Deck 13: Presenting a Speech

Question 1

) Which of the following is NOT a basic style of delivery?

A) Extemporaneous
B) Memorized
C) Read
D) Impromptu

Answer 1

Read

Question 2

Iris is assigned to a small group to do some research on another culture. At the end of class, Iris is asked by the professor to give a quick report on her group's findings for the day. Iris is being asked to give what kind of speech?

A) Impromptu
B) Scripted
C) Memorized
D) Extemporaneous

Answer 2

Impromptu

Question 3

Which of the following is good to remember during an impromptu speech?

A) Think in fives.
B) Say only what you think the audience wants to hear.
C) Draw it out.
D) Take a deep breath to deal with nerves.

Answer 3

Take a deep breath to deal with nerves.

Question 4

Which type of speech is one that is carefully prepared to sound as though it is being delivered spontaneously?

A) Impromptu
B) Extemporaneous
C) Memorized
D) Scripted

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a way to prepare for an extemporaneous speech?

A) Create an extensive outline.
B) Construct a purpose and thesis.
C) Identify main points and subpoints.
D) Choose how to introduce and conclude the speech.

Question 6

As an extemporaneous speaker, your goal is to communicate in what manner?

A) Formal
B) Conversational
C) Casual
D) Informal

Question 7

Dax has been working on his speech for several weeks. After carefully crafting his purpose and thesis, Dax did extensive research and organized his main points and subpoints. He has a strong introduction and conclusion and is very proud of his formal outline. A few days before his speech, Dax prepares informal speaking notes and begins to practice. Although he has put so much work into his speech, he doesn't want to appear stiff or formal. He wants to give which type of speech, so he can appear natural and relaxed?

A) Extemporaneous
B) Impromptu
C) Scripted
D) Memorized

Question 8

Which type of speech is given in situations when the exact wording of the speech is crucial or when the speech must fit within a predetermined time frame?

A) Read
B) Scripted
C) Memorized
D) Extemporaneous

Question 9

The State of the Union address is an annual report given by the president of the United States to Congress on the condition of the country and the president's legislative and policy plans for the upcoming year. Although by law the president has the option of sending a written report, most presidents, especially in the 20^th and 21^st centuries, have chosen to give a speech. The State of the Union address typically lasts for an hour, and the president must be very careful to deliver a well-planned message. What mode of delivery works best for this situation?

A) Extemporaneous
B) Impromptu
C) Memorized
D) Scripted

Question 10

Which type of delivery style would work best if you are nervous about speaking?

A) Impromptu
B) Memorized
C) Scripted
D) Extemporaneous

Question 11

Which type of speech is composed word-for-word and then delivered from memory?

A) Scripted
B) Memorized
C) Extemporaneous
D) Impromptu

Question 12

A _____________ speech allows people to speak without having to handle a script or set of notes.

A) memorized
B) read
C) scripted
D) extemporaneous

Question 13

Daniel is nervous about his speech, so he decides to memorize it. He has a strong memory, and he spends days learning his speech word-for-word. When he gives the speech, it starts off very well, but midway through, one of his classmates' cell phones rings and Daniel gets distracted. He cannot get back on track and must sit down with the speech unfinished. What disadvantage to a memorized speech did Daniel encounter?

A) They take a good deal of time and energy to prepare.
B) They can come across as excessively prepared.
C) They can seem overly formal.
D) They can fail if a speaker's memory fails.

Question 14

In a 2001 survey of over a thousand people, the second most commonly cited fear was what?

A) Snakes
B) Death
C) Public speaking
D) Conflict

Question 15

Which term best describes the anxiety or fear that is brought on by performing in front of an audience?

A) Apprehension
B) Stage fright
C) Nervousness
D) Stage fear

Question 16

Singer Barbra Streisand did not perform onstage for almost 30 years after a concert in 1967 where she forgot the words to a song. In 2005, she told journalist Diane Sawyer that the experience was "staggering" and led to her debilitating _______________ that didn't end until the 1990s.

