Chapter 12: Speech

During his speech on foreign policy, David keeps dropping the "g's" from gerunds: "I'm hopin' the findin's I'm presentin' are convincin'." Which of the following articulation problems is David demonstrating? a) omission b) substitution c) addition d) accent

a) omission

In regard to delivery notes, your text suggests using __________. a) only a delivery outline on 8 ½ by 11 inch paper b) eight to 10 index cards c) a handwritten manuscript of the speech d) a typed manuscript of the speech

a) only a delivery outline on 8 ½ by 11 inch paper

In the introduction of his speech, Quinton says, "I really don't know how interested you might be in it, but ..." Quinton's use of language suggests a) powerlessness through the use of disqualifiers b) an appropriate level of formality c) an attempt to create immediacy with the audience d) improper sentence construction

a) powerlessness through the use of disqualifiers

which of the following statements concerning the differences between written and spoken language is true a) spoken language generally consists of shorter, more familiar words b) written language generally includes more qualifiers, such as "perhaps" c) spoken language tends to be less self-referential d) there are no differences between written and spoken language

a) spoken language generally consists of shorter, more familiar words

J.N. is giving a speech on bird watching. One of his points is about the equipment birdwatchers need. Which of the following would be the best way for J.N. to state this point using an active verb? a) to have an enjoyable bird watching experience, choose the right equipment b) bird watching is fun with the right equipment c) the right equipment is vitally important to enjoyable bird watching d) you will be a better birdwatcher if you have the right equipment

a) to have an enjoyable bird watching experience, choose the right equipment

Which of the following is one of the suggestions presented in your text for rehearsing a speech? a) Rehearse the speech in parts rather than from beginning to end. b) Rehearse in front of a mirror to better understand how you will look to your audience. c) Interrupt rehearsals to make notes or changes. d) Avoid using visual aids during the rehearsal.

b) Rehearse in front of a mirror to better understand how you will look to your audience.

suggestions for achieving _________________ in speaking style include: Be economical, use specific terms and numbers, and use short, familiar terms. a) vividness b) clarity c) appropriateness d) forcefulness

b) clarity

Transitions in public speaking __________. a) are only needed if your points are very different from one another b) help the audience see connections among your points c) are useful as final statements d) rarely add clarity to well-constructed presentations

b) help the audience see connections among your points

Matthew did not anticipate winning the student service award, so he did not prepare a speech. When his name was called, he had to quickly think of a few words to say that would be appropriate for the occasion. Matthew's delivery method is best described as __________. a) manuscript b) impromptu c) extemporaneous d) memorized

b) impromptu

After Roberto arrived at the podium, the first words of his speech were an apology for lack of preparation. Roberto's apology a) is an example of a good attention-getter b) is something he should have omitted c) should have stated as a rhetorical question d) is exemplary of orienting an audience to a topic

b) is something he should have omitted

in a speech, the conclusion serves as the a) summary and orientation b) summary and closing c) closing and feedback d) closing and orientation

b) summary and closing

which of the following would be the best statement to use in a speech on volunteerism to create immediacy with an audience a) those who volunteer receive as much as they give b) I shall be speaking on the joys of volunteerism c) I think we have all had those experiences where in giving we received so much in return d) volunteering offers something for everyone

c) I think we have all had those experiences where in giving we received so much in return

The outline you use when you give your presentation should __________. a) be the same outline you used to prepare your speech b) contain no extraneous notes to yourself about delivery c) be brief, preferably just key words d) be a script of every word you wish to say

c) be brief, preferably just key words

As vice president of sales and marketing for HJK Company, Nin is required to give quarterly presentations to the board of directors. For these presentations, Nin prepares thoroughly and speaks from a brief outline. Nin's delivery method is best described as __________. a) manuscript b) impromptu c) extemporaneous d) memorized

c) extemporaneous

Generally, speakers who maintain eye contact appear __________. a) less trustworthy than those who do not b) less concerned than those who do not c) more trustworthy than those who do not d) more distant than those who do not

c) more trustworthy than those who do not

An acceptable way to close a presentation is to __________. a) bring in new information for the audience to ponder b) say, "that's it!" c) pose a challenge to the audience d) ask a rhetorical question

c) pose a challenge to the audience

In constructing sentences for an oral presentation, it is best to favor __________. a) long over short sentences b) indirect over direct sentences c) positive over negative sentences d) passive over active sentences

c) positive over negative sentences

which of the following guidelines does the text recommend in regard to the level of abstraction of language used in a speech a) use high-level abstraction to put pictures in your listeners' minds b) consistently use low-level abstraction to make your main points clear c) vary the levels of abstraction d) use high-level abstraction more than low-level abstraction

c) vary the levels of abstraction

In his "I Have a Dream" speech, Martin Luther King, Jr. remarked, "I have a dream that one day my four children will live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character."King's language use is an example of __________. a) alliteration b) metaphor c) a rhetorical question d) hyperbole

a) alliteration

Effective ways to gain attention for a speech include __________. a) asking a question b) apologizing for your lack of experience to set the audience at ease c) immediately offering your thesis statement d) making prefacing remarks before you actually begin

a) asking a question

In a speech, the introduction should __________. a) gain the audience's attention b) apologize for your lack of research c) end with a bang d) motivate the audience to action

a) gain the audience's attention

A question aimed at making a statement or producing some type of desired effect is referred to as __________. a) hyperbole b) a rhetorical question c) a metaphor d) a simile

b) a rhetorical question

active verbs, imagery, and figures of speech are helpful for achieving a) clarity b) appropriateness c) vividness d) hyperbole

c) vividness

Liza wants to provide quality constructive criticism when she evaluates speeches. What is the best advice that you can offer her? a) Be vague. b) Provide as much criticism as possible. c) Assume you know why the speaker is doing something. d) Start by saying something positive.

d) Start by saying something positive.

during her speech on vacationing on the Greek island of Hydra, Anne asks her audience to imagine a place where the sounds of the sea and the wind are not interrupted by honking horns and screeching tires; a place where the only traffic sounds are the soft whirr of bicycle tires on the pavement. Anne is using _________________ to give her audience a sense of the place a) clarity b) appropriateness c) vividness d) imagery

d) imagery