SPCH

What impression does it convey to the audience when a speaker packs up presentation materials while still talking?

The presentation lacks value.

Which of the following statements about manuscript presentations are true

There are few instances in which manuscript presentations are the best choice.

Which of the following statements about interactive presentations is true?

They feel more like conversations than speeches.

Manuscript presentations are considered useful for diplomatic speeches because

a slight misstatement can have serious consequences.

One advantage of using presentation software during a presentation is that the content of the slides can

act as notes for the speaker.

What type of individual is often asked to make an impromptu presentation?

an expert on a topic.

You will be giving a presentation in the conference room. When should you set up your visual aids and other aspects of the presentation?

before the presentation.

How should extemporaneous speakers format their notes?

by any organizational method that helps.

A speaker can help convince the audience that he or she understands them by

choosing clothes similar to theirs

A presentation begins the moment a speaker

comes into the view of the listeners

Thinking about the audience before making an impromptu presentation can help speakers to

identify with their circumstances and concerns.

Which of the following types of delivery is most appropriate for sales settings, in which customer interest drives the communication?

interactive presentation

A speaker who reads a speech word for word from a prepared document is giving a _________ presentations.

manuscript

During an impromptu presentation, the speaker obtains the facts and figures used to support the main points from

memory

What type of verbal style is most effective for presentations?

oral speaking

Which of the following phrases best describes an extemporaneous presentation?

planned and rehearsed but not word for word

Which adjective describes the best type of movements to use during a presentation?

purposeful

An effective way to begin a presentation is to

stand and pause for a moment to get set before speaking.

What problem may occur if a speaker making a business presentation looks sloppy, is hard to understand, or lacks enthusiasm?

the listeners may reject the message.

In a guided discussion, the speaker

wants to cover a preset amount of material but allows listeners to ask questions.

When giving an impromptu presentation, which of the following should you share with the audience at the beginning of your presentation?

your thesis

If a speaker delivers a successful extemporaneous presentation, how will it seem to the audience?

effortless

Which of the following is the most important thing to do when making an opening statement in a presentation?

deliver it directly to the audience.

Which of the following speech pattern best signals to an audience that a presentation is finished?

dropping pitch