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1.
Body language rarely affects the delivery of a speech.
A)
True
B)
False
2.
Smiling naturally is an effective way for a speaker to build rapport with an audience.
A)
True
B)
False
3.
Eye contact indicates acknowledgment and respect.
A)
True
B)
False
4.
Scanning is a technique whereby speakers gaze briefly at members of the audience, one
at a time, giving each section of the room equal attention.
A)
True
B)
False
5.
Effective gestures include touching your hair or clothing while delivering a speech.
A)
True
B)
False
6.
A speaker’s gestures should arise from genuine emotions and should conform to the
speaker’s personality.
A)
True
B)
False
7.
A speaker should always stand rigid and straight.
A)
True
B)
False
8.
Practice is not necessary for effective delivery.
A)
True
B)
False
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9.
A speaker who focuses on the message makes the speech delivery more natural and
confident.
A)
True
B)
False
10.
Practicing a speech in front of someone and gaining constructive criticism is helpful for
speakers.
A)
True
B)
False
11.
Speakers should avoid recording rehearsals of the speech.
A)
True
B)
False
12.
After rehearsing aloud, a speaker should revise the parts of the speech that are not
satisfactory.
A)
True
B)
False
13.
When rehearsing a speech, the speaker should try to simulate the actual speech setting
but should not practice in front of people.
A)
True
B)
False
14.
When rehearsing a speech, it is not important for the speaker to time the speech.
A)
True
B)
False
15.
Speaking experts recommend practicing a speech at least five times in its final form.
A)
True
B)
False
16.
A speaker who successfully uses eye contact to connect with the audience
A)
focuses on the back of the room.
B)
focuses on the three nearest listeners.
C)
pauses to gaze at one person long enough to complete one thought.
D)
rapidly scans the audience without making eye contact with individual members.
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17.
Which aspect of the body maintains the quality of directness in speech delivery?
A)
eye contact
B)
smiling
C)
gestures
D)
posture
18.
Listeners may perceive a speaker who slouches as
A)
sloppy, weak, and unfocused.
B)
unqualified yet friendly.
C)
casual and credible.
D)
an expert in the field.
19.
Creating a perception of psychological and physical closeness between speaker and
audience is known as
A)
nonverbal distance.
B)
body language.
C)
nonverbal immediacy.
D)
scanning.
20.
To establish nonverbal immediacy, a speaker should
A)
have an enthusiastic vocal delivery.
B)
use formal language.
C)
use many presentation aids.
D)
distinguish himself or herself from the audience.
21.
A person delivering a speech who remains steadily positioned in one place behind a
podium is known as a(n)
A)
effective communicator.
B)
animated talker.
C)
slouch.
D)
talking head.
22.
How many video recordings of practice sessions should a speaker make to get adequate
feedback on their performance?
A)
two
B)
four
C)
five
D)
six
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23.
When rehearsing a speech, you should
A)
practice with your speaking notes.
B)
avoid audio-recording or videorecording yourself.
C)
focus on how you are doing rather than on the ideas you are trying to communicate.
D)
concentrate on the content and avoid using presentation aids.
24.
How many times should a speaker practice a speech in its final form to ensure an
effective performance?
A)
two
B)
three
C)
four
D)
five
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Answer Key