Speech Ch 17/18

Which of the following statements about articulation is true?

A word that is correctly articulated may still be mispronounced.

Animating your facial expressions is the most important physical action in public speaking.

False

Articulation is the correct formation of word sounds.

False

During a speech, vocal fillers enhance meaning by emphasizing a point.

False

Nonverbal communication is received in the same way by everyone.

False

Which of the following actions is MOST important during speech preparation?

Focus on the message.

Which of the following is one of the most important nonverbal behaviors?

Maintain eye contact.

Which of the following is a good way to overcome articulation problems?

Practice saying difficult words.

Nonverbal communication contributes to the audience's perception of the speaker's competence, trustworthiness, and character.

True

Volume is usually the most obvious element of vocal variety.

True

When gesturing during your speech, be sure that the gestures

arise naturally.

When a speaker becomes lazy in his or her speech, the result is poor

articulation

In the United States, what are Standard English and Tex-Mex known as?

dialects

Which of the following functions of nonverbal communication involves the body?

eye contact

While you are giving a presentation, audience members will detect your enthusiasm and feelings on the topic by looking to your

facial expressions.

About how many times should a speaker practice a speech in its final form?

five

Presenting at an appropriate volume

helps make your listeners see you as credible.

Body movements, physical appearance, and qualities of voice are parts of

nonverbal communication.

Facial expressions should be natural and normal for the

occasion

A lack of enthusiasm and excitement can be conveyed by a monotone voice, which lacks a varied

pitch

To help your audience comprehend the gravity of the situation when you are sharing a story about a mother losing a child to a drinking and driving accident, you might change your

rate

When you move your gaze from one listener to another, you are

scanning the audience.

When watching a recording of your speech practice, you should try to avoid unnecessary

self-criticism.

If you slouch during a presentation, your audience might perceive you to be

sloppy

Which of these is a sign of mutual welcome at the start of a speech?

smile