Deck 15: Consideration

Question 1

What would be POOR advice for a friend seeking your advice about speech anxiety?

A) Choose a topic that is relevant to you
B) Don't overprepare
C) Practice
D) Use visualization techniques

Answer 1

B

Question 2

A speaker's critique remarked that your voice was too strident and high. What vocal characteristic are they critiquing?

A) Vocal tone
B) Vocal pitch
C) Vocal rate
D) Vocal volume

Answer 2

B

Question 3

An oral language style is different from a written language style in that

A) it is more detailed.
B) it is more formal.
C) it demonstrates immediacy.
D) it is less conversational.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

An advantage of using an extemporaneous mode of delivery is that your speech will be the same each time it is presented.

Question 5

In order for feedback to useful, it needs to

A) be evaluative, not descriptive.
B) be detailed and comprehensive.
C) start positive and end positive.
D) start negative and end negative.

Question 6

Speakers who say um, ah, or you know are using

A) incorrect pronunciation.
B) vocalized pauses and fillers.
C) poor articulation.
D) powerless language.

Question 7

While delivering an impromptu movie review presentation, Tanya claimed, "Thor is a really, really good movie." What type of powerless language is she using in her presentation?

A) Intensifiers
B) Hedging
C) Disclaimers
D) Fillers

Question 8

What can speakers do to incorporate visualization techniques to reduce their speech anxiety?

A) Use deep breathing
B) Imagine yourself confidently moving through your day
C) Imagine yourself successfully presenting
D) All of the options are correct.

Question 9

Your textbook authors suggest that Tiger Woods's delivery in his speech of apology lacked a powerful speech style.

Question 10

Hedging, disclaimers, and intensifiers are all examples of powerless language.

Question 11

Speaking from a brief outline while using a conversational tone is extemporaneous speaking.

Question 12

Speakers can increase immediacy by using engaging nonverbal behaviors.

Question 13

Susan relies heavily on the use of vocalized pauses and fillers in her presentations. How is her audience likely to judge her speeches?

A) They are likely not to notice.
B) They are likely to see her as more like them.
C) They are likely to have a negative impression.
D) They are likely to like her more.

Question 14

Vocal rate contributes to a speaker's immediacy. What speech rate would you suggest that a speaker adopt to maximize their immediacy?

A) 100 words per minute
B) 150 words per minute
C) 180 words per minute
D) 200 words per minute

Question 15

If, after you presented a persuasive speech, your audience noticed your voice was lacking in richness and sound quality, what vocal characteristic would they be critiquing?

A) Vocal tone
B) Vocal pitch
C) Vocal rate
D) Vocal volume

Question 16

Tim experiences high levels of speech anxiety. He has begun his preparation by assessing the speech setting and equipment needs. What strategy is he using to reduce his anxiety?

A) Developing a self-fulfilling prophecy
B) Using visualization techniques
C) Creating a situational analysis
D) Looking for opportunities to speak in large groups

Question 17

Speakers need to remember to apologize for being unprepared when presenting an impromptu presentation.

Question 18

Speaking slowly and clearly is called

A) pronunciation.
B) vocal tone.
C) intensifying.
D) articulation.

Question 19

Which speech style typically uses more formal and detailed vocabulary?

A) Powerful speech style
B) Written language style
C) Extemporaneous style
D) Oral language style

Question 20

Asking "How's it goin'?" rather than "How's it going?" is an example of poor

A) pronunciation.
B) articulation.
C) vocal volume.
D) vocal rate.

Question 21

How many feet are required to create a public space between communicators?

A) 3 feet
B) 6 feet
C) 12 feet
D) 15 feet

Question 22

Angelique has to make a presentation to the board of trustees and include precise statistics to convey her points. She is particularly concerned with the accuracy of her supporting materials. What style of delivery would be most appropriate for her context?

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

Question 23

What is a benefit of reading a manuscript?

A) It is conversational.
B) It is appropriate for an informal situation.
C) It is appropriate for a formal situation.
D) It is less accurate and precise.

Question 24

The speed at which one speaks is

A) vocal rate.
B) vocal tone.
C) vocal volume.
D) vocal pitch.

Question 25

Which type of language is similar to how people talk?

A) Powerful speech style
B) Written language style
C) Powerless language
D) Oral language style

Question 26

Jae-Joon is preparing for his first graded speech in his communication class, and he is intensely nervous about the assignment. What is he experiencing?

A) Stage fright
B) Speech anxiety
C) High anxiety
D) Self-fulfilling prophecy

Question 27

Phrases that remove responsibility for a statement are called

A) disclaimers.
B) hedging.
C) intensifiers.
D) fillers.

Question 28

Kris is researching another culture in her small group. At the end of class, she is asked to give a quick report on her group's findings. What kind of speech is Kris being asked to give?

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

Question 29

A speaker who relies on adaptive gestures is

A) producing a congruent message.
B) decreasing immediacy.
C) demonstrating immediacy.
D) engaging an audience.

Question 30

When speakers rely on language such as kinda that lessens their message, they are using

A) vocalized pauses.
B) disclaimers.
C) hedging.
D) intensifiers.

Question 31

Ideally, public speakers should speak at 140-175 words per minute.

Question 32

A small physical distance between a speaker and the audience can reduce a sense of immediacy.

Question 33

What type of word choice suggests uncertainty of your topic or yourself?

A) Written language style
B) Adaptive language
C) Oral language style
D) Powerless language

Question 34

Speakers should avoid the overuse of vocalized pauses and fillers such as um and ah.

Question 35

Which refers to how loud or quietly one speaks?

