PUBLIC SPEAKING EXAM #3
(CHAPTERS 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18 & 19)
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
Define "metaphor." (Chapter 12: Using Language) - Answer-A implicit comparison, NOT
introduced with the words "like" or "as," between two things that are essentially different
yet have something in common.
Example: "America's cities are the windows through which the world looks at American
society."
Define "rhythm." (Chapter 12: Using Language) - Answer-The pattern of sound in a
speech created by the choice and arrangement of words. (Used often in poetry stanzas)
Define "parallelism." (Chapter 12: Using Language) - Answer-The similar arrangement
of a pair or series of related words, phrases, or sentences.
Example: "Rich and poor, intelligent and ignorant, wise and foolish, virtuous and vicious,
man and woman- it is ever the same, each soul must depend wholly on itself."
(Elizabeth Cady Stanton.)
Define "repetition." (Chapter 12: Using Language) - Answer-Reiteration of the same
word or set of words at the beginning or end of successive clauses or sentences.
Example: "If not now, when? If not us, who? If not together, how?" (Gordon Brown uses
the repetitive statement of "if not.")
Define " alliteration." (Chapter 12: Using Language) - Answer-Repetition of the initial
consonant sound of close or adjoining words.
Example: Petter Piper picked a set of pickled peppers. (Repetition of the "p" sound.)
Define "antithesis." (Chapter 12: Using Language) - Answer-The juxtaposition of
contrasting ideas, usually in parallel structure.
Example: "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your
country." (Joh F. Kennedy)
What are the 4 significant ways a speaker should use appropriate language? (Chapter
12: Using Language) (KNOW THESE!) - Answer-1. Appropriateness to the occasion
,2. Appropriateness to the audience
3. Appropriateness to the topic
4. Appropriateness to the speaker
Define "inclusive language." (Chapter 12: Using Language) - Answer-Language that
does not stereotype, demean or patronize people on the basis of gender, race, religion,
disability, sexual orientation or other demographic factors.
Define the "generic 'he.'" (Chapter 12: Using Language) - Answer-The use of "he" to
refer to both men and women.
What are the 4 MAIN ways to use inclusive language? (Chapter 12: Using Language) -
Answer-1. Avoid the Generic "He"
2. Avoid the Use of "Man" When Referring to Both Men and Women
3. Avoid Stereotyping Jobs and Social Roles by Gender
4. Use Names That Groups Use to Identify Themselves
Define "nonverbal communication." (Chapter 13: Delivery) - Answer-Communication
based on a person's use of voice and body, rather than the use of words.
True or false: Good delivery calls attention to itself. (Chapter 13: Delivery) - Answer-
FALSE! Good delivery does not call attention to itself. Instead, it converts the speaker's
ideas clearly, interestingly, and without distracting the audience.
What are the 4 BASIC methods of delivery? (Chapter 13: Delivery) - Answer-1. Reading
from a manuscript
2. Reciting from memory
3. Speaking impromptu
4. Speaking extemporaneously
Define "manuscript speech." (Chapter 13: Delivery) - Answer-A speech that is written
out word for word and read to the audience.
Examples: A Pope's religious proclamation, an engineer's report to a professional
meeting, or the President's message to Congress.
Define "impromptu speech." (Chapter 13: Delivery) - Answer-A speech delivered with
little or no immediate preparation.
, Example: A coworker being called to "say a few words" to honor the CEO of a major
corporation.
Define "extemporaneous speech." (Chapter 13: Delivery) - Answer-A carefully prepared
and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes.
What are the 4 MAIN advantages of using the extemporaneous method when
speechmaking? (Chapter 13: Delivery) - Answer-1. It gives more precise control over
thought and language
2. It offers greater spontaneity and directness
3. It is adaptable to a wide range of situations
4. It encourages the conversational quality audiences look for in speech delivery
Define "conversational quality." Chapter 13: Delivery) - Answer-Presenting a speech so
it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed.
Define "volume." (Chapter 13: Delivery) - Answer-The loudness or softness of the
speaker's voice.
Define "pitch." (Chapter 13: Delivery) - Answer-The highness or lowness of the
speaker's voice. Changes in pitch are known as "inflections."
Define "inflections." (Chapter 13: Delivery) - Answer-Changes in the pitch or tone of a
speaker's voice.
Define "monotone." (Chapter 13: Delivery) - Answer-A constant pitch or tone of voice.
Define "rate." (Chapter 13: Delivery) - Answer-The speed at which a person speaks.
(How fast or slow they talk.)
Define "pause." (Chapter 13: Delivery) - Answer-A momentary break in the vocal
delivery of a speech.
Define "vocalized pause." (Chapter 13: Delivery) - Answer-A pause that occurs when a
speaker fills the silence between words with vocalizations such as "uh," "er," and "um."
Define "vocal variety." (Chapter 13: Delivery) - Answer-Changes in a speaker's rate,
pitch, and volume that give the voice variety and expressiveness.
