Question 1

Deep breathing and controlled exhalation enable you to speak more loudly and say more in a single breath.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Your physical delivery does not tell an audience a great deal about who you are and how much you care about them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The textbook identifies repetition and metaphors as two language strategies that are characteristic of the rhetorical style.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Memorized speaking is easiest for beginners to do well, and the method preferred by professionals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The clear style uses short, familiar words; succinct, simple, more personal pronouns, and even incomplete sentences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

At your optimum pitch, your voice will

Accepted Answer

A)  be stronger and less likely to fade at the end of sentences. 
B)  not tire easily. 
C)  be more expressive and energetic. 
D)  be less likely to sound harsh, hoarse, or breathy. 
E)  exhibit all of the above. 
A)  be stronger and less likely to fade at the end of sentences. 
B)  not tire easily. 
C)  be more expressive and energetic. 
D)  be less likely to sound harsh, hoarse, or breathy. 
E)  exhibit all of the above.

Question 7

The eloquent style is like ____________: It has the remarkable ability to capture profound ideas and feelings in a few simple words.

Accepted Answer

A)  poetry 
B)  repetition 
C)  vivid language 
D)  formal expressions 
E)  informal colloquial expressions 
A)  poetry 
B)  repetition 
C)  vivid language 
D)  formal expressions 
E)  informal colloquial expressions

Question 8

The CORE speaking styles build upon one another, with the clear style coming first and concluding with the rhetorical style that builds upon the first three styles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Analyze your own delivery (preferred mode of delivery, vocal and physical characteristics, use of presentation aids). Which components or characteristics do you want to improve? How would you accomplish this task?

Accepted Answer

Upon analyzing my own delivery, I have f

Question 10

What is optimum pitch? How do you find your optimum pitch? What are the advantages of using your optimum pitch?

Accepted Answer

Optimum pitch refers to the ideal tone o

Question 11

If you use note cards to deliver a presentation, the note cards should

Accepted Answer

A)  record your speech in complete sentences. 
B)  have small print to maximize the amount of information you can put on each card. 
C)  be numbered. 
D)  use one card for the introduction, one card for the entire body of the presentation, and one card for the conclusion. 
E)  clearly print information on both sides of each card. 
A)  record your speech in complete sentences. 
B)  have small print to maximize the amount of information you can put on each card. 
C)  be numbered. 
D)  use one card for the introduction, one card for the entire body of the presentation, and one card for the conclusion. 
E)  clearly print information on both sides of each card.

Question 12

All of the following tips will help you use a microphone effectively except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Test the microphone ahead of time. 
B)  Place the microphone about two to three inches from your mouth. 
C)  Focus on your audience, not the microphone. 
D)  Avoid tapping a pen, shuffling papers, or frequently clearing your throat because microphones will amplify those sounds. 
E)  Speak in a natural, conversational voice. 
A)  Test the microphone ahead of time. 
B)  Place the microphone about two to three inches from your mouth. 
C)  Focus on your audience, not the microphone. 
D)  Avoid tapping a pen, shuffling papers, or frequently clearing your throat because microphones will amplify those sounds. 
E)  Speak in a natural, conversational voice.

Question 13

Remember that presentation aids are the presentation; you and your message are secondary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Generally, when designing a presentation that uses computer-generated slides, use at least three different fonts on a slide, set in 16-point type.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Extemporaneous speaking is the most common form of presentation delivery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What do your textbook authors mean when they write "Beware of Seductive Details"? Explain two ways to minimize seductive details.

Accepted Answer

When the textbook authors write "Beware

Question 17

Describe the advantages of establishing and maintaining eye contact with an audience. Describe also how lack of eye contact can affect a speaker's presentation.

Accepted Answer

Establishing and maintaining eye contact

Question 18

Effective facial expressions are most effective when they match the emotional tone of a message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which language strategy is used in the following example? "All the world's a stage." (Shakespeare, As You Like It, Act 2)

Accepted Answer

A)  alliteration 
B)  repetition 
C)  metaphor 
D)  concrete words 
E)  informal colloquial expressions 
A)  alliteration 
B)  repetition 
C)  metaphor 
D)  concrete words 
E)  informal colloquial expressions

Question 20

When the word the comes before the sound of a consonant, as in "the apple," it should be pronounced "thuh" rather than "thee."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Deep breathing and controlled exhalation enable you to speak more loudly and say more in a single breath.

