Q: speaking from manuscript,

you read a speech verbatimâthat is, from prepared written text that contains the entire speech, word for word.

Question 1

Effective delivery

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is the controlled use of voice and body to express the qualities of naturalness, enthusiasm, confidence, and directness. Audiences respond most favorably to speakÂ¬ ers who project these characteristics during delivery.

Question 2

Strive for naturalness.

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Rather than behaving theatriÂ¬ cally, act naturally. Think of your speech as a particularly important conversation.

Question 3

Show enthusiasm.

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Speak about what interests and excites you. Inspire your listeners by showing enthusiasm for your topic and for the occasion.

Question 4

Project a sense of confidence.

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Focus on the ideas you want to convey rather than on yourself. Inspire the audience\'s confidence in you by appearing confident to them.

Question 5

Engage directly with audience members.

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Demonstrate your interest and concern for listeners by establishing eye contact, using a friendly tone of voice, and smiling whenever it is appropriate.

Question 6

speaking from manuscript,

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you read a speech verbatimâthat is, from prepared written text that contains the entire speech, word for word.

Question 7

speaking from memory is oratory.

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In oratorical style, you put the entire speech, word for word, into writing and then commit it to memory.

Question 8

Speaking impromptu,

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a type of delivery that is unpracticed, spontaneous, or improvised, involves speaking on relatively short notice with little time to prepare.

Question 9

Speaking extemporaneously

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falls somewhere between impromptu and written or memorized deliveries. In an extemporaneous speech, you prepare well and practice in advance, giving full attention to all facets of the speechâ

Question 10

Volume

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the relative loudness of a speaker\'s voice while delivering a speech, is usually the most obvious vocal we notice about a speaker, and with good reason.

Question 11

intonation,

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This rising and falling of vocal pitch across phrases and sentences, termed conveys two very distinct meanings.

Question 12

Speaking rate

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is the pace at which you convey speech. The norÂ¬ mal rate of speech for native English speaking adults is roughly between 120 and 150 words per minute,

Question 13

Pauses

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enhance meaning by providing a type of punctuation, emphasizing a point, drawing attention to a thought, or just allowing listeners a moment to contemplate what is being said.

Question 14

Pronunciation

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is the correct formation of word soundsâexamples of misÂ¬ pronunciation include, \"aks\" for \"asked\"

Question 15

Articulation

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is the clarity or forcefulness with which the sounds are made, regardless of whether they are pronounced correctly.

Question 16

mumblingâ

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slurring words together at a low level of volume and pitch so that they are barely audible.

Question 17

lazy speech.

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Common examples are saying \"fer\" instead of \"for\" and \"wanna\" instead of \"want to.\"

Question 18

lavaliere microphone

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attached to your lapel or collar, speak as if you were addressing a small group. The amplifier will do the rest.

Question 19

dialect

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

Question 20

body language

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Audiences do not so much listen to a speaker\'s words as \"read\" the of the speaker who delivers them.1

Question 21

nonverbal communication:

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38 percent from the speaker\'s voice, and 55 percent from the speaker\'s body language and appearance.2

Question 22

scanning.

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But in most speaking situations you are likely to experience, you should be able to make the audience feel recognized by using a technique called

Question 23

nonverbal immediacy,

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In most Western cultures, listeners learn more from and respond most positively to speakers who create a perception of physical and psychological closeness,

Question 24

talking head

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that remains steadily positioned in one place behind a microphone or a podium.

Question 25

review of academic articles.

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A biology instructor might ask you to review a study on cell regulation, for example, or a psychology teacher might require that you talk about a study on fetal alcohol syndrome.

Question 26

individual debate format,

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one person takes a side against another person.

Question 27

team debate format,

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multiple people (usually two) take sides against another team, with each person on the team assuming a speaking role.

Question 28

side in the debate supports the topic with

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affirmative

Question 29

resolution

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declarative statement asking for change or consideration of a controversial issue.

Question 30

poster presentation

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includes information about a study, an issue, or a concept displayed concisely and visually on a large (roughly 4 feet high by 6 feet wide) poster.

Question 31

service learning presentation,

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students learn about and help address a need or problem in a community agency or nonÂ¬ profit organization, such as may exist in a mental-health facility, an economic development agency, or antipoverty organization.

Question 32

expert or insider audience,

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People who have intimate knowledge of the topic, issue, product, or idea being discussed (e.g., an investment analyst presents a financial plan to a group of portfolio managers).

