Question 1

The CORE speaking styles are

Accepted Answer

A)  clear, oral, rhetorical, and eloquent. 
B)  concise, oral, repetitive, and elegant. 
C)  correct, oral, rhetorical, and easy-to-understand. 
D)  communicative, open, reasoned, and eloquent. 
E)  contextual, other-oriented, rational, and expressive. 
A)  clear, oral, rhetorical, and eloquent. 
B)  concise, oral, repetitive, and elegant. 
C)  correct, oral, rhetorical, and easy-to-understand. 
D)  communicative, open, reasoned, and eloquent. 
E)  contextual, other-oriented, rational, and expressive.

Question 2

When speaking from a lectern, you should remain behind it throughout the presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to your textbook, which of the following items is considered the most important component of effective physical delivery?

Accepted Answer

A)  posture 
B)  gestures 
C)  facial expressions 
D)  eye contact 
E)  use of space 
A)  posture 
B)  gestures 
C)  facial expressions 
D)  eye contact 
E)  use of space

Question 4

Which of the following statements is not true about gestures?

Accepted Answer

A)  People all over the world "talk" with their hands. 
B)  Hand gestures determine your credibility. 
C)  Most of our hand gestures are culturally determined. 
D)  In most speaking situations, certain gestures can trigger negative responses from an audience. 
E)  During a presentation, gesture the way you normally do when having a conversation with someone. 
A)  People all over the world "talk" with their hands. 
B)  Hand gestures determine your credibility. 
C)  Most of our hand gestures are culturally determined. 
D)  In most speaking situations, certain gestures can trigger negative responses from an audience. 
E)  During a presentation, gesture the way you normally do when having a conversation with someone.

Question 5

Optimum pitch allows you to produce the strongest and clearest sound with the least amount of strain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Reducing or eliminating the inflection of your voice can help you find your optimum pitch.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A ____________ shows your listeners that you are comfortable and eager to share your ideas and information.

Accepted Answer

A)  head nod 
B)  natural hand gesture 
C)  smile 
D)  scan of the audience 
E)  confident posture 
A)  head nod 
B)  natural hand gesture 
C)  smile 
D)  scan of the audience 
E)  confident posture

Question 8

Graphs can show "how much," as well as trends to represent countable things over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Tanya is giving her first presentation at her new job. She is very nervous about it and asks you for help. Using the guidelines for improving the quality of your speaking voice, give Tanya some guidelines for each of the following vocal characteristics: breathing, volume, rate, pitch, fluency, articulation, and pronunciation.

Accepted Answer

Sure, Tanya! Here are some guidelines fo

Question 10

The cognitive principle of coherence suggests that you should use visual contrast to guide audience attention to key elements and the connections between them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When standing in front of an audience, which of the following positions or postures should you avoid?

Accepted Answer

A)  stand straight but not rigidly 
B)  lock your knees 
C)  place your feet about a foot apart 
D)  lean forward a bit 
E)  all of the above 
A)  stand straight but not rigidly 
B)  lock your knees 
C)  place your feet about a foot apart 
D)  lean forward a bit 
E)  all of the above

Question 12

Nicole will be making a presentation in class on how to build a simple bookcase. Which of the following statements best represents the type of memorable and informal language she should use in her oral presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Carefully calculate the exact units of measurement in feet and inches before proceeding to the lumber." 
B)  "One should take precautions when measuring and cutting one's materials." 
C)  "Measure twice, cut once." 
D)  "It would be the best plan to measure the board carefully several times before beginning to cut them." 
E)  All of the above are equally appropriate. 
A)  "Carefully calculate the exact units of measurement in feet and inches before proceeding to the lumber." 
B)  "One should take precautions when measuring and cutting one's materials." 
C)  "Measure twice, cut once." 
D)  "It would be the best plan to measure the board carefully several times before beginning to cut them." 
E)  All of the above are equally appropriate.

Question 13

If you use note cards for your presentation, it's best to use _____ note card(s) for each key point.

Accepted Answer

A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four 
E)  five 
A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four 
E)  five

Question 14

Your textbook explains that gestures can have different meanings across cultures. Describe one gesture and its various meanings. How can a speaker make sure his/her gestures are appropriate to an audience?

Accepted Answer

One example of a gesture with different

Question 15

Your textbook urges speakers to pronounce words correctly to avoid misunderstanding and embarrassment. Which of the following common words do the authors highlight as frequently mispronounced?

