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1. During the elocutionary movement, speechmaking was regarded as a type of
performance, much like acting.
A) True
B) False
2. Today the content or message of a speech, rather than the delivery, is seen as being most
important.
A) True
B) False
3. A confident speaker helps the audience focus on the speaker’s delivery rather than the
message.
A) True
B) False
4. Being direct is one of the keys to natural delivery.
A) True
B) False
5. Speakers can choose from two basic methods of delivery.
A) True
B) False
6. Speaking from manuscript is advisable or necessary when the speaker must convey a
very precise message.
A) True
B) False
7. If a speaker wants to avoid being misquoted or misconstrued, he or she should consider
speaking from memory.
A) True
B) False
8. Speaking from memory is the delivery method that is most conducive to achieving a
natural, conversational delivery.
A) True
B) False
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9. Speaking from manuscript is considered best for brief speeches, such as toasts and
introductions.
A) True
B) False
10. Speaking impromptu is the most widely used form of delivery in public speaking.
A) True
B) False
11. Delivering a speech on relatively short notice with little time to prepare is called speaking
extemporaneously.
A) True
B) False
12. Strong speech delivery can be used to camouflage weak or false arguments.
A) True
B) False
13. Extemporaneous speaking makes sounding natural and conversational more challenging.
A) True
B) False
14. It is not possible to anticipate when you might be asked to speak impromptu.
A) True
B) False
15. A speaker should either memorize all or none of his or her speech.
A) True
B) False
16. The organizational patterns used in prepared speeches are not relevant when speaking
impromptu.
A) True
B) False
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17. In an extemporaneous speech, direct quotations should be read word for word.
A) True
B) False
18. Effective speech delivery should include all of the following elements.
A) natural, monotone, confident, and comfortable
B) natural, self-deprecating, direct, and abstract
C) natural, enthusiastic, confident, and direct
D) natural, confident, formal, and animated
19. A speaker can demonstrate interest and concern for audience members by
A) giving a speech for free or little cost.
B) exuding confidence.
C) using a friendly tone of voice.
D) reading animated remarks from a TelePrompTer.
20. Speaking from manuscript
A) is useful for conveying very precise messages.
B) encourages eye contact.
C) encourages naturalness.
D) is best in informal settings.
21. Speaking from memory
A) is a natural way to present a message.
B) can be successful for toasts or introductions.
C) is the most popular delivery method.
D) encourages true eye contact.
22. The formal name for speaking from memory is
A) oratory.
B) manuscript.
C) impromptu.
D) dialogic.
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23. Which type of delivery is unpracticed, spontaneous, or improvised, and involves
speaking on relatively short notice with little time to prepare?
A) memorized
B) manuscript
C) impromptu
D) extemporaneous
24. _____ delivery allows the most eye contact, more direct body orientation, greater
freedom of movement, and generally better control of your thoughts and actions than any of the
other delivery methods allow.
A) Memorized
B) Extemporaneous
C) Manuscript
D) Impromptu
25. The method of speech delivery that gives a speaker greater flexibility in adapting to a
specific speaking situation is
A) speaking extemporaneously.
B) speaking from memory.
C) speaking impromptu.
D) speaking from manuscript.
26. A TelePrompTer is used with _____ delivery.
A) memorized
B) extemporaneous
C) manuscript
D) impromptu
27. Today, rather than delivery, _____ is seen as being most important.
A) elocution
B) acting
C) content
D) familiarity
28. Public speaking scholar James Albert Winans saw a speech as an enlarged
A) conversation.
B) monologue.
C) introduction.
D) outline.
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Answer Key
1. A
2. A
3. B