Chapter 13 Delivery and Visual Resources

What is the key element in delivering a memorized speech?

A lot of practice

Which of the following are true about a public speaker's pitch?

A public speaker should avoid repeated changes in pitch. A public speaker should make sure that he doesn't speak in monotone.

What is a pause?

A purposeful absence of sound

It is most effective to use visual aids when

A speaker refers to visual images

Use the drop-down to choose the correct answer.

During Morela's speech, she says that she will be "passing out brochures" at the end of the presentation, but it comes out as "passin' out brochures." Morela has demonstrated incorrect pronunciation.

Studies show that vocal variety improves the - of the speech.

effectiveness

Which of the following best defines rate?

how quickly a person says words.

Highlight the change in rate made by the speaker in the following scenario.

increases the speed

Highlight the use of the skills approach to managing fear of presenting in the following scenario.

meets with his therapist practiced with a speech coach

Before his speech, George reframed the thoughts inside his head from "I'm afraid of public speaking" to "I see public speaking as a personal challenge." What approach to managing presentation anxiety did he utilize?

positive thinking approach

What is the different for non-native speakers than for native speakers?

the concerns over understanding the words and their pronunciations.

What are the four general methods of speech delivery in public speaking?

Extemporaneous, impromptu, manuscript, and memorized.

What type of facial expressions should speakers use?

Facial expressions should be appropriate to the topic and the situation.

Match the strategy on the left to an example of it on the right.

Image, not words: A slide showing the thumbnails of applications, rather than a written list of applications. The rule of thirds: A slide that has two images and a text box arranged according to a grid system. Minimize the details: A slide that has one dramatic statistic on it that emphasizes the speaker's point. Capitalize on what's available: A slide with an embedded podcast on it that adds authority to the speakers point.

Where is the best place to practice the necessary components of effective speech delivery?

In everyday conversations.

What is the benefit of the self-managed approach?

It accounts for each speaker's differences.

Why so many people prefer the extemporaneous method of delivery?

It focuses equally on the message and the audience.

What is the main reason speakers need to be aware of their facial expressions during a speech?

It is the best way to connect with the audience.

What is the effect of a vocalized pause?

It makes the speaker seem ill-prepared and unrealiable

Speeches delivered using the extemporaneous method are:

Planned and practiced thoroughly.

The relaxation approach typically gets implemented by a

Professional

What approach to public speaking anxiety reduces fears by systematically improving your presenting abilities?

Skill approach

Articulation

The accurate production of sounds

Pronunciation

The act of saying words correctly

Enunciation

The act of speaking clearly

Why is it necessary to use visual aids in many public speeches?

The audience can better remember what you say when visual supplements are used.

What is the most important thing to remember about the impromptu method?

The message should still be clear and appropriate.

Why should students avoid reading their notes or outlines rather than speak extemporaneously?

They become less credible if they read from a manuscript method.

What are some reasons that a speaker would want to raise the volume of his delivery?

To show emotion to place emphasis on a certain part of the speech to get the audience's attention

Before her presentation, Marla pictures herself delivering a successful speech. What approach to reducing presentation anxiety does she use?

Visualization approach

Why can gesturing be problematic for presenters?

When speakers are nervous, they often play with their hands unknowingly.

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While giving a speech on the environmental costs of carbo emissions, Rooli lowers er voice when speaking the phrase a "a planetary ruin" to give it an ominous emphasis. For that phrase, Rooli altered her pitch.

What is a gesture in relation to speech delivery?

a movement of the upper body that supports the words being spoken.

Which of the following is the best option for students to improve their presenting skills?

by taking a public speaking course

Typically, the impromptu speech is delivered

casually

Which of the following elements is used to achieve the visualization approach?

mental images

which of the following are important when choosing a visual aid?

the effect the aid will have upon the speaker's delivery

What should the pitch of your voice demonstrate to the audience?

the emotion connected to the words you say.

Which of the following descriptions best defines vocal variety?

the way speaker adjusts all the vocal characteristics to create an effective delivery.

What is the purpose of using visual aids in a speech?

to emphasize the message of the speech

The speaker should use gestures to

place emphasis and build meaning.

relaxation approach

The speaker becomes conditioned to associate speaking with a stress-free situation.

self-management approach

The speaker diagnoses which approach(es) will work best to overcome the anxiety.

