Reading Quiz 4
Even if you are using presentation notes, you should try to look at your audience at least __________ percent of the time.
75
What are the four significant and interrelated qualities that transcend individual delivery skills?
A Quality That Transcends Individual Delivery Skills expressiveness confidence stage presence immediacy Not a Quality That Transcends Individual Delivery Skills accent personal appearance
When should you slow your speaking rate below the usual rate of 145 to 180 words per minute?
A Time to Slow Down when speaking to listeners not fluent in English when giving step-by-step instructions when explaining a difficult concept Not a Time to Slow Down when trying to persuade your listeners of something
Which of the following is the most important guideline while using notes during a presentation?
A speaker should establish and maintain as much eye contact as possible
Identify the advantages and disadvantages of extemporaneous delivery.
Advantages adapts to the audience and feedback can include concise language seems spontaneous but is well prepared Disadvantages speaking time is not definite notes can affect fluency
Identify the advantages and disadvantages of memorized delivery.
Advantages includes concise language creates freedom of movement Disadvantages relies almost entirely on memory can sound insincere time commitment
Acoustics are the properties or qualities of a performance space that determine how sound is transmitted in it. Which factors can affect a room's acoustics?
Affects Acoustics the shape of the room the amount of noise-absorbing materials the height of the ceiling the number of people in the audience Does Not Affect Acoustics the color of the walls
Alana has been selected to present her research paper to the English Honors Society on her college campus. She is not comfortable presenting to her peers and has decided to use a manuscript delivery. Which of the following guidelines should she follow when preparing her manuscript?
Alana Should Follow These Guidelines Use a large font. Double-space each page. Only print on the top two-thirds of the page. Use a three-ring binder to organize pages. Alana Does Not Need to Follow These Guidelines Use narrow margins to maximize space on the page. Avoid cluttering her manuscript with additional notes or cues.
What are some of the vocal qualities that are essential for effective public speaking?
An Essential Vocal Quality volume fluency projection Not an Essential Vocal Quality code-switching articulation
What are some examples of nonverbal immediacy?
An Example of Nonverbal Immediacy close proximity to audience face-to-face body orientation direct and frequent eye contact Not an Example of Nonverbal Immediacy an intimidating scowl tight, dynamic body posture
Which rates of speaking fall within the range of words per minute (wpm) generally considered ideal?
An Ideal Speaking Rate 170 wpm 150 wpm Not an Ideal Speaking Rate 130 wpm 110 wpm 190 wpm
Which advice about where to look while speaking to an audience should you follow?
Bad Advice Move your gaze up and down or across every row. Find a spot on the back wall and look at it throughout your presentation. Look over and between the heads of the people in your audience.
What are the benefits of making effective eye contact with your audience?
Benefits of Eye Contact It initiates and controls communication. It provides speakers with a means of assessing listener feedback. It enhances speaker credibility. Not a Benefit of Eye Contact It is appreciated by audiences in all cultures.
Which individuals are engaged in code-switching?
Code-switching Thalia is from Washington, D.C. She speaks Standard American English at her law firm but uses Black English around her family. Miles is from Houston. While attending Stanford, he changes the way he talks, in order to "not sound like a redneck." Not Code-switching Esther lives in Los Angeles. She speaks Standard American English, even though both her parents have Korean accents. Harvey is from Boston. As a sales manager, he travels a lot. He enjoys people's chuckles when he orders "chowdah" for lunch.
Thiago often watches several different nightly shows to learn about local and national news. Initially, he was amazed at the hosts' ability to recite information regularly. After taking a communications class on public speaking, he has a better grasp on many of the features surrounding successful newscasters. What has Thiago likely identified?
Common in Newscasting Media personalities have put in many hours of practice. Field reporters appear to use impromptu delivery, but it is mostly extemporaneous or memorized. Anchors regularly use teleprompters. Not Common in Newscasting With multiple cameras, anchors and contributors do not need to worry as much about maintaining eye contact. People with exceptional memory are often the most successful newscasters.
What are the components of physical delivery?
Components of Physical Delivery appearance eye contact gestures posture and movement facial expressions Not a Component of Physical Delivery volume fluency
After watching the video (which lasts about 15 minutes), consider the amount of preparation and practice that Epstein would have completed for his presentation. Suppose you were given an assignment to deliver a presentation with as many visual and audio elements, anecdotes, and statistics as Epstein's. Place the following steps in the most logical order to help you prepare.
