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1. In the context of the phases of public speaking apprehension, the _____ phase is the anxiety we experience before
giving a speech.
a.
anticipation
b.
confrontation
c.
adaptation
d.
orientation
ANSWER:
a
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Correct. The anticipation phase is the anxiety we experience before giving a speech,
both while preparing it and waiting to speak. See 15-1: Public Speaking Apprehension
b. Incorrect. Apprehension gradually decreases for most people as they speak. See 15-
1: Public Speaking Apprehension
c. Incorrect. Apprehension gradually decreases for most people as they speak. See 15-
1: Public Speaking Apprehension
d. Incorrect. Apprehension gradually decreases for most people as they speak. See 15-
1: Public Speaking Apprehension
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
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Public Speaking Apprehension
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
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False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
COMM.SELLNOW.2021.15.01 – Employ strategies to effectively manage
public speaking apprehension.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS:
COMM1 – Communication
TOPICS:
Social ease in communicating
Communication apprehension
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
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2. In the context of the phases of public speaking apprehension, the _____ phase is the surge of anxiety we feel as we
begin delivering a speech.
a.
anticipation
b.
confrontation
c.
adaptation
d.
orientation
ANSWER:
b
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Apprehension gradually decreases for most people as they continue to
speak. See 15-1: Public Speaking Apprehension
b. Correct. The surge of anxiety you experience as you first begin your speech is a part
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Chapter 15: Delivery
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7. Simon is preparing to deliver a speech. He wants his speech to be conversational. In this scenario, which of the
following strategies should be adopted by Simon?
a.
He should maintain an upright stance while speaking.
b.
He should make his audience realize through his style of speaking that he has thoroughly memorized his
speech.
c.
He should engage with the audience so they feel he is talking with them and not performing in front of them.
d.
He should read whatever is written in his speaking notes.
ANSWER:
c
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Spontaneity is the hallmark of a conversational style. See 15-2: Effective
Delivery Style
b. Incorrect. Spontaneity is the hallmark of a conversational style. See 15-2: Effective
Delivery Style
c. Correct. In this scenario, Simon should engage in the process of creating audience
contact. Effective delivery is conversational. The audience perceives you as talking
with them and not performing in front of or reading to them. See 15-2: Effective
Delivery Style
d. Incorrect. Spontaneity is the hallmark of a conversational style. See 15-2: Effective
Delivery Style
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Challenging
REFERENCES:
Effective Delivery Style
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
COMM.SELLNOW.2021.15.02 – Identify characteristics of an effective delivery
style.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS:
COMM2 – Reflective Thinking
TOPICS:
Presenting a speech
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Apply
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8. Which of the following statements is true of an impromptu speech?
a.
It is used in political speeches and keynote addresses.
b.
An outline of key words and phrases is used as a point of reference.
c.
Speakers must gather and organize ideas quickly in the moments before they speak.
d.
It requires a lengthy preparation process before the speech.
ANSWER:
c
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. The goal of effective speaking is to sound and look both conversational
and natural regardless of the delivery method you use. The three most common
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