A) Vocal tone
B) Vocal volume
C) Vocal rate
D) Vocal pitch

Question 36

When providing feedback to a speaker, it is important to keep in mind all of these guidelines EXCEPT

A) start with positive comments.
B) end with positive comments.
C) use descriptive language.
D) provide as much information as possible.

Question 37

By choosing a topic that matters to you and carefully rehearsing your introduction, you can decrease speech anxiety.

Question 38

One advantage of manuscript speaking is that it allows more time to make eye contact with your listeners.

Question 39

Speakers should not vary their vocal pitch and vocal tone.

Question 40

A presentation based on a structured preparation outline, incorporating elements of impromptu and manuscript speaking, is

A) hybrid speaking.
B) mixed speaking.
C) extemporaneous speaking.
D) memorized speaking.

Question 41

A speaker who uses words that lessen a message's impact is

A) disclaiming.
B) hedging.
C) intensifying.
D) filling.

Question 42

Extemporaneous speaking requires little to no preparation.

Question 43

Unnecessary words used to overemphasize a point are called

A) hedges.
B) disclaimers.
C) intensifiers.
D) fillers.

Question 44

Handouts, physical objects, and videos are all types of presentation aids.

Question 45

A presentation based on a text that is read or memorized is called

A) extemporaneous speaking.
B) impromptu speaking.
C) conversational speaking.
D) manuscript speaking.

Question 46

When delivering your speech online, it is important to remember all of the following EXCEPT

A) keep your background free of visual distractions.
B) use a medium close-up shot.
C) capture your upper torso and head.
D) use a lot of intensifiers.

Question 47

The way words are said is

A) pronunciation.
B) articulation.
C) vocal tone.
D) vocal volume.

Question 48

What suggestions should a speaker bear in mind when delivering an impromptu presentation?

A) Keep the message brief.
B) Identify the central point and two or three other points.
C) Restate your central point to provide closure.
D) All of the options are correct.

Question 49

The high and low registers of a voice are called

A) vocal pitch.
B) vocal tone.
C) vocal rate.
D) vocal volume.

Question 50

Which is NOT characteristic of extemporaneous speaking?

A) Contains elements of impromptu speaking
B) Conversational tone
C) Informal spoken language style
D) Formal written language style

Question 51

In public presentations, a written language style is preferable to an oral style.

Question 52

Impromptu speaking requires a speaker to think on his or her feet.

Question 53

A written language style often stems from composing and reading a manuscript speech.

Question 54

In delivering her speech, Laney often stated, "I'm not sure about this" and "I'm no expert" before or after her main points. What type of language is she demonstrating?

A) Oral language style
B) Intensifiers
C) Disclaimers
D) Hedging

Question 55

Public remarks delivered without preparation are

A) impromptu speaking.
B) extemporaneous speaking.
C) memorized speaking.
D) elevator speaking.

Question 56

What is the term for nervousness experienced from public speaking?

A) Embarrassment
B) Self-fulfilling prophecy
C) Speech anxiety
D) Self-consciousness

Question 57

In using presentation aids, it is important to remember to talk to the aid, not your audience.

Question 58

Twirling your hair and playing with your jewelry are examples of adaptive gestures.

Question 59

What suggestion might you make to a speaker who is considering incorporating presentational aids in a presentation?

A) Only use video clips
B) Distribute handouts before your presentation
C) Talk to your audience, not the medium
D) Talk to the medium, not your audience

Question 60

According to your text, what should a speaker avoid while presenting a speech?

A) Uncomfortable shoes
B) Dressing more formally than the audience
C) Casual dress, such as shorts and T-shirts
D) Noisy jewelry

Question 61

Identify three vocal characteristics.

Question 62

What is an advantage as well as a disadvantage of using a manuscript mode of delivery?

Question 63

A vocal pitch and tone that is unvaried is called

A) powerless.
B) monotone.
C) powerful.
D) powerless.

Question 64

Identify three guidelines to follow when giving feedback.

Question 65

What is an adaptive gesture?

Question 66

If your friend has to make a presentation and is primarily concerned with connecting with his or her audience and establishing credibility, what mode of delivery would you recommend?

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

Question 67

Identify and explain the three primary modes of speech delivery.

Question 68

The wide array of tools that display visuals that help explain your points are called

A) presentation aids.
B) presentation software.
C) props.
D) audiovisual aids.

Question 69

What uses verbal and nonverbal behaviors to gain the respect of your listeners?

A) Oral language style
B) Powerful speech style
C) Written language style
D) Intensifiers

Question 70

The sound quality of a voice is known as

A) vocal rate.
B) vocal pitch.
C) vocal tone.
D) vocal volume.

Question 71

Which is NOT a primary mode of delivery?

A) Extemporaneous speaking
B) Manuscript speaking
C) Written language style speaking
D) Impromptu speaking

Question 72

According to your text, speech anxiety is a normal response; however, it cannot be managed.

Question 73

The degree of closeness an audience feels toward a speaker is called

A) adaptive gestures.
B) intensifying.
C) immediacy.
D) intimacy.

Question 74

How can a speaker help create immediacy and use a powerful speech style?

Question 75

Which of these is NOT a type of presentation aid?

A) Intensifiers
B) Handouts
C) Physical objects
D) Presentation software

Question 76

What are three strategies for managing speech anxiety?

Question 77

Poor articulation can cause your audience to misunderstand what you're saying.

Question 78

What do your authors suggest regarding the use of vocalized pauses and fillers?

Question 79

Unintentional movements such as fiddling with one's hair are called

A) congruent gestures.
B) adaptive gestures.
C) stilted gestures.
D) everyday gestures.

Question 80

Speakers who speak using a monotone delivery decrease immediacy.