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Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1. What would be POOR advice for a friend seeking your advice about speech anxiety?
a. Choose a topic that is relevant to you
b. Don’t overprepare
c. Practice
d. Use visualization techniques
2. Asking “How’s it goin’?” rather than “How’s it going?” is an example of poor
a. pronunciation.
b. articulation.
c. vocal volume.
d. vocal rate.
3. Your textbook authors suggest that Tiger Woods’s delivery in his speech of apology lacked a powerful speech
style.
a. True
b. False
4. Vocal rate contributes to a speaker’s immediacy. What speech rate would you suggest that a speaker adopt to
maximize their immediacy?
a. 100 words per minute
b. 150 words per minute
c. 180 words per minute
d. 200 words per minute
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. Speakers need to remember to apologize for being unprepared when presenting an impromptu presentation.
a. True
b. False
7. Hedging, disclaimers, and intensifiers are all examples of powerless language.
a. True
b. False
8. In order for feedback to useful, it needs to
a. be evaluative, not descriptive.
b. be detailed and comprehensive.
c. start positive and end positive.
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d. start negative and end negative.
9. Speakers who say um, ah, or you know are using
a. incorrect pronunciation.
b. vocalized pauses and fillers.
c. poor articulation.
d. powerless language.
10. 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
11. 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. All of the options are correct.
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 less conversational.
13. Speaking from a brief outline while using a conversational tone is extemporaneous speaking.
a. True
b. False
14. Speakers can increase immediacy by using engaging nonverbal behaviors.
a. True
b. False
15. Speaking slowly and clearly is called
a. pronunciation.
b. vocal tone.
c. intensifying.
d. articulation.
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16. While delivering an impromptu movie review presentation, Tanya claimed, “Thor is a really, really good
movie.” What type of powerless language is she using in her presentation?
a. Intensifiers
b. Hedging
c. Disclaimers
d. Fillers
17. Which speech style typically uses more formal and detailed vocabulary?
a. Powerful speech style
b. Written language style
c. Extemporaneous style
d. Oral language style
18. Susan relies heavily on the use of vocalized pauses and fillers in her presentations. How is her audience
likely to judge her speeches?
a. They are likely not to notice.
b. They are likely to see her as more like them.
c. They are likely to have a negative impression.
d. They are likely to like her more.
19. A speaker’s critique remarked that your voice was too strident and high. What vocal characteristic are they
critiquing?
a. Vocal tone
b. Vocal pitch
c. Vocal rate
d. Vocal volume
20. 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. Vocal volume
21. The speed at which one speaks is
a. vocal rate.
b. vocal tone.
c. vocal volume.
d. vocal pitch.
22. A presentation based on a structured preparation outline, incorporating elements of impromptu and
manuscript speaking, is
a. hybrid speaking.
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b. mixed speaking.
c. extemporaneous speaking.
d. memorized speaking.
23. What type of word choice suggests uncertainty of your topic or yourself?
a. Written language style
b. Adaptive language
c. Oral language style
d. Powerless language
24. A speaker who relies on adaptive gestures is
a. producing a congruent message.
b. decreasing immediacy.
c. demonstrating immediacy.
d. engaging an audience.
25. Jae-Joon is preparing for his first graded speech in his communication class, and he is intensely nervous
about the assignment. What is he experiencing?
a. Stage fright
b. Speech anxiety
c. High anxiety
d. Self-fulfilling prophecy
26. When speakers rely on language such as kinda that lessens their message, they are using
a. vocalized pauses.
b. disclaimers.
c. hedging.
d. intensifiers.
27. Ideally, public speakers should speak at 140–175 words per minute.
a. True
b. False
28. Speakers should avoid the overuse of vocalized pauses and fillers such as um and ah.
a. True
b. False
29. 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 is less accurate and precise.
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30. Angelique 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. Impromptu
b. Memorized
c. Extemporaneous
d. Manuscript
31. Which refers to how loud or quietly one speaks?
a. Vocal tone
b. Vocal volume
c. Vocal rate
d. Vocal pitch
32. How many feet are required to create a public space between communicators?
a. 3 feet
b. 6 feet
c. 12 feet
d. 15 feet
33. A small physical distance between a speaker and the audience can reduce a sense of immediacy.
a. True
b. False
34. Phrases that remove responsibility for a statement are called
a. disclaimers.
b. hedging.
c. intensifiers.
d. fillers.
35. Which type of language is similar to how people talk?
a. Powerful speech style
b. Written language style
c. Powerless language
d. Oral language style
36. One advantage of manuscript speaking is that it allows more time to make eye contact with your listeners.
a. True
b. False
37. Speakers should not vary their vocal pitch and vocal tone.
a. True
b. False
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38. 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. What kind of speech is Kris being asked to give?
a. Impromptu
b. Memorized
c. Extemporaneous
d. Manuscript
39. By choosing a topic that matters to you and carefully rehearsing your introduction, you can decrease speech
anxiety.
a. True
b. False
40. When providing feedback to a speaker, it is important to keep in mind all of these guidelines EXCEPT
a. start with positive comments.
b. end with positive comments.
c. use descriptive language.
d. provide as much information as possible.
