Chapter 13 Smartbook Assignment

In which of the following scenarios would you be least likely to use a microphone and therefore need to pay extra attention to the volume of your voice?

A classroom speech

A manuscript delivery of a speech would be most appropriate in which of the following situations?

A governor's address to the legislature

A sense of conviction and a desire to communicate is likely to make your voice

A sense of conviction and a desire to communicate is likely to make your voice

Carol grew up in Boston and has a strong New England accent, though she has learned to deemphasize it and take on a more neutral dialect when necessary. In which of the following scenarios should Carol feel most comfortable using a heavy New England dialect?

A speech at her high school reunion

In which situation is a speech most likely to be memorized?

A toast to a new couple

How can a speaker determine how to dress and groom for a speech?

Adapting to both the audience and the occasion

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

Select all that apply Before beginning a presentation, a speaker should do which of the following?

Appear calm Take time to get set Stand quietly while waiting for the audience's attention

How should you approach public speaking if you want your voice to be lively and expressive?

As an opportunity to share with your listeners ideas that are important to you.

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

Changes in volume Pitch fluctuation Changes in rate

Select all that apply Having good command over extemporaneous speeches is signified by which of the following?

Control over ideas A conversational quality Ease of establishing eye contact

Select all that apply Which of the following are aspects of conversational speaking that audiences tend to prefer in formal speeches?

Directness Vocal and facial expressiveness

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

False

When speakers reach the end of a presentation, they should remember to do which of the following?

Maintain eye contact for several seconds after they are done speaking Remain cool and collected until they return to their seats

Which of the following is not one of the four basic methods of speech delivery?

Playing a recording

Select all that apply Which of the following statements about articulation are true?

Poor articulation can be corrected with effort. You can articulate a word clearly and still mispronounce it. Poor articulation is more common than mispronunciation among college students.

Which of the following actions are likely to undermine the effectiveness of a speech delivered from memory?

Speaking in a dull, monotone voice as you recite your speech Breaking eye contact to recall what you memorized

Select all that apply What is the primary purpose of practicing and improving your style of speech delivery?

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

Which of the following statements about speaking volume is true?

Your voice will sound louder to you than to a listener.

Select all that apply Concerning gestures, speakers need to

avoid wringing their hands together. refrain from playing with rings.

In the United States, speakers may be seen as dishonest if they fail to make adequate

eye contact.

Select all that apply It is important for speakers to remember that gestures should

not distract from the message. be suited to the audience.

A speaker who tells the audience that he or she is "delighted" to be with them will undermine her statement by doing which of the following?

Avoiding eye contact

Which of the following movements should be avoided when giving a speech?

Gathering notes before finishing the speech

Select all that apply Which of the following are basic methods of speech delivery?

Impromptu Extemporaneous From memory Read from a manuscript

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?

Impromptu speech

Select all that apply Which of the following are advantages of extemporaneous speaking?

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

Select all that apply How does good delivery help convey a message?

It is clear and interesting. It doesn't call attention to itself. It doesn't distract an audience.

Select all that apply Which of the following are basic guidelines for good delivery that should be implemented by a beginning public speaker?

Make eye contact. Speak intelligibly.

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 contact with listeners

Select all that apply Which of the following should you consider when deciding how loudly to speak?

The size of the audience The acoustics of the room Whether you will have a microphone

True or false: Clothes and grooming affect the impression that speakers make when in front of most audiences.

True

True or false: Reading verbatim from a manuscript is an acceptable method for delivering a speech.

True

Which of the following is the primary rule for using gestures during a speech?

Use any gestures that feel natural as long as they do not distract from your message.

When can public speakers wear unusual or very casual outfits without undermining the effectiveness of a speech?

When they are widely regarded as an eccentric genius.

Select all that apply When practicing your speech, it helps to do which of the following?

Work on the wording of quotations and examples Read through your preparation outline to check the initial length Get feedback from other people once you have learned the speech

The best way to maintain effective eye contact during a speech is to

look briefly at one person, then another, then another.

What is the best way to ensure that your pitch matches the meaning of your words?

Record and listen to yourself as you practice your speech.

A political leader gives a speech about generating energy. She adds a "u" to the word nuclear so it sounds like "nucular." Which of the following is true?

She has mispronounced the word "nuclear."

Select all that apply 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. They can signal the end of a thought.

Select all that apply Which of the following are ways to practice your delivery?

Perform a dress rehearsal. Practice aloud with visual aids.

Select all that apply In order to optimize practice time, speakers should do which of the following?

Record a rehearsal in order to carry out a self-critique Make sure notes are easy to read Rehearse aloud, including examples and quotations

Select all that apply Which of the following are articulation problems?

Saying goin' instead of going Saying didja instead of did you

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?

Speak at a rate that keeps the audience's interest

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?

Speaker's voice

Select all that apply What characteristics should gestures have in a speech?

Spontaneous in appearance Suited to the occasion

Select all that apply Which of the following actions are likely to undermine the effectiveness of a speech delivered from memory?

Breaking eye contact to recall what you memorized Speaking in a dull, monotone voice as you recite your speech

Select all that apply Which of the following pitch patterns are likely to distract or bore an audience?

Ending all sentences with an upward inflection Ending all sentences with a downward inflection Speaking in monotone

Select all that apply Which of the following are elements of the speaker's voice that should be controlled to make a speech more effective?

Pronunciation Volume Pitch

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.

Select all that apply 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

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

vocalized pauses

In which of the following scenarios are our vocabularies the most limited, making us more likely to mispronounce or misuse a word?

During spontaneous speech

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

The speaker is talking with them.

May Ellen is from a small town in Georgia. She is attending college in the state of Oregon, and most of her classmates are from the Pacific Northwest. How would her classmates most likely react if May Ellen's speech makes heavy use of her dialect?

They would make negative judgments about her intelligence and competence.

When delivering a speech from memory, speakers must remember to

concentrate on communicating with the audience.

Select all that apply Which of the following are potential pitfalls of reading a speech from a manuscript?

Poor pacing Not making eye contact Wooden or artificial delivery