Speech

Q: If you dont have a ______ dialect, this doesnt mean your dialect is bad or inferior. Still, ask yourself whether your dialect could prevent understanding in your audience.

Q: Studies suggest that audience members attribute more meaning to nonverbal communication than to words.

Q: The adequacy of your voice influences audience perceptions of your credibility as a speaker.

Q: Our habitual pitch is the level at which we speak most often.

Q: Our optimal pitch is where our voice functions best and where we have extensive vocal variation up and down the scale.

Q: Audience members will perceive you as more credible if a. you keep your dialect. b. you entirely change your dialect. c. you adapt your dialect. d. you dont care about your dialect.

Q: ______ is the highness or lowness of your voice on a tonal scale.

Q: With rising and/or falling ______, you can give a sentence very different meanings from genuinely expressing happiness, to sarcasm, to distain.

Q: ______ is the loudness or softness of the voice, its intensity.

Q: ______ is the way you pronounce individual sounds.

Q: ______ is whether or not the words themselves are said correctly.

Q: A ______ is a speech pattern characteristic of a group of people from a particular area or of a specific ethnicity.

Q: Which of the following is NOT a mood you would express through a quicker speaking rate? a. Excitement b. Eagerness c. Seriousness d. Urgency

Q: One way to slow the pace of your speech is to______. a. repeat yourself b. pause c. talk very slow d. start late

Q: Which of the following is an appropriate time to pause in your speech? a. Before starting b. In the middle of a main idea c. While presenting a piece of evidence for a subtopic d. During the conclusion of the speech

Q: Which of the following is NOT a verbal filler? a. Er b. Uh c. Okay d. In conclusion

Q: When it comes to articulation, you should ideally ______. a. let the sounds run together b. omit the final sounds of words c. speak the sounds distinctly d. use incorrect punctuation

Q: Which of the following is NOT a common mispronunciation error? a. Adding unnecessary sounds b. Adding necessary sounds c. Reversing sounds d. Misplacing an accent

Q: Which of the following is NOT true regarding pronunciation? a. Use a dictionary. b. Check a reputable pronunciation guide online to learn how a word should be said. c. Ask your practice audience to point out errors. d. Wait for a real audience member to point out an error in pronunciation.

Q: A(n) ______ is a speech pattern characteristic of a group of people from a particular area or of a specific ethnicity. a. dialect b. regionalism c. pronunciation d. articulation

Q: Most people have grown accustomed to ______ speech, and prefer to listen either to it or to someone who sounds just like they themselves do. a. Southern b. Northern c. Midwestern d. West Coast

Q: Generally, in the United States, we consider a voice that is too ______ as intrusive and aggressive. a. loud b. low c. deep d. high

Q: Generally, in the United States we consider a voice that is too ______ as meek, hesitant, and less credible. a. loud b. low c. deep d. high

Q: ______ is the speed at which you speak words. a. Timing b. Pace c. Tempo d. Rate

Q: The average rate at which we speak is between ______ words per minute. a. 50 and 100 b. 125 and 175 c. 200 and 250 d. 500 and 550

Q: Which of the following is NOT a mood you would express through a slower speaking rate? a. Thoughtfulness b. Happiness c. Solemnity d. Concern

Q: When you say words in a ______ during a speech, it means you are not happy. a. monotone b. high tone c. low tone d. upbeat tone

Q: ______ voices are stereotyped as more mature, sexier, and stronger. a. Higher-pitched b. Louder c. Quieter d. Lower-pitched

Q: ______ voices are frequently associated with helplessness, nervousness, and tension. a. Higher-pitched b. Louder c. Flat d. Lower-pitched

Q: For both men and women, the vocal cue of ______ has the stereotype of being masculine, sluggish, cold, and withdrawn. a. breathiness b. thinness c. flatness d. nasality

Q: You should regulate your volume to reflect all of the following EXCEPT a. the size of the room. b. the demographics of the audience. c. competing background noises. d. the acoustics of the room.

Q: Researchers have discovered that the bulk of messages personal and connotative meaning is communicated via a. verbal delivery. b. nonverbal delivery. c. both verbal and nonverbal delivery. d. neither verbal nor nonverbal delivery.

Q: Which of the following is NOT a suggested question to ask yourself regarding the sound of your speech? a. Does my voice help me convey the meaning of my speech clearly? b. If I were in my audience, would I want to listen to me for an extended period of time? c. Does my voice enhance or detract from the impression I make? d. Do I sound like a famous speech-maker?

Q: Pitch, volume, rate, articulation, and pronunciation are all examples of a. linguistic cues. b. speech cues. c. paralinguistic cues. d. language cues.

Q: Which of the following is NOT an example of paralinguistic cues? a. Pitch b. Volume c. Rate d. Eye contact

Q: Our ______ pitch is the level at which we speak most often. a. habitual b. normal c. optimal d. ideal

Q: Our ______ pitch is where our voice functions best and where we have extensive vocal variation up and down the scale. a. habitual b. normal c. optimal d. ideal

Q: If your speech is too short, you could just talk slower.

