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1. Which of the following is NOT a primary mode of delivery?
A) extemporaneous speaking
B) manuscript speaking
C) memorized speaking
D) impromptu speaking
E) all of the choices are correct
2. Kris is researching another culture in her small group. At the end of class, she is asked to
give a quick report on her group’s findings. Kris is being asked to give what kind of speech?
A) impromptu
B) scripted
C) memorized
D) extemporaneous
E) manuscript
3. Brenda has to make a presentation to the board of trustees and include precise statistics to
convey her points. She is particularly concerned with the accuracy of her supporting materials.
What style of delivery would be most appropriate for her context?
A) oral language style
B) impromptu
C) memorized
D) extemporaneous
E) reading a manuscript
4. If your friend has to make a presentation and is primarily concerned with connecting with
his or her audience and in establishing credibility, what mode of delivery would you
recommend?
A) extemporaneous
B) memorized
C) impromptu
D) manuscript
E) oral language style
5. Which of the following is NOT characteristic of extemporaneous speaking?
A) contains elements of impromptu speaking
B) conversational tone
C) informal spoken language style
D) formal written language style
E) contains elements of manuscript speaking
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6. What suggestions should a speaker bear in mind when delivering an impromptu
presentation?
A) anticipate the occasion
B) keep the message brief
C) identify the central point and two or three other points
D) restate your central point to provide closure
E) all of the options are correct
7. What is a benefit of reading a manuscript?
A) It is conversational.
B) It is appropriate for an informal situation.
C) It is appropriate for a formal situation.
D) It relies on the use of an informal spoken language style.
E) It is less accurate and precise.
8. What is an audience’s feeling of closeness to a speaker called?
A) powerful speech style
B) immediacy
C) oral language style
D) powerless language
E) speech anxiety
9. When speakers rely on language such as “kinda” that lessens their message, they are
using A) vocalized pause and fillers.
B) intensifiers.
C) disclaimers.
D) hedging.
E) oral language style.
10. While delivering an impromptu movie review presentation, Tanya claimed, “Thor is a
really, really good movie.” What mistake is she making in her presentation?
A) using disclaimers
B) using hedging
C) using intensifiers
D) using a powerful speech style
E) using an oral language style
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11. In delivering her speech Laney often stated, “I’m not sure about this” and “I’m no expert”
before or after her main points. What type of language is she demonstrating?
A) written language style
B) oral language style
C) intensifiers
D) disclaimers
E) hedging
12. An oral language style is different from a written language style in that
A) it is more detailed.
B) it is more formal.
C) it demonstrates immediacy.
D) it is similar to how people write.
E) it is less conversational
13. A speaker’s critique remarked your voice was too strident and high. What vocal
characteristic are they critiquing?
A) vocal tone
B) vocal pitch
C) vocal rate
D) monotone
E) vocal volume
14. If, after you presented a persuasive speech, your audience noticed your voice was
lacking in richness and sound quality, what vocal characteristic would they be critiquing?
A) vocal tone
B) vocal pitch
C) vocal rate
D) monotone
E) vocal volume
15. Vocal rate contributes to a speaker’s immediacy. What speech rate would you suggest
that a speaker adopt to maximize their immediacy?
A) 180 words per minute
B) 100 words per minute
C) 150 words per minute
D) 200 words per minute
E) 75 words per minute
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16. A speaker who relies on adaptive gestures is
A) producing a congruent message.
B) decreasing immediacy.
C) demonstrating immediacy.
D) engaging an audience.
E) not showing anxiety or nervousness.
17. Susan relied heavily on the use of vocalized pauses and fillers in her presentation. How
is her audience likely to judge her speech?
A) increase her credibility
B) create a favorable impression of her
C) create a negative impression of her
D) audience will like her more
E) tolerate it because it’s similar to an oral language style
18. A speaker’s dress and physical appearance
A) suggest that the speaker should be informal to help him or her relax.
B) are irrelevant to an audience.
C) such as shorts and a T-shirt are inappropriate.
D) should never be casual.
E) can be based on the speech topic.
19. When delivering your speech online, it is important to remember all of the following
EXCEPT
A) keep your background free of visual distractions.
B) use a medium close-up shot.
C) capture your upper torso and head.
D) be expressive with your face and eyes.
E) use a lot of intensifiers.
20. If your friend asked you how to help them manage the speech anxiety they feared for an
upcoming final oral presentation, what advice would you NOT offer them?
A) choose a topic that is relevant to you
B) know your introduction
C) encourage their fear through self-fulfilling prophecies
D) practice
E) use visualization techniques
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21. Which term best describes being nervous about speaking in public?
A) stage fright
B) speech anxiety
C) high anxiety
D) self-fulfilling prophecy
E) situational analysis
22. Tim experiences high levels of speech anxiety. He has begun his preparation by
assessing the speech setting and equipment needs. What strategy is he using to reduce his
anxiety?
A) developing a self-fulfilling prophecy
B) using visualization techniques
C) creating a situational analysis
D) looking for opportunities to speak in large groups
E) none of the options are correct
23. What can speakers do to incorporate visualization techniques to reduce their speech
anxiety?
A) use deep breathing
B) imagine yourself confidently moving through your day
C) imagine yourself successfully presenting
D) visualize the praise you will receive after your speech
E) all of the options are correct
24. Which of the following is NOT a type of presentation aid?
A) intensifiers
B) whiteboards
C) handouts
D) physical objects
E) presentation software
25. In order for feedback to be useful, it needs to be
A) general.
B) only positive.
C) only negative.
D) timely.
E) starting and ending on a positive note.
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26. What suggestion might you make to a speaker who is considering incorporating
presentational aids in their presentation?
A) only use video clips
B) distribute handouts before your presentation
C) talk to your audience, not the medium
D) talk to the medium, not your audience
E) leave the presentational aids up throughout the presentation
27. When providing feedback to a speaker, it would be important to keep in mind the
following guidelines EXCEPT
A) start with positive comments.
B) end with positive comments.
C) use descriptive language.
D) timing is crucial.
E) provide as much information as possible.
28. Asking “How’s it goin’?” rather than “How’s it going?” is an example of poor
A) pronunciation.
B) articulation.
C) vocal volume.
D) adaptive gestures.
E) vocal rate.
29. How many feet are required to create a public space between communicators?
A) 3 feet
B) 6 feet
C) 12 feet
D) 15 feet
E) 20 feet
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