Question 1

Alavaliere microphone clips onto the speaker's clothing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

As a rule, you should speak quieter than normal when speaking into stationary microphones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Cecily thought that she had a great speech. She had thoroughly researched and organized it, and had a good speaking outline. She read her outline over and over in her head before her presentation.WhenCecily presented her speech, she lost her place, stumbled over words, and dropped her visual aids. What important preparation step did Cecily skip?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cecily forgot to give herself positive reinforcement before her speech. 
B)  Cecily forgot to rest and to eat well before her speech. 
C)  Cecily forgot to write delivery notes on her speaking outline. 
D)  Cecily forgot to rehearse speaking out loud, standing up, and using her visuals. 
A)  Cecily forgot to give herself positive reinforcement before her speech. 
B)  Cecily forgot to rest and to eat well before her speech. 
C)  Cecily forgot to write delivery notes on her speaking outline. 
D)  Cecily forgot to rehearse speaking out loud, standing up, and using her visuals. D

Question 4

Audio or video recording your speech rehearsal is NOT effective in improving your final speech performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Whereas articulation relates to the clarity of sounds, _____ concerns the degree to which the sounds conform to those assigned to words in standard English.

Accepted Answer

A)  pronunciation 
B)  dialect 
C)  rate 
D)  inflection 
A)  pronunciation 
B)  dialect 
C)  rate 
D)  inflection

Question 6

_____ is NOT considered an element of dialect.

Accepted Answer

A)  Intonation pattern 
B)  Vowel production 
C)  Articulation pattern 
D)  Consonant production 
A)  Intonation pattern 
B)  Vowel production 
C)  Articulation pattern 
D)  Consonant production

Question 7

What dialect is preferred by most audience members?

Accepted Answer

A)  New England 
B)  Southern 
C)  Midwestern 
D)  their own 
A)  New England 
B)  Southern 
C)  Midwestern 
D)  their own

Question 8

All of the following are guidelines for rehearsing your speech EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  if possible, record audio or video of your rehearsals. 
B)  finish drafting your speech outline at least five hours before your speech performance. 
C)  practice your speech aloud to determine where you will need notes to prompt yourself. 
D)  present your speech to someone else so you can practice eye contact. 
A)  if possible, record audio or video of your rehearsals. 
B)  finish drafting your speech outline at least five hours before your speech performance. 
C)  practice your speech aloud to determine where you will need notes to prompt yourself. 
D)  present your speech to someone else so you can practice eye contact.

Question 9

Savannah, a native of Georgia, has a strong southern accent. Should Savannah try to modify her dialect when she makes public presentations?

Accepted Answer

A)  No; if Savannah is proud of her southern heritage, she should sound like a southerner and not attempt to modify her vocal style. 
B)  Yes; if Savannah's dialect is so pronounced that audiences can't understand her, then she should attempt to modify her dialect. 
C)  No; Savannah probably needs to slow down some to give non-southern audiences more potential for understanding, but she shouldn't modify her dialect. 
D)  Yes; speakers should minimize any traces of regionalism in their vocal delivery so as to be understood by a wide variety of audiences. 
A)  No; if Savannah is proud of her southern heritage, she should sound like a southerner and not attempt to modify her vocal style. 
B)  Yes; if Savannah's dialect is so pronounced that audiences can't understand her, then she should attempt to modify her dialect. 
C)  No; Savannah probably needs to slow down some to give non-southern audiences more potential for understanding, but she shouldn't modify her dialect. 
D)  Yes; speakers should minimize any traces of regionalism in their vocal delivery so as to be understood by a wide variety of audiences.

Question 10

Silence can be an effective tool in emphasizing a particular word or sentence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Most speakers average between 120 and 180 words per minute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Speaking in a monotone is essentially a failure to vary your speaking rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

All of the following are precautions you need to take when using a stationary microphone EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Check to see if your mike is multidirectional. 
B)  Speak clearly and crisply. 
C)  If you must test a microphone, count or ask the audience whether they can hear you. 
D)  Pronounce B, P, and S sounds with more intensity than usual. 
A)  Check to see if your mike is multidirectional. 
B)  Speak clearly and crisply. 
C)  If you must test a microphone, count or ask the audience whether they can hear you. 
D)  Pronounce B, P, and S sounds with more intensity than usual.

