Question 1 of 20
Which type of speech delivery is one that you are asked to deliver with little or no preparation?
A. Extemporaneous
B. Manuscript
C. Impromptu
D. Memorized
Question 2 of 20
An effective speech delivery has all of the following qualities EXCEPT:
A. speaker delivers message with impact.
B. it is a result of the speaker's natural talent and gift.
C. influences audience to act or think favorably toward message.
D. meets audience expectations.
Question 3 of 20
One thing both Dr. Martin Luther King and President Kennedy possess that mark them as great public speakers is:
A. speaking style.
B. eloquence.
C. honesty.
D. the same tone.
Question 4 of 20
The disadvantage of which type of speech delivery is that it does NOT sound spontaneous.
A. Extemporaneous delivery
B. Manuscript delivery
C. Impromptu delivery
D. Memorized delivery
Question 5 of 20
Nonverbal communication includes:
A. posture.
B. clapping.
C. eye contact.
D. All of the above.
Question 6 of 20
Verbal communication refers mainly to:
A. vocal quality.
B. pitch.
C. use of words.
D. tone.
Question 7 of 20
Vocal quality may refer to voices that may be:
A. rich.
B. resonant.
C. thin.
D. All of the above.
Question 8 of 20
All of the following are helpful techniques in effective speech delivery EXCEPT:
A. pauses.
B. voice inflection.
C. filler words.
D. projection.
Question 9 of 20
Hand gestures help emphasize a point except when they are:
A. appropriate.
B. natural.
C. excessive.
D. expressive.
Question 10 of 20
What nonverbal communication technique usually communicates best your honesty about your message?
A. Good posture
B. Body movement
C. Eye contact
D. Hand gestures
Question 11 of 20
Effective speech delivery entails practice:
A. at least a couple of times.
B. as many times as necessary to feel confident.
C. only until your timing is right.
D. only in front of people.
Question 12 of 20
Saying "gonna" instead of "going to" is an issue of:
A. body movement.
B. eye contact.
C. articulation.
D. timing.
Question 13 of 20
What technique in speech delivery has been shown to connect the speakers to audiences with various styles of receiving messages?
A. Gestures
B. Use of visual aids
C. Song
D. Storytelling
Question 14 of 20
To avoid speaking in monotone, a strategy to use can include:
A. changing pitch and tone of voice.
B. voice inflection.
C. varying rate and pace of speaking.
D. All of the above
Question 15 of 20
Which nonverbal consideration creates immediate impressions among your audience?
A. Facial impressions
B. Physical appearance
C. Eye contact
D. Body movement
Question 16 of 20
What type of visual aid is showing the actual thing being discussed?
A. Photograph
B. Graph
C. Object
D. Videotape
Question 17 of 20
The movement and audio-visual elements of which type of visual aid capture audience attention?
A. Film
B. Videotape
C. Multimedia
D. All of the above
Question 18 of 20
What type of visual aid is effective in showing comparisons between two or more items?
A. Maps
B. Illustrations
C. Graphs
D. Charts
Question 19 of 20
All of the following are reasons that visual aids are useful in speech delivery EXCEPT:
A. they demonstrate something.
B. their presence allows the speaker to take a rest from talking.
C. they expand understanding.
D. they add interest to a speech.
Question 20 of 20
What are very credible types of visual aids because they are true representations of evidence?
A. Illustrations
B. Diagrams
C. Photographs
D. PowerPoint presentations
