Speech - Chapter 12

What are the two major steps in preparing for a question-and-answer session?

-formulating answers to possible questions. -practicing the delivery of your answers.

Sloppy ____________ is the failure to form particular speech sounds crisply and distinctly.

articulation

define articulation

the physical production of particular speech sounds

define rate

the speed at which a person speaks

define vocal variety

changes in a speaker's rate, pitch, and volume that give the voice variety and expressiveness

True/False: Research shows that speakers in the United States who fail to establish eye contact may be seen by listeners as insincere or even dishonest.

True

True/False: Good delivery does not call attention to itself.

True: Feedback: Good delivery communicates the speaker's ideas without calling attention to itself or otherwise distracting the audience.

define pronunciation

the accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language

define kinesics

the study of body motions as a systematic mode of communication

Changes in a speaker's rate, pitch, volume, and pauses are referred to as

vocal variety.

define vocalized pause

a pause that occurs when a speaker fills the silence between words with vocalizations such as "uh," "er," and "um"

define dialect

a variety of language distinguished by variations of accent, grammar, or vocabulary

One of the advantages of using the extemporaneous method of delivery is that it

encourages conversational quality.

As your textbook explains, upon reaching the lectern to start a speech, you should

make eye contact with your listeners.

_______________ is based on a person's use of voice and body, rather than on the use of words.

Nonverbal communication

define pause

a momentary break in the vocal delivery of a speech

What are six tips recommended by your textbook for managing a question-and-answer session?

-Clarify the format of the question-and-answer session. -Approach questions with a positive attitude. -Listen carefully to the questions you are asked. -Direct answers to the entire audience. -Be honest and straightforward in your answers. -Keep the question-and-answer session on track.

When you end your speech, you should (3 answers)

A) maintain eye contact for a few moments after you stop talking. B) collect your notes and any visual aids you may have used. C) maintain a cool, collected demeanor as you return to your seat.

When practicing your speech delivery, you should do all the following except A) record the speech to see how you sound. B) include delivery cues on your speaking outline. C) try to learn your speech word for word. D) practice in front of friends or family.

C) try to learn your speech word for word.

In which of the following situations will the personal appearance of the speaker have an impact on the audience's perception of the speaker? A) a police officer presenting an educational talk B) a concerned citizen being interviewed on the news C) a lawyer addressing a jury D) all of the above

D) all of the above

____________ is a variety of a language distinguished by variations of accent, grammar, or vocabulary.

Dialect

True/False: The primary rule of using gestures in a speech is to gesture frequently and emphatically so listeners notice what you are doing.

False: Feedback: The primary rule is that whatever gestures you make should not draw attention to themselves or distract from your message.

True/False: The best rate for effective public speaking is 110 words per minute.

False: Feedback: There is no uniform rate for effective public speaking.

____________ are changes in the pitch or tone of a speaker's voice.

Inflections

____________ is the lowness or highness of the speaker's voice.

Pitch

True/False: "Conversational quality" refers to speech delivery that sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed.

True

define extemporaneous speech

a carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes

define monotone

a constant pitch or tone of a voice

define impromptu speech

a speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation

define manuscript speech

a speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience

define inflections

changes in the pitch or tone of a speaker's voice

define nonverbal communication

communication based on a person's use of voice and body, rather than use of words

define eye contact

direct visual contact with the eyes of another person

An ____________ speech is delivered with little or no immediate preparation.

impromptu

When accuracy is essential and a speech must be delivered word for word, ____________ delivery is most appropriate.

manuscript

Speakers who lack vocal variety are said to speak in a ___________.

monotone

define gestures

motions of a speaker's hands or arms during a speech

As Mark Twain noted, "The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed ____________."

pause

define conversational quality

presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed

Violating the accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language is an error in ____________.

pronunciation

define pitch

the highness or lowness of the speaker's voice

define volume

the loudness or softness of the speaker's voice

A(n) ____________ speech is a carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes.

extemporaneous