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The type of speech where the speaker delivers the message word for word from a prepared statement is known as a |
| | A) | manuscript presentation |
| | B) | memorized presentation |
| | C) | extemporaneous presentation |
| | D) | impromptu presentation |
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In which of the following situations is manuscript delivery most appropriate? |
| | A) | The President's state of the union address |
| | B) | An acceptance speech at the Academy Awards |
| | C) | A lecture in front of a college classroom |
| | D) | All of the above |
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According to Chapter Thirteen, the biggest problem with memorizing your speech is |
| | A) | It takes so long to prepare. |
| | B) | The speech sounds memorized. |
| | C) | You might forget some of it. |
| | D) | None of the above. |
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Based on your understanding of an extemporaneous delivery, which of the following statements is true? |
| | A) | It will be rehearsed and almost exactly the same every time. |
| | B) | The important points will be the same each time the speech is delivered. |
| | C) | The speaker will avoid using notes. |
| | D) | All of the above. |
| | E) | "a" and "c" only |
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Because the extemporaneous delivery style uses notes, read the following pieces of advice and determine which one is good to follow. |
| | A) | Notes should be brief. |
| | B) | Notes should be legible. |
| | C) | Notes should be unobtrusive. |
| | D) | All of the above. |
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The type of delivery that is "off the cuff" is called |
| | A) | extemporaneous |
| | B) | memorized |
| | C) | impromptu |
| | D) | manuscript |
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If you want to be an effective impromptu speaker, you should remember which of the following guidelines: |
| | A) | It's okay to look nervous since anyone else would be too if they were in your position. |
| | B) | Give your thesis right away. |
| | C) | Since impromptu speaking is not very common, don't bother preparing. |
| | D) | Rely mostly on stories to help make your points interesting for the audience. |
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Which of the following guidelines will help improve your visual effectiveness? |
| | A) | Be confident and in control of how you walk to the podium and the way you handle your notes. |
| | B) | Don't worry too much about dress; business casual is almost a guarantee. |
| | C) | Get your equipment in place before you begin. |
| | D) | All of the above. |
| | E) | "a" and "c" |
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Which of the following rules about eye contact is true? |
| | A) | When you are nervous, try to look at the back wall so people think you are looking at someone even when you aren't. |
| | B) | Avoid taking in the whole room when you speak. |
| | C) | Don't look randomly at the audience, use a sweeping approach consistently throughout the speech. |
| | D) | Talk directly to the audience and look them in the eyes to convey sincerity. |
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The best stance for delivering an effective presentation is |
| | A) | forceful and rigid |
| | B) | leaning slightly on one leg to look more relaxed |
| | C) | relaxed but firm |
| | D) | straight with feet close together |
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What does it mean to use an oral speaking style? |
| | A) | Most sentences will be slightly longer than average. |
| | B) | Keep personal pronouns to a minimum. |
| | C) | Use active voice. |
| | D) | Avoid contractions in your speech. |
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Read the following statements and then determine which one offers the best advice. |
| | A) | Make a big deal about mistakes and laugh them off. |
| | B) | It's okay to pause if you lose your place in your notes. |
| | C) | Most audience members are good at spotting mistakes. |
| | D) | None of the above. |
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If you have trouble articulating words clearly and distinctly, you need to work on your |
| | A) | vocabulary |
| | B) | pronunciation |
| | C) | enunciation |
| | D) | accent |
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The best way to generate enthusiasm during your speech is to |
| | A) | have really good quotes to impress your audience |
| | B) | share ideas you truly believe in with conviction in your own style |
| | C) | don't worry so much about the reasons your are speaking |
| | D) | use good eye contact |
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If your friend tells you that your presentation was good except for your overuse of "um" what problem do you need to work on? |
| | A) | minimizing disfluencies |
| | B) | increasing your vocabulary |
| | C) | articulating your words more clearly |
| | D) | All of the above |
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If you are going to be speaking on camera, which shade photographs the best? |
| | A) | green |
| | B) | red |
| | C) | orange |
| | D) | blue |
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According to research, what is the worst color to wear on camera? |
| | A) | white |
| | B) | blue |
| | C) | pastel |
| | D) | red |
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What is the greatest advantage of choosing to answer questions from the audience during your presentation? |
| | A) | It helps you reorganize your talk to fit the audience better. |
| | B) | It helps include everyone, even those who may ask questions that are off point. |
| | C) | It allows you to respond to the audience's concerns immediately. |
| | D) | All of the above. |
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The best advice for managing questions is to |
| | A) | wait for the audience to begin asking questions |
| | B) | anticipate likely questions |
| | C) | respond in the same tone that the person asking the question uses, even if they are angry |
| | D) | let the discussion take you wherever the audience wants to go |
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Research on communication apprehension reveals |
| | A) | it is normal to be nervous |
| | B) | nervousness is even more noticeable than you might think |
| | C) | when an audience recognizes that a speaker is nervous, the speech is a failure |
| | D) | all of the above |
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