public speaking final exam
The presentation of a carefully planned
and rehearsed speech spoken in a con-
versational manner using brief notes is
a. impromptu D
b. memorized
c. manuscript
d. extemporaneous
Speeches that are given with little or no
preparation, "spur of the moment" are
_____.
a. impromptu A
b. memorized
c. manuscript
d. extemporaneous
If you are called upon to give an im-
promptu speech, 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 A
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
Manuscript speeches are best for _____.
a. times when the speaker isn't expecting
to speak
b. very formal occasions where exact
B
wording is needed
c. when the presentation will be recorded
or televised
d. occasions such as funerals
The purpose of the lectern is to _____.
a. Keep the speaker in one place to avoid
B
movement.
b. Hold speakers' notes
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c. Help speaker hide signs of nervous-
ness
d. All of the above
What is the best use of hands in a
speech?
a. to hold note cards
b. to be placed quietly at your sides D
c. place them behind your back
d. to use them to emphasize meaning
and points
What is second best use of hands in a
speech, if you can't do the first best?
a. to hold note cards
b. to be placed quietly at your sides
E
c. place them behind your back
d. to use them to emphasize meaning
and points
e. holding the side of the lectern lightly
Which is most true about speaking loca-
tions?
a. Outdoors can be the most challenging.
b. If the audience wants to sit in the back
of a large auditorium, demand that they A
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.
Which of the following are true about
practice?
a. Practice out loud.
b. Practice standing up. E
c. Practice with your visual aids.
d. Practice with a lectern.
e. All of the above
What constitutes factors of good pos-
ture?
a. feet about two inches apart.
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b. knees locked
c. roll shoulders back
C
d. place feet on the lectern
e. all of the above
According to the textbook, you should try
to achieve eye contact during ___ % of
your speech.
a. 50% D
b. 60%
c. 25%
d. 80%
Sounds and words such as "uh" or "you
know" or "like" are called ___.
a. clichés
B
b. vocalized pauses
c. verbal breaks
d. monotone frequencies
Your voice should have variety or varia-
tion in which of the following?
a. rate
b. volume E
c. pitch
d. pauses
e. all of the above
What statement is repeated multiple
times in Chapter 11?
a. Practice makes permanent.
b. Monotone and monorate come from
lack of passion for the subject. C
c. Practice your speech beforehand the
way you will give it in class.
d. Eye contact is the most important as-
pect of delivery
If your speech is supposed to be 6-8
minutes long, which of these is best to
C
shoot for when you time and practice
your speech?
The presentation of a carefully planned
and rehearsed speech spoken in a con-
versational manner using brief notes is
a. impromptu D
b. memorized
c. manuscript
d. extemporaneous
Speeches that are given with little or no
preparation, "spur of the moment" are
_____.
a. impromptu A
b. memorized
c. manuscript
d. extemporaneous
If you are called upon to give an im-
promptu speech, 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 A
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
Manuscript speeches are best for _____.
a. times when the speaker isn't expecting
to speak
b. very formal occasions where exact
B
wording is needed
c. when the presentation will be recorded
or televised
d. occasions such as funerals
The purpose of the lectern is to _____.
a. Keep the speaker in one place to avoid
B
movement.
b. Hold speakers' notes
, public speaking final exam
c. Help speaker hide signs of nervous-
ness
d. All of the above
What is the best use of hands in a
speech?
a. to hold note cards
b. to be placed quietly at your sides D
c. place them behind your back
d. to use them to emphasize meaning
and points
What is second best use of hands in a
speech, if you can't do the first best?
a. to hold note cards
b. to be placed quietly at your sides
E
c. place them behind your back
d. to use them to emphasize meaning
and points
e. holding the side of the lectern lightly
Which is most true about speaking loca-
tions?
a. Outdoors can be the most challenging.
b. If the audience wants to sit in the back
of a large auditorium, demand that they A
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.
Which of the following are true about
practice?
a. Practice out loud.
b. Practice standing up. E
c. Practice with your visual aids.
d. Practice with a lectern.
e. All of the above
What constitutes factors of good pos-
ture?
a. feet about two inches apart.
, public speaking final exam
b. knees locked
c. roll shoulders back
C
d. place feet on the lectern
e. all of the above
According to the textbook, you should try
to achieve eye contact during ___ % of
your speech.
a. 50% D
b. 60%
c. 25%
d. 80%
Sounds and words such as "uh" or "you
know" or "like" are called ___.
a. clichés
B
b. vocalized pauses
c. verbal breaks
d. monotone frequencies
Your voice should have variety or varia-
tion in which of the following?
a. rate
b. volume E
c. pitch
d. pauses
e. all of the above
What statement is repeated multiple
times in Chapter 11?
a. Practice makes permanent.
b. Monotone and monorate come from
lack of passion for the subject. C
c. Practice your speech beforehand the
way you will give it in class.
d. Eye contact is the most important as-
pect of delivery
If your speech is supposed to be 6-8
minutes long, which of these is best to
C
shoot for when you time and practice
your speech?
