speech chapter 13 test

define pause

a momentary break in the vocal delivery of a speech

define vocalized pause

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

Give an example of a meticulously prepared manuscript speech that would require the speaker to read word for word:

a president's message to congress, a pope's religious proclamation, capstone

managing the question answer session: what are the suggestions that the book explains that will help you get started on the right foot? what should you concentrate on when responding to questions during the session?

approach questions with a positive attitude, listen carefully, direct answers to the entire audience, be honest and straightforward, stay on track

how can you develop a lively, expressive voice?

approaching your speeches as an opportunity to share with your listener's ideas that are important to you. The sense of conviction and desire to communicate will give your voice a spark.

when dealing with gestures, what are some things according to the text to avoid?

avoid flailing your arms about, wringing them together, or toying with your rings

As important as how you act during the speech is what you do just ______ you begin and ________ you finish.

before after

when practicing your speeches, speak a little time rehearsing how you will behave at the ________ and ______________________________. It is one of the easiest-and one of the most __________-things you can do to improve your image with an audience

beginning the end effective

As you arise to speak, try to appear what?

calm, poised, and confident (despite the butterflies in your stomach)

______________________ means that no matter how many times a speech has been rehearsed, it still sounds spontaneous

conversational quality

define eye contact

direct visual contact with the eyes of another person

________________ can contribute greatly to a speaker's impact

effective pauses

what is the correct pronunciation of "genuine"

gen-u-win

what are the five steps you should follow when practicing your speech delivery?

go through preparation outline aloud prepare speaking outline practice speech aloud several times only using speaking outline polish and refine your delivery give your speech a dress rehearsal under conditions as close as possible to those you will face in class

when reciting a speech from memory, the speaker should learn.....

it so thoroughly that she or he can concentrate on communicating with the audience rather than on remembering specific words

As you approach the lectern, don't do the following things:

lean on it don't rush into your speech arrange your notes just the way you want them stand quietly as you wait to make sure the audience is paying attention establish eye contact with your listeners (then and only should you star to talk)

when addressing a small audience AND larger group how should you deal with eye contact?

look briefly from one person to another (smaller groups) scan the audience (larger groups) no matter the size, you want your eyes to convey confidence, sincerity and conviction

What should you do when you reach the end of your speech?

maintain eye contact for a few moments after you stop talking

________________ all affect the way listeners respond to a speaker

posture, facial expression, gestures, eye contact

the best way to become a better impromptu speaker is to __________

practice

good delivery makes the difference between a __________ and an ___________

successive speech, unsuccessive

speakers in the United States who fail to establish eye contact are perceived as what?

tentative or ill at ease and may be seen as insecure or dishonest

define pronunciation

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

define volume

the loudness or softness of the speakers voice

define rate

the speed a which a person speaks

define kinesics

the study of body motions as a systematic mode of communication

the aspects of voice you should work to control are:

volume pitch rate pauses vocal variety pronunciation articulation dialect

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

work out answers to possible questions practicing the delivery of those answers

what is an 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 voice

what is an 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 dialect

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

define vocal variety

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

define inflection

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

define non verbal communication

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

it isn't enough just to look at your listeners; ____________________ also counts.

how you look at them

what is the difference between an impromptu speech and an extemporaneous speech?

impromptu: not prepared, limited preparation extemporaneous: carefully prepared and practiced

changes in pitch are known as _________________

inflections

in addition to having something to say, a speaker must __________________

know how to say it

define gestures

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

speech delivery is a matter of ___________

non verbal communication

many studied has confirmed that ___________________ plays an important role in speechmaking

personal appearance

although the force of your speech can sometimes overcome a ___________________ created by _______________________, the odds are against it. Regardless of the speaking situation, you should try to evoke a favorable ______________________.

poor impression personal appearance first impression

Good delivery does not call attention to itself. It conveys what?

presents the speaker's ideas clearly, interestingly, and without distracting the audience

the 4 basic methods of delivering a speech?

reading verbatim from a manuscript reciting a memorized text speaking impromptu speaking extemporaneously

two obvious faults to are speaking.....

so slowly that listeners get bored, or too fact that listeners lose tract of the message

4 simple steps in responding to a speaker:

state the point you are answering state the point you wish to make support your point with appropriate statistics (examples, testimony) summarize your point

when a speaker's body language is inconsistent with his or her words, listeners often believe what?

the body language rather than the words

define pitch

the highness or lowness of the speakers voice

the best rate of speech depends on:

the vocal attributes of the speaker the mood she/he is try to create the composition of the audience the nature of the occasion

The eyes have been called " _____________________________".

the windows of the soul

define articulation

they physical production of particular speech sounds

what is the first step to doing well in a question and answer session?

to take it as seriously as the speech itself