Question 1

_____ refers to seeing a speech situation as an opportunity to talk with a number of people about a topic that is important to the speaker and to them.

Accepted Answer

A) Visualization 
B) A communication orientation 
C) A performance orientation 
D) Systematic desensitization 
A) Visualization 
B) A communication orientation 
C) A performance orientation 
D) Systematic desensitization B

Question 2

A(n) _________ refers to a voice in which the pitch, volume, and rate remain constant, with no word, idea, or sentence differing significantly from any other.

Accepted Answer

A) euphony 
B) posture 
C) monotone 
D) accent 
A) euphony 
B) posture 
C) monotone 
D) accent C

Question 3

In the context of speaking notes, which of the following statements is true of incorporating delivery cues?

Accepted Answer

A) Cues to use voice and body are noted in a separate card. 
B) Words that need to be stressed are underlined. 
C) Slash marks are used to indicate increase in rate or volume of speech. 
D) They include an expected nonverbal response from the audience. 
A) Cues to use voice and body are noted in a separate card. 
B) Words that need to be stressed are underlined. 
C) Slash marks are used to indicate increase in rate or volume of speech. 
D) They include an expected nonverbal response from the audience. B

Question 4

Speaking notes do not include cues about delivery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The _____ is the surge of anxiety we feel as we begin delivering a speech.

Accepted Answer

A) anticipation phase 
B) confrontation phase 
C) adaptation phase 
D) orientation phase 
A) anticipation phase 
B) confrontation phase 
C) adaptation phase 
D) orientation phase

Question 6

_____ are defined as moments of silence strategically used to enhance meaning.

Accepted Answer

A) Postures 
B) Facial expressions 
C) Gestures 
D) Pauses 
A) Postures 
B) Facial expressions 
C) Gestures 
D) Pauses

Question 7

Which of the following is an effective strategy to develop speaking notes?

Accepted Answer

A) Typing the entire text of the speech and pasting it onto notecards 
B) Using as many notecards as possible 
C) Omitting information like examples and statistics 
D) Writing the information in large lettering 
A) Typing the entire text of the speech and pasting it onto notecards 
B) Using as many notecards as possible 
C) Omitting information like examples and statistics 
D) Writing the information in large lettering

Question 8

Delivery is how a message is communicated orally and visually through the use of voice and body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

While giving a speech, Beatrice used pauses strategically, spoke loud enough for everyone to hear, and used a perfect tone.However, she spoke too fast for her audience to be able to understand a few of her more complex ideas..In this scenario, Beatrice should moderate her _____ of speech to improve intelligibility.

Accepted Answer

A) rate 
B) pitch 
C) volume 
D) tone 
A) rate 
B) pitch 
C) volume 
D) tone

Question 10

A(n) _____ is one that is researched and planned ahead of time, but the exact wording is not scripted and will vary somewhat from presentation to presentation.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true of evaluating speeches?

Accepted Answer

A) It rarely deals with what went wrong during a speech. 
B) It is done by the speaker himself after the speech. 
C) It is done on the basics of content, structure, and delivery. 
D) It negatively affects a speaker's successive speaking experiences. 
A) It rarely deals with what went wrong during a speech. 
B) It is done by the speaker himself after the speech. 
C) It is done on the basics of content, structure, and delivery. 
D) It negatively affects a speaker's successive speaking experiences.

Question 12

Which of the following is an effective strategy to use speaking notes during speeches?

Accepted Answer

A) Concealing them from the audience when they are not needed 
B) Holding them in one hand and referring to them when needed 
C) Keeping them in pockets and taking them out whenever needed 
D) Looking at and reading directly from the speaking notes 
A) Concealing them from the audience when they are not needed 
B) Holding them in one hand and referring to them when needed 
C) Keeping them in pockets and taking them out whenever needed 
D) Looking at and reading directly from the speaking notes

Question 13

Leah is anxious about giving her first violin recital in front of a large audience.In order to manage her apprehension, she first imagines playing alone in her room in a relaxed state.With the same calmness, she imagines performing in front of her roommate, in a public park in front of a few strangers.On the day of her recital she transfers all the calmness she attained during practice to her actual recital.In this scenario, Leah is involved in:

Accepted Answer

A) performing motivated movement. 
B) systematic desensitization. 
C) cognitive restructuring. 
D) delivering an impromptu speech. 
A) performing motivated movement. 
B) systematic desensitization. 
C) cognitive restructuring. 
D) delivering an impromptu speech.

Question 14

Discuss how speeches are evaluate
d.Explain the advantages of a critical analysis.

Accepted Answer

From an educational point of view, criti

Question 15

A speech critique checklist:

Accepted Answer

A) can be used during rehearsal of a speech. 
B) has items related to a speech rather than the speaker. 
C) has no purpose other than documentation. 
D) can be used as an effective presentational aid during a speech. 
A) can be used during rehearsal of a speech. 
B) has items related to a speech rather than the speaker. 
C) has no purpose other than documentation. 
D) can be used as an effective presentational aid during a speech.

Question 16

_________ helps reduce anxiety by replacing anxiety arousing negative self-talk with anxiety-reducing positive self-talk.

