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1. Beyond the spoken words, audiences receive information from a speech through aural
and visual channels.
A) True
B) False
2. Paralanguage refers to what is said, not to how something is said.
A) True
B) False
3. Nonverbal communication carries more meaning than verbal messages.
A) True
B) False
4. The aural channel includes general body movement.
A) True
B) False
5. The visual channel refers to physical appearance and body language.
A) True
B) False
6. Moving out from behind a podium and walking or standing among audience members
establishes a formal speech atmosphere.
A) True
B) False
7. Nonverbal communication plays a key part in the audience’s perception of the speaker’s
credibility.
A) True
B) False
8. Audience members respond less positively to speakers whom they perceive to be well
dressed and attractive because such speakers are intimidating.
A) True
B) False
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9. Smiling is an effective way for a speaker to build rapport with an audience.
A) True
B) False
10. Making eye contact with the audience is one of the most important physical actions in
public speaking.
A) True
B) False
11. Scanning is a technique whereby speakers move their gaze from one listener to another
and from one section of the audience to another, pausing along the way.
A) True
B) False
12. It is sometimes necessary to exaggerate gestures to ensure each audience member will see
them. A) True
B) False
13. As space and time allow, a speaker should try to get out from behind the podium and
stand with the audience.
A) True
B) False
14. Speakers should always dress professionally and formally, even if the occasion permits
casual dress.
A) True
B) False
15. The first thing an audience is likely to notice about a speaker is his or her clothing.
A) True
B) False
16. Nodding is one of the few gestures with a universally accepted meaning.
A) True
B) False
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17. A speaker who focuses on the message is likely to make his or her delivery more natural
and confident.
A) True
B) False
18. Speaking into an audio recorder and then video recording your speech are valuable when
you are practicing the delivery of your speech.
A) True
B) False
19. During practice, a speaker should be prepared to revise his or her speaking notes.
A) True
B) False
20. When practicing a speech, the speaker should try to simulate the actual speech setting.
A) True
B) False
21. Practicing a speech in front of someone and welcoming constructive criticism are helpful
for speakers.
A) True
B) False
22. Speakers should avoid broad gestures.
A) True
B) False
23. Many expert speakers recommend practicing a speech at least five times in its final form.
A) True
B) False
24. Speakers should rehearse five times using their working outlines.
A) True
B) False
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25. Americans express emotion more freely than the Japanese.
A) True
B) False
26. The aural channel includes
A) volume and pitch.
B) facial expressions.
C) gestures and body movement.
D) eye behavior.
27. Nonverbal communication
A) is synonymous with body language.
B) carries slightly less of the message than verbal communication (the content).
C) consists of an aural and a visual channel.
D) must be minimized and controlled to be effective.
28. By and large, few behaviors are more effective at building a solid rapport with an
audience than
A) smiling.
B) shaking hands.
C) serious facial expressions.
D) self-deprecation.
29. The vocalizations that form and accompany your spoken words—volume, pitch, rate,
variety, and pronunciation and articulation—are called
A) paralanguage.
B) phonation.
C) elocution.
D) intonation.
30. Which nonverbal behavior is most important in maintaining the quality of directness in
speech delivery?
A) eye contact
B) facial expressions
C) gestures
D) body posture
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31. The “rule of three” is a technique for
A) increasing nonverbal immediacy.
B) professional dressing.
C) scanning your audience.
D) rehearsing your introduction, body, and conclusion.
32. A speaker who remains steadily positioned in one place behind a microphone or a
podium
A) is especially effective.
B) can lose audience attention.
C) energizes the audience.
D) exudes seriousness.
33. The various objects on or around your person while giving a speech—pencil and pen,
briefcase, a glass of water, or papers with notes on them—are an extension of
A) appearance.
B) nonverbal immediacy.
C) dress.
D) gestures.
34. The color yellow for a speaker’s clothing conveys
A) a businesslike attitude.
B) credibility.
C) friendliness.
D) formality.
35. Listeners perceive speakers who slouch as being
A) relaxed.
B) unfocused.
C) carefree.
D) friendly.
36. Video recording ______ practice sessions can provide valuable feedback to a speaker.
A) two
B) three
C) four
D) five
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37. The most ideal time to begin practicing your speech is
A) hours before your speech.
B) the day before your speech.
C) several days before your speech.
D) the day you begin writing your speech.
Answer Key
1. A
2. B