Question 14

When Muriel speaks, she often mumbles, slurs, or abbreviates words, making it hard for her audience to understand her. Muriel has problem with

Accepted Answer

A)  pronunciation. 
B)  inflection. 
C)  variation. 
D)  articulation. 
A)  pronunciation. 
B)  inflection. 
C)  variation. 
D)  articulation.

Question 15

Vocal volume is increased by

Accepted Answer

A)  raising your pitch. 
B)  increasing the level of articulation. 
C)  projecting more air through your larynx. 
D)  using a rising intonation pattern 
A)  raising your pitch. 
B)  increasing the level of articulation. 
C)  projecting more air through your larynx. 
D)  using a rising intonation pattern

Question 16

Vocalized pauses such as "you know" are used by so many speakers that they are not noticeable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is the term for such words and sounds as "er," "you know," "okay," and "um"?

Accepted Answer

A)  adorned pauses 
B)  vocalized pauses 
C)  dialects 
D)  slang expressions 
A)  adorned pauses 
B)  vocalized pauses 
C)  dialects 
D)  slang expressions

Question 18

What aspects of vocal delivery are directly related to the obligation of a speaker to be understood by an audience?

Accepted Answer

A)  pitch, volume, rate, and pronunciation 
B)  articulation, rate, dialect, and vocal variation 
C)  volume, articulation, dialect, and pronunciation 
D)  vocal variation, pitch, volume, and pronunciation 
A)  pitch, volume, rate, and pronunciation 
B)  articulation, rate, dialect, and vocal variation 
C)  volume, articulation, dialect, and pronunciation 
D)  vocal variation, pitch, volume, and pronunciation

Question 19

Everyone has a range between the highness and lowness of their voice during normal conversation. This level is referred to as your

Accepted Answer

A)  habitual pitch. 
B)  vocal variation. 
C)  pitch variety. 
D)  normal inflection. 
A)  habitual pitch. 
B)  vocal variation. 
C)  pitch variety. 
D)  normal inflection.

Question 20

Your voice has ­­­_____ when you raise or lower the pitch as you pronounce words or sounds.

Accepted Answer

A)  constancy 
B)  inflection 
C)  recency 
D)  articulation 
A)  constancy 
B)  inflection 
C)  recency 
D)  articulation

Exam 18: Verbal Communication

Alavaliere microphone clips onto the speaker's clothing.

As a rule, you should speak quieter than normal when speaking into stationary microphones.

Audio or video recording your speech rehearsal is NOT effective in improving your final speech performance.

Whereas articulation relates to the clarity of sounds, _____ concerns the degree to which the sounds conform to those assigned to words in standard English.

_____ is NOT considered an element of dialect.

What dialect is preferred by most audience members?

All of the following are guidelines for rehearsing your speech EXCEPT

Savannah, a native of Georgia, has a strong southern accent. Should Savannah try to modify her dialect when she makes public presentations?

Silence can be an effective tool in emphasizing a particular word or sentence.

Most speakers average between 120 and 180 words per minute.

Speaking in a monotone is essentially a failure to vary your speaking rate.

All of the following are precautions you need to take when using a stationary microphone EXCEPT

When Muriel speaks, she often mumbles, slurs, or abbreviates words, making it hard for her audience to understand her. Muriel has problem with

Vocal volume is increased by

Vocalized pauses such as "you know" are used by so many speakers that they are not noticeable.

What is the term for such words and sounds as "er," "you know," "okay," and "um"?

What aspects of vocal delivery are directly related to the obligation of a speaker to be understood by an audience?

Everyone has a range between the highness and lowness of their voice during normal conversation. This level is referred to as your

Your voice has ­­­_____ when you raise or lower the pitch as you pronounce words or sounds.

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

Methods of Delivery

Nonverbal 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

Filters

Your voice has _____ when you raise or lower the pitch as you pronounce words or sounds.