Comm 103 Chapter 13 Reading

Which of the following are true about the rate of speaking and effective delivery?

A speaker should avoid speaking too fast. Research finds that speaking at a faster rate is more persuasive to audiences. Speakers may need to adapt their rate to the audience.

Which of the following is true about pitch and effective delivery?

A varied pitch conveys energy and dynamism. A deeper pitch conveys confidence. A higher pitch conveys nervousness.

How can remembering your goal help you use presentation aids effectively?

Aids are meant simply to assist the speaker. Your aids should not be the focus of your speech.

Which of the following are true about citing sources within speeches?

Any source information which is not cited constitutes plagiarism. A speaker should give credit to the source of any information presented. When displaying data through presentation software, the speaker should include the source on the slide.

Which of the following describes a speech that you deliver "on the spot" with little or no preparation?

Impromptu

Which of the following are true about public speaking anxiety?

It can be debilitating and cause people to deliver poor performances. It is anxiety brought on by performing in front of an audience. It can affect individuals psychologically, physically, and behaviorally.

Which of the following is true about effectively adapting to the size and arrangement of the room?

It is important to make sure everyone in the audience is able to experience your presentation aids.

Which of the following are true about anticipatory anxiety?

It peaks immediately before people deliver their speeches. It is the worry people feel when looking ahead to a speech.

Which of the following are true about using effective volume during a speech?

It will be influenced by the size of the room. It will be influenced by the size of the audience. It will depend on whether you're using a microphone.

Which of the following are true about the relationship between effective speech delivery and posture and body movement?

Keeping your back straight and head up is the most effective posture for a speech. A good time to move during a speech is during a transition. You should avoid slouching or hanging your head when speaking.

Which of the following should you consider when preparing presentation aids?

Make sure everyone will be able to see, hear, touch, taste, or smell the presentation aids you plan to use. If using presentation software, make sure the font is large enough for everyone to read.

Which of the following are ways to effectively choose or use presentation aids in a speech?

Practice with your aids. Consider the size and arrangement of the room. Have a backup plan.

Which of the following are true about the psychological effects of public speaking anxiety?

Public speaking anxiety is influenced by delivery style. Public speaking anxiety may begin as soon as the speech is assigned. Public speaking anxiety may be lessened by knowledge of the topic.

Impromptu, extemporaneous, scripted, and memorized are styles of

Speech delivery

Which of the following statements are true about volume and effective delivery?

The volume of the speaker's voice should be appropriate to the size of the room. The volume of the speaker's voice should be appropriate to the size of the audience. Speakers should vary their volume for emphasis throughout their speeches.

Which of the following choices accurately describe text slides?

They are often created with presentation software. They can be electronic forms of presentation aids. They display textual material.

Which of the following are true about scripted speeches? Check all that apply.

They may be timed. They are delivered word for word from a manuscript. They are common when the exact wording of the speech is crucial.

Which of the following are true about presentation aids and source citations?

When displaying data with presentation software, the speaker should include the source on the slide. It is important to give credit to the source of any information you present, including presentation aids.

Which of the following are examples of graphic slides?

a chart. a picture. a table

Properly used presentation aids are

a good way to enhance a presentation.

An electronic display of information (pictures, words, numbers) in a visually compelling format is known as

a graphic slide

A model is

a representation of an object

A speech that is carefully prepared to sound as though it is being delivered spontaneously is

an extemporaneous speech

Which of the following is an example of a non-electronic presentation aid?

an object

Which of the following are common consequences of public speaking anxiety?

an urge to escape the situation. the mind going blank.

Which method of speech delivery is carefully prepared to sound as though it is being delivered spontaneously?

extemporaneous

One important visual element of effective delivery is

facial expression

True or false: Cultural norms affect only the organization of a speech.

false

True or false: Presentation aids should always be used, even if they will cause you to go over the allotted amount of time for your speech.

false

True or false: Text slides always contain images

false

Which of the following are vocal elements of effective delivery?

fluency. articulation. pitch. volume

When you have a presentation aid to use, it should be

made visible only when you are ready to use it.

