Final

Question 1

What is “conversational contact”?

Answer 1

Speaking so the audience feels you are talking directly to each person, like a conversation.

Question 2

Why is a speech different from conversation?

Answer 2

A speech requires extended logical discourse—organized, clear, and structured.

Question 3

What is manuscript delivery?

Answer 3

Reading a fully written speech word-for-word.

Question 4

Why is manuscript delivery usually bad?

Answer 4

Restricts eye contact and reduces expressiveness.

Question 5

When is manuscript delivery appropriate?

Answer 5

Political speeches or formal keynotes where every word must be exact.

Question 6

What is speaking from memory?

Answer 6

Reciting a fully written speech that you memorized.

Question 7

Why is speaking from memory discouraged?

Answer 7

You may freeze, and eye contact becomes unnatural.

Question 8

What is impromptu speaking?

Answer 8

Speaking with little or no preparation.

Question 9

What is extemporaneous speaking?

Answer 9

Prepared and practiced, but NOT memorized or spoken word-for-word.

Question 10

What should you rehearse for extemporaneous delivery?

Answer 10

Ideas, not exact wording.

Question 11

What is the #1 goal of vocal delivery?

Answer 11

The audience must understand every word.

Question 12

What are the four elements of vocal variety?

Answer 12

Volume, pitch, speaking rate, and pauses.

Question 13

What is volume?

Answer 13

Loudness—should be slightly louder than normal conversation.

Question 14

What is pitch?

Answer 14

How high or low your voice sounds.

Question 15

What is the ideal speaking rate?

Answer 15

120–150 words per minute.

Question 16

What are “strategic pauses”?

Answer 16

Intentional pauses that emphasize meaning.

Question 17

What causes disfluencies like “uh” and “um”?

Answer 17

Unintentional pauses or lack of preparation.

Question 18

What is vocal variety?

Answer 18

Variation in volume, pitch, rate, and pauses to keep listeners engaged.

Question 19

What is pronunciation?

Answer 19

Saying words correctly according to standard American English.

Question 20

What is articulation?

Answer 20

Crisp, clear production of sounds.

Question 21

What is a dialect?

Answer 21

A way of speaking associated with a social or regional group.

Question 22

What is the most important nonverbal behavior for connection?

Answer 22

Eye contact.

Question 23

Why does posture matter?

Answer 23

Upright posture looks confident and human beings respond positively to it.

Question 24

How should facial expressions work in a speech?

Answer 24

They must naturally match your message.

Question 25

What makes delivery more natural?

Answer 25

Focusing on the message, not yourself.

Question 26

How many times should you practice your speech?

Answer 26

At least five times.

Question 27

Why practice in front of others?

Answer 27

To simulate a real audience and reduce nerves.

Question 28

What counts as a presentation aid?

Answer 28

Props, models, graphs, charts, audio, video, multimedia.

Question 29

What is a model?

Answer 29

A scale-sized 3-D representation of an object.

Question 30

What is a graph?

Answer 30

A visual showing relationships between variables.

Question 31

What is a flowchart?

Answer 31

A diagram showing step-by-step progression of a process.

Question 32

What is an audio clip?

Answer 32

A short recording of sound, speech, or music.

Question 33

What is a video?

Answer 33

A presentation using sound, sight, and movement.

Question 34

What is a handout?

Answer 34

Paper given to the audience (usually AFTER the speech).

Question 35

What is the #1 rule of presentation aid design?

Answer 35

Simplicity.

Question 36

What does simplicity mean?

Answer 36

One idea per aid, limit words, limit messages.

Question 37

What is typeface?

Answer 37

Style of lettering (ex: Times New Roman).

Question 38

What is font?

Answer 38

Size of lettering (ex: 12-point).

Question 39

Why does design consistency matter?

Answer 39

It makes slides easy to read and follow.

Question 40

What are task roles?

Answer 40

Roles that help accomplish the group’s goal.

Question 41

What are social roles?

Answer 41

Roles that help group members interact effectively.

Question 42

What is productive conflict?

Answer 42

Challenging ideas—not people—to improve outcomes.

Question 43

What is issues-based conflict?

Answer 43

The foundation of productive conflict; arguing ideas, not people.

Question 44

What is person-based conflict?

Answer 44

Personal attacks—destructive to group functioning.

Question 45

What is groupthink?

Answer 45

When group members avoid critical thinking and just go along.

Question 46

Why put roles and tasks in writing?

Answer 46

To hold group members accountable.

Question 47

What must be planned for a seamless presentation?

Answer 47

Introductions and transitions.

Question 48

How should group presentations begin and end?

Answer 48

With the strongest speakers.

Question 49

How often should the group rehearse?

Answer 49

Several times, with ALL members present.

Question 50

Who handles the Q&A session?

Answer 50

One assigned, very qualified person.

Question 51

What is a panel discussion?

Answer 51

3–9 people discussing a topic with each other, not giving speeches.

Question 52

What is a symposium?

Answer 52

A series of short, prepared speeches to the audience.

Question 53

What is a Special Occasion Speech?

Answer 53

A speech that entertains, celebrates, commemorates, inspires, or sets a social agenda.

Question 54

What is a speech of introduction?

Answer 54

A short speech preparing the audience for another speaker.

Question 55

What is a speech of presentation?

Answer 55

Explains the meaning of an award and why the recipient is receiving it.

Question 56

What is a speech of acceptance?

Answer 56

Expresses gratitude for the award and those who helped you achieve it.

Question 57

What is a roast?

Answer 57

Humorous tribute that gently pokes fun at the honoree.

Question 58

What is a toast?

Answer 58

A brief tribute to a person or event (usually includes a drink).

Question 59

What is a eulogy?

Answer 59

A tribute to someone who has died.

Question 60

What is an after-dinner speech?

Answer 60

A lighthearted, entertaining speech given around a meal.

Question 61

What is a speech of inspiration?

Answer 61

A speech meant to motivate or uplift an audience emotionally.