Speech Midterm Review

5 ways to practice your speech

-say it aloud -practice with speaking outlines -practice in front of family and friends -practice in your Zoom space -record yourself

Each main point for the Introduction speech should be how long?

1 minute

6 steps in preparing an extemporaneous speech

1. Choose the most appropriate topic 2. Establish a speech purpose 3. Analyze audience and speaking occasion 4. Gather information concerning speech topic 5. Organize information into the most logical manner 6. Practice the delivery

How many main points are recommended for the Introduction speech?

3 main points

It is recommended that one's Introduction speech should be how many minutes?

4 minutes

Production of word/syllables

articulation

A quote, bible verse, movie line

attention getter

used for presentation of your speech, it is also called the Speaking Outline. No complete sentences int he BODY of the speech other than signpost sentences

delivery outline

accent

dialect

No cap, no gum, no t-shirt, no sweatshirt

dress

Constant pitch or tone

monotone

The extemporaneous speech is the most widely used and most preferred method of delivery.

true

When accuracy is essential and a speech must be delivered word for word, then the manuscript style of delivery is recommended.

true

When preparing a delivery outline, the speaker should use complete sentences to ensure full development of ideas and decrease likelihood of plagiarism.

true

Your instructor recommends to use the sample Delivery Outline located within the Canvas Module to help create your own outline

true

Changes in a speaker's rate, pitch, and volume

vocal variety

Loudness or softness

volume

What are the recommended times suggested for the 3 parts of the Intro speech?

Intro: 30 secs, Body: 3 min; Conclusion: 30 secs

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 police officer presenting an educational talk, a concerned citizen being interviews on the news, and a lawyer addressing a jury

Which are following techniques could be used for an Attention Getter?

a quote, a Bible verse, a movie line

Blueprint of speech/key words only

extemporaneous

Looking directly at audience members

eye contact

To reveal sincerity and enthusiasm

facial expressions

A speaker doesn't need a Works Cited page if a person is published as this info is usually common knowledge

false

A speaker should never say anything as obvious as "In conclusion".

false

An excellent way to increase speaker's credibility is to constantly fidget with hands and pace back and forth while speaking.

false

Hearing and listening are identical.

false

Public speakers who establish strong eye contact with listeners are usually perceived as less credible.

false

The Delivery outline is a word for word manuscript.

false

The goal of the extemporaneous speech is to speak from word for word preparation and memorization rather than ideas.

false

Using one's hand/arms to stress a point

gestures

Habit forming expressions

habitual expressions

spur of the moment

impromptu

Making sense of what we hear

listening

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

make eye contact with your listeners

word for word written/said

manuscript

Designed to leave a lasting impression

memorable statement

word for word written/memorized

memorized

Momentary break to show a transition

pauses

Highness or lowness of voice

pitch

Shoulders over hips, hips over feet

posture

full sentence outline

preparation outline

full sentence outline that provides verbal notes and detailed description of the speech. The preparation outline prepares your for your speech

preparation outline

To speak word clearly/distinctly

pronunciation

to refer back to ideas in introduction

psychological unity

Speed

rate

The 4-7 sentence Conclusion should accomplish the following:

signal end of speech, explain meaning of attention getter, repeat Attention getter

The two parts of the Introduction are:

statement of intent and preview of main points

What is the first step toward improving your listening skills?

take listening seriously

A distraction free setting is recommended for an effective delivery when using Zoom.

true

A speaker should always begin with an Attention Getter technique?

true

An Attention Getter technique should reflect you or your interest for the Introduction speech.

true

Audiences prefer the memorized method of speaking because of the increased chance that the speaker will communicate to them on a more personal/sincere level.

true

Each main point must have at least 2 sub-points, identified by capital letters, with no more than four

true

Extemporaneous speaking promotes a conversation style of delivery using a professional language.

true

Impromptu speaking most closely resembles everyday communication.

true

Main Points are identifed by roman numerals on the Introduction Delivery Outline.

true

People spend more time listening than doing any other communicative activity—more than reading, more than writing, and even more than speaking.

true

Poor articulation during a speech can hurt your credibility.

true

Psychological unity is referring back to the ideas in the Introduction when giving one's conclusion

true

Students have the preference to pick their time and number for designated speech days.

true

The Delivery Outline is used for the presentation of a speech.

true

The extemporaneous delivery promotes using formal language in a conversational manner.

true