Final Exam

Question 1

The controlled use of voice and body - to express the qualities of *naturalness, *enthusiasm, * confidence, * directness

Answer 1

delivery

Question 2

Effective delivery expresses 4 qualities:

Answer 2

1. naturalness
2. enthusiasm
3. confidence
4. directness

Question 3

4 methods of delivery

Answer 3

1. extemporaneous
2. manuscript
3. impromptu
4. memory

Question 4

To read a speech verbatim/word-for-word

Answer 4

Manuscript

• restricts eye contact and body movement
• may limit expressiveness

Question 5

3 occasions when delivery by manuscript is warranted:

Answer 5

1. conveying PRECISE message
2. when you’ll be QUOTED (avoid misinterpretation)
3. EMERGENCIES (exact descriptions/directions)

Question 6

Manuscript Delivery: 4 “tips”

Answer 6

1. VARY RHYTHM of words
2. Est. some EYE CONTACT
3. use LARGE FONT/triple SPACE
4. use complelling PRESENTATION AIDS

Question 7

The formal name for speaking from memory is:

Answer 7

oratory

• not natural
• eye contact, unlikely
• mental lapse / block

Question 8

1 occasion when delivery by memory is warranted:

Answer 8

BRIEF speech 
(toasts, introductions, etc)

Question 9

Memory Delivery: “tip”

Answer 9

Learn COMPLETELY, so that you still convey enthusiasm and directness

Question 10

Unpracticed, spontaneous, or improvised delivery; involves speaking on relatively short notice, with little time to prepare

Answer 10

impromptu

Question 11

Impromptu Delivery: 5 “tips”

AT LAST!

Answer 11

1. ANTICIPATE situations
2. THINK about listeners
3. LISTEN to what’s said around you
4. ACKNOWLEDGE previous person’s statements - then make your points
5. stay on TOPIC

Question 12

Delivering a speech using brief notes or visual aids

using outline of key words/phrases

Answer 12

extemporaneously

Question 13

Extemporaneous Delivery: “tip”

Answer 13

Know idea(s) well enough to present w/o a manuscript

• may modify, rearrange, etc
• more eye contact, natural gestures, etc

Question 14

Extemporaneous Delivery: “CON”

Answer 14

An outline may fail to jog your memory

Question 15

The VOICE signals (3):

Answer 15

1. Confidence
2. Credibility
3. Intended Meaning

Question 16

(7) Elements of Vocal Delivery

Answer 16

1. Voice
2. Pitch
3. Speaking Rate
4. Pauses
5. Vocal Delivery
6. Pronunciation
7. Articulation

Question 17

A distinctive way of speaking associated with a particular region or social group

Answer 17

dialect

Question 18

How LOUD or SOFT you speak

Answer 18

volume

Question 19

T/F: The proper VOLUME for delivering a speech is somewhat louder than that of normal conversation

Answer 19

True

Question 20

3 things to note when ADJUSTING your VOLUME:

Answer 20

1. SIZE of room and audience
2. if using MICROPHONE
3. BACKGROUND noise

Question 21

Range of sounds from HIGH TO LOW

Answer 21

pitch

Question 22

When you VARY your PITCH, it conveys 3 things:

Answer 22

1. mood, enthusiasm
2. concern for audience
3. commitment to occasion

Question 23

The PACE at which you convey speech (FAST/SLOW)

Answer 23

speaking rate

Question 24

Average speaking RATE is _____ words/minute

Answer 24

120-150 words/minute

be alert to audience reactions

Question 25

4 ways STRATEGIC PAUSES enhances meaning

Answer 25

1. provides a type of PUNCTUATION 2. emphasizes a POINT 3. DRAWING ATTENTION to thought, or 4. allowing listeners to CONTEMPLATE

Question 26

___ SILENCE is strategic; builds anticipation or allows audience to "soak in" words a. LIVE b. DEAD

Answer 26

a. LIVE silence

Question 27

____ SILENCE occurs when your don't know what to say next. a. LIVE b. DEAD

Answer 27

b. DEAD silence

Question 28

The overall usage of volume, pitch, rate, pauses, etc>>>

Answer 28

Vocal Variety

Question 29

The correct formation of word sounds

Answer 29

pronunciation

Question 30

The clarity or forcefulness with which the sounds are made (regardless if pronounced correctly)

Answer 30

articulation

Question 31

4 forms of nonverbal communication

Answer 31

1. Facial expressions 2. Eye contact 3. Gestures 4. General body movement

Question 32

To move your gaze from one listener to another, and one section to another; pausing to gaze at one person long enough to complete one thought

Answer 32

scanning

Question 33

4 ways to establish immediacy

Answer 33

1. Vocal Delivery (enthusiastic) 2. Eye contact (frequent) 3. Facial expressions (animate) 4. Body movements (natural)