What is the process of the relaxation approach?

The speaker is conditioned to link a good experience with a word. The word is then used to calm the speaker during the speech.

Skills Approach

The speaker takes a class to help improve presentation skills.

positive thinking approach

The speaker turns negaive thoughts about delivery into positive ones.

Visualization approach

The speaker visualizes delivering a successful speech.

A speaker must have time, room and a _ in order to move around the room effectively.

purpose

Highlight the use of a facial expression in the scenario belo.

raise his eyebrows

Which of the following vocal aspects of speech delivery typically occur together?

rate, pitch, and volume.

Eye contact is key to the extemporaneous speech because it allows the speaker to _ the audience.

read

Which of the following does Professor Propp recommend people do to a practice vocal variety?

read a children's story aloud

Which of the following would be considered examples of visual resources?

1- A business executive presenting sales figures to the board of directors using a digital image of a pie chart. 2- A teacher holding up a box of Kleenex during a lecture on brand name advertising. 3- a student dressing as Michael Jordan while giving a speech about that athlete.

What are the key aspects of using technology to design visual aids?

1- Have a backup plan in case the technology falls. 2- Make sure the slides show more visuals than words.

Why is practice mentioned in every section of this chapter?

1- It gives the speaker a chance to assess all the different aspects that contribute to effective delivery. 2- It is the only way to be truly prepared for the speech 3- it gives the speaker the best chance of feeling confident.

The main advantage to using the manuscript method is

that you have what to say in front of you

Which of the following elements are important when delivering a speech?

1- plenty of practice 2- the message 3- enthusiasm

True or False: Communication apprehension occurs only in public speaking.

False

What is the best difference between gestures and bodily movement?

Gestures are the way people express themselves with their hands: bodily movement is the way they move around the room.

The best eye contact is achieved by

looking casually between your outline and your audience.

How can public speakers make the best use of pitch?

use the full range of their normal pitch

Use the drop-down box to choose the correct answer.

Hannah's heart beats very rapidly, and she experiences feelings of fear because she must give a practice speech to her professor after class. Hannah experiences low communication competence.

When should a speaker change the pace of the speech?

1- to allow the audience more time to process the message. 2- to create different dramatic effects.

What should speakers avoid to achieve fluency?

1- vocalized pauses 2- repeating information over and over again.

Which of the following may happen to people when they experience public speaking anxiety?

1- woobly knees 2- fast speaking rate 3- shaking hands and voice

Which of the following demonstrates a vocalized pause?

A speaker saying "Ahhhh" or "mmmmhhh" between sentences.

Which of the following are charecteristics that make a speech fluent?

A steady voice and natural pace Minimal vocalized pause

What is the biggest con associated with the memorized method?

lack of flexibility

What is vocal variety so important to effective speech delivery?

1- It keeps the audience alert and paying attention 2- Vocal variety helps the audience remember important information

Which of the following best defines a visual resource?

Any visual item that is used for the purpose of reinforcing a point

In which of the following situations would it be appropriate to use the impromptu method?

At your grandparents' wedding anniversary. During a round table discussion.

What does good eye contact convey to your audience?

confidence, authority, and connection

In which following scenarios would it be most appropiate for the speaker to use slower rate of speech?

delivering an eulogy

Physical movement is what the speaker does with his _ body.

entire

Because it allows the speaker to read the audience, eye contact is key to what type of speech?

extemporaneous

Which of the following characteristics is a nonverbal aspect of delivery?

failing to make eye contact

Which of the following are one of the seven vocal aspects of presentation?

pitch, rate, pauses, volume, ennunciation, fluency and vocal variety.

The rate at which a person delivers a speech depends on

the audience the situation his or her topic

Why is the most extemporaneous method the most commonly taught method of speech delivery?

1- It provides an easy structure to follow without sounding unnatural. 2- It is used the most in the everyday world.

Which of the following are importan when choosing a visual aid?

1- The effect the aid will have upon the speaker's delivery 2- the teacher's rules

Which of the following techniques are most effective for learning to use appropriate facial expressions?

1- observations by peers 2- observation of other speakers