A) fear
B) phobia
C) illness
D) stage fright

Question 17

Although public speaking does not threaten a person's physical, academic, or financial well-being, many people feel public speaking threatens their emotional well-being, so they therefore identify giving a speech as a

A) stressor.
B) problem.
C) fear.
D) reaction.

Question 18

If someone is nervous while getting ready to give a speech, he or she is experiencing what kind of anxiety?

A) Normal
B) Reactionary
C) Anticipatory
D) Early

Question 19

Wendy has never enjoyed giving speeches, so when she is assigned an informative speech in her communication course, she immediately feels worried and stressed. As she begins working on the speech, her anxiety starts to decrease because she feels more in control of the situation. However, immediately before her speech, Wendy feels the pressure to perform and is very stressed once again. Wendy has been experiencing what type of anxiety?

A) Speech
B) Anticipatory
C) Normal
D) Reactionary

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT an influencing factor on public speaking anxiety?

A) How well the speaker knows the topic
B) What delivery style is expected
C) Whether the speaker ate a good lunch
D) What the speaker's personality is like

Question 21

Kieran is very nervous about a big presentation at work. During his speech, Kieran notices his heart is racing and he can't seem to catch his breath. He begins to sweat profusely as well. Because of his stage fright, Kieran's body is experiencing what kind of response?

A) Stressed out
B) Psychological
C) Anxious
D) Fight-or-flight

Question 22

During a speech, stress ___________ can reduce blood flow to the extremities, elevate blood sugar, and activate the immune system.

A) reactors
B) hormones
C) reducers
D) issues

Question 23

Which of the following behaviors is generally NOT affected by stage fright?

A) Standing
B) Movement
C) Verbal behavior
D) Vocal behavior

Question 24

During her speech, Riley notices her voice has become monotone and she is stuttering more than she usually does. She has to swallow and clear her throat repeatedly, and she can't seem to stop fidgeting with her notecards. Riley is experiencing _____________ effects of her stage fright.

A) residual
B) physical
C) behavioral
D) psychological

Question 25

Someone experiencing stage fright might increase his or her use of filler words such as "um" and "uh". In these cases, which of the following is being affected by anxiety?

A) Verbal behavior
B) Vocal behavior
C) Voice
D) Memory

Question 26

Troy is terrified of giving speeches. Although he prepares extensively for a major presentation at work, once it begins, he keeps forgetting what he wants to say next. When it comes time for him to speak, he is so nervous that he sweats through his shirt. Once, he even called in sick instead of showing up for his presentation. Troy seems to be experiencing ______________ stage fright.

A) psychological
B) debilitating
C) physiological
D) reasonable

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a way to deal with stage fright?

A) Understand that stage fright is not a normal response.
B) Focus your nervous energy.
C) Desensitize yourself
D) Stay positive.

Question 28

Cai has always had stage fright, but her new job will require her to be in front of large audiences on a regular basis. To deal with her stage fright, Cai begins to offer her opinion at staff meetings and speaking at small group gatherings at her church. What method is Cai using to overcome her stage fright?

A) Accepting that stage fright is a normal response
B) Visualizing a successful performance
C) Desensitizing herself
D) Being positive

Question 29

A technique that often helps individuals perform well, even if they are experiencing stage fright, is __________________: developing a mental image of oneself giving a successful performance.

A) desensitization
B) imagining
C) memorizing
D) visualizing

Question 30

It is important to _____________ when dealing with stage fright because if you don't, self-fulfilling prophecy can cause you to have a poor performance simply because you expect that you will.

A) focus your nervous energy
B) stay positive
C) accept stage fright as normal
D) desensitize yourself

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a visual element of delivery?

A) Facial expressions
B) Eye contact
C) Articulation
D) Gestures

Question 32

Which statement is most accurate about facial expressions during a speech?

A) They should stay consistent throughout the course of a speech.
B) They should always be formal and serious.
C) They have little effect on your credibility.
D) Your expressions should match the tone of your words.

Question 33

Avoiding ___________ during a speech is a response to fear that makes the speaker feel hidden and protected; having it can make the speaker feel vulnerable because it acknowledges that the audience is evaluating the speaker.

