Chapter 13: Delivery and Visual Resources (COMM)

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

- a steady voice and natural pace - minimal vocalized pauses

When should a speaker change positions?

- when emphasizing a point - when the audience seems less engaged - when transitioning to a new section

articulation

a component of enunciation; involves accuracy of sound production

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 ____________

communication apprehension

What does good eye contact convey to your audience?

confidence, authority, and connection

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

delivering a eulogy

True or False: Public speakers do not need to be confident about the content of their speeches to achieve fluency

false

extemporaneous

gives the appearance of spontaneity but requires much preparation and usually involves the use of an outline or key words

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

pitch

How does a person prepare for an impromptu speech?

there is no preparation possible as this style occurs spontaneously

What is the key element in delivering a memorized speech?

a lot of practice

the rule of thirds

a slide that has two images and a text box arranged according to a grid system

It is most effective to use visual aids when _________________

a speaker refers to visual images

Which of the following demonstrates a vocalized pause?

a speaker saying "ahhh" or "mmhh" between sentences

manuscript

allows the least amount of eye contact and audience engagement, but provides certainty in speech content

impropmtu

allows the least amount of practice, preparation, or research

memorized

allows the speaker to engage in a lot of movement and eye contact, but reduces spontaneity and the adaption to audience reaction

Communication apprehension is defined as a person's ____________ over real or anticipated communication with another person

anxiety

Why so many people prefer the extemporaneous method of delivery?

It focuses equally on the message and the audience

The relaxation approach typically gets implemented by a _____________

professional

self-managed process

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

skills approach

the speaker takes a class to help improve presentation skills

positive thinking approach

the speaker turns negative thoughts about delivery into positive thoughts

visualization approach

the speaker visualizes delivering a successful speech

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

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

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

- lack of confidence - lack of preparation - negative thoughts

Which of the following behaviors are necessary for excellent speech delivery?

- natural movement and hand gestures - good eye contact - varied vocal pitch and inflections

The rate at which a person delivers a speech depends on ___________

- the audience - the situation - his or her topic

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

- the effect the aid will have upon the speaker's delivery - the teacher's rules - the cost

Which of the following demonstrate the negative aspects of using the manuscript method?

- the speaker cannot respond to the audience - it is difficult to make eye contact

Which of the following best defines a visual resource?

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

Leida is at work in her cubicle when a company client visits the office unexpectedly. Leida"s boss asks her o give a short talk about her work on the client account, which Leida performs without notes or preparation. Leida has employed the ________________ method of speech delivery.

impromptu

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 an audience

relaxation process

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

What is the benefit of the self-managed approach?

it accounts for each speaker's differences

How is using pitch in speech just like using italics in written discourse?

it is used to place emphasis

What is the biggest con associated with the memorized method?

lack of flexibility

Pauses are sometimes used for dramatic effect but are most importantly used to make the audience __________

think

What is the term that summarizes many of the other aspects of speech delivery such as voice quality, intonation pattern inflection of pitch, and enunciation?

vocal variety

A speaker must have time, room, and a ____________in order to move around the room effectively

purpose

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

rate, pitch, and volume

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

read a children's story aloud

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

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

- A steady voice and natural pace - Minimal vocalized pause

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.

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

They become less credible if they read from a manuscript

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

by taking a public speaking course

rate

can be described in terms of words spoken per minute

fluency

can be improved by avoiding vocalized pauses

pitch

can result in monotone if there is a lack of variation in this aspect

Typically, the impromptu speech is delivered ______________

casually

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

mental images

The speaker should use gestures to ________________

place emphasis and build meaning

Time and ________ are needed to make effective visuals

practice

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

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

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.

Why is practice mentioned in every section of this chapter?

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

Why is vocal variety so important to effective speech delivery?

- it keeps the audience alert and paying attention - vocal variety helps the audience remember important information

When should a speaker change the pace of the speech?

- to gain command of nervous behavior - to create different dramatic effects - to allow the audience more time to process the message

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

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

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

- video recordings - observations by peers - observation of other speakers

images, not words

a slide showing the thumbnails of applications, rather than a written list of applications

capitalize on what's available

a slide that has one dramatic statistic on it that emphasizes the speaker's point

minimize the details

a slide that has one dramatic statistic on it that emphasizes the speaker's point

The presentation of a speech using your voice and body to communicate your message is known as _______________

delivery

vocal variety

describes the degree to which one employs changes in many of the other aspects of vocal delivery

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 tpe of speech?

extemporaneous

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

failing to make eye contact

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

the concerns over understanding the words and their pronunciations

Speeches delivered using the extemporaneous method are ______________

planned and practiced thoroughly

As in most other aspects of effective speech delivery, ________________ is the most important factor in creating good visual aids

preparation

The positive thinking approach reduces anxiety by helping the student _________________

prepare for success instead of failure