SmartBook Assignment Week 7: Chapter 13 - Delivery
What are two basic guidelines for good delivery that should be implemented by a beginning public speaker?
Speak intelligibly. Make eye contact.
Which situation is most likely to involve impromptu delivery?
answering questions at a job interview
Which of the following is not one of the four basic methods of speech delivery?
playing a recording
What are four steps you should take as an impromptu speaker when responding to another speaker?
Summarize your point. State the point you are answering. Support your point with appropriate evidence. State the point you wish to make.
True or false: Reading verbatim from a manuscript is an acceptable method for delivering a speech.
True
What are two primary purposes 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 statements are true of delivery in extemporaneous speeches? Remember that extemporaneous speeches are not the same as impromptu speeches, even if popular usage sometimes uses "extemporaneous" to mean "without preparation."
Extemporaneous speeches have slightly different wording each time they're delivered. Extemporaneous speaking encourages a conversational quality. Extemporaneous speeches rely on brief notes or a speaking outline.
True or false: The world's most famous orators have all been blessed with golden voices that were naturally pleasing to their listeners.
False
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 opportunity to share with your listeners ideas that are important to you
When delivering a speech from memory, speakers must remember to:
concentrate on communicating with the audience
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 action would be the most likely to undermine his speech?
not making eye contact with listeners
Which three are examples of body movements that have been shown to affect listeners' reception of a speech?
posture eye contact facial expressions
What are three elements of the speaker's voice that should be controlled to make a speech more effective?
pronunciation volume pitch
What are the four basic methods of speech delivery?
read from a manuscript extemporaneous impromptu from memory
Which two examples are articulation problems?
saying didja instead of did you saying goin' instead of going
Which method of delivery is preferred by most speakers and teachers?
speaking extemporaneously
Ellen is preparing to give an important speech at a company conference in which several senior managers will be present. To make sure she avoids embarrassing mistakes or oversights, Ellen had decided to read her script from a manuscript. What two methods should Ellen use to prepare for her speech?
Work on establishing eye contact with the audience. Practice aloud to make sure the speech sounds natural.
In which situation is a speech most likely to be memorized?
a toast to a new couple
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 their points. After the speech audience members are asked to speak if they have comments. Elaine raises her hand. What type of speech will she make?
impromptu speech
A manuscript delivery of a speech would be most appropriate in which situation?
a governor's address to the legislature
A sense of conviction and a desire to communicate is likely to make your voice:
lively and conversational
Which statements about articulation are true?
Poor articulation is more common than mispronunciation among college students. You can articulate a word clearly and still mispronounce it. Poor articulation can be corrected with effort.