Accepted Answer

A) Systematic desensitization 
B) Cognitive restructuring 
C) A performance orientation 
D) A communication orientation 
A) Systematic desensitization 
B) Cognitive restructuring 
C) A performance orientation 
D) A communication orientation

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true of an impromptu speech?

Accepted Answer

A) This type of speech is used in political speeches and keynote addresses. 
B) An outline of key words and phrases is used as a point of reference. 
C) Speaker may leave out important information or confuse audience members. 
D) It requires a lengthy preparation process prior to the speech. 
A) This type of speech is used in political speeches and keynote addresses. 
B) An outline of key words and phrases is used as a point of reference. 
C) Speaker may leave out important information or confuse audience members. 
D) It requires a lengthy preparation process prior to the speech.

Question 18

_________ helps us reduce anxiety by developing a mental picture of ourselves giving a masterful speech.

Accepted Answer

A) Visualization 
B) A performance orientation 
C) Cognitive restructuring 
D) A communication orientation 
A) Visualization 
B) A performance orientation 
C) Cognitive restructuring 
D) A communication orientation

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true of effective facial expressions?

Accepted Answer

A) They can help in animating a speech. 
B) They have a limited influence on an audience's perception of a speaker. 
C) They hinder nonverbal immediacy of a speaker. 
D) They signal a speaker's nervousness. 
A) They can help in animating a speech. 
B) They have a limited influence on an audience's perception of a speaker. 
C) They hinder nonverbal immediacy of a speaker. 
D) They signal a speaker's nervousness.

Question 20

A speech is said to be _________ when the audience feels you are talking with them.

Accepted Answer

A) dramatic 
B) conversational 
C) animated 
D) intelligible 
A) dramatic 
B) conversational 
C) animated 
D) intelligible

_____ refers to seeing a speech situation as an opportunity to talk with a number of people about a topic that is important to the speaker and to them.

A(n) _________ refers to a voice in which the pitch, volume, and rate remain constant, with no word, idea, or sentence differing significantly from any other.

In the context of speaking notes, which of the following statements is true of incorporating delivery cues?

Speaking notes do not include cues about delivery.

The _____ is the surge of anxiety we feel as we begin delivering a speech.

_____ are defined as moments of silence strategically used to enhance meaning.

Which of the following is an effective strategy to develop speaking notes?

Delivery is how a message is communicated orally and visually through the use of voice and body.

A(n) _____ is one that is researched and planned ahead of time, but the exact wording is not scripted and will vary somewhat from presentation to presentation.

Which of the following statements is true of evaluating speeches?

Which of the following is an effective strategy to use speaking notes during speeches?

Discuss how speeches are evaluate d.Explain the advantages of a critical analysis.

A speech critique checklist:

_________ helps reduce anxiety by replacing anxiety arousing negative self-talk with anxiety-reducing positive self-talk.

Which of the following statements is true of an impromptu speech?

_________ helps us reduce anxiety by developing a mental picture of ourselves giving a masterful speech.

Which of the following statements is true of effective facial expressions?

A speech is said to be _________ when the audience feels you are talking with them.

Communication Perspectives

Perception of Self and Others

Intercultural Communication

Verbal Messages

Nonverbal Messages

Listening

Interpersonal Relationships

Interpersonal Communication

Communicating in Groups

Group Leadership and Problem Solving

Topic Selection and Development

Organizing Your Speech

Presentational Aids

Language

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Filters

Exam 15: Delivery

_____ refers to seeing a speech situation as an opportunity to talk with a number of people about a topic that is important to the speaker and to them.

A(n) _________ refers to a voice in which the pitch, volume, and rate remain constant, with no word, idea, or sentence differing significantly from any other.

In the context of speaking notes, which of the following statements is true of incorporating delivery cues?

Speaking notes do not include cues about delivery.

The _____ is the surge of anxiety we feel as we begin delivering a speech.

_____ are defined as moments of silence strategically used to enhance meaning.

Which of the following is an effective strategy to develop speaking notes?

Delivery is how a message is communicated orally and visually through the use of voice and body.

A(n) _____ is one that is researched and planned ahead of time, but the exact wording is not scripted and will vary somewhat from presentation to presentation.

Which of the following statements is true of evaluating speeches?

Which of the following is an effective strategy to use speaking notes during speeches?

Discuss how speeches are evaluate d.Explain the advantages of a critical analysis.

A speech critique checklist:

_________ helps reduce anxiety by replacing anxiety arousing negative self-talk with anxiety-reducing positive self-talk.

Which of the following statements is true of an impromptu speech?

_________ helps us reduce anxiety by developing a mental picture of ourselves giving a masterful speech.

Which of the following statements is true of effective facial expressions?

A speech is said to be _________ when the audience feels you are talking with them.

Communication Perspectives

Perception of Self and Others

Intercultural Communication

Verbal Messages

Nonverbal Messages

Listening

Interpersonal Relationships

Interpersonal Communication

Communicating in Groups

Group Leadership and Problem Solving

Topic Selection and Development

Organizing Your Speech

Presentational Aids

Language

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Filters