Create an outline or manuscript with all of the talking points. Make notes for slide changes and pauses for audience reaction. Practice your vocal and physical delivery by yourself. Record yourself and evaluate eye contact, filler words, and overall movement.
Match each presenter with an outfit appropriate for the situation.
Derek is applying for an internship at a law firm. Correct label: collared shirt, tie, jacket Faith is known for her classic, refined taste in clothes. Correct label: white blouse, gray cashmere sweater Maia, a teacher, is about to meet her new kindergartners. Correct label: washable, brightly colored blouse Richard is about to lead a summertime nature walk. Correct label: bucket hat, shorts, hiking shoes
If a lectern is provided, you should stand behind it—that's what it's for.
False
It is impossible to get your message across effectively without a strong delivery.
False
On American television, many actors and news reporters speak unaccented English.
False
Once you are ready to practice, you will likely only need one draft of your speaking notes.
False
Rachel has been told she needs to improve her projection. What she should do is simple: she should speak louder.
False
The best speakers do not use or even bring notes to public speaking engagements.
False
There isn't much you can do to change the way your voice sounds to other people.
False
Which gestures are examples of fidgeting, which you should avoid?
Fidgeting Swaying back and forth. Jangling keys in your pocket. Tugging at a lock of your hair. Not Fidgeting Clasping your hands behind you. Putting your hands in your pockets.
Which advice about how to dress when speaking to an audience should you follow?
Good Advice Make sure you are comfortable. Take a cue from your audience. Match your clothes to your message. Bad Advice Your clothes should make a statement.
Identify which of the following you should keep in mind when practicing in front of others.
Good to Keep in Mind Try practicing in front of several different people. Practice in front of a friendly audience. Practice in front of others after you have practiced alone. Not Important to Keep in Mind Ensure that your audience contains trained public speakers.
Identify the correct category for each description of a speaker's delivery.
Hassan deliberately speaks both loudly and softly, and he plans pauses that allow him to take a breath. Correct label: vocal delivery Speaking in a large amphitheater, Joanne moves about the stage in order to connect with all audience members. Correct label: physical delivery Henri will be speaking as class valedictorian. He has already given his speech in front of his parents and also the family's two dogs. Correct label: practice
Marissa will be giving a presentation via Zoom. What is a good way for her to make sure she makes eye contact with her audience?
Helps Maintain Eye Contact She can tape a photo of someone beside the camera. She can post a "Look Here!" note near the camera. Does Not Help Maintain Eye Contact She can look at each person's image on the screen from time to time. She can find a spot on a wall opposite where she is sitting and look steadily at that.
A speaker uses clever delivery to persuade an audience of a message that the speaker doesn't really believe in. Which statement best applies to what the speaker did?
It may not be illegal, but it's unethical.
For each speaker's posture choice, drag a label to identify the benefit the speaker will likely get from that choice.
Junko stands up during a meeting to use a flip chart. Correct label: command of others' attention Olaf stands with his hands in front of him, palms up. Correct label: easy breathing and good projection Boris sits in a comfortable chair for a Zoom session. Correct label: a relaxed, conversational demeanor
Which items are among the five main factors that influence strategic decisions about delivery?
Key Factors in Deciding on Delivery audience purpose occasion Not a Key Factor in Deciding on Delivery speaker
Place the steps in order to describe a helpful breathing exercise.
Lie flat on your back and get comfortable. Place a book over your diaphragm. Breathe in and out while watching the book move. Place your hand on your upper chest. Breathe in and out while watching your hand barely move. Repeat the exercise while sitting or standing.
What are some of the other meanings of the thumb-and-forefingers gesture that for many Americans means, "Everything's OK"?
Meanings of the Gesture a sex act calling someone a "zero" money Not a Meaning of the Gesture an expression of worry
Identify each item as part of either vocal delivery or physical delivery.
Part of Vocal Delivery volume inflection pronunciation Part of Physical Delivery facial expressions eye contact gestures
What are some of the elements of an open posture?
Part of an Open Posture relaxed shoulders arms forward, hands apart Not Part of an Open Posture legs crossed one shoulder forward
If on the do-re-mi octave scale, you start with do as the lowest note you can sing, among which notes is your optimum pitch likely to be found?
Possibly the Optimum Pitch la ti sol Not the Optimum Pitch low do re mi fa high do
Three friends are working on the same assignment for a political science class. They must each give a five-minute presentation about the economic system of an assigned country, using a visual presentation aid.
Practice by recording yourself. Correct label: Suheil Practice in private. Correct label: Robert Practice in front of others. Correct label: Liliana
What is the best way to make sure you're speaking with the right volume?
