Question 1

Effective rehearsals require more than repeating your presentation over and over again.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The article a (as in "a beautiful day") should be pronounced "uh," rather than rhyming with hay.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Typically, presentation anxiety is very low when a speaker is asked to speak impromptu.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The eye scan technique is a method for maximizing eye contact when

Accepted Answer

A)  speaking extemporaneously. 
B)  speaking off the cuff. 
C)  a presentation is memorized. 
D)  using a manuscript. 
E)  trying to see audience members at the back of a room. 
A)  speaking extemporaneously. 
B)  speaking off the cuff. 
C)  a presentation is memorized. 
D)  using a manuscript. 
E)  trying to see audience members at the back of a room.

Question 5

Diagrams show "how things work."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Speaking nervousness is ________________ but certainly not fatal.

Accepted Answer

A)  unexpected 
B)  inevitable 
C)  unrealistic 
D)  important 
E)  informal 
A)  unexpected 
B)  inevitable 
C)  unrealistic 
D)  important 
E)  informal

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In general, the most effective rate of speaking is __________ words per minute.

Accepted Answer

A)  below 125 
B)  125-145 
C)  145-180 
D)  180-200 
E)  more than 200 
A)  below 125 
B)  125-145 
C)  145-180 
D)  180-200 
E)  more than 200

Question 9

Remember that audiences can listen faster than you talk, so it's better to keep the pace up than speak at a crawl.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The first part of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address-"Four score and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth"-is an example of what rhetorical device?

Accepted Answer

A)  metaphor 
B)  language intensity 
C)  eloquence 
D)  alliteration 
E)  orality 
A)  metaphor 
B)  language intensity 
C)  eloquence 
D)  alliteration 
E)  orality

Question 11

Identify and discuss the difference between articulation and pronunciation. Provide relevant examples that illustrate the difference between the two concepts.

Accepted Answer

Articulation and pronunciation are two i

Question 12

Which aspect of physical delivery is an audience's primary source of nonverbal information about your attitudes and emotions?

Accepted Answer

A)  eye contact 
B)  facial expression 
C)  gestures 
D)  posture 
E)  movement 
A)  eye contact 
B)  facial expression 
C)  gestures 
D)  posture 
E)  movement

Question 13

You can plan the words for a presentation that is read or memorized, but not for a presentation that uses a limited number of notes or an outline as a speaking guide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following statements is an advantage of manuscript delivery?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can prevent you from making extensive changes in content. 
B)  It allows for more eye contact than any other delivery mode. 
C)  It provides an opportunity to choose more concise and eloquent language. 
D)  It allows for more freedom of movement. 
E)  It seems spontaneous, but is well-prepared and well-rehearsed. 
A)  It can prevent you from making extensive changes in content. 
B)  It allows for more eye contact than any other delivery mode. 
C)  It provides an opportunity to choose more concise and eloquent language. 
D)  It allows for more freedom of movement. 
E)  It seems spontaneous, but is well-prepared and well-rehearsed.

Question 15

When using note cards for a presentation, record key words rather than complete sentences and use only one side of each card.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

If you use manuscript delivery, staple the pages of the manuscript together so you don't read the pages in the wrong order.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What does the recommendation "touch, turn, talk" mean as a strategy for using presentations aids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Touch one or two audience members to show your interest, turn back to the lectern, then talk. 
B)  Touch your notes to make sure they're in place, turn on the microphone, then talk. 
C)  Touch your presentation aid or equipment to make sure it's working, turn on the equipment, then talk. 
D)  Touch your presentation aid with your hand or a pointer, turn to your audience, then talk. 
E)  Touch your presentation equipment, move behind the podium, and turn to the presentation aid, then talk. 
A)  Touch one or two audience members to show your interest, turn back to the lectern, then talk. 
B)  Touch your notes to make sure they're in place, turn on the microphone, then talk. 
C)  Touch your presentation aid or equipment to make sure it's working, turn on the equipment, then talk. 
D)  Touch your presentation aid with your hand or a pointer, turn to your audience, then talk. 
E)  Touch your presentation equipment, move behind the podium, and turn to the presentation aid, then talk.

