SPC 205 Ch. 13 Delivery

If a speaker sees listeners leaning forward with strained looks on their faces, the speakers first reaction should be to increase which aspect of his or her voice?

Volume

A manuscript delivery of the speech would be most appropriate in which of the following situation?

a governor's address to the legislature

The use of "um" and "uh" instead of a brief silence is referred to as

a vocalized pause

When a speaker does not produce the sounds of 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

In which situation is a speech most likely to be memorized?

A toast to a new couple

Which of the following are recommended methods to help you prepare for question and answer sessions?

Ask friends and colleagues to critique your speech and ask you questions, rehearse possible answers ahead of time, be ready to explain more technical aspects of your speech

Michelle would like to add more vocal variety to her speeches. Which aspects of delivery should she work on?

Changes in rate, pitch fluctuation, changes in volume

The amount and form of eye contact is considered appropriate in everyday conversation is the same across cultures.

False

How does good delivery help convey a message?

It doesn't distract an audience, it is clear and interesting, it doesn't call attention to itself

Which of the following are advantages of extemporaneous speaking?

It is more precise than impromptu speaking, it encourages the speaker to adopt a conversational tone

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

It makes this speech sound spontaneous which is appealing to the audience

When speakers reached the end of the presentation com did you remember to do which of the following?

Maintain eye contact for several seconds after they are done speaking, remain cool and collected until they return to their seats

Which of the following is true of memorize speeches?

Memorized speeches are generally short speeches

Which of the following are reasonable options when you do not know the answer to a question when handling a question and answer period?

Offer to find the answer later, admit you do not know the answer, allowed a qualified person from the audience to respond

Which of the following is not one of the four basic methods of speech delivery?

Playing a recording

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

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

Concerning gestures, speakers need to

Refrain from playing with rings, wringing their hands together

What are recommended guidelines for managing a question and answer session?

Repeat the question so that everyone can understand what is being asked, stay calm, even if the questionnaire is argumentative, listen carefully to the question

Which of the following articulation problems?

Saying goin' instead of going, saying didja instead of did you

A political leader gives a speech about generating energy. She adds a "u" to the word nuclear which sounds like nucular. Which of the following is true?

She has mispronounced the word "nuclear"

Juanita read most of her speech from note cards and, as a result, members of our audience were likely to believe which of the following about her?

She was not sincere, she did not know what she was talking about, she did not prepare sufficiently

What characteristic should gestures have in a speech?

Spontaneous in appearance, suited to the occasion

Mark Twain once said, "The right word may be effective but no word was ever as effective as a rightly time pause." Which of the following was Twain likely referring to?

The ability of a well time pause to provide dramatic impact

Which of the following should you consider when deciding how loudly to speak?

The size of the audience, the acoustics of the room, whether you will have a microphone

Clothes and grooming affect the impression that speakers make went in front of most audiences.

True

When speakers want to be more expressive with their voice, they focus most on

Vocal variety

Which of the following is most likely to detract from a speakers credibility and may create negative perceptions about the speakers intelligence?

Vocalized pauses

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

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

In the United States com speakers may be seen as dishonest if they fail to make adequate

eye contact

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

it varies by the occasion, it depends on the mood to speaker is trying to create

The best way to maintain effective I contactor to speech is to

look briefly at one person, then another, then another

It is important for speakers to remember that gestures should

not distracting the message, be suited for the audience

When responding to a previous speaker in an impromptu speech, you can prepare by doing which of the following?

thinking of your point while listening, taking notes