COM 10 - Chapter 13

What are advantages of extemporaneous speaking?

-It encourages the speaker to adopt a conversational tone -It is more precise than impromptu speaking

Ellen is preparing to give an important speech at a company conference in which several senior managers will be present. To make sure she avoids embarrassing mistakes or oversights, Ellen had decided to read her script from a manuscript. Which of the following are methods Ellen should use to prepare for her speech?

-Work on establishing eye contact with the audience -Practice aloud to make sure the speech sounds natural

Michelle would like to add more vocal variety to her speeches. Which aspects of delivery should she work on?

-changes in rate -pitch fluctuation -changes in volume

What are the basic methods of speech delivery?

-extemporaneous -read from manuscript -from memory -impromtu

What are basic guidelines for good delivery that should be implemented by a beginning public speaker?

-eye contact -speak intelligibly

What are potential pitfalls of reading a speech from a manuscript?

-poor pacing -not making eye contact -wooden/artificial delivery

What pitch patterns are likely to distract or bore an audience?

-speaking monotone -ending all sentences with upward inflection -ending all sentences with downward inflection

When responding to a previous speaker in an impromptu speech, you can prepare by doing which of the following?

-taking notes -thinking of your points while listening

What is the primary purpose of practicing and improving your style of speech delivery?

-to allow the audience to clearly understand your ideas -to enhance the impact of your ideas

When a speaker does not produce the sounds of letters properly, the problem is ______. When a speaker does not say a word properly, this is a different problem, known as ______.

articulation ; mispronunciation

True or false: The world's most famous orators have all been blessed with golden voices that were naturally pleasing to their listeners.

false

What is true of memorized speeches?

memorized speeches are generally short speeches

What is not one of the four basic methods of speech delivery?

playing a recording

Sonya delivered a speech to her managers about some new technologies that she thought could make her team more efficient. After she finished her speech, she was out of breath and realized that she hadn't even paused to take a real breath when she was speaking. Nevertheless, she felt that she did a good job following her speech outline. Although they were paying close attention during the speech, the managers seemed confused about how the ideas she presented fit into the company's business model, and asked Sonya several questions. Which of the following would be a factor most likely to have been the problem with Sonya's speech?

she spoke too quickly

Which method of delivery is preferred by most speakers and teachers?

speaking extemporaneously

Ideally, how should audience members perceive their relationship to a speaker who is reading from a manuscript?

the speaker is talking with them

What are aspects of conversational speaking that audiences tend to prefer in formal speeches?

-vocal and facial expressiveness -directness

When delivering a speech from memory, speakers must remember to

concentrate on communicating with the audience

What is the most likely to detract from a speaker's credibility and may create negative perceptions about the speaker's intelligence?

vocalized pauses

Elaine is listening to a speech on endangered salmon habitat. She pays close attention to what the speaker is saying but disagrees with some of his points. After the speech audience members are asked to speak if they have comments or questions. Elaine raises her hand. What type of speech will she make?

impromtu speech