Question 1

Extemporaneous speeches involve thorough preparation but no memorizing at all, just a relaxed and informal style with the occasional referral to notes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A classmate needs advice about using notes during his first speech. You can remind him that the text suggests

Accepted Answer

A)  hiding any notes that must be used during the delivery. 
B)  reading directly from notes only for statistics or quotations. 
C)  bringing the entire speech outline for reference. 
D)  avoiding the use of index cards.

Question 3

Audiences don't like it when speakers read their speeches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What are figures of speech, and how do they relate to public speaking? From the dozen listed in the text (alliteration, hyperbole, irony, metaphor, simile, synecdoche, metonymy, antithesis, personification, rhetorical question, oxymoron, and idiom), choose and briefly define five, then give an example that you might use in a speech.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are figures of speech, and how...

Question 5

A financial advisor begins his presentation by saying, "It is never too late to start saving for retirement, and it is never too early to start saving for retirement." His words are an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A financial advisor begins his presentation by...

Question 6

A new regional manager is ready to practice giving her report to the annual meeting, but is not exactly sure how. She should be advised to rehearse it

Accepted Answer

A)  by reading the preparation outline aloud. 
B)  in separate parts in order to make it simpler. 
C)  by memorizing it word for word. 
D)  from beginning to end, including leaving and returning to her seat.

Question 7

The first step toward achieving a powerful style of speech is to eliminate the powerless forms of speech that you use now.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

One of the best techniques for rehearsing a speech involves interrupting the practice to make any changes and corrections on the spot.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In public speaking, the three main problems related to movement by the speaker are too _____, too _____, and too _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In public speaking, the three main problems...

Question 10

Guidelines for sentence construction in speeches recommend that sentences be _____ rather than _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  figurative; literal 
B)  indirect; direct 
C)  active; passive 
D)  long; short

Question 11

As speaker, what is one thing to avoid during the question-and-answer session following the presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  deflecting a question you would prefer not to answer 
B)  letting one person dominate and hold a private dialogue 
C)  thanking the questioner 
D)  trying to continue persuading or making your point

Question 12

A retired accountant decides to run for Congress and will be delivering speeches from manuscript.  When composing his texts, it would be a good idea to

Accepted Answer

A)  include pause points. 
B)  add display rules. 
C)  avoid delivery cues. 
D)  write in parallel style.

Question 13

Speakers are advised to follow the basic rules of good posture, such as putting hands in pockets or clasping them behind their back, and leaning casually on a desk or lectern.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Active verbs, imagery, and figures of speech are helpful in achieving which aspect of wording the speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  personal style 
B)  appropriateness 
C)  sentence construction 
D)  vividness

Question 15

A poet incorporates many words and phrases invoking temperature, texture, and touch in her lecture, so the audience can practically feel what she is describing. In this way she creates _____ imagery in her speech.

Accepted Answer

A)  auditory 
B)  tactile 
C)  visual 
D)  metaphorical

Question 16

A speaker who learned English as a second language often accents the wrong syllable and says sounds that should be silent - demonstrating two of the most widespread problems with

Accepted Answer

A)  diction. 
B)  translation. 
C)  pronunciation. 
D)  articulation.

Question 17

Perhaps the most important characteristic of effective public speaking is recognizing that audiences are consistent in what they consider to be an effective delivery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

How can speakers handle question-and-answer periods effectively? Discuss some common problems that may arise, and list at least three tips for these sessions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of How can speakers handle question-and-answer periods effectively?...

Question 19

Generally, there is simpler and more familiar language in oral speech than in written language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

As opposed to written style, oral style is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  short and familiar words. 
B)  complex language. 
C)  vague or abstract terms. 
D)  formalized sentence structure.

Exam 8: Word, Rehearse, and Present Your Speech Steps 8, 9, and 10

Extemporaneous speeches involve thorough preparation but no memorizing at all, just a relaxed and informal style with the occasional referral to notes.

A classmate needs advice about using notes during his first speech. You can remind him that the text suggests

Audiences don't like it when speakers read their speeches.

A financial advisor begins his presentation by saying, "It is never too late to start saving for retirement, and it is never too early to start saving for retirement." His words are an example of _____.

A new regional manager is ready to practice giving her report to the annual meeting, but is not exactly sure how. She should be advised to rehearse it

The first step toward achieving a powerful style of speech is to eliminate the powerless forms of speech that you use now.

One of the best techniques for rehearsing a speech involves interrupting the practice to make any changes and corrections on the spot.

In public speaking, the three main problems related to movement by the speaker are too ___, too _, and too ___.

Guidelines for sentence construction in speeches recommend that sentences be _ rather than _.

As speaker, what is one thing to avoid during the question-and-answer session following the presentation?

A retired accountant decides to run for Congress and will be delivering speeches from manuscript. When composing his texts, it would be a good idea to

Speakers are advised to follow the basic rules of good posture, such as putting hands in pockets or clasping them behind their back, and leaning casually on a desk or lectern.

Active verbs, imagery, and figures of speech are helpful in achieving which aspect of wording the speech?

A poet incorporates many words and phrases invoking temperature, texture, and touch in her lecture, so the audience can practically feel what she is describing. In this way she creates _____ imagery in her speech.

A speaker who learned English as a second language often accents the wrong syllable and says sounds that should be silent - demonstrating two of the most widespread problems with

Perhaps the most important characteristic of effective public speaking is recognizing that audiences are consistent in what they consider to be an effective delivery.

How can speakers handle question-and-answer periods effectively? Discuss some common problems that may arise, and list at least three tips for these sessions.

Generally, there is simpler and more familiar language in oral speech than in written language.

As opposed to written style, oral style is characterized by