BADM 301: Ch. 11

B

All of the following are characteristics of effective notes for extemporaneous presentations EXCEPT: A) large enough to read at a glance. B) detailed. C) unobtrusive. D) legible.

B

An effective extemporaneous presentation: A) is written out word-for-word in advance. B) should be carefully prepared and rehearsed several times, but not memorized. C) is given without the use of notes. D) will be delivered using exactly the same words over and over again.

D

Bettina was asked to give a presentation to a group of potential investors. She wouldn't find out what topics they wanted her to discuss until she collected their questions a few moments before the presentation. What type of delivery must Bettina use in this situation? A) manuscript B) memorized C) extemporaneous D) impromptu

D

The text identifies a number of potential delivery types from which a speaker can select when preparing a presentation. Which of the following types is most likely to cause anxiety or stage fright for the speaker? A) extemporaneous B) impromptu C) manuscript D) memorized

A

There are a number of visual elements a speaker should consider prior to and during a presentation. According to the text, which of the following is NOT a guideline to follow when planning a presentation? A) Sweep your eyes in a repeating pattern that moves from left to right to left to right, etc. B) Stand with feet at shoulder width. C) Step to the lectern with confidence. D) Don't pack up notes until you are completely finished.

B

What type of delivery style mentioned in the textbook is carefully planned and well rehearsed, but is not delivered word-for-word? A) manuscript B) extemporaneous C) memorized D) impromptu

A

Which of the following is NOT a suggested guideline regarding the visual elements of your delivery? A) Look at your notes during your opening statement to be sure you start out with the right words. B) Dress appropriately for the occasion and audience. C) Don't pack up early. D) Take time to arrange your notes and your physical position before you begin.

C

According to the text, the most effective way to begin a presentation is: A) with an audiovisual aid. B) immediately upon arriving at your speaking position. C) after you pause and look at the audience. D) by speaking at a brisk rate.

A

After hearing that a local tire company was looking for a new firm to handle their advertising, Kevin scheduled a sales presentation to try to persuade the company to sign on with his advertising business. For the presentation, Kevin wanted to use a style of delivery that would enable him to cover all his prepared material in an organized way, yet would still appear spontaneous. Which delivery method should Kevin select for his presentation? A) extemporaneous B) impromptu C) manuscript D) memorized

C

All of the following are guidelines for delivering an impromptu presentation EXCEPT: A) predict when you may be asked to speak. B) don't ramble. C) avoid stating a thesis. D) provide facts to support your viewpoint.

B

An impromptu talk: A) should be fairly lengthy and descriptive. B) should include main points that are clearly indicated. C) does not need to contain supporting material. D) should begin with an apology for not being well-prepared.

B

An interactive presentation: A) is suitable for a large audience. B) is common in sales settings. C) occurs when the speaker delivers the entire presentation without interruption from the audience. D) occurs when the speaker sticks exactly with a predetermined plan.

after

It is best to distribute handouts _________ you have finished speaking.

handouts

Provide a permanent record of your ideas and enable you to give your audience more details than you want to discuss in your presentation:

D

To maintain your credibility, use proper: A) enunciation or articulation B) pronunciation. C) vocabulary. D) All of these are important for maintaining credibility.

B

Which of the following is true about the use of an extemporaneous delivery style during a presentation? A) It is not planned and rehearsed. B) To the audience, it often seems as if it is effortless. C) The speech is exactly the same, every time the speaker presents it. D) It does not allow the speaker to adapt to the audience.

D

A critical problem with the use of a(n)_______________ style of delivery is that you focus so much on trying to recall what you are going to say next,that it makes it difficult to speak with natural intonation. A) extemporaneous B) impromptu C) manuscript D) memorized

D

A guided discussion: A) works best with large audiences in formal settings. B) feels more like a conversation than a speech. C) refers to a speech delivered without interruption from the audience. D) occurs when a speaker has a set plan of material to cover, but encourages listeners to join in during the presentation with questions and comments.

C

A monologue presentation: A) allows the interests of the customer to drive the presentation. B) feels more like a conversation than a speech. C) occurs when the speaker delivers the entire presentation without interruption from the audience. D) encourages listeners to speak up with questions and comments.

C

Hua was giving a presentation to a group of investors using a delivery style that did not allow him to connect very well with his audience. Hua read from his notes and rarely looked up at the audience. His sentences were long and complex. What method of delivery did Hua use for his presentation? A) extemporaneous B) impromptu C) manuscript D) informal

D

Which of the following is true of speaking notes for an extemporaneous presentation? A) They should never be typed. B) The more detailed they are, the better. C) They must be written on index cards. D) It is advisable to create and use a set of brief notes (not word-for-word sentences) in large font, to remind you of the order and content of ideas.

D

Your text describes all of the following methods of delivering a presentation except: A) extemporaneous. B) impromptu. C) manuscript. D) informal.