Practice your presentation, with feedback from a friend
Identify the personal characteristics that audiences often associate with each type of voice below.
Rough, Strained, or Breathy Voices tense weak passive Clear, Expressive Voices successful smart sociable
In each of the labels, the italicized words are emphasized. Match each way of inflecting the sentence with what the inflection implies.
Someone else fed their dog something besides biscuits. Correct label: Zaha fed (her) dog biscuits. Zaha fed another pet (a cat, perhaps), something besides biscuits. Correct label: Zaha fed her (dog) biscuits. Zaha could have fed her dog something other than biscuits. Correct label: Zaha fed her dog (biscuits.)
Match each speaker's behavior with the audience's likely response.
The audience questions the speaker's competence. Correct label:Brad jangles his keys in his pocket while speaking. The audience becomes uneasy and concerned. Correct label:Thalia is so nervous she is having trouble talking. The audience is not interested in the presentation. Correct label:Antonio doesn't care about the topic he's presenting on. The audience has trouble following the speech. Correct label:Christia keeps losing her place in her prepared notes.
If you're not comfortable smiling when giving a presentation, it's best not to try to force a smile.
True
Nonverbal immediacy is more powerful than verbal immediacy.
True
Identify the types of basic delivery.
Types of Basic Delivery impromptu extemporaneous manuscript memorized Not a Type of Basic Delivery prepared expressive
Identify each speaker's action as either unethical or ethically acceptable.
Unethical Lucius tells his audience something he knows is false. Delilah persuades her audience to act against their own interests. Ethically Acceptable Milton offends his audience with his arrogant attitude. Carson wows his audience with his charm and charisma.
In the - , it is perfectly okay to put your hands - or clasp them - while giving a presentation. In some places, however—- , for instance—those gestures would be considered rude, because it is improper to - one's hands while speaking.
United States, in your pockets them behind your back Thailand, hide
-audience members are often swayed by skillful delivery when they shouldn't be. -audience members use -to be on the lookout for -and false information.
Unskilled Responsible evaluative listening ulterior motives
What did Steve Jobs use to establish stage presence?
Used by Jobs presentation aids a distinctive appearance a relaxed but energized demeanor Not Used by Jobs a likeable personality
Which parts of the body can be used to make gestures?
Used to Make a Gesture the hands the feet the arms the shoulders the knees
Locate a video of Yassmin Abdel-Magied's 2015 TED talk, "What Does My Head Scarf Mean to You?" (click here or enter the following key words into an internet search engine: Yassmin TED talk). After watching the video (which lasts about 14 minutes), identify each of the listed elements in the talk as an example of either vocal or physical delivery.
Vocal Delivery When Abdel-Magied asks questions, she pauses after each one to give the audience a chance to think. Abdel-Magied stresses the word "amazing" when talking about the mentors she was blessed with. Physical Delivery Abdel-Magied lifts part of her headscarf to show what it looks like pulled over her mouth and nose. Abdel-Magied smiles to reassure her audience that she is not accusing them of sexism or racism.
Drag the labels to identify what you should do with each potential source of audience distraction before presenting to a group.
a clickable ballpoint pen Correct label: Put it out of reach. a garish necktie Correct label: Replace it. long, unruly hair Correct label: Pin it up or tie it back. excessive sweating Correct label: Wear dark clothing.
Choose the best type of microphone for each speaker.
a magician who will be doing tricks while roaming the audience Correct label: headset microphone a group of panelists who will be sharing a microphone Correct label: handheld microphone a commencement speaker who will remain on the platform stationary microphone Correct label: stationary microphone
Facial expressions reflect - and emotional states. They also - . Facial expressions are generally - to control, but most speakers benefit from starting with a - , if possible.
attitudes provide nonverbal feedback. hard friendly smile
Match each benefit of good breath control with its definition.
avoiding harshness and breathiness Correct label: quality making your voice carry across a room Correct label: projection having a resonant, powerful voice Correct label: authority saying many words using a single breath Correct label: duration
Your delivery is the way you use your voice and -in a presentation. It will -affect how audience members interpret and evaluate your - Your delivery should be -
body significantly message practiced ahead of time
When a speaker projects confidence, audiences are more likely to believe that the speaker is - , whether or not they really are. Audiences are also more likely to - the speaker, even when they shouldn't. On the other hand, - confidence can cause audiences to become - or to be offended.
competent trust too much suspicious
Match each type of delivery with its definition.