Your physical delivery does not tell an audience a great deal about who you are and how much you care about them.

The textbook identifies repetition and metaphors as two language strategies that are characteristic of the rhetorical style.

Memorized speaking is easiest for beginners to do well, and the method preferred by professionals.

The clear style uses short, familiar words; succinct, simple, more personal pronouns, and even incomplete sentences.

At your optimum pitch, your voice will

The eloquent style is like ____________: It has the remarkable ability to capture profound ideas and feelings in a few simple words.

The CORE speaking styles build upon one another, with the clear style coming first and concluding with the rhetorical style that builds upon the first three styles.

Analyze your own delivery (preferred mode of delivery, vocal and physical characteristics, use of presentation aids). Which components or characteristics do you want to improve? How would you accomplish this task?

What is optimum pitch? How do you find your optimum pitch? What are the advantages of using your optimum pitch?

If you use note cards to deliver a presentation, the note cards should

All of the following tips will help you use a microphone effectively except:

Remember that presentation aids are the presentation; you and your message are secondary.

Generally, when designing a presentation that uses computer-generated slides, use at least three different fonts on a slide, set in 16-point type.

Extemporaneous speaking is the most common form of presentation delivery.

What do your textbook authors mean when they write "Beware of Seductive Details"? Explain two ways to minimize seductive details.

Describe the advantages of establishing and maintaining eye contact with an audience. Describe also how lack of eye contact can affect a speaker's presentation.

Effective facial expressions are most effective when they match the emotional tone of a message.

Which language strategy is used in the following example? "All the world's a stage." (Shakespeare, As You Like It, Act 2)

When the word the comes before the sound of a consonant, as in "the apple," it should be pronounced "thuh" rather than "thee."

Human Communication

Understanding Your Self

Adapting to Others

Listening

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Improving Interpersonal Communication

Professional Relationships

Working in Groups

Group Decision Making and Problem Solving

Planning Your Presentation

Content and Organization

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

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Exam 14: Language and Delivery

Deep breathing and controlled exhalation enable you to speak more loudly and say more in a single breath.

Your physical delivery does not tell an audience a great deal about who you are and how much you care about them.

The textbook identifies repetition and metaphors as two language strategies that are characteristic of the rhetorical style.

Memorized speaking is easiest for beginners to do well, and the method preferred by professionals.

The clear style uses short, familiar words; succinct, simple, more personal pronouns, and even incomplete sentences.

At your optimum pitch, your voice will

The eloquent style is like ____________: It has the remarkable ability to capture profound ideas and feelings in a few simple words.

The CORE speaking styles build upon one another, with the clear style coming first and concluding with the rhetorical style that builds upon the first three styles.

Analyze your own delivery (preferred mode of delivery, vocal and physical characteristics, use of presentation aids). Which components or characteristics do you want to improve? How would you accomplish this task?

What is optimum pitch? How do you find your optimum pitch? What are the advantages of using your optimum pitch?

If you use note cards to deliver a presentation, the note cards should

All of the following tips will help you use a microphone effectively except:

Remember that presentation aids are the presentation; you and your message are secondary.

Generally, when designing a presentation that uses computer-generated slides, use at least three different fonts on a slide, set in 16-point type.

Extemporaneous speaking is the most common form of presentation delivery.

What do your textbook authors mean when they write "Beware of Seductive Details"? Explain two ways to minimize seductive details.

Describe the advantages of establishing and maintaining eye contact with an audience. Describe also how lack of eye contact can affect a speaker's presentation.

Effective facial expressions are most effective when they match the emotional tone of a message.

Which language strategy is used in the following example? "All the world's a stage." (Shakespeare, As You Like It, Act 2)

When the word the comes before the sound of a consonant, as in "the apple," it should be pronounced "thuh" rather than "thee."

Human Communication

Understanding Your Self

Adapting to Others

Listening

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Improving Interpersonal Communication

Professional Relationships

Working in Groups

Group Decision Making and Problem Solving

Planning Your Presentation

Content and Organization

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

Filters