Deck 11: On Camera Speaking

Question 1

Speakers who deliver on-camera presentations must have vivid imaginations because:

A) their audiences are not present when they are speaking
B) television is a casual/cool medium
C) they need their gestures to be larger than life
D) they need to move beyond common audience profiles

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Speaking on camera requires all but which of the following:

A) working within exact time constraints
B) controlling nonverbal expressions
C) wearing appropriate clothing
D) using expansive gestures
E) all of the above are behaviors that should be employed for on camera speaking

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Aristotle suggested that speakers should profile their audiences by taking into consideration auditors':

A) age and political affiliations
B) age and social status
C) gender and religion
D) gender and social status
E) religion and political affiliations

Answer 3

B

Question 4

It is usually a good idea to wear make-up when speaking on camera.

Question 5

When giving an on-camera speech, it is usually a good idea to stay relatively still and use gestures sparingly.

Question 6

If you are speaking on camera, you should try to wear the colors red, black, or white.

Question 7

When preparing messages for on-camera delivery, speakers do not need to be mindful of time limits.

Question 8

List and discuss at least three elements that your textbook says speakers should actively manage during on-camera presentations, giving examples of each.

Question 9

Aristotle's concept of audience was not the same as our contemporary notion of audience. Why is this the case? What features of audiences were most salient in ancient times? What features are most salient now?