delivered with little or no preparation or practice Correct label: impromptu delivered using notes as a guide Correct label: extemporaneous delivered by reading aloud, word for word Correct label: manuscript delivered without notes or reading Correct label: memorized
Look carefully at each word, and then match it with its correct pronunciation.
ess-PRESS-owe Correct label: espresso NUKE-lee-arr Correct label: nuclear CAV-ul-ree Correct label: cavalry pre-SCRIP-shun prescription Correct label: prescription suh-POSE-ed-lee Correct label: supposedly try-ATH-lon Correct label: triathlon
Duyen speaks in a lively manner. She varies her voice in volume and pitch. She comes across as passionate and sincere about her message. Which quality of delivery does Duyen display?
expressiveness
jamis is a high school chemistry teacher and often uses - when lecturing because it offers an effective combination of preparation and ability to adapt to the classroom. Ziri is a research scientist and must present at a conference, but she is not used to public speaking. She decides that a - will be best, since she will have a time limit and she wants to ensure that she discusses her data accurately.
extemporaneous delivery manuscript delivery
Parker is making a sales pitch to a potential client. What is one way he can get his audience to agree with what he is saying?
he can nod while he is speaking.
After watching the video (which lasts about 15 minutes), rewatch the part from 7:00 to 10:00. Place Epstein's gestures in chronological order.
holds up an imaginary "ticket to consumer elite sports performance" raises his hand high to refer to the "tiny upper echelon of performance" spreads arms while talking about height and arm span holds out his right arm while talking about forearm proportions makes a throwing motion like a water polo player
Match each essential component of vocal quality to its definition.
how high or low your voice sounds Correct label: pitch the number of words per minute Correct label: rate controlled vocal energy Correct label: projection your voice's loudness or softness Correct label: volume the ability to speak smoothly Correct label: fluency
Which quality of effective delivery do speakers often achieve through movement toward the audience?
immediacy
Pat uses little or no - , instead speaking in a - . Pat also uses a lot of - , especially "um," "well," "like," and "you know." This is a common - problem.
inflection monotone filler phrases fluency
After watching the video (which lasts about 11 minutes), re-watch the part (starting at about 5:50) where Finley says, "Gardening is the most therapeutic and defiant act you can do, especially in the inner city. Plus you get strawberries." Then fill in the blanks to complete the paragraph below.
louder rises inflection pause funnier
Which sounds within a word are most likely to get left out when someone is articulating poorly?
popping consonants at the end of a word, like the b and t in scab and scat
It is often more beneficial to practice - of your presentation to focus on areas that need the most improvement. It is also a good idea to practice - . Also, you should consider that - practice can make you sound canned.
portions several different times too much
What is the key to improving one's delivery?
practice
Which of the following popular practice methods can be detrimental, as it can cause you to criticize yourself during your presentation?
practicing in front of a mirror
Albert and Yuriko are both working on presentations for the same class. Albert has few problems with remembering all of the information but has difficulty with his verbal and physical delivery. Yuriko feels quite comfortable speaking in front of her peers but sometimes mixes up statistics and sources. Both speakers have created presentation slides but are not used to presenting with them. Identify the additions that each should make for their presentation notes. Not all of the choices below will be used.
reminders to make eye contact with audience Correct label: Albert cues for slide transitions Correct label: Yuriko Correct label: Albert word-for-word sources Correct label: Yuriko markings to pause and then change speaking volume Correct label: Albert pages of notes stapled together to maintain their order word-for-word supporting statistics Correct label: Yuriko
Match each form of delivery to the most appropriate example.
speech contest Correct label: memorized answering complicated questions from an audience Correct label: impromptu eulogy Correct label: manuscript classroom lecture Correct label: extemporaneous
With practice, an extemporaneous presentation will - . With increased practice, you will recall - from previous practice sessions.
still have slight variation word-for-word sections
Match each quality of effective delivery to its definition.
the belief that you have the ability to do something well Correct label: confidence the ability to command an audience's full attention Correct label: stage presence the vitality, variety, and authenticity of your delivery Correct label: expressiveness involvement, psychological closeness, and availability immediacy Correct label: immediacy
When you make a presentation, at what point do audience members start evaluating you?
the moment they see you
Rhiannon, a college student, must deliver several different presentations in her fall classes as well as lead a safety meeting at work. Which of the following should have the greatest influence on the delivery form she chooses for each presentation?
the rhetorical situation of each
There is such a thing as too much expressiveness.
true
Identify which of the following is NOT a recommended cue for marking up your notes.
turning and reading from your presentation slide
