Deck 6: Selecting an Appropriate Speaking Style

Question 1

Presentations delivered with the use of notes, outlines or prepared PowerPoint slides are:

A) Impromptu Presentations
B) Extemporaneous Presentations
C) Manuscript Presentations
D) Memorized Presentation

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Delivering an impromptu presentation is the best means of delivering.

Answer 2

False
Impromptu indicates little or no advance preparation If you have the opportunity to prepare you should Even experts need to prepare.

Question 3

A student speech at commencement is most likely read from a script, making it a/an:

A) Memorized Presentation
B) Impromptu Presentation
C) Manuscript Presentation
D) Extemporaneous Presentation

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Memorizing a presentation is usually successful in helping a novice speaker deal with speaking anxiety.

Question 5

In a business setting, an impromptu presentation will likely work best.

Question 6

An extemporaneous presentation is likely to be more natural than a manuscript presentation.

Question 7

A business presentation where precision is important and there is pressure to make sure the right words are used throughout the presentation would be done best with a/an:

A) Impromptu Presentation
B) Extemporaneous Presentation
C) Manuscript Presentation
D) Memorized Presentation

Question 8

Adopting a "manuscript" presentation style can help you reduce the use of verbal fillers, such as um, OK, and you know.

Question 9

When executives or politicians hire others to write their speeches for them, this is:

A) Plagiarism
B) Unethical
C) Ghostwriting
D) Illegal

Question 10

Which of the following situations would likely require a "manuscript" style of speaking?

A) A presidential "state of the union" address
B) A professor's class lecture
C) An account executive's sales presentation
D) A student's "instructional" class presentation