuscript speaking?

According to the text, what is the key to an effective manuscript speech?

Memorized speaking rarely sounds stiff, stilted, and overrehearsed.

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

Nonverbal Communication

Verbal Communication

Adapting and Delivering Your Speech

Selecting Presentation Aids

Preparing and Using Presentation Aids

Informative Speaking

Understanding Principles of Persuasive Speaking

Using Persuasive Strategies

Speaking on Special Occasions

Speaking in Small Groups

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