Accepted Answer

A)  simple, of, and in 
B)  pet, pit, and pod 
C)  often, the and a 
D)  words ending in ing 
E)  words ending in the sounds p, b, t, d, k, and g 
A)  simple, of, and in 
B)  pet, pit, and pod 
C)  often, the and a 
D)  words ending in ing 
E)  words ending in the sounds p, b, t, d, k, and g

Question 16

__________ refers to a change in pitch within a word or group of words that adds emphasis or meaning.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dialect 
B)  Accent 
C)  Inflection 
D)  Fluency 
E)  Articulation 
A)  Dialect 
B)  Accent 
C)  Inflection 
D)  Fluency 
E)  Articulation

Question 17

The most common form for delivering a presentation is __________ speaking.

Accepted Answer

A)  impromptu 
B)  extemporaneous 
C)  manuscript 
D)  PowerPoint 
E)  memorized 
A)  impromptu 
B)  extemporaneous 
C)  manuscript 
D)  PowerPoint 
E)  memorized

Question 18

Effective presenters maintain direct eye contact with audience members 100 percent of their speaking time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An impromptu presentation allows you little or no time to prepare or practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In general, pie charts and __________ are effective ways to show an audience "how much."

Accepted Answer

A)  graphs 
B)  tables 
C)  diagrams 
D)  illustrations 
E)  maps 
A)  graphs 
B)  tables 
C)  diagrams 
D)  illustrations 
E)  maps

The CORE speaking styles are

When speaking from a lectern, you should remain behind it throughout the presentation.

According to your textbook, which of the following items is considered the most important component of effective physical delivery?

Which of the following statements is not true about gestures?

Optimum pitch allows you to produce the strongest and clearest sound with the least amount of strain.

Reducing or eliminating the inflection of your voice can help you find your optimum pitch.

A ____________ shows your listeners that you are comfortable and eager to share your ideas and information.

Graphs can show "how much," as well as trends to represent countable things over time.

The cognitive principle of coherence suggests that you should use visual contrast to guide audience attention to key elements and the connections between them.

When standing in front of an audience, which of the following positions or postures should you avoid?

Nicole will be making a presentation in class on how to build a simple bookcase. Which of the following statements best represents the type of memorable and informal language she should use in her oral presentation?

If you use note cards for your presentation, it's best to use _____ note card(s) for each key point.

Your textbook explains that gestures can have different meanings across cultures. Describe one gesture and its various meanings. How can a speaker make sure his/her gestures are appropriate to an audience?

Your textbook urges speakers to pronounce words correctly to avoid misunderstanding and embarrassment. Which of the following common words do the authors highlight as frequently mispronounced?

__________ refers to a change in pitch within a word or group of words that adds emphasis or meaning.

The most common form for delivering a presentation is __________ speaking.

Effective presenters maintain direct eye contact with audience members 100 percent of their speaking time.

An impromptu presentation allows you little or no time to prepare or practice.

In general, pie charts and __________ are effective ways to show an audience "how much."

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

The CORE speaking styles are

When speaking from a lectern, you should remain behind it throughout the presentation.

According to your textbook, which of the following items is considered the most important component of effective physical delivery?

Which of the following statements is not true about gestures?

Optimum pitch allows you to produce the strongest and clearest sound with the least amount of strain.

Reducing or eliminating the inflection of your voice can help you find your optimum pitch.

A ____________ shows your listeners that you are comfortable and eager to share your ideas and information.

Graphs can show "how much," as well as trends to represent countable things over time.

The cognitive principle of coherence suggests that you should use visual contrast to guide audience attention to key elements and the connections between them.

When standing in front of an audience, which of the following positions or postures should you avoid?

Nicole will be making a presentation in class on how to build a simple bookcase. Which of the following statements best represents the type of memorable and informal language she should use in her oral presentation?

If you use note cards for your presentation, it's best to use _____ note card(s) for each key point.

Your textbook explains that gestures can have different meanings across cultures. Describe one gesture and its various meanings. How can a speaker make sure his/her gestures are appropriate to an audience?

Your textbook urges speakers to pronounce words correctly to avoid misunderstanding and embarrassment. Which of the following common words do the authors highlight as frequently mispronounced?

__________ refers to a change in pitch within a word or group of words that adds emphasis or meaning.

The most common form for delivering a presentation is __________ speaking.

Effective presenters maintain direct eye contact with audience members 100 percent of their speaking time.

An impromptu presentation allows you little or no time to prepare or practice.

In general, pie charts and __________ are effective ways to show an audience "how much."

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