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Slideshow

a selection of images and text created in a presentation software and projected on a screen for the audience to see

Memorized Speech

a speech composed word for word and then delivered from memory

Scripted Speech

a speech composed word for word on a manuscript and then read aloud exactly as it is written

Improptu Speech

a speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation

Extemporaneous Speech

a speech that is carefully prepared to sound as though it is being delivered spontaneously

Alan has a habit of pronouncing the word both as "bolth." The articulation error he is making is

addition. transposition. substitution. slurring. answer: addition

Effective speakers ensure that their gestures

appear planned rather than spontaneous. are appropriate in size. are excessive in number. all of these. answer: are appropriate in size

Visualization

developing a mental image, such as an image of oneself giving a successful performance

Public Speaking Anxiety

fear of speaking to an audience

The smoothness of your vocal delivery is known as your _____.

fluency

Avatars

graphic representations of people

Ping is called on to give a speech with almost no preparation. Her style of delivery will be

impromptu. extemporaneous. scripted. memorized answer: impromptu

A representation of an object that you might use as a presentation aid is called a _____.

model

A _____ speech is written word for word and then read aloud exactly as written.

scripted

_____ is your body's reaction to any type of perceived threat.

stress

The type of chart that displays percentages of a whole, such as the percentage of people who practice each major world religion, is a

table. pie chart. line chart. bar chart. answer: pie chart

Desensitization

the process of confronting frightening situations directly, to reduce the stress they cause

Anticipatory Anxiety

the worry people feel when looking ahead to a speech

_____ is a technique in which you develop a mental image of yourself giving a successful speech.

visualization

Research shows that anticipatory public speaking anxiety usually peaks

when the speech is first assigned. during preparation of the speech. immediately before delivery of the speech. two minutes after delivery is complete. answer: immediately before delivery of the speech