Speech MGCCC 2020

In which of the following situations will the personal appearance of the speaker have an impact on the audience?

*all of the above *a professor giving a lecture *a politician presenting a campaign speech *a business executive giving a financial report

Speaking extemporaneously

*all of the above *Offers more spontaneity and directness than does speaking impromptu. *Is adaptable to more situations than is speaking from manuscript. *Gives more control over language than does speaking from memory.

Which of the following does your textbook recommend that you do when rehearsing your speeches?

Ask family members or friends for feedback.

Which of the following is a correctly worded main point for a speech preparation outline?

Causes of migraine headaches.

Extemporaneous delivery means delivering a speech "off the cuff," with no advance preparation.

False

If you say the "s" in Illinois or the "p" in pneumonia, you are making a mistake in articulation.

False

The preparation outline should be drawn up before a speaker begins research for a speech.

False

Communication based on a speaker's body and voice, rather than on the use of words, is called

Nonverbal communication

A preparation outline should include transitions and internal summaries.

True

A preparation outline should include your bibliography.

True

One of the advantages of the extemporaneous method of delivery is that it enables you to maintain eye contact with your audience.

True

Public speaking is more highly structured than everyday conversation

True

Taking a moment to look at your audience and smile before you begin to speak can help you establish rapport with them.

True

When a speaker's body language is inconsistent with her or his words, listeners often believe the body language rather than the words.

True

When making an outline, you should place the main points farthest to the left and less important ideas progressively farther to the right.

True

You should include your specific purpose statement with your preparation outline.

True

In the midst of a speech about volcanoes, a speaker notices quizzical expressions on the faces of her listeners. In response, she says, "Let me explain that point again to make sure it's clear." When this happens, the speaker is

adapting to feedback

According to your textbook, saying "dunno" instead of "don't know" is an error in

articulation

Dealing with such matters as the logical relationships among ideas, the soundness of evidence, and the differences between fact and opinion are all part of what your textbook calls

critical thinking

When approaching the lectern and beginning your speech, you should

establish eye contact with the audience before you start to speak.

The __________ speaker uses only brief notes or a speaking outline to jog the memory.

extemporaneous

A single practice session of two or three hours is usually the best way to rehearse your speech.

false

According to your textbook, the first thing a speaker needs to do in the introduction of a speech is to

get the interest and attention of the audience.

According to your textbook, "Now that you know about my interest in photography, allow me to share with you my passion for snowboarding" is an example of a

transition