Which method of delivery offers several advantages over other delivery methods?

Question 1 options:

A,	speaking extemporaneously
B,	speaking from memory
C,	speaking from a manuscript
D,	speaking impromptu

Question 4 

 

Which of the following is NOT an aspect of vocal delivery?

Question 4 options:

	rate
	volume
	facial expression
	vocal quality

Question 5

 

Researchers estimate that the human face is capable of making up to how many different facial expressions?

Question 5 options:

A,	25
B,	250
C,	2,500
D,	250,000

Question 6 

 

Which of the following is NOT an aspect of physical delivery?

Question 6 options:

A,	appearance
B,	posture
C,	movement
D,	rate

Question 8 

 

Which statement is something to consider about presentation aids BEFORE the speech?

Question 8 options:

A,	Use handouts with caution.
B,	Ensure easy viewing by all audience members.
C,	Talk to your audience—not to the presentation aid.
D,	A, B, and C

Question 11 

 

The literal, dictionary definition of a word is its     

Question 11 options:

A,	denotation
B,	annotation
C,	declension
D,	connotation

Question 13 

 

Which is NOT an important way in which our oral style differs from our written style?   

Question 13 options:

A,	Oral style makes greater use of personal pronouns and references than written style does
B,	Oral style uses more repetition
C,	Our oral style is much more rich and elaborate than our written style.
D,	In speaking we tend to use shorter sentences than we write.

Question 14 

 

Which of the following statements about presentation aids is not true?

Question 14 options:

A,	They can increase the clarity of a message.
B,	They can increase a speaker's confidence.
C,	They can make a speaker seem more dynamic.
D,	All of these statements are true.

Question 16 

 

To demonstrate you are well prepared when giving a speech, the textbook suggest

Question 16 options:

A,	looking at your notes only when summarizing the main points.
B,	making eye contact.
C,	memorizing the introduction and conclusion.
D,	both A & B

Question 17 

 

Which nonverbal element of your speech delivery is the most difficult for you to change or control?   

Question 17 options:

	pitch
	inflection
	vocal quality
	facial expression

Question 18 

 

When considering fonts for your visual aids,

Question 18 options:

A,	All of the above are worth consideration.
B,	Select a font size large enough to be read easily from the back row.
C,	Use no more than two fonts per transparency or screen.
D,	Use strong, straight fonts.

Question 19 

 

Your delivery style involves of all of the following EXCEPT

Question 19 options:

A,	your voice - vocal delivery
B,	your language
C,	the content of your speech
D,	the body - physical delivery

Question 20 

 

When our language is used to entertain, what function of language is being performed? 

Question 20 options:

A,	to serve as an instrument of play
B,	to strengthen social bonds
C,	to communicate ideas
D,	to send messages about users

Question 21 

 

All of the following are diagrams EXCEPT             

Question 21 options:

A,	line graph
B,	picture graph
C,	bar graph
D,	circle graph

Question 22 

 

Which of the following statements is clearly wrong?

Question 22 options:

A,	Presentation aids forces the speaker to stay behind the podium so everyone can see the presentation aid
B,	You can provide statistical information more clearly in a line graph than by merely reciting the data.
C,	You can use your presentation aids to divert the attention of your audience to your speech content.
D,	Presentation aids give purpose to your movement and gestures.

Question 23 

 

The characteristics of effective delivery include all of the following EXCEPT

Question 23 options:

A,	delivery is best when the audience is not aware of it.
B,	the best delivery looks and feels natural, comfortable, and spontaneous.
C,	delivery helps the speaker and the listener.
D,	all of the above statements describe effective delivery.

Question 24 

 

When designing a visual aid for your speech, you should consider all of the following guidelines before preparing any visuals EXCEPT

Question 24 options:

A,	present several ideas at a time on your visual aid
B,	Avoid "chartjunk."
C,	focus on a few key points.
D,	Use color to enhance your presentation aids.