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Q: Explain three guidelines for preparing an informative presentation.

Q: What word meanings do your authors suggest using in informative presentations?

Q: Why do your authors recommend that a speaker use an oral style?

Q: What are two guidelines for keeping listeners engaged and helping them remember your message?

Q: How can noise impact a speech?

Q: Identify the four types of informative speeches.

Q: What organizational pattern is best suited for a process or demonstration presentation?

Q: Small physical distance between a speaker and the audience can reduce a sense of immediacy. A) True B) False

Q: Poor articulation can cause your audience to misunderstand what you're saying. A) True B) False

Q: How can you avoid information overload?

Q: What are two differences between informative and persuasive speeches?

Q: Identify two functions of informative speeches.

Q: In using presentation aids, it is important to remember to talk to the medium; not your audience. A) True B) False

Q: According to your text, speech anxiety is a normal response; however, it cannot be managed. A) True B) False

Q: By choosing a topic that matters to you and carefully rehearsing your introduction, speech anxiety can be decreased. A) True B) False

Q: Hedging, disclaimers, and intensifiers are all examples of powerless language. A) True B) False

Q: Speakers would be wise not to vary their vocal pitch and vocal tone. A) True B) False

Q: Curling your hair or adjusting one's tie is an example of adaptive gestures. A) True B) False

Q: Speakers need to remember to avoid the overuse of vocalized pauses and fillers such as um and ah. A) True B) False

Q: Handouts, physical objects, or videos are all appropriate types of presentation aids. A) True B) False

Q: Ideally, public speakers should speak at 140175 words per minute. A) True B) False

Q: If a speaker employs familiar language and uses engaging nonverbal behaviors, he or she can increase immediacy. A) True B) False

Q: In the textbook's example of Tiger Wood's speech of apology, your authors suggest that his delivery lacked immediacy and a powerful speech style. A) True B) False

Q: In public presentations, it was recommended by your authors to use an oral over a written language style. A) True B) False

Q: Speakers who speak using a monotone delivery decrease immediacy and convey the impression they do not care about what is being said. A) True B) False

Q: A written language style often stems from composing and reading a manuscript speech. A) True B) False

Q: One advantage of manuscript speaking is that it allows more time to make eye contact with your listeners. A) True B) False

Q: Speaking from a brief outline while using a conversational tone are both characteristics of extemporaneous speaking. A) True B) False

Q: An advantage of using an extemporaneous mode of delivery is that your speech will be the same each time it is presented. A) True B) False

Q: Impromptu speaking requires a speaker to think on his or her feet. A) True B) False

Q: Speakers need to remember to apologize for being unprepared when presenting an impromptu presentation. A) True B) False

Q: Vocal pitch and tone that is unvaried. _______

Q: The speed at which one speaks. _______

Q: How loud or quietly one speaks. _______

Q: The way words are said. _______

Q: Words that lessen a message's impact. _______

Q: Typically uses more formal and detailed vocabulary. _______

Q: Speaking slowly and clearly. _______

Q: Extemporaneous speaking requires little to no preparation. A) True B) False

Q: Tools that display visuals that help explain your points. _______

Q: The degree of closeness an audience feels toward a speaker. _______

Q: Language usage that is similar to how people talk. _______

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

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

Q: The use of verbal and nonverbal behaviors to gain the respect of your listeners. _______

Q: The high and low registers of a voice. _______

Q: The sound quality of a voice. _______

Q: Unintentional movements such as fiddling with one's hair. _______

Q: Word choice that suggests uncertainty of your topic or yourself. _______

Q: Phrases that remove responsibility for a statement. _______

Q: The use of unnecessary words to overemphasize a point. _______

Q: The use of um, ah, or you know. _______

Q: Nervousness experienced from public speaking. _______

Q: Public remarks delivered without preparation. _______

Q: Describe ways in which you can provide effective feedback to a speaker.

Q: Explain the impact of speech anxiety and three ways it can be managed.

Q: Explain three tips a speaker should keep in mind when choosing to incorporate presentation aids in his or her presentation.

Q: What can a speaker do to avoid using powerless language?

Q: Describe three tips for using presentational aids.

Q: Identify and explain the three primary modes of speech delivery.

Q: Identify three guidelines to follow when giving feedback.

Q: How can a speaker help create immediacy and use a powerful speech style?

Q: What are three types or examples of powerless language?

Q: What are three strategies for managing speech anxiety?

Q: What do your authors suggest regarding the use of vocalized pauses and fillers?

Q: Identify three vocal characteristics.

Q: What is an adaptive gesture?

Q: What are three advantages of extemporaneous speaking?

Q: What is immediacy and what are its two key elements?

Q: When providing feedback to a speaker, it would be important to keep in mind the following guidelines EXCEPT A) start with positive comments. B) end with positive comments. C) use descriptive language. D) timing is crucial. E) provide as much information as possible.

Q: Identify the three primary modes of delivery.

Q: How many feet are required to create a public space between communicators? A) 3 feet B) 6 feet C) 12 feet D) 15 feet E) 20 feet

Q: Asking How's it goin'? rather than How's it going? is an example of poor A) pronunciation. B) articulation. C) vocal volume. D) adaptive gestures. E) vocal rate.

Q: What is an advantage as well as a disadvantage of using a manuscript mode of delivery?

Q: What suggestion might you make to a speaker who is considering incorporating presentational aids in their presentation? A) only use video clips B) distribute handouts before your presentation C) talk to your audience, not the medium D) talk to the medium, not your audience E) leave the presentational aids up throughout the presentation

Q: Tim experiences high levels of speech anxiety. He has begun his preparation by assessing the speech setting and equipment needs. What strategy is he using to reduce his anxiety? A) developing a self-fulfilling prophecy B) using visualization techniques C) creating a situational analysis D) looking for opportunities to speak in large groups E) none of the options are correct

Q: What can speakers do to incorporate visualization techniques to reduce their speech anxiety? A) use deep breathing B) imagine yourself confidently moving through your day C) imagine yourself successfully presenting D) visualize the praise you will receive after your speech E) all of the options are correct

Q: Which term best describes being nervous about speaking in public? A) stage fright B) speech anxiety C) high anxiety D) self-fulfilling prophecy E) situational analysis

Q: Which of the following is NOT a type of presentation aid? A) intensifiers B) whiteboards C) handouts D) physical objects E) presentation software

Q: In order for feedback to be useful, it needs to be A) general. B) only positive. C) only negative. D) timely. E) starting and ending on a positive note.