Chapter 10 Quiz Without Consequence

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. You should strive to eliminate vocal fillers because listeners immediately notice them and are distracted by them

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. A preparation outline for a speech is one in which simple words and phrases are used in outline form, and a presentation outline is a full-sentence version.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. Articulation is speaking words correctly as indicated in any dictionary based on Standard English rules.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. One of the chief problems with reading a manuscript speech is the likelihood of getting buried in the manuscript and failing to make eye contact with your audience.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. Impromptu speaking is the preferred way to delivery an important speech in almost all situations.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. The ideal speaking rate for any speech is

200 words per minute correct incorrect

175 words per minute correct incorrect

150 words per minute correct incorrect

none of the above correct incorrect

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. A manuscript speech is most appropriate in which of the following circumstances?

You are very nervous about giving a speech. correct incorrect

You need to be precise in your phrasing to avoid offense or legal difficulties. correct incorrect

You find it challenging to look at audience members during a speech. correct incorrect

It is never appropriate. correct incorrect

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. Which of the following is sound advice about different methods of speech delivery?

Never memorize your speech; you're likely to forget important details. correct incorrect

Always use an extemporaneous method of delivery. correct incorrect

Always have a manuscript in front of you in case you lose your train of thought. correct incorrect

None of the above correct incorrect

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. Sound delivery advice includes

look above the heads of your listeners to diminish anxiety correct incorrect

look directly at your audience, typically beginning with the middle of your audience, then looking left, then right, and back again to the middle, taking in the full sweep of your listeners correct incorrect

look at the floor when you begin to lose your train of thought; it allows you to retrieve your ideas correct incorrect

concentrate on one or two listeners, especially anyone not paying attention correct incorrect

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. Which of these vocal techniques can induce interest?

Increasing your volume correct incorrect

Reducing your volume correct incorrect

Maintaining a constant, consistent volume throughout your speech correct incorrect

Both a and b correct incorrect