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

memorized

Which of the following are visual elements that affect the delivery of a speech?

personal appearance. body posture. facial expressions. eye contact

Studies find that speaking at a faster rate makes a speaker more

persuasive

How high or deep your voice sounds is measured as vocal

pitch

Anything that stimulates the listeners' senses meets the definition of ______ aid.

presentation

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

presentation aids

The best posture to maintain during a speech is one that is

relaxed but confident

Whether there is an electric socket available or a projector for a video are examples of the ______ for your speech.

resources available

When preparing presentation aids, a speaker should strive for

simplicity

Which of the following is an example of an electronic presentation aid?

video

Which of the following are examples of electronic forms of presentation aids?

video. text slides. graphic slides. audio

Which of the following are ways in which presentation aids can enhance your speech?

They improve audience attention. They improve audience learning. They improve audience recall.

It is possible for public speaking anxiety to be an advantage if you ______ it.

accept

Which of the following will help you use public speaking anxiety as an advantage?

accepting public speaking anxiety as a normal response

A specific form of anxiety that can occur as soon as a speech is assigned is called ______ anxiety.

anticipatory

Public speaking anxiety usually decreases

as individuals prepare for their speeches

Presentation aids that are incorporated properly into a presentation will

avoid distracting the audience.

One way to deal effectively with public speaking anxiety is to

desensitize yourself to speaking situations

Text slides, graphic slides, video, and audio are all examples of

electronic presentation aids

If you are going to be using a presentation aid that contains disturbing or upsetting imagery

explicitly warn your audience at the beginning of your presentation.

In order to take advantage of your public speaking anxiety, you should ______ your nervous energy.

focus

Which of the following will enable you to take advantage of your public speaking anxiety?

focusing your nervous energy

Ethical speakers do not use presentation aids which might ______ their audiences.

harm or disgust

Which of the following should you consider regarding the time available for your speech?

how much time will it require during the speech to use your presentation aids. how long will it take to set up your presentation aids

A speech that you deliver "on the spot," with little or no preparation, is an ______ speech.

impromptu

U.S. audiences typically prefer speeches that are organized

linearly

Facial expression is an important element of effective delivery and should be appropriate to the topic and

match the tone of voice. vary throughout the speech.

Which of the following describes a representation of an object?

model

Which of the following types of delivery is read word-for-word from a manuscript exactly as written?

scripted

Public speaking anxiety is a common form of

stress

Visualizing a ______ performance will help individuals perform well despite public speaking anxiety.

successful

When deciding which presentation aids will work best, it is important to consider

the time available for the speech. the layout of the room. what resources are available.

Which of the following should you consider as you choose your presentation aids?

time available for your speech. the resources available for you to use. size and arrangement of the room

Which of the following are styles of speech delivery?

memorized. extemporaneous. impromptu. scripted.

Which of the following are NOT consequences of public speaking anxiety?

mental flexibility

Presentation aids are meant to assist the speaker and should

not be the focus of the speech.

Using a traditional mortar and pestle as a presentation aid is the use of a(n) ______ in a presentation.

object

Which of the following are types of non-electronic presentation aids?

objects. handouts. people

Which of the following will help you effectively deal with public speaking anxiety?

performing many speeches. desensitizing yourself to speaking situations.

Eye contact and facial expression are both examples of ______ elements that affect speech delivery.

visual

Which of the following will help you perform well despite your public speaking anxiety?

visualizing a successful performance

Rate, volume, pitch, articulation, and fluency are all ______ elements of effective delivery.

vocal

Which of the following are examples of things to consider concerning the resources available for your speech?

whether a computer, projector, and screen are available. whether a power source is accessible

Speeches that are composed word for word but delivered without a script or notes are called

memorized speeches