COM CHPT 13 PRACTICE

before beginning a presentation, a speaker should do which of the following?

-take time to get set -appear calm -stand quietly while waiting for the audience's attention

a manuscript delivery of a speech would be most appropriate in which of the following situations?

a governor's address to the legislature

which of the following statements are true about the rate at which a person delivers a speech?

- It varies with the occasion -It depends on the mood the speaker is trying to create.

speakers can help ensure proper pronunciation by doing which of the following?

-consulting a dictionary for any words about which they are unsure -practicing in front of friends who can give gentle correction

which of the following are recommended methods of preparing for a manuscript presentation?

-practice aloud numerous times -make sure the manuscript is easy to read

rank from first to last the recommended steps for improving delivery, putting the first at the top

1) review your full-sentence preparation outline aloud and revise as needed 2) create a key word speaking outline 3)practice the speech aloud several times using only the key word speaking outline 4)polish and refine delivery in front of a mirror 5) do a dress rehearsal that attempts to replicate the speaking situation

in which situation would a memorized speech be most likely?

a toast to a new couple

when a speaker does not produce the sounds of the letters properly, the problem is_________. when a speaker does not say a word properly, this is a different problem, known as_________.

articulation; mispronunciation

when delivering a speech from memory, speakers must remember to..

concentrate on communicating with the audience

the amount and form of eye contact considered appropriate in everyday conversation is the same, regardless of culture

false

elaine is listening to a speech on endangered salmon habitat. she pays close attention to what the speaker is saying but disagrees with some of his points. after the speech audience members are asked to speak if they have comments or questions. elaine raises her hand. what type of speech will she make?

impromptu speech

what is a characteristic of an impromptu speech?

it is delivered with little or no preparation time (a typical impromptu speech is one in which you respond to a previous speaker at a meeting)

in which of the following ways does conversational quality enhance an extemporaneous speech?

it makes the speech sound spontaneous, which is appealing to the audience

gestures, facial expressions, body movement, and posture are all included in the area of study called

kinesics

the type of vocal variation that gives a speaker vitality and helps indicate meaning and emotion is referred to as

pitch

which of the following is not one of the four methods of speech delivery?

playing a recording

which of the following are true of delivery in extemporaneous speeches? remember that extemporaneous speeches are not the same as impromptu speeches, even if popular usage sometimes uses " extemporaneous to mean "without preparation."

-extemporaneous speeches have slightly different wording each time they're delivered -extemporaneous speeches rely on brief notes or a speaking outline -extemporaneous speaking encourages a conversational qulaity

while presenting a speech on auto repairs, jeff switches between staring at his visual aids and looking at the spot in the middle of his audience. how should he have been looking at his audience?

-he should have attempted to make eye contact with as many people as possible -he should have looked at more than one spot in the audience

concerning gestures, speaker need to

-refrain from playing with rings -avoid wringing their hands together

drew showed up for his classroom speech with his normal torn jeans and a sweatshirt with the word "crazy" written across the front in giant letters. if this was not a costume illustrating his topic, which of the following statements best describes drew's situation?

-he should not have worn torn jeans -he should have chosen a different shirt

the advantages of extemporaneous speaking includes which of the following?

-it is more precise than impromptu speaking(impromptu speeches are delivered w/ no prep) -it is more flexible than reading from a manuscript -it encourages the speaker to adopt a conversational tone

which of the following are articulation problems?

-saying didja instead of did you -saying going' instead of going

which of the following are advantages of good eye contact?

-it will help a speaker engage an audience -it will increase a speaker's credibility

which steps should an impromptu speaker take when responding to another speaker?

-state the point you wish to make -summarize your point -state the point you answering -support your point with appropriate evidence

how can pauses contribute to effective speech delivery?

-they can give time for an idea to sink in -they can signal the end of a thought -they can make a statement more dramatic

may ellen is from a small town in georgia. she is attending college in the state of oregon, and most of her classmates are from the pacific northwest. how would her classmates most likely react if may ellen's speech makes heavy use of her dialect?

they would make negative judgements about her intelligence and competence

if a speaker sees listening leaning forward with strained looks on their faces, the speaker's first reaction should be to increase which aspect of his or her voice?

volume

which of the following is most likely to detract from a speaker's credibility and may create negative perceptions about the speaker's intelligence?

vocalized pauses