The Art of Public Speaking – Chapter 13 – Flashcards
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Changes in pitch that indicate emotion and questions are called __________.
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inflections
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An extemporaneous speech is __________.
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rehearsed
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It is important to remember that gestures should
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not distract from the message, be suited to the audience, and appear natural.
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An impromtptu delivery is illustrated by which of the following speaking situations?
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answering a question at a job interview
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Which of the following is not one of the four methods of speech delivery?
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Playing a recording
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A(n) __________ delivery of a speech is prepared in advance and rehearsed, yet the actual words used will vary during each performance.
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extemporaneous
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The rate at which a person delivers a speech should
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depend on the mood the speaker is trying to create and depend on the occasion
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The use of "um" and "uh" instead of brief silence is referred to as
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a vocalized pause
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The timing of a speaker's delivery is affected by rate and
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pauses
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A manuscript delivery would be appropriate in which of the following situations?
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The President addressing the Israeli Knesset
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When practicing your speech, it helps to
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get feedback from other people once you have learned your speech, work on the wording of quotations and examples, and read through your preparation outline to check the initial length
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When speakers reach the end of their presentation, they should remember to
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stay at the lectern during applause, and maintain eye contact for several seconds after they are done speaking.
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A manuscript delivery of a speech would be appropriate in which of the following situations?
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A governor's address to the legislature
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When preparing for question-and-answer sessions, you should
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be ready to explain more technical aspects of your speech, rehearse possible answers ahead of time, and ask friends and colleagues to critique your speech and ask you questions
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When delivering a speech from memory, speakers must remember to
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concentrate on communicating with the audience
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Gestures, facial expressions, body movement, and posture are all included in the area of study called __________.
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kinesics
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Good delivery conveys a message
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clearly and interestingly, without calling attention to itself, and without distracting an audience
