Chapter 15: Delivering Your Speech
Which question does NOT belong in a situational analysis?
"Do I have too many slides?"
Scott is about to provide Aaron feedback. Which would be a good way to present his comments?
"I liked how you began the speech with a personal story. It helped me understand your point of view. You sped up your pacing in the middle, and I got a little lost. The part about moving to a new high school was a little confusing. Your gestures throughout helped to make you appear confident."
Which is the BEST example of feedback that would provide another person with the right amount of information?
"I think your example of the waterfall was a great way to explain hydropower, but I suggest you slow down a little so it's easier to understand what you're saying."
Which statement is an example of hedging?
"Registering to vote when you turn 18 is somewhat important because it gives you more of a say in what happens in your community."
Which speaker is using a disclaimer?
"While I'm not an authority on birds of prey, I think the eagle is the most aggressive hunter."
Which comment would be MOST helpful when providing feedback on someone's speech?
"Your first line made me laugh and connect with you right away."
Ideally, a speaker should deliver his or her ideas at what rate per minute?
140-175 words per minute
Which statement about speech delivery methods is TRUE?
If you use a conversational tone in your speech, you'll be more likely to convey greater emotion about your topic.
What is a major benefit of using video in a presentation?
It will grab your audience's attention.
Which statement about feedback is TRUE?
Not all feedback is useful.
_____ such as "This is going to be terrible!" can add to a speaker's anxiety.
Self-fulfilling prophecies
Which example BEST illustrates the appropriate use of personal space during a speech?
TJ moves to the center of the classroom when transitioning to another point in his speech.
Which statement about delivering a speech is TRUE?
The setting, situation, or audience often influence how you deliver your speech.
_____ is an effective way to reduce pre-speech jitters.
Visualizing yourself giving the speech from start to finish
Which situation BEST demonstrates the way to prepare an audience for a presentation aid?
Wally tells his audience that the next photo was taken right after the tornado hit.
_____ allow the speaker to write key ideas while delivering a speech.
Whiteboards
Which is a drawback of speaking in a monotone during your speech?
Your listeners will think you aren't interested in your topic if you speak in a monotone.
Who would be LEAST likely to use extemporaneous delivery?
a U.S. ambassador
Which situation would be LEAST likely to require an impromptu speech?
a candidate addressing voters at a campaign rally
Jenny wants to make a strong impression on her audience of students who are considering careers in forensic pathology. Considering what you know about presentation aids, which visual aid would BEST capture her audience's attention?
a real human skull
Tony is attending a friend's engagement party. The host stops the music and unexpectedly asks Tony to come to the front of the room to say a few words. Which type of speech is Tony about to give?
an impromptu speech
How do you prepare for an impromptu speech?
anticipate situations that might require you to speak publicly
Which is a strategy for avoiding speech anxiety?
anticipate unexpected events
If you plan to use presentation software in your speech, you should use
as few slides as possible.
When giving a critique of another person's speech, you should
begin with the strengths of the presentation.
If you're planning to use handouts in your presentation, you should ALWAYS
carefully consider how much information to include on them.
A poster is BEST for displaying
charts and graphs.
Which strategy would help to alleviate speech anxiety?
conduct a situational analysis
Which anxiety strategy will help you learn about the physical space where you will deliver your speech before it is given?
conducting a situational analysis
Roxanne is delivering a keynote address and has decided to stop by the hotel conference room beforehand to see what adapter she needs for her laptop to connect to the projector. Roxanne is
conducting a situational analysis.
When using a physical object, it is important to
consider the limitations of your presentation space.
Using descriptive language to offer _____ during feedback will help the speaker revise specific aspects of the presentation.
constructive criticism
Words that make you seem LESS directly responsible for your message are called
disclaimers.
Marcy asks Lilly for feedback as she rehearses her speech. Afterward, Lilly says, "You made little to no eye contact; your pacing was a little distracting; I had a hard time seeing your graph; you talked too fast in the middle, and I didn't quite catch your last point about skydiving. I do think you looked professional for your speech." Which rule for providing effective feedback is Lilly violating?
don't overload her with information
When providing a critique to another person, you should ALWAYS
end on a positive note.
