Deck 5: Performance Development

Question 1

According to the copy marking system presented in this chapter, a squiggly line under a phrase would mean ____________.

A)to vocally stretch out the expression
B)to raise the pitch of your voice as you read the expression
C)to read the phrase faster than the rest of the copy
D)to read the phrase slower than the rest of the copy

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The expression ''dry as a bone'' is an example of a ________.

A)slang expression
B)redundant expression
C)malapropism
D)clich

Answer 2

D

Question 3

According to the copy marking system presented in this chapter, a two-headed arrow under a word means to __________.

A)vocally stretch out the word
B)raise the pitch of your voice as you say the word
C)read the word more quickly than the rest of the copy
D)read the word more slowly than the rest of the copy

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The phrases ''completely encircle'' and ''true fact'' are examples of _________.

A)spoonerisms
B)redundant expressions
C)clich
D)jargon expressions

Question 5

To rip and read a script is good technique because it saves time, and time is an important element of most broadcast performances.

Question 6

Which technique is a broadcast announcer least likely to employ when stressing a key phrase in commercial copy?

A)slightly pause before and after the phrase
B)increase voice volume when speaking the phrase
C)lower voice volume when speaking the phrase
D)speed up when reading the phrase

Question 7

In normal punctuation, an ellipsis (. . .) is used to indicate that words are missing from a sentence or quote; however, in broadcast copy, the triple periods are often used to indicate __________.

A)several words that are linked into one thought
B)vocal directions to the announcer
C)the end of a sentence so the announcer will lower inflection
D)a pause, usually longer than the pause indicated by a comma

Question 8

Which general age reference is not normally used to describe those under 12 years of age?

A)juvenile
B)child
C)kid
D)boy or girl

Question 9

Which heritage reference could be used if it helped the understanding of a news story or script?

A)Canuck-an inhabitant of Canada
B)Polack-an inhabitant of Poland
C)Chicano-someone of Mexican descent
D)Scotch-an inhabitant of Scotland

Question 10

The most sought-after delivery style in broadcasting is a sing-song tone because it is rhythmic and pleasing to listen to.

Question 11

Which vocal element is described by the process of grouping words together to form an idea and then speaking that group smoothly when delivering broadcast copy?

A)inflection
B)phrasing
C)energy
D)loudness

Question 12

As a broadcast performer, which characteristic would be least helpful in building audience rapport?

A)being up-to-date/knowing what you're talking about
B)building trust with your audience
C)chatting with the public and signing autographs
D)loudness

Question 13

For most broadcast performers, the ability to speak to thousands of listeners or viewers yet make it appear that you are talking one-to-one is fairly easy to accomplish.

Question 14

Which of the following is not really a characteristic of an amateurish announcer?

A)pausing before difficult words
B)adding verbal tics to one's speech
C)making a spoonerism
D)slurring words or phrases

Question 15

Bounce, whack and bling are all _______ expressions that an announcer may need to clarify for his or her audience.

A)slang
B)clich
C)redundancies
D)jargon