Question 33

Colleagues within the field

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People who share the speaker\'s knowledge of the general field under question (e.g., psychology or computer science), but who may not be familiar with the specific topic under discussion

Question 34

Lay audience

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People who have no specialized knowledge of the field related to the speaker\'s topic or of the topic itself

Question 35

Mixed audience

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An audience composed of a combination of peopleâsome with expert knowledge of the field and topic and others with no specialized knowledge.

Question 36

research presentation

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also called the \"scientific talk\" or oral scientific presentation),

Question 37

methods/procedure presentation

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describes how an experimental or a mathematical process works and under what conditions it can be used. This is generally a ten- to fifteen-minute individual presentation.

Question 38

research overview presentation

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provides background for a research question that will form the basis of an impending experiment or investigation.

Question 39

field study presentation

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describes research conducted in naturalistic surroundings; for example, an environmental studies major might describe animal behavior in an oil spill.

Question 40

engineering design review

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explains the problemsolving steps in devising a product or system in response to an identified need. Virtually all capstone engineering courses require that students prepare design reviews,

Question 41

prototype

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(In varying formats, design reviews are also assigned in basic science and mathematics courses.) Design reviews may incorporate a

Question 42

architecture design review

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combines two functions: It enables the audience to visualize the design, and it sells it.

Question 43

request for funding presentation,

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a team member or the entire team provides evidence that a project, a proposal, or a design idea is worth funding.

Question 44

review-of-the-literature presentation

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Statement of the topic under review Description of the available research, including specific points of agreement and disagreement among sources   Evaluation of the usefulness of the research   Conclusions that can be drawn from the research  Suggested directions for future study

Question 45

theoretical research presentation

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Introduction of the research question Discussion of relevant theories of how and why it occurs, as described by the research  Evaluation of the research and suggestions for future research

Question 46

program evaluation presentation

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Explanation of the program\'s mission Description of the program\'s accomplishments Discussion of how the accomplishments were measured, including any problems in evaluation  Conclusions regarding how well or poorly the program has met its stated objectives

Question 47

policy recommendation report

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Definition and brief discussion of the problem Recommendations to solve the problem or address the issue  Application of forecasting methods to show likely results of the recommended policy Plan for implementation of the recommendations  Discussion of future needs or parameters to monitor and evaluate the recommendations

Question 48

an informational speech for an audience of student learners. Standard lectures range from thirty minutes to one hour in length;

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lectures

Question 49

group activity presentation,

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the speaker describes an activity to be completed following a lecture.

Question 50

classroom discussion presentation,

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the speaker leads a discussion following a lecture, offering brief remarks and then guiding the discussion as it proceeds.

Question 51

evidence-based practice (EBP) presentation

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reviews the scientific literature on a clinical problem, critically evaluates the findings, and suggests best practices for standards of care.

Question 52

clinical case study

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is a detailed analysis of a person or group with a particular disease or condition.

Question 53

quality improvement proposal,

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the speaker recomÂ¬ mends the adoption of a new (or modified) health practice or policy, such as introducing an improved treatment regiÂ¬ men at a burn center.

Question 54

case conference,

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Description of patient status â¢ Explanation of the disease process â¢ Steps in the treatment regimen Goals for patient and family â¢ Plans for patient\'s care at home â¢ Review of financial needs â¢ Assessment of resources available

Question 55

shift report

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is a concise overview of the patient\'s status and needs, delivered to the oncoming caregiver.

Question 56

As a speaker, you can always expect the audience to share your cultural perspective and communicate exactly as you do.

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False

Question 57

Catering to the audience\'s whims, or pandering, only serves to undermine a speaker\'s credibility.

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True

Question 58

Attitudes, beliefs, and values really do not reveal much about a person.

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False

Question 59

Characteristics of the speech setting include

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D.  all of the above.  the size of the audience and the length of the speech. lighting and sound. seating capacity and arrangement.

Question 60

Which type of questions on a survey may be either fixed-alternative or scale questions?

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closed-ended

Question 61

Demographics are the psychological characteristics of a given population.

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False

Question 62

An audience that holds positive attitudes toward the speaker will tend to give the speaker an initial hearing, even if they are unsure of the message itself.

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True

Question 63

Which of the following would require a speaker to adjust their speech accordingly?

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D.  all of the above   if the topic of the speech is new to the listeners  if the listeners don\'t know very much about the topic  if the listeners already have a negative bias

Question 64

Interviews and surveys are the only methods of audience analysis.

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False

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