Chapter 12

The speech you practice and the speech you give must be exactly the same. True or false?

False

True or false? A speaking outline is just as detailed as a complete-sentence outline.

False

True or false? Pitch is the same as volume.

False

Gary has been asked to give the eulogy at his grandfather's funeral. He has written out his speech word for word and is familiar enough with it that he can still make eye contact with his audience while reading it. Gary's delivery would best be described as:

Manuscript

The only time you should have both hands on your note cards is when you move from one card to the next. True or false?

True

True or false? "Um" is a vocalized pause.

True

True or false? For most public speaking situations you encounter, the extemporaneous method is the best choice.

True

True or false? Memorized speeches often seem artificial and lack spontaneity.

True

True or false? Reading from a manuscript reduces your ability to make eye contact and adapt to audience feedback.

True

True or false? You communicate much of how you feel through your face.

True

True or false? You engage in impromptu speaking every day.

True

Effectively handling the question-and-answer session after a speech means that you should: a. repeat the question so that the audience can hear it. b. make up an answer if you aren't sure how to respond to a question. c. interrupt an audience member who asks a lengthy question. d. answer the question as briefly as you can.

a. repeat the question so that the audience can hear it

Which of the following is true about culture and speech delivery? a. Audiences should adapt themselves to the cultural delivery style of the speaker rather than expect the speaker to adapt to them. b. American audiences may see a speaker as acting nervous, whereas Asian audiences might view the same behavior as modesty. c. People in East Asian countries like to draw attention to themselves with showy delivery styles. d. Effective speech delivery styles are universal across cultural background.

b.

All of the following are ways the text suggests that you can involve the audience EXCEPT: a. referring to what others have said in their speeches b. asking for volunteers c. calling on specific audience members d. pointing out when someone isn't paying attention

d. pointing out when someone isn't paying attention

Although Arkady has been speaking fluent English for many years now, he still has a thick Russian accent. Because of this, he is always careful to articulate well when giving speeches in English to bridge the gap between his audience and his ________________.

dialect

Joseph has thoroughly prepared for his speech. He feels knowledgeable about his topic, and he has practiced delivering it to the point that he can employ a natural, conversational style while utilizing minimal notes. Joseph's delivery style would be best described as:

extemporaneous

Ben has stuttered since he was a child. While he feels supported by his public speaking classmates, he recognizes that his stutter sometimes creates problems in their ability to understand his speeches due to his struggle with _________________________.

fluency

Alexis is attending a meeting of her local astronomy club when another member asks Alexis if she would stand and give a brief speech to the group about dark matter. Alexis' delivery in this situation would best be described as:

impromptu

Marlowe has been asked to read one of her poems at her graduation ceremony. Although the poem is long, she does not need to have a copy of it with her to recite it at graduation. Marlowe's delivery would best be described as:

memorized

Blanca often gets bored in her chemistry class because the professor never varies his pitch when speaking. Which word would best describe the professor's speaking style?

monotone