A) good posture
B) eye contact
C) facial expressions
D) gestures

Question 34

During a presentation at her company's board of directors, Aiyana does not want to acknowledge that the board is evaluating her speech; she prefers to feel hidden and protected by looking at her notes. Unfortunately, as a result of her delivery, most of the board feels that Aiyana isn't being honest about her proposal and therefore the board votes against her. What aspect of delivery did Aiyana most likely neglect?

A) Eye contact
B) Facial expressions
C) Movement
D) Personal appearance

Question 35

When giving a speech, it's important to adopt a __________ that is relaxed but confident.

A) gesture
B) facial expression
C) posture
D) movement

Question 36

A particularly good time to incorporate ________ into your delivery is during a transition in your speech because your change in position will correspond to a change in your remarks.

A) gestures
B) movement
C) posture
D) eye contact

Question 37

Desmond has worked very hard on his PowerPoint presentation, so during his speech, he spends a lot of time talking about what is on the screen. Afterward, he gets feedback from several audience members who said that, although the PowerPoint was a good visual aid, they felt Desmond was ignoring them, and at times it was hard to hear him. When using his visual aid, Desmond most likely forgot about what aspect of his delivery?

A) Gestures
B) Eye contact
C) Body movement and position
D) Facial expressions

Question 38

____________ are movements of the hands and arms that express meaning.

A) Gestures
B) Expressions
C) Gesticulations
D) Signals

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT an important factor when using gestures during a speech?

A) The size of the space
B) They should be appropriate in size in relation to your proximity to the audience.
C) They should be spontaneous, but looked planned.
D) Gestures should look spontaneous rather than planned.

Question 40

Julia practices her persuasive speech extensively, including every nuance of her delivery. During her speech, she seems stiff, and later on, her friend tells her that her gestures especially seemed contrived and insincere. Julia did not consider what factor when practicing her delivery?

A) The appearance of spontaneity
B) The appropriateness of the size of her gestures
C) The number of gestures she used
D) The appearance of control

Question 41

You want your clothing, accessories, and grooming to be appropriate for the audience and for the occasion on which you're speaking, so ____________ is an important aspect of delivery.

A) accessorizing
B) appearance
C) physicality
D) preparing

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT a vocal element of effective delivery?

A) Rate
B) Pitch
C) Vocabulary
D) Articulation

Question 43

Studies find that speaking at a faster __________ makes a speech more persuasive and more credible.

A) pitch
B) volume
C) fluency
D) rate

Question 44

Kuan-yin has a background in collegiate debate, so she knows it is important to express as much information as possible in the allotted time. She is hired by a local public relations firm to do community outreach. During her first speech at a local senior citizens' home, she notices they quickly lose interest and many of them seem to tune her out. Given her background, it is likely that Kuan-yin's ___________ was not appropriate for her audience.

A) volume
B) rate
C) pitch
D) inflection

Question 45

Your vocal ___________ is the loudness or softness of your voice.

A) volume
B) pitch
C) rate
D) fluency

Question 46

The appropriate __________ for a speech depends on the size of the audience, the size of the room, and whether the speaker is using a microphone.

A) pitch
B) rate
C) articulation
D) volume

Question 47

When speakers are nervous, their vocal _______________ becomes higher than normal.

A) rate
B) variety
C) volume
D) pitch

Question 48

Price finds his history professor to be tiring and annoying. Although he loves history, this professor's monotone voice fails to hold his attention. What vocal element does Price find to be lacking in his professor's voice?

A) Rate
B) Pitch
C) Volume
D) Fluency

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT a common articulation problem?

A) Transposition
B) Substitution
C) Substantiation
D) Addition

Question 50

If someone says "real-ah-tor"rather than "realtor", he or she has what articulation problem?

A) Substitution
B) Addition
C) Slurring
D) Deletion

Question 51

Children often __________ sounds when articulating, for example saying "pa-sghetti" rather than "spaghetti".

A) transpose
B) substitute
C) delete
D) add

Question 52

Which of the following refers to the relative smoothness of vocal delivery?

