Question 1

How loud or quietly one speaks._______

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Question 2

A speaker's dress and physical appearance

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A)   suggest that the speaker should be informal to help him or her relax.
B)   are irrelevant to an audience.
C)   such as shorts and a T-shirt are inappropriate.
D)   should never be casual.
E)   can be based on the speech topic.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of extemporaneous speaking?

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A)   contains elements of impromptu speaking
B)   conversational tone
C)   informal spoken language style
D)   formal written language style
E)   contains elements of manuscript speaking

Question 4

A speaker who relies on adaptive gestures is

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A)   producing a congruent message.
B)   decreasing immediacy.
C)   demonstrating immediacy.
D)   engaging an audience.
E)   not showing anxiety or nervousness.

Question 5

Presentation based on a structured preparation outline,incorporating elements of impromptu and manuscript speaking._______

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Extemporan...

Question 6

According to your text,speech anxiety is a normal response;however,it cannot be managed.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 7

Curling your hair or adjusting one's tie is an example of adaptive gestures.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What suggestions should a speaker bear in mind when delivering an impromptu presentation?

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A)   anticipate the occasion
B)   keep the message brief
C)   identify the central point and two or three other points
D)   restate your central point to provide closure
E)   all of the options are correct E

Question 9

Impromptu speaking requires a speaker to think on his or her feet.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The way words are said._______

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Question 11

If your friend asked you how to help them manage the speech anxiety they feared for an upcoming final oral presentation,what advice would you NOT offer them?

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A)   choose a topic that is relevant to you
B)   know your introduction
C)   encourage their fear through self-fulfilling prophecies
D)   practice
E)   use visualization techniques C

Question 12

Vocal pitch and tone that is unvaried._______

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Question 13

What is an audience's feeling of closeness to a speaker called?

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A)   powerful speech style
B)   immediacy
C)   oral language style
D)   powerless language
E)   speech anxiety

Question 14

While delivering an impromptu movie review presentation,Tanya claimed,"Thor is a really,really good movie." What mistake is she making in her presentation?

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A)   using disclaimers
B)   using hedging
C)   using intensifiers
D)   using a powerful speech style
E)   using an oral language style

Question 15

Which term best describes being nervous about speaking in public?

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A)   stage fright
B)   speech anxiety
C)   high anxiety
D)   self-fulfilling prophecy
E)   situational analysis

Question 16

Speaking slowly and clearly._______

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Question 17

Presentation based on a text that is read or memorized.______

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Question 18

Ideally,public speakers should speak at 140-175 words per minute.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Speakers would be wise not to vary their vocal pitch and vocal tone.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

If,after you presented a persuasive speech,your audience noticed your voice was lacking in richness and sound quality,what vocal characteristic would they be critiquing?

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A)   vocal tone
B)   vocal pitch
C)   vocal rate
D)   monotone
E)   vocal volume

Exam 15: Delivering Your Speech

How loud or quietly one speaks._______

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A speaker's dress and physical appearance

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Which of the following is NOT characteristic of extemporaneous speaking?

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A speaker who relies on adaptive gestures is

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Presentation based on a structured preparation outline,incorporating elements of impromptu and manuscript speaking._______

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According to your text,speech anxiety is a normal response;however,it cannot be managed.

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Curling your hair or adjusting one's tie is an example of adaptive gestures.

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What suggestions should a speaker bear in mind when delivering an impromptu presentation?

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Impromptu speaking requires a speaker to think on his or her feet.

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The way words are said._______

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If your friend asked you how to help them manage the speech anxiety they feared for an upcoming final oral presentation,what advice would you NOT offer them?

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Vocal pitch and tone that is unvaried._______

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What is an audience's feeling of closeness to a speaker called?

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While delivering an impromptu movie review presentation,Tanya claimed,"Thor is a really,really good movie." What mistake is she making in her presentation?

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Which term best describes being nervous about speaking in public?

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Speaking slowly and clearly._______

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Presentation based on a text that is read or memorized.______

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Ideally,public speakers should speak at 140-175 words per minute.

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Speakers would be wise not to vary their vocal pitch and vocal tone.

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If,after you presented a persuasive speech,your audience noticed your voice was lacking in richness and sound quality,what vocal characteristic would they be critiquing?

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