Speech - Chapter 12

True/False: Good delivery does not call attention to itself.

_______________ is based on a person's use of voice and body, rather than on the use of words.

When accuracy is essential and a speech must be delivered word for word, ____________ delivery is most appropriate.

An ____________ speech is delivered with little or no immediate preparation.

A(n) ____________ speech is a carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes.

____________ is the lowness or highness of the speaker's voice.

____________ are changes in the pitch or tone of a speaker's voice.

Changes in a speaker's rate, pitch, volume, and pauses are referred to as

Speakers who lack vocal variety are said to speak in a ___________.

Sloppy ____________ is the failure to form particular speech sounds crisply and distinctly.

Violating the accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language is an error in ____________.

____________ is a variety of a language distinguished by variations of accent, grammar, or vocabulary.

In which of the following situations will the personal appearance of the speaker have an impact on the audience's perception of the speaker? A) a police officer presenting an educational talk B) a concerned citizen being interviewed on the news C) a lawyer addressing a jury D) all of the above

As your textbook explains, upon reaching the lectern to start a speech, you should

When you end your speech, you should (3 answers)

True/False: The primary rule of using gestures in a speech is to gesture frequently and emphatically so listeners notice what you are doing.

One of the advantages of using the extemporaneous method of delivery is that it

True/False: "Conversational quality" refers to speech delivery that sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed.

True/False: The best rate for effective public speaking is 110 words per minute.

As Mark Twain noted, "The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed ____________."

True/False: Research shows that speakers in the United States who fail to establish eye contact may be seen by listeners as insincere or even dishonest.

When practicing your speech delivery, you should do all the following except A) record the speech to see how you sound. B) include delivery cues on your speaking outline. C) try to learn your speech word for word. D) practice in front of friends or family.

What are the two major steps in preparing for a question-and-answer session?

What are six tips recommended by your textbook for managing a question-and-answer session?

define nonverbal communication

define manuscript speech

define impromptu speech

define extemporaneous speech

define conversational quality

define volume

define pitch

define inflections

define monotone

define rate

define pause

define vocalized pause

define vocal variety

define pronunciation

define articulation

define dialect

define kinesics

define gestures

define eye contact