Q: You should practice your nonverbal gestures as well as your words.

Q: Knowing how to handle a Q&A session can be just as important as preparing oneself to deliver a speech.

Q: It is important to seek feedback, not count on others to give it on their own.

Q: What are the guidelines for delivering a good speech from memory?

Q: What are the guidelines for delivering a good impromptu speech?

Q: What are the guidelines for giving a good extemporaneous speech?

Q: Why is practicing important for making good speeches?

Q: Why is it important to give yourself feedback and get feedback from others?

Q: Audience members are better able to concentrate on what you have to say when a. they are attracted by the sound of your voice. b. they are distracted by the sound of your voice. c. they are neutral to the sound of your voice. d. they can just hear your voice well enough.

Q: Keep in mind that while many students use note cards, most professional speakers do not, preferring instead to use a ______ containing their memory joggers.

Q: In your last stage of practicing, the focus is on ______ not dramatically altering the speech.

Q: You can apply all the lessons you have learned about delivering planned speeches to the delivery of an impromptu speech.

Q: You should begin practicing for your speech the night before so it is fresh in your mind.

Q: Familiarity begets clarity and comfort in public speaking.

Q: You should practice your speech with all of the visual, audio, or memory aids you plan on using during your speech.

Q: Though thinking through your speech is helpful, it should never replace a. live practice sessions. b. recorded practice sessions. c. writing down your speech. d. discussing your speech with friends.

Q: Which of the following is NOT true regarding skipping practice sessions? a. It is a sign of overconfidence. b. It is a disservice to your audience. c. It can help you remain calm. d. It is a disservice to yourself.

Q: The ______ is the manner or mode of presentation you select to communicate your speech.

Q: ______ reading requires that you write a text in full and deliver it word for word, but you need not commit the text to memory.

Q: ______ speaking requires you to be able to think on your feet.

Q: When you need to provide a quotable, tweetable statement, you would use the delivery style of ______.

Q: If you will be delivering an ______ speech, your practices are your opportunities to refine your outline into a spoken presentation.

Q: A majority of the presentations you will deliver during your professional life will probably be delivered by which style? a. Memorization b. Manuscript c. Extemporaneous d. Impromptu

Q: When called on to deliver an impromptu speech, do all of the following EXCEPT ______. a. compose yourself b. think about your purpose c. relate the subject to what you know and have experienced and receiver interests d. keep your speech disorganized, as creativity is key in impromptu speaking

Q: A speech delivered in the ______ manner uses only an outline or speakers notes as memory joggers. a. spontaneous b. extemporaneous c. impromptu d. impulsive

Q: The emphasis in extemporaneous speaking is on ______. a. recitation b. argumentation c. memorization d. communication

Q: When a speech is prepared and practiced in advance but is neither written out word for word nor memorized, it is most likely an example of a(n) ______. a. extemporaneous speech b. impromptu speech c. good speech d. persuasive speech

Q: Which of the following is NOT suggested for practicing your extemporaneous speech? a. Make note cards with key words. b. Make note cards of your outline. c. Put quotations and statistics in large letters on separate cards. d. Number and arrange the cards in order.

Q: Which of the following is NOT true regarding practicing your speech? a. You should practice your delivery of everything you plan to use. b. Practice builds self-confidence. c. Practice builds comfort. d. You can practice too much.

Q: Which of the following is NOT a way you can shorten a too-long speech? a. Eliminate unnecessary main points. b. Speak quickly. c. Cut redundant examples. d. Tighten your phrasing.

Q: Which of the following is NOT suggested for replicating actual speechmaking conditions? a. Run through the entire speech without stopping. b. Turn music up to simulate distractions. c. Stand up if you will be standing during the speech. d. Pretend to talk to the audience.

Q: Which of the following is NOT a suggested technique for a memorized speech? a. Rehearse sufficiently to sound natural. b. Keep your energy high. c. Use appropriate nonverbal cues to reinforce the spoken words. d. Make it clear that your speech was memorized word for word.

Q: Because reading aloud well requires every bit as much skill as mastering a script and delivering it expressively, manuscript reading is ______. a. easy b. not as easy as it sounds c. impossible to pursue d. not a public speaking technique

Q: When you deprive your audience of meaningful eye contact and gesturing because you have not adequately practiced reading your manuscript aloud, you are ______. a. eye-tied b. hand-tied c. eye- and hand-tied d. manuscript-tied

Q: ______ speaking is delivered off the cuff and with little, if any, prior notice or preparation. a. Spontaneous b. Extemporaneous c. Impromptu d. Impulsive

Q: Discuss and exemplify how you can overcome communication obstacles between you and your audience in your speech.

Q: Why is it important to consider culture when choosing our words and style?

Q: How can you increase the vividness of your speech?

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