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1. Extemporaneous speaking requires little to no preparation.
A) True
B) False
2. Impromptu speaking requires a speaker to think on his or her feet.
A) True
B) False
3. Speakers need to remember to apologize for being unprepared when presenting an
impromptu presentation.
A) True
B) False
4. One advantage of manuscript speaking is that it allows more time to make eye contact
with your listeners.
A) True
B) False
5. An advantage of using an extemporaneous mode of delivery is that your speech will be
the same each time it is presented.
A) True
B) False
6. Speaking from a brief outline while using a conversational tone are both characteristics of
extemporaneous speaking.
A) True
B) False
7. If a speaker employs familiar language and uses engaging nonverbal behaviors, he or she
can increase immediacy.
A) True
B) False
8. In the textbook’s example of Tiger Wood’s speech of apology, your authors suggest that
his delivery lacked immediacy and a powerful speech style.
A) True
B) False
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9. In public presentations, it was recommended by your authors to use an oral over a written
language style.
A) True
B) False
10. A written language style often stems from composing and reading a manuscript speech.
A) True
B) False
11. Speakers who speak using a monotone delivery decrease immediacy and convey the
impression they do not care about what is being said.
A) True
B) False
12. Ideally, public speakers should speak at 140–175 words per minute.
A) True
B) False
13. Speakers would be wise not to vary their vocal pitch and vocal tone.
A) True
B) False
14. Curling your hair or adjusting one’s tie is an example of adaptive gestures.
A) True
B) False
15. Hedging, disclaimers, and intensifiers are all examples of powerless language.
A) True
B) False
16. Speakers need to remember to avoid the overuse of vocalized pauses and fillers such as
um and ah.
A) True
B) False
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17. According to your text, speech anxiety is a normal response; however, it cannot be
managed.
A) True
B) False
18. By choosing a topic that matters to you and carefully rehearsing your introduction,
speech anxiety can be decreased.
A) True
B) False
19. Handouts, physical objects, or videos are all appropriate types of presentation aids.
A) True
B) False
20. In using presentation aids, it is important to remember to talk to the medium; not your
audience.
A) True
B) False
21. Poor articulation can cause your audience to misunderstand what you’re saying.
A) True
B) False
22. Small physical distance between a speaker and the audience can reduce a sense of
immediacy.
A) True
B) False
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