A(n) __________ speech sounds conversational, but includes a preparation outline.
extemporaneous
Cleo is thrilled to have been asked to address a group of female high school students about the benefits of pursuing a career in science. She's hoping her speech will help her connect with her audience and inspire them. Knowing Cleo's goals, what type of delivery would you recommend she use?
extemporaneous
Which feature of speaking is challenging when using manuscript speaking?
eye contact
During your speech rehearsal, you should seek out _____ to guide revisions to your speech outline.
feedback
Which presentation aid requires the LEAST amount of preplanning?
flip chart
Immediacy is conveyed through all of these EXCEPT
formality.
Which is an example of an adaptive gesture?
hair twirling
Using words that lessen the impact of your message is called
hedging.
Vocal pitch refers to the
high and low registers of a person's voice.
A critique of your friend Brad's speech introduction would most likely focus on all of these elements EXCEPT
if he supported his main points sufficiently.
At the basketball awards dinner, Sharilee's coach asks her to say a few words about the team. Which statement suggests that Sharilee doesn't know how to handle impromptu speaking situations?
im sorry
The sense of closeness your audience feels toward you as a speaker is known as
immediacy
Making public remarks with little time for advance preparation is called __________ speaking.
impromptu
Words a speaker uses to overemphasize a point are called
intensifiers.
As she prepares for her speech, Mina concentrates on the exact words she will use to greet her audience. Mina is following which remedy to reduce her speech anxiety?
knowing her introduction
When using a presentation aid during your speech, you should do all of these EXCEPT
let the presentation aid make your point for you.
Debra is delivering a presentation about her picks for the best books for young children. If Debra's goal is to convey immediacy, which behavior would be LEAST effective?
making repeated eye contact only with members of the audience who seem engaged by her topic
A formal occasion lends itself BEST to which type of speech?
manuscript
A(n) __________ speech is suggested for formal occasions when the language needs to be finely polished.
manuscript
Delivering a speech based on a written text that you either read word for word or commit to memory is called _________ speaking.
manuscript
Marissa has been asked to introduce a foreign dignitary at a formal dinner this summer. Which type of speech would be appropriate for this occasion?
manuscript
A(n) ___________ language style is MOST similar to the way people really talk.
oral
Determining if a speaker adapted his topic to the audience throughout the speech is part of your
overall speech evaluation.
Leo has been invited by his alma mater to give a speech to current students about his work with AmeriCorps, and he is considering the best option for his speech delivery. He should keep in mind that manuscript speaking using a written text will allow him to
present more complicated details about his AmeriCorps experience.
Keynote, Prezi, and PowerPoint are examples of
presentation software.
To gain the respect of your listeners, you should
project a powerful speech style.
The way you say certain words is called
pronunciation.
Theresa is rehearsing her speech in front of her family when her father comments that she seems to be rushing in some spots. Theresa's father's comment is a critique of Theresa's
rate.
Bethany is worried about giving her speech and knows she's going to blow it. Bethany is suffering from
speech anxiety.
The BEST way to incorporate authentic facial expressions into your speech delivery is to
spend time considering your feelings about your topic.
All of these are guidelines for effective ways to critique another person's speech EXCEPT
start with critical comments.
When using a graph or image, it is important to
take an adequate amount of time to introduce the material.
Why is it important to begin and end your feedback with positive comments?
to build rapport and trust with the speaker
Jackson plans to include a video in his presentation on gun safety for the local hunting club. Jackson should do all of these things EXCEPT
use only his video to make one of his key points.
Which strategy would help to alleviate speech anxiety?
use visualization techniques
Walter needs to create a video podcast of himself to help train employees at his company. As he plans his podcast, Walter should AVOID which action?
using a background that has an interesting pattern
Tony is attending a friend's engagement party. The host stops the music and unexpectedly asks Tony to come to the front of the room to say a few words. Which type of speech is Tony about to give?
vary your vocal pitch.
You should choose extemporaneous speaking if you
want to sound conversational.