Question 18

Which of the following presentation situations is best suited for manuscript delivery?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the middle of a staff meeting, your boss tells you to summarize the status of a project you are working on. You didn't intend to make this presentation today. 
B)  You are scheduled to conduct a workshop for your coworkers on how to use the company's new email system. You have a month to prepare for the workshop. 
C)  Because of your great success, you have been invited to be the commencement speaker at your former high school's graduation ceremony. The local newspaper will print your address the day after the ceremony. 
D)  You will be giving a scheduled presentation in your biology class about the nature of evolution. 
E)  You will represent the alumni of your college by speaking at the annual fundraising banquet. 
A)  In the middle of a staff meeting, your boss tells you to summarize the status of a project you are working on. You didn't intend to make this presentation today. 
B)  You are scheduled to conduct a workshop for your coworkers on how to use the company's new email system. You have a month to prepare for the workshop. 
C)  Because of your great success, you have been invited to be the commencement speaker at your former high school's graduation ceremony. The local newspaper will print your address the day after the ceremony. 
D)  You will be giving a scheduled presentation in your biology class about the nature of evolution. 
E)  You will represent the alumni of your college by speaking at the annual fundraising banquet.

Question 19

Plan when to introduce your aids, how long to leave them up, and when to remove them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Manuscript speaking combines the advantages of impromptu and memorized delivery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Effective rehearsals require more than repeating your presentation over and over again.

The article a (as in "a beautiful day") should be pronounced "uh," rather than rhyming with hay.

Typically, presentation anxiety is very low when a speaker is asked to speak impromptu.

The eye scan technique is a method for maximizing eye contact when

Diagrams show "how things work."

Speaking nervousness is ________________ but certainly not fatal.

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

In general, the most effective rate of speaking is __________ words per minute.

Remember that audiences can listen faster than you talk, so it's better to keep the pace up than speak at a crawl.

The first part of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address-"Four score and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth"-is an example of what rhetorical device?

Identify and discuss the difference between articulation and pronunciation. Provide relevant examples that illustrate the difference between the two concepts.

Which aspect of physical delivery is an audience's primary source of nonverbal information about your attitudes and emotions?

You can plan the words for a presentation that is read or memorized, but not for a presentation that uses a limited number of notes or an outline as a speaking guide.

Which of the following statements is an advantage of manuscript delivery?

When using note cards for a presentation, record key words rather than complete sentences and use only one side of each card.

If you use manuscript delivery, staple the pages of the manuscript together so you don't read the pages in the wrong order.

What does the recommendation "touch, turn, talk" mean as a strategy for using presentations aids?

Which of the following presentation situations is best suited for manuscript delivery?

Plan when to introduce your aids, how long to leave them up, and when to remove them.

Manuscript speaking combines the advantages of impromptu and memorized delivery.

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

Effective rehearsals require more than repeating your presentation over and over again.

The article a (as in "a beautiful day") should be pronounced "uh," rather than rhyming with hay.

Typically, presentation anxiety is very low when a speaker is asked to speak impromptu.

The eye scan technique is a method for maximizing eye contact when

Diagrams show "how things work."

Speaking nervousness is ________________ but certainly not fatal.

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

In general, the most effective rate of speaking is __________ words per minute.

Remember that audiences can listen faster than you talk, so it's better to keep the pace up than speak at a crawl.

The first part of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address-"Four score and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth"-is an example of what rhetorical device?

Identify and discuss the difference between articulation and pronunciation. Provide relevant examples that illustrate the difference between the two concepts.

Which aspect of physical delivery is an audience's primary source of nonverbal information about your attitudes and emotions?

You can plan the words for a presentation that is read or memorized, but not for a presentation that uses a limited number of notes or an outline as a speaking guide.

Which of the following statements is an advantage of manuscript delivery?

When using note cards for a presentation, record key words rather than complete sentences and use only one side of each card.

If you use manuscript delivery, staple the pages of the manuscript together so you don't read the pages in the wrong order.

What does the recommendation "touch, turn, talk" mean as a strategy for using presentations aids?

Which of the following presentation situations is best suited for manuscript delivery?

Plan when to introduce your aids, how long to leave them up, and when to remove them.

Manuscript speaking combines the advantages of impromptu and memorized delivery.

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