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This mode of delivery sounds conversational, and is delivered using brief notes or a key word outline. |
| | A) | Impromptu |
| | B) | Memorized |
| | C) | Manuscript |
| | D) | Extemporaneous |
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One of the difficulties with this mode of speech delivery is that if you forget a line, it is difficult to recover, and you must search for the exact place where you dropped the line. |
| | A) | Memorized |
| | B) | Manuscript |
| | C) | Extemporaneous |
| | D) | None of the above |
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of the manuscript mode? |
| | A) | Recovery is difficult. |
| | B) | It discourages audience analysis. |
| | C) | It hinders audience adaptation. |
| | D) | It forces you to maintain continuous eye contact. |
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Speaking rate should be adapted to the |
| | A) | speaker. |
| | B) | audience. |
| | C) | situation. |
| | D) | All of the above. |
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Alliteration refers to |
| | A) | the psychological process of creating the sounds of a word. |
| | B) | inflections of the voice. |
| | C) | the repetition of the initial sounds of a word. |
| | D) | the smooth flow of words and the absence of vocalized pauses. |
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_______________ occurs when one sound is replaced with another. |
| | A) | transposition |
| | B) | deletion |
| | C) | addition |
| | D) | substitution |
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Ways to perform this nonverbal method of communicating include scanning your entire audience, addressing various sections of the audience as you progress through your speech, and concentrating on who may or may not get your message. |
| | A) | Eye contact |
| | B) | Gestures |
| | C) | Movement |
| | D) | Appropriate attire |
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In which mode of delivery is the speaker most likely to be perceived as confident because they are able to move away from the posium and walk around? |
| | A) | Overt |
| | B) | Manuscript |
| | C) | Ceremonial |
| | D) | Extemporaneous |
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___________________ is the tempo of a speech, which might vary in the beginning, middle, and end of the speech. |
| | A) | Rate |
| | B) | Rhythm |
| | C) | Fluency |
| | D) | Duration |
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Of the three major parts of a speech, which typically has the shortest duration? |
| | A) | Body |
| | B) | Main points |
| | C) | Introduction |
| | D) | Conclusion |
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When handling questions from the audience, you should |
| | A) | avoid considering possible questions beforehand so it appears more spontaneous. |
| | B) | repeat the question back to the entire audience. |
| | C) | be defensive in your answer. |
| | D) | interpret the question as you wish whether it was phrased clearly or not. |
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Which of the following is true of the impromptu mode of delivery? |
| | A) | It allows for audience analysis and planned research. |
| | B) | It is best used when every word must be precise. |
| | C) | The key to impromptu speaking is composing our thoughts and identifying important points. |
| | D) | It is useful to people who are trying to sell a product or are seeking to gain employment. |
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Saying "ahhhh" or "y'know" during your speak are examples of a(n) |
| | A) | vocalized pause. |
| | B) | projection. |
| | C) | gesture. |
| | D) | alliteration. |
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If you say "milk of amnesia" instead of "milk of magnesia," you are exhibiting this type of articulation error. |
| | A) | substitution |
| | B) | deletion |
| | C) | transposition |
| | D) | malapropism |
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In terms of physical appearance, you should wear |
| | A) | flashy clothing or jewelry to impress the audience. |
| | B) | revealing clothing to catch the attention of the audience. |
| | C) | clothing that is typical for your audience. |
| | D) | None of the above. Clothing and physical appearance do not matter to public speaking. |
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