Question 1

Repeating an audience member's question ensures that you understand the question.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

If a listener asks a question unrelated to your talk, guide your questioner back to the message you have prepared.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

It would be rude for a speaker to rearrange the room or furniture before speaking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

While preparing for your speech, you should acknowledge your prespeech jitters and recognize that they are normal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Marian is speaking to a group from China, which she knows is a high-context culture. How should she adapt her delivery style to this culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Marian should wear white because it stands out well. 
B)  Marian should concentrate on her nonverbal delivery. 
C)  Marian should use the same vocal inflection as they do. 
D)  Marian should deliver her speech slowly with little movement. 
A)  Marian should wear white because it stands out well. 
B)  Marian should concentrate on her nonverbal delivery. 
C)  Marian should use the same vocal inflection as they do. 
D)  Marian should deliver her speech slowly with little movement.

Question 6

According to the text, which of the following cultures expects less immediacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  North American 
B)  Australian 
C)  Japanese 
D)  Mexican 
A)  North American 
B)  Australian 
C)  Japanese 
D)  Mexican

Question 7

According to the text, it is wise to avoid ________ before speaking.

Accepted Answer

A)  caffeine 
B)  carbohydrates 
C)  milk products 
D)  sugar 
A)  caffeine 
B)  carbohydrates 
C)  milk products 
D)  sugar

Question 8

Japan would be considered a high-context culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Yvonne was really nervous about her upcoming speech. On the day of the speech, she arrived early, used mental and physical relaxation techniques, and felt like she knew the speech. But all she couldthinkabout was how the audience wouldn't laugh at her funny moments in the speech and how the applause would be weak and disappointing. What tip for reducing delivery jitters that your textbook advises did Yvonne ignore?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yvonne forgot to visualize her success; instead she visualized her failure. 
B)  Yvonne obviously did not know her speech as well as she could have or else she would have been in control of her nerves. 
C)  A speaker should never arrive early for a speaking engagement; the tension of waiting around to deliver the speech will only add to the speaker's nervousness. 
D)  Yvonne didn't ignore any tips regarding delivery jitters; this kind of speaker nervousness is natural and to be expected. 
A)  Yvonne forgot to visualize her success; instead she visualized her failure. 
B)  Yvonne obviously did not know her speech as well as she could have or else she would have been in control of her nerves. 
C)  A speaker should never arrive early for a speaking engagement; the tension of waiting around to deliver the speech will only add to the speaker's nervousness. 
D)  Yvonne didn't ignore any tips regarding delivery jitters; this kind of speaker nervousness is natural and to be expected.

Question 10

_____ is the assumption that your own cultural approaches are superior to those of other cultures.

Accepted Answer

A)  Recency 
B)  Racial profiling 
C)  Prejudice 
D)  Ethnocentrism 
A)  Recency 
B)  Racial profiling 
C)  Prejudice 
D)  Ethnocentrism

Question 11

When responding to audience questions, you should always

Accepted Answer

A)  ignore hostile questions. 
B)  let the audience ask the first question. 
C)  stay on message. 
D)  provide lengthy, detailed answers. 
A)  ignore hostile questions. 
B)  let the audience ask the first question. 
C)  stay on message. 
D)  provide lengthy, detailed answers.

Question 12

You should never use verbal signpost while answering audience questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A final mental rehearsal right before your speech will help ensure a successful delivery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

It is important to eat a heavy meal before your speech, so you don't get hungry while you are speaking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Ethnocentrism means that you value other cultures more than you value your own.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Why should you repeat or rephrase questions in a Q&A session?

Accepted Answer

A)  to demonstrate your critical listening skills. 
B)  to give yourself more time to think of an answer. 
C)  to demonstrate your articulation skills. 
D)  to ensure everyone can hear the question. 
A)  to demonstrate your critical listening skills. 
B)  to give yourself more time to think of an answer. 
C)  to demonstrate your articulation skills. 
D)  to ensure everyone can hear the question.

Question 17

_____ audiences will rely heavily on your unspoken message to help them interpret what you are saying.

Accepted Answer

A)  High-power 
B)  High-context 
C)  Low-context 
D)  Low-power 
A)  High-power 
B)  High-context 
C)  Low-context 
D)  Low-power

Question 18

In his speech about American loyalty and patriotism, Mike thought he had really reached everyone in his audience. However, after receiving classmates' written critiques of his speech, it seems as thoughhisdelivery and content offended a couple of international students in his class. Which of the following statements BEST explains this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mike's presentation likely contained an ethnocentric approach, one which has the potential to offend members of other cultures. 
B)  Mike should have used a manuscript delivery rather than an extemporaneous one, so that he didn't run the risk of offending anyone in the audience. 
C)  Mike didn't do anything wrong, because members of minority cultures should adapt to the values and behaviors of the dominant culture when they travel abroad. 
D)  Mike didn't do anything wrong, because you just can't anticipate and cater to every single member of your audience. 
A)  Mike's presentation likely contained an ethnocentric approach, one which has the potential to offend members of other cultures. 
B)  Mike should have used a manuscript delivery rather than an extemporaneous one, so that he didn't run the risk of offending anyone in the audience. 
C)  Mike didn't do anything wrong, because members of minority cultures should adapt to the values and behaviors of the dominant culture when they travel abroad. 
D)  Mike didn't do anything wrong, because you just can't anticipate and cater to every single member of your audience.

Question 19

All of the following are guideline for preparing for a successful speech performance EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  watch what you eat. 
B)  visualize success. 
C)  check your equipment. 
D)  ignore prespeech jitters. 
A)  watch what you eat. 
B)  visualize success. 
C)  check your equipment. 
D)  ignore prespeech jitters.

Question 20

During a Q&A session after his speech, one of the audience members asks Drew a question he doesn't know the answer to. How should Drew handle this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  He should take his best guess. 
B)  He should discreetly try to change the subject. 
C)  He should admit that he doesn't know the answer, but promise to get back to the person later. 
D)  He should ask the audience if anyone else knows the answer. 
A)  He should take his best guess. 
B)  He should discreetly try to change the subject. 
C)  He should admit that he doesn't know the answer, but promise to get back to the person later. 
D)  He should ask the audience if anyone else knows the answer.

Exam 19: Adapting and Delivering Your Speech

Repeating an audience member's question ensures that you understand the question.

If a listener asks a question unrelated to your talk, guide your questioner back to the message you have prepared.

It would be rude for a speaker to rearrange the room or furniture before speaking.

While preparing for your speech, you should acknowledge your prespeech jitters and recognize that they are normal.

Marian is speaking to a group from China, which she knows is a high-context culture. How should she adapt her delivery style to this culture?

According to the text, which of the following cultures expects less immediacy?

According to the text, it is wise to avoid ________ before speaking.

Japan would be considered a high-context culture.

_____ is the assumption that your own cultural approaches are superior to those of other cultures.

When responding to audience questions, you should always

You should never use verbal signpost while answering audience questions.

A final mental rehearsal right before your speech will help ensure a successful delivery.

It is important to eat a heavy meal before your speech, so you don't get hungry while you are speaking.

Ethnocentrism means that you value other cultures more than you value your own.

Why should you repeat or rephrase questions in a Q&A session?

_____ audiences will rely heavily on your unspoken message to help them interpret what you are saying.

All of the following are guideline for preparing for a successful speech performance EXCEPT

During a Q&A session after his speech, one of the audience members asks Drew a question he doesn't know the answer to. How should Drew handle this situation?

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

Verbal Communication

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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