41. Impromptu speaking requires a speaker to think on his or her feet.
a. True
b. False
42. Handouts, physical objects, and videos are all types of presentation aids.
a. True
b. False
43. Which 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
44. In public presentations, a written language style is preferable to an oral style.
a. True
b. False
45. Extemporaneous speaking requires little to no preparation.
a. True
b. False
46. Twirling your hair and playing with your jewelry are examples of adaptive gestures.
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a. True
b. False
47. What is the term for nervousness experienced from public speaking?
a. Embarrassment
b. Self-fulfilling prophecy
c. Speech anxiety
d. Self-consciousness
48. Unnecessary words used to overemphasize a point are called
a. hedges.
b. disclaimers.
c. intensifiers.
d. fillers.
49. Public remarks delivered without preparation are
a. impromptu speaking.
b. extemporaneous speaking.
c. memorized speaking.
d. elevator speaking.
50. What suggestion might you make to a speaker who is considering incorporating presentational aids in a
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
51. A written language style often stems from composing and reading a manuscript speech.
a. True
b. False
52. A presentation based on a text that is read or memorized is called
a. extemporaneous speaking.
b. impromptu speaking.
c. conversational speaking.
d. manuscript speaking.
53. A speaker who uses words that lessen a message’s impact is
a. disclaiming.
b. hedging.
c. intensifying.
d. filling.
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54. In using presentation aids, it is important to remember to talk to the aid, not your audience.
a. True
b. False
55. 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. Oral language style
b. Intensifiers
c. Disclaimers
d. Hedging
56. 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. use a lot of intensifiers.
57. The high and low registers of a voice are called
a. vocal pitch.
b. vocal tone.
c. vocal rate.
d. vocal volume.
58. According to your text, what should a speaker avoid while presenting a speech?
a. Uncomfortable shoes
b. Dressing more formally than the audience
c. Casual dress, such as shorts and T-shirts
d. Noisy jewelry
59. The way words are said is
a. pronunciation.
b. articulation.
c. vocal tone.
d. vocal volume.
60. What suggestions should a speaker bear in mind when delivering an impromptu presentation?
a. Keep the message brief.
b. Identify the central point and two or three other points.
c. Restate your central point to provide closure.
d. All of the options are correct.
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61. The sound quality of a voice is known as
a. vocal rate.
b. vocal pitch.
c. vocal tone.
d. vocal volume.
62. If your friend has to make a presentation and is primarily concerned with connecting with his or her
audience and establishing credibility, what mode of delivery would you recommend?
a. Extemporaneous
b. Memorized
c. Impromptu
d. Manuscript
63. Unintentional movements such as fiddling with one’s hair are called
a. congruent gestures.
b. adaptive gestures.
c. stilted gestures.
d. everyday gestures.
64. A vocal pitch and tone that is unvaried is called
a. powerless.
b. monotone.
c. powerful.
d. powerless.
65. What uses verbal and nonverbal behaviors to gain the respect of your listeners?
a. Oral language style
b. Powerful speech style
c. Written language style
d. Intensifiers
66. Poor articulation can cause your audience to misunderstand what you’re saying.
a. True
b. False
67. Which of these is NOT a type of presentation aid?
a. Intensifiers
b. Handouts
c. Physical objects
d. Presentation software
68. Speakers who speak using a monotone delivery decrease immediacy.
a. True
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b. False
69. According to your text, speech anxiety is a normal response; however, it cannot be managed.
a. True
b. False
70. The degree of closeness an audience feels toward a speaker is called
a. adaptive gestures.
b. intensifying.
c. immediacy.
d. intimacy.
71. Which is NOT a primary mode of delivery?
a. Extemporaneous speaking
b. Manuscript speaking
c. Written language style speaking
d. Impromptu speaking
72. The wide array of tools that display visuals that help explain your points are called
a. presentation aids.
b. presentation software.
c. props.
d. audiovisual aids.
73. What are three strategies for managing speech anxiety?
74. Identify and explain the three primary modes of speech delivery.
75. Identify three vocal characteristics.
76. What do your authors suggest regarding the use of vocalized pauses and fillers?
77. What is an adaptive gesture?
78. Identify three guidelines to follow when giving feedback.
79. How can a speaker help create immediacy and use a powerful speech style?
80. What is an advantage as well as a disadvantage of using a manuscript mode of delivery?
81. Describe ways in which you can provide effective feedback to a speaker.
82. Explain the impact of speech anxiety and three ways it can be managed.
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83. What are three advantages of extemporaneous speaking?
84. What is immediacy and what are its two key elements?
85. Explain three tips a speaker should keep in mind when choosing to incorporate presentation aids in his or
her presentation.
86. What can a speaker do to avoid using powerless language?
87. Describe three tips for using presentational aids.
88. What are three types or examples of powerless language?
89. Identify the three primary modes of delivery.
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