EXAM

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The conclusion should be about _______ of the length of the entire speech.

10 percent

Previewing the speech in the introduction A. tells the audience the order in which the main points will be addressed. B. addresses the tone, rather than the organization, of the speech. C. often "gives away" the entire content of the speech. D. isn't a good idea unless you are trying to persuade the audience.

A

The typeface in a presentation should be all in capital letters. B. easy to read. C. very unusual and fancy. D. boldfaced and italicized often.

B

Using the speaking outline, how many times should you practice?

D?

"Love is a battlefield" is an example of a simile.

F

A metaphor compares one thing to another, using like or as to do so.

F

A model is a two-dimensional representation of an object.

F

A pictogram is a diagram of the progression of a process.

F

A pie graph uses points connected by lines to compare quantities or magnitudes.

F

A rhetorical question posed by the speaker seeks a direct response from the audience.

F

Effective delivery is quite different from everyday conversation in that it relies on theatrical, stylized gestures.

F

Flip charts should never be prepared in advance of a speech.

F

For a successful delivery, practicing a speech is not necessary

F

Pauses make a speech less effective

F

Pitch is the loudness of a speaker's voice while delivering a speech.

F

Practice is not necessary for effective delivery.

F

Presentation aids that use four or more colors are more effective than those that use only two or three.

F

Pronunciation is clarity or forcefulness in saying words so they are audible and discernible.

F

Speaking from memory is the most natural way to deliver a message.

F

The actual speaking outline should be prepared using a full-sentence format.

F

The formal name for speaking from memory is

F

The full-sentence speaking outline allows for greater eye contact with the audience.

F

The use of jargon is considered accessible and easy to understand.

F

The words peace, freedom, and love are examples of concrete language.

F

Volume, pitch, rate, and pauses work independently of each other.

F

When there is great variety in pitch, speaking becomes monotonous.

F

You do not need to be concerned about copyright issues in using audio or video clips.

F

the phrase outline is the briefest form of outline

F

With sufficient practice, which of the following outlines will help the speaker deliver his or her ideas more naturally?

Key-word ???

A presentation aid with words should have no more than six words per line.

T

A speaker can build rapport with his or her audience by appearing confident.

T

A strong conclusion can ultimately influence how the audience remembers the speech

T

Audience members are usually motivated to listen to a message they think is relevant to them.

T

Chartjunk are slides with too many graphs or charts and other meaningless design elements.

T

Delivery cues should be included in the speaking outline.

T

More than in other parts of the speech, the conclusion can contain words that inspire and motivate.

T

Mumbling is an example of poor articulation

T

Outlines provide a framework for your speech materials and a blueprint for your presentation.

T

Presentation aids that are designed well and used wisely can help listeners understand otherwise difficult information.

T

Quotations, stories, and questions are appropriate ways to conclude a speech.

T

Smiling naturally is an effective way for a speaker to build rapport with an audience.

T

Speeches may be outlined in complete sentences, phrases, or key words.

T

The first challenge a speaker faces in developing an introduction is to gain the audience's attention.

T

Unnecessary and undesirable words used to fill pauses are called vocal fillers.

T

When developing a speech, a speaker should create two separate outlines: a working outline and a delivery, or speaking, outline.

T

Creating a feeling of common ground with the audience helps them identify with the speaker.

TRUE

The "multimedia effect" suggests that we learn better from a combination of pictures and words than from words alone.

True

The purpose of a speech introduction is to

arouse the audience's attention and motivate the audience to accept the speaker's goals.

When people disagree about the meaning of a word, they are usually responding to the word's

conotstive B

The literal, dictionary definition of a word is its

denotative

The typeface in a presentation should be

easy to read

Listeners are most likely to remember and act on a speech that

ends with strong conclusion

The method of speech delivery that offers the most flexibility for the speaker is

extemporaneous speaking

A phrase outline is the briefest form of outline.

f

Pitch is the loudness of a speaker's voice while delivering a speech.

f

Which type of chart diagrams the progression of a process?

flow chart

Which type of delivery gives speakers the least time to gather their thoughts?

impromtu

An effectively prepared working outline will

include credits when necessary

An effectively prepared working outline will

include credits when needed

The rising and falling of vocal pitch across phrases and sentences is termed

intonation

Which of the following outlines permits the greatest degree of eye contact?

key word

Slurring words together at a low level of volume and pitch is called

mumling

Creating a perception of psychological and physical closeness between speaker and audience is known as

nonverbal

Speech humor should always match the audience, topic, purpose, and

occasion

Using a story as a speech introduction

personalizes issues

When using presentation aids

prepare to give your presentation without the aids, in case problems arise

When designing a presentation aid, the speaker should focus on

simplicity

Listeners may perceive a speaker who slouches as

sloppy weak unfocused

Eye contact indicates acknowledgment and respect.

t

Previewing the speech in the introduction

tells the audience the order in which the main points will be addressed

A speaker can feel confident that his or her delivery has a relaxed, natural quality if

the speaker behaviors is not

A lavaliere microphone is one that attaches to your lapel or collar.

true

In a public speaking situation, it is always important to

use words appro

A speaker can establish a direct connection with listeners by

using a friendly tone

The skillful use of color in presentation aids includes all of the following except

using as many colors

You can prepare your speech for the ear (for hearing and understanding) by

using familiar work

The speaking outline should

write out full quo


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