Chapter 13
When speakers want to be more expressive with their voice, they focus most on ______.
Vocal Variety
Sheila is preparing a speech on the technical topic—the role of neural networks in machine learning. After the speech, she will be participating in a brief question-and-answer session. Which of the following should she consider preparing?
a handout for people who want and plain-language explanations
Which of the following are reasonable options when you do not know the answer to a question when handling a question-and-answer period?
admit, allow, offer
Brianne is giving a speech on how explosions are created in movies. She states everything in a similar manner, with little inflection. Eventually, despite the topic of the speech, she notices that many in her audience are looking bored, and one is actually taking a nap. Which of the following would be the most effective way to make the delivery of her speech more engaging?
alter her pitch
In her speech, Jacqueline said, "I wanna show you jus' what to do to prepare your kite for flight." Which part of her vocal delivery needs practice?
articulation
How should you approach public speaking if you want your voice to be lively and expressive?
as an oppotunity to share
Michelle would like to add more vocal variety to her speeches. Which aspects of delivery should she work on?
changes in rate, pitch fluctuation and changes in volume
Speakers can help ensure proper pronunciation by doing which of the following?
consulting a dictionary for any words about which they are unsure and practicing in front of friends who can give gentle correction
Aaron is running for a city council position in his home town and is giving a speech to voters on why they should trust him more than his opponent. Which of the following actions would be the most likely to undermine his speech?
not making eye contect with listeners
Which of the following are ways to practice your delivery? (Select all that apply.)
perform a dress rehearsal and practice aloud with visual aids
True or false: Clothes and grooming affect the impression that speakers make when in front of most audiences.
true
If a speaker sees listeners leaning forward with strained looks on their faces and their hands cupping their ears, the speaker's first reaction should be to increase which aspect of his or her voice?
volume
Which of the following are elements of the speaker's voice that should be controlled to make a speech more effective?
volume, pitch, and pronunciation
When can public speakers wear unusual or very casual outfits without undermining the effectiveness of a speech?
when they are widely regarded as an eccentry genius
Which of the following are examples of body movements that have been shown to affect listeners' reception of a speech?
eye contact, posture, and facial expressions
Which of the following movements should be avoided when giving a speech?
gathering notes before finishing speach
When practicing your speech, it helps to do which of the following?
get feeback, work on wording, and read trough
Drew showed up for his classroom speech with his normal torn jeans and a sweatshirt with the word "crazy" written across the front in giant letters. If this was not a costume illustrating his topic, which of the following statements apply to Drew's situation?
he should not have worn torn jeans and chosen a different shirt
A sense of conviction and a desire to communicate is likely to make your voice
lively and conversational
Which of the following statements about articulation are true?
poor articulation can be correctied with efdfort, poor articulation is more common than mispronuunciation among college students, you can articulate a work clearly and still mispronounce it
Concerning gestures, speakers need to
refrain from playing with rings, and avoidwringing their hands together
Derek just finished giving a speech to his class, and asked for his classmates' feedback. The class thought Derek was well prepared and found the subject matter informative and easy to follow, but they noted that at certain points they felt as if Derek was shouting at them. Which aspect of the speech should Derek work on?
speakers voice
Before beginning a presentation, a speaker should do which of the following?
stand quietly while waiting for the audiences attention, take time to get set, and appear calm
While presenting a speech on auto repairs, Jeff switches between staring at his visual aids and looking at a spot in the middle of his audience. How should he have been looking at his audience?
he should have attempted to make eye contact with as many people as possible and he should have looked at more than one spot in the audience
Which of the following are recommended methods to help you prepare for question-and-answer sessions?
rehearse possible answers ahead of time, ask friends and colleagues to critiqure your speech, and be ready to explain more technical
What characteristics should gestures have in a speech?
suited to the occasion and spontaneous in appearance
Susan gave a speech to incoming college student about their rights and responsibilities, followed by a question-and-answer session in which students asked a lot of questions that Susan found boring. Although the reception to the speech was largely positive, after the question-and-answer session, many audience members appeared disappointed and frustrated. Which of the following would be a likely explanation?
susan evaded questions or appeared annoyed
How can pauses contribute to effective speech delivery?
they can give time for an idea to sink in, they can make a statement more dramatic, and they can signal the end of a thought
Juanita read most of her speech from note cards and, as a result, members of her audience were likely to believe which of the following about her?
she was not sincere, she did not know what she was talking about, and she did not prepare sufficiently
During his question-and-answer session, Don is confused by a question. What actions should he take?
he should ask and he should rephrase
Ray was self-conscious about his Philadelphia accent when giving speeches at his college in Texas. He was afraid some people in the audience would make fun of his dialect. Which of the following recommendations would help Ray?
remember that no dialect is inferior to another and if the dialect is heavy, consider neutralizing it for audiences not familiar with it
Aidan is delivering an extemporaneous speech on diversity in literature. He speaks slowly, makes sure he speaks loudly enough, uses inflections appropriately, and pronounces his words carefully. Despite this, he notices that many of his listeners losing interest. What can Aidan do to improve his delivery?
soeak at a rate that keeps the audience's interest
Which of the following statements about audience question-and-answer sessions is true?
they can make or break a presentation
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 and mispronunciation
A listener was confused when the speaker, a student from Rhode Island, referred to eating a "cabinet." The listener did not know that "cabinet" is a common term for "milkshake" in Rhode Island. What aspect of delivery confused the listener?
dialect
Concerning movement, a speaker should remember which of the following?
distracting motions will negatively affect listeners and fidety movement makes the speaker appear nervous
