Public Speaking SPC1608 - Quiz13: Speech Delivery

Q9: You should begin practicing for your speech the night before so it is fresh in your mind.

1) False 2) True ** ANSWER: 2) True

Q4: Familiarity produces clarity and comfort in public speaking.

1) True 2) False ** ANSWER: 1) True

Q3: Which of the following is NOT a way you can shorten a too-long speech?

Eliminate unnecessary main points of them. Speak quicker. Cut redundant examples. Tighten your phrasing. ** ANSWER: Speak quicker.

Q10: Which of the following is NOT true regarding skipping practice sessions?

It is a sign of overconfidence. It is a disservice to your audience. It can help you remain calm. It is a disservice to yourself. ** ANSWER: It can help you remain calm.

Q7: Which of the following is NOT an advantage of memorizing a speech?

It is easier to establish eye contact. It's not as hard to prepare. It is easier to sustain eye contact. Your hands also are freer to gesture. ** ANSWER: It's not as hard to prepare.

Q5: Which of the following is NOT suggested for practicing your extemporaneous speech?

Make note cards with key words. Make note cards of your outline. Put quotations and statistics in large letters on separate cards. Also, be sure to number and arrange the cards in order. ** ANSWER: Make note cards of your outline.

Q1: When you are given sufficient time to fully develop a working outline, and practice your speech, you will likely choose which delivery style?

Memorization Manuscript Extemporaneous Impromptu ** ANSWER: Extemporaneous

Q6: A well-delivered speech accomplishes all of the following EXCEPT

convincing your audience that you care about both your topic and them. helping your audience interpret your message appropriately. closing eventual gaps that may exist between you and your audience. making the audience do whatever you say. ** ANSWER: making the audience do whatever you say.

Q8: A speech delivered in the ______ manner uses only an outline or speaker's notes as memory joggers.

spontaneous extemporaneous impromptu impulsive ** ANSWER: extemporaneous

Q2: All you really have to rely on when delivering an impromptu talk is

your knowledge and previous experience. your knowledge from books. your knowledge from the media. your knowledge acquired in college. ** ANSWER: your knowledge and previous experience.