A) Articulation
B) Stuttering
C) Fluency
D) Flow

Question 53

Evan was stricken with ____________ early in life, and it has always inhibited his ability to communicate. He dreams of being a sportscaster one day, so he undergoes intensive speech therapy in the hope of improving the fluency of his speech.

A) stuttering
B) stage fright
C) transposition
D) substitution

Question 54

Which of the following comprises anything that stimulates listeners' senses?

A) Visuals
B) Delivery skills
C) PowerPoints
D) Presentation aids

Question 55

Zoe is charged with training the new group of interns at her bank for the summer. She knows there is a lot of information they need to have to be effective. She therefore designs a presentation aid with graphics and videos. Because Zoe needs the interns to be able to remember this information quickly, she hopes her presentation aid will improve the interns'

A) learning.
B) recall.
C) attention.
D) attitudes.

Question 56

Research shows that if you incorporate materials that involve your listeners' sense of sight, hearing, touch, or smell, their _________ will be improved.

A) attention
B) education
C) learning
D) memory

Question 57

__________ slides often take the form of bulleted lists of words or phrases that are relevant to the presenter's topic.

A) Text
B) Graphic
C) Video
D) PowerPoint

Question 58

Which of the following would NOT appear on a graphic slide?

A) Pictures
B) Charts
C) Tables
D) Video

Question 59

Which of the following is the display of words or numbers in a format of columns and rows?

A) Table
B) Chart
C) Picture
D) Graphic

Question 60

A _______________ is a graphic display of numeric information.

A) table
B) chart
C) picture
D) graphic

Question 61

Blake is giving a persuasive speech against product testing on animals. Although his facts and figures are compelling, he knows images of the abused animals will be more effective. Therefore, Blake prepares a PowerPoint presentation with many ___________ slides featuring pictures of animals used in product testing.

A) graphic
B) text
C) video
D) pictorial

Question 62

Amanda is giving a speech on how the vocal cords work. Since her audience can't actually see their own vocal cords, she thinks a ____________, or representation of the vocal cords, would effectively assist the audience in understanding her topic.

A) video
B) picture
C) model
D) chart

Question 63

Dante is giving his informative speech on how to make penne alla vodka. He wants to share with the audience the history of the dish and his favorite restaurant's recipe. What type of presentation aid would be most useful for Dante's speech?

A) Visual
B) One they can touch
C) One they can smell
D) Edible

Question 64

Most ____________ are copies of written material that your listeners keep after your speech is over.

A) graphics
B) flyers
C) handouts
D) brochures

Question 65

Jackie is giving a speech on line dancing. She knows that videos or pictures won't really bring the topic alive, so she decides that teaching her audience to line dance is the best presentation aid. Jackie is using what type of aid?

A) Graphics
B) People
C) Dancing
D) Fun

Question 66

If your presentation aids overpower your speech instead of embellish it, you probably did not follow which guideline for effective aids?

A) Consider the context.
B) Remember your goal.
C) Have a backup plan.
D) Practice with your presentation aids.

Question 67

Which of the following is NOT a factor when considering the context for presentation aids?

A) The number of speeches you have given
B) The size of the room
C) The time available for the speech
D) The resources available

Question 68

Trish loves using PowerPoint during presentations at work. She loves incorporating sound effects, fancy slide transitions, and moving graphics. However, she never seems to get good reviews on her speeches from her boss. Instead, he complains that he finds her PowerPoints to be distracting and that he has a hard time learning during her speeches. What guideline should Trish consider before preparing her next PowerPoint presentation?

A) Remember the goal.
B) Consider the context.
C) Strive for simplicity.
D) Have a backup plan.

Question 69

If you perceive that you must use a potentially harmful aid in your speech and you explicitly warn your audience at the start of your speech, and again before you introduce it, you are following what guideline for presentation aids?

A) Remember your goal.
B) Have a backup plan.
C) Practice with your presentation aids.
D) Be ethical.

Question 70

Before using any presentation aid, it is crucial to think through everything that might go wrong and to

A) practice with your presentation aid.
B) consider the context.
C) have a backup plan.
D) remember the goal.