Question 1

A manuscript speech should

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A)   never be used by a speaker
B)   be used when the speaker must be scrupulously precise in phrasing to avoid legal problems or causing offense
C)   be memorized
D)   be delivered extemporaneouslyE) B) and D)
F) C) and D) B

Question 2

Memorizing a speech should be encouraged for all novice speakers.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Effectiveness of online speeches typically require

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A)   staying two to three feet away from the camera
B)   very dramatic gestures
C)   casual dress
D)   never using humor because you often can't see your audience's reactionE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Gestures can enhance perceptions by listeners of a speaker's composure and confidence, and can increase a speaker's persuasiveness.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 5

Difficulty making digressions from a prepared outline is a major disadvantage of extemporaneous speaking.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Research reveals that an optimum frequency of vocal fillers is about one per minute.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The perfect speaking rate for any oral presentation is 175 words per minute.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Simple ways to improve eye contact with an audience when giving a speech include

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A)   having a manuscript prepared and ready to use
B)   being very familiar with the content of the speech
C)   picking one person in the audience and concentrating eye contact on that single person to overcome reticence to look at listeners
D)   b and cE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Never use a lectern. It can become a crutch to lean on while speaking.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is an advantage of extemporaneous speaking?

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A)   Sounds memorized and thus carefully planned
B)   Takes little practice to learn to do it well
C)   Allows the speaker to respond to audience feedback as it occurs
D)   Is delivered off the cuffE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Impromptu speaking is the easiest method of delivering a speech.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Gestures for a speech should be choreographed much like a dance is choreographed. You want to be prepared.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following are common disadvantages of manuscript speaking?

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A)   Weak eye contact with audience
B)   Changes in content to adapt to audience feedback are difficult to make smoothly
C)   Speech sounds read instead of natural
D)   All of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Eye contact and movement during an online speech should be more narrowly focused and direct (no darting eyes back and forth) than during in-person speeches.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Volume and pitch are the same thing when delivering a speech.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Online speeches are speeches

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A)   posted on YouTube
B)   given on Skype
C)   given to a camera, sometimes with a view of the audience and sometimes not
D)   all of the aboveE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Manuscript speaking is

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A)   extemporaneous speaking
B)   impromptu speaking
C)   speaking from a written version of the speech
D)   microphone speakingE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

The four principal methods of delivery are

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A)   manuscript, memorized, impromptu, and off the cuff
B)   extemporaneous, impromptu, outlined, and using note cards
C)   manuscript, memorized, outlined, and extemporaneous
D)   manuscript, memorized, extemporaneous, and impromptuE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Research shows that the average speaker uses about five vocal fillers per minute when they are not nervous, but fewer when they are anxious.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Giving a competent impromptu speech involves which of the following?

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A)   Anticipate impromptu speaking
B)   Draw on your life experience and knowledge for substance of your speech
C)   Formulate a simple outline
D)   All of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 10: Delivering Your Speech

A manuscript speech should

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Memorizing a speech should be encouraged for all novice speakers.

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Effectiveness of online speeches typically require

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Gestures can enhance perceptions by listeners of a speaker's composure and confidence, and can increase a speaker's persuasiveness.

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Difficulty making digressions from a prepared outline is a major disadvantage of extemporaneous speaking.

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Research reveals that an optimum frequency of vocal fillers is about one per minute.

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The perfect speaking rate for any oral presentation is 175 words per minute.

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Simple ways to improve eye contact with an audience when giving a speech include

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Never use a lectern. It can become a crutch to lean on while speaking.

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Which of the following is an advantage of extemporaneous speaking?

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Impromptu speaking is the easiest method of delivering a speech.

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Gestures for a speech should be choreographed much like a dance is choreographed. You want to be prepared.

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Which of the following are common disadvantages of manuscript speaking?

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Eye contact and movement during an online speech should be more narrowly focused and direct (no darting eyes back and forth) than during in-person speeches.

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Volume and pitch are the same thing when delivering a speech.

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Online speeches are speeches

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Manuscript speaking is

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The four principal methods of delivery are

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Research shows that the average speaker uses about five vocal fillers per minute when they are not nervous, but fewer when they are anxious.

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Giving a competent impromptu speech involves which of the following?

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