COMS 1010 Chapter 13

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

1) A steady voice and natural pace 2) minimal vocalized pauses

Which of the following characteristics are typical of an extemporaneous speech?

1) a conversation style 2) I contact and casual movement 3) talking points or an outline

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 affect delivery 2) it is the only way to be truly prepared for speech 3) it gives the speaker the best chance of feeling confident

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

1) it was used the most in the everyday world 2) it provides an easy structure to follow without sounding unnatural

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

1) make sure the slideshow more visuals than words 2) have a back up plan in case the technology fails

When is it appropriate to use the manuscript method?

When it is a speech that is likely to be quoted.

It is most effective to use visual aids when...

A speaker refers to visual images

Highlight the use of the self managed approach to reducing fear of presenting in the following scenario

All the students of a college speech class must give five minutes speeches and Friday's class. Koshi has practiced with the speech coach every day for the prior week. Gianna imagines her anxiety as a motivating force that will focus her attention. Nora pictures the professor congratulating her after a successful performance. Chang pictures himself swimming in the lake alone while giving his speech. Talib meets with his therapist just before his speech to do some anxiety reduction exercises

Which of the following Best defines a visual resource?

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

The vocal characteristic of delivery known as ____________ can be assessed by the smoothness of delivery, the flow of the words, and the absence of vocalized pauses in a speech.

Fluency

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

Images, 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 speaker's point

What is the benefit of the self managed approach?

It accounts for each speakers differences

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

In addition to physical symptoms, what other problems stem from public speaking anxiety?

Lack of preparation Negative thoughts Lack of confidence

Match the description to the correct aspect of local delivery.

Pitch - can result in monotone if there is a lack of variation in this aspect Rate - can be described in terms of words spoken per minute Articulation - a component of annunciation; involves accuracy of sound production Fluency - can be improved by avoiding vocalized pauses Vocal Variety - describes the degree to which one employs changes in many of the other aspects of vocal delivery

Speech is delivered using the extemporaneous method are...

Planned and practiced thoroughly

Which of the following advice on using vocal aspects affectively seems to reoccur most often?

Practice makes perfect

The relaxation approach typically gets implemented by a

Professional

Match the approaches to their definitions

Skills approach - the speaker takes a class to help improve presentation skills positive thinking approach - the speaker turns negative thoughts about delivery into positive ones visualization approach - the speaker visualize is delivering a successful speech relaxation approach - the speaker becomes conditioned to associate speaking with a stress-free situation self-management approach - the speaker diagnosis which approach will work best to overcome the anxiety

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

The audience is made up of all types of learners who need multiple ways to learn the information being presented.

What is pitch?

The highness or lowness of a speaker's voice

When composing a shot for a photograph of a homeless woman that will be used in her presentation on poverty, Kaia may use _____________ to decide how to frame the subject.

The rule of thirds

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

To emphasize the message of the speech