public speaking final exam
1. The presentation of a carefully planned and rehearsed D
speech spoken in a conversational manner using brief
notes is
a. impromptu
b. memorized
c. manuscript
d. extemporaneous
2. Speeches that are given with little or no preparation, A
"spur of the moment" are _____.
a. impromptu
b. memorized
c. manuscript
d. extemporaneous
3. If you are called upon to give an impromptu speech, A
what should you keep in mind?
a. quickly plan a basic structure to keep you on track
b. tell the audience that it's impromptu so they won't
evaluate you harshly
c. begin your speech with a light-hearted anecdote
d. all of the above
e. none of the above
4. Manuscript speeches are best for _____. B
a. times when the speaker isn't expecting to speak
b. very formal occasions where exact wording is need-
ed
c. when the presentation will be recorded or televised
d. occasions such as funerals
5. B
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The purpose of the lectern is to _____.
a. Keep the speaker in one place to avoid movement.
b. Hold speakers' notes
c. Help speaker hide signs of nervousness
d. All of the above
6. What is the best use of hands in a speech? D
a. to hold note cards
b. to be placed quietly at your sides
c. place them behind your back
d. to use them to emphasize meaning and points
7. What is second best use of hands in a speech, if you E
can't do the first best?
a. to hold note cards
b. to be placed quietly at your sides
c. place them behind your back
d. to use them to emphasize meaning and points
e. holding the side of the lectern lightly
8. Which is most true about speaking locations? A
a. Outdoors can be the most challenging.
b. If the audience wants to sit in the back of a large
auditorium, demand that they come to the front.
c. Your voice will not need to be as loud in a large but
mostly empty auditorium
d. All are equally true.
9. Which of the following are true about practice? E
a. Practice out loud.
b. Practice standing up.
c. Practice with your visual aids.
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d. Practice with a lectern.
e. All of the above
10. What constitutes factors of good posture? C
a. feet about two inches apart.
b. knees locked
c. roll shoulders back
d. place feet on the lectern
e. all of the above
11. According to the textbook, you should try to achieve D
eye contact during ___ % of your speech.
a. 50%
b. 60%
c. 25%
d. 80%
12. Sounds and words such as "uh" or "you know" or "like" B
are called ___.
a. clichés
b. vocalized pauses
c. verbal breaks
d. monotone frequencies
13. Your voice should have variety or variation in which of E
the following?
a. rate
b. volume
c. pitch
d. pauses
e. all of the above
14. C
1. The presentation of a carefully planned and rehearsed D
speech spoken in a conversational manner using brief
notes is
a. impromptu
b. memorized
c. manuscript
d. extemporaneous
2. Speeches that are given with little or no preparation, A
"spur of the moment" are _____.
a. impromptu
b. memorized
c. manuscript
d. extemporaneous
3. If you are called upon to give an impromptu speech, A
what should you keep in mind?
a. quickly plan a basic structure to keep you on track
b. tell the audience that it's impromptu so they won't
evaluate you harshly
c. begin your speech with a light-hearted anecdote
d. all of the above
e. none of the above
4. Manuscript speeches are best for _____. B
a. times when the speaker isn't expecting to speak
b. very formal occasions where exact wording is need-
ed
c. when the presentation will be recorded or televised
d. occasions such as funerals
5. B
, public speaking final exam
The purpose of the lectern is to _____.
a. Keep the speaker in one place to avoid movement.
b. Hold speakers' notes
c. Help speaker hide signs of nervousness
d. All of the above
6. What is the best use of hands in a speech? D
a. to hold note cards
b. to be placed quietly at your sides
c. place them behind your back
d. to use them to emphasize meaning and points
7. What is second best use of hands in a speech, if you E
can't do the first best?
a. to hold note cards
b. to be placed quietly at your sides
c. place them behind your back
d. to use them to emphasize meaning and points
e. holding the side of the lectern lightly
8. Which is most true about speaking locations? A
a. Outdoors can be the most challenging.
b. If the audience wants to sit in the back of a large
auditorium, demand that they come to the front.
c. Your voice will not need to be as loud in a large but
mostly empty auditorium
d. All are equally true.
9. Which of the following are true about practice? E
a. Practice out loud.
b. Practice standing up.
c. Practice with your visual aids.
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d. Practice with a lectern.
e. All of the above
10. What constitutes factors of good posture? C
a. feet about two inches apart.
b. knees locked
c. roll shoulders back
d. place feet on the lectern
e. all of the above
11. According to the textbook, you should try to achieve D
eye contact during ___ % of your speech.
a. 50%
b. 60%
c. 25%
d. 80%
12. Sounds and words such as "uh" or "you know" or "like" B
are called ___.
a. clichés
b. vocalized pauses
c. verbal breaks
d. monotone frequencies
13. Your voice should have variety or variation in which of E
the following?
a. rate
b. volume
c. pitch
d. pauses
e. all of the above
14. C
