quiz 13 PS – Flashcards

When rehearsing a speech, it is not important for the speaker to time the speech. True/ False

Which aspect of the body is most important in maintaining the quality of directness in speech delivery. A. smiling B. gestures C. stance D. eye contact

A speaker who successfully uses eye contact to connect with the audience A. focusing on the three nearest listeners. B. focuses on the back of the room. C. makes sustained eye contact with one person in the audience at a time. D. rapidly scans the audience without making eye contact with individual members.

Speakers who lack enthusiasm often lose their audience's attention. True/ False

It is important for a speaker to incorporate elements of conversational style in delivering a speech.

Delivering a speech without prior preparation is called speaking extemporaneously. True/ False

Speaking from a manuscript is considered best for brief speeches, such as toasts and introductions.

The proper volume for delivering a speech depends on which of the following factors? A. the size of the room and number of persons in the audience B. the availability of a microphone C. background noise D. all of the above

Unnecessary and undesirable words used to fill pauses are called vocal fillers.

Listeners perceive a speaker who slouches as A. sloppy, weak, and unfocused. B. unqualified yet friendly. C. casual and credible. D. both A and B.

If space and time allow, a speaker should try to get out from behind the podium and stand with the audience.

One key to achieving effective vocal variety is A. enthusiasm. B. visual aids. C. pronunciation. D. monotony.

Smiling is an effective way for a speaker to build rapport with an audience.

When rehearsing a speech, the speaker should A. revise the parts of the speech that are not satisfactory. B. practice under realistic conditions. C. time the speech. D. do all of the above.

A speaker's gestures should arise from genuine emotions and should conform to the speaker's personality.