Define "pronunciation." (Chapter 13: Delivery) - Answer-The accepted standard of
sound and rhythm for words in a given language.
(CHAPTERS 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18 & 19)
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
Define "metaphor." (Chapter 12: Using Language) - Answer-A implicit comparison, NOT
introduced with the words "like" or "as," between two things that are essentially different
yet have something in common.
Example: "America's cities are the windows through which the world looks at American
society."
Define "rhythm." (Chapter 12: Using Language) - Answer-The pattern of sound in a
speech created by the choice and arrangement of words. (Used often in poetry stanzas)
Define "parallelism." (Chapter 12: Using Language) - Answer-The similar arrangement
of a pair or series of related words, phrases, or sentences.
Example: "Rich and poor, intelligent and ignorant, wise and foolish, virtuous and vicious,
man and woman- it is ever the same, each soul must depend wholly on itself."
(Elizabeth Cady Stanton.)
Define "repetition." (Chapter 12: Using Language) - Answer-Reiteration of the same
word or set of words at the beginning or end of successive clauses or sentences.
Example: "If not now, when? If not us, who? If not together, how?" (Gordon Brown uses
the repetitive statement of "if not.")
Define " alliteration." (Chapter 12: Using Language) - Answer-Repetition of the initial
consonant sound of close or adjoining words.
Example: Petter Piper picked a set of pickled peppers. (Repetition of the "p" sound.)
Define "antithesis." (Chapter 12: Using Language) - Answer-The juxtaposition of
contrasting ideas, usually in parallel structure.
Example: "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your
country." (Joh F. Kennedy)
What are the 4 significant ways a speaker should use appropriate language? (Chapter
12: Using Language) (KNOW THESE!) - Answer-1. Appropriateness to the occasion
,2. Appropriateness to the audience
3. Appropriateness to the topic
4. Appropriateness to the speaker
Define "inclusive language." (Chapter 12: Using Language) - Answer-Language that
does not stereotype, demean or patronize people on the basis of gender, race, religion,
disability, sexual orientation or other demographic factors.
Define the "generic 'he.'" (Chapter 12: Using Language) - Answer-The use of "he" to
refer to both men and women.
What are the 4 MAIN ways to use inclusive language? (Chapter 12: Using Language) -
Answer-1. Avoid the Generic "He"
2. Avoid the Use of "Man" When Referring to Both Men and Women
3. Avoid Stereotyping Jobs and Social Roles by Gender
4. Use Names That Groups Use to Identify Themselves
Define "nonverbal communication." (Chapter 13: Delivery) - Answer-Communication
based on a person's use of voice and body, rather than the use of words.
True or false: Good delivery calls attention to itself. (Chapter 13: Delivery) - Answer-
FALSE! Good delivery does not call attention to itself. Instead, it converts the speaker's
ideas clearly, interestingly, and without distracting the audience.
What are the 4 BASIC methods of delivery? (Chapter 13: Delivery) - Answer-1. Reading
from a manuscript
2. Reciting from memory
3. Speaking impromptu
4. Speaking extemporaneously
Define "manuscript speech." (Chapter 13: Delivery) - Answer-A speech that is written
out word for word and read to the audience.
Examples: A Pope's religious proclamation, an engineer's report to a professional
meeting, or the President's message to Congress.
Define "impromptu speech." (Chapter 13: Delivery) - Answer-A speech delivered with
little or no immediate preparation.
, Example: A coworker being called to "say a few words" to honor the CEO of a major
corporation.
Define "extemporaneous speech." (Chapter 13: Delivery) - Answer-A carefully prepared
and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes.
What are the 4 MAIN advantages of using the extemporaneous method when
speechmaking? (Chapter 13: Delivery) - Answer-1. It gives more precise control over
thought and language
2. It offers greater spontaneity and directness
3. It is adaptable to a wide range of situations
4. It encourages the conversational quality audiences look for in speech delivery
Define "conversational quality." Chapter 13: Delivery) - Answer-Presenting a speech so
it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed.
Define "volume." (Chapter 13: Delivery) - Answer-The loudness or softness of the
speaker's voice.
Define "pitch." (Chapter 13: Delivery) - Answer-The highness or lowness of the
speaker's voice. Changes in pitch are known as "inflections."
Define "inflections." (Chapter 13: Delivery) - Answer-Changes in the pitch or tone of a
speaker's voice.
Define "monotone." (Chapter 13: Delivery) - Answer-A constant pitch or tone of voice.
Define "rate." (Chapter 13: Delivery) - Answer-The speed at which a person speaks.
(How fast or slow they talk.)
Define "pause." (Chapter 13: Delivery) - Answer-A momentary break in the vocal
delivery of a speech.
Define "vocalized pause." (Chapter 13: Delivery) - Answer-A pause that occurs when a
speaker fills the silence between words with vocalizations such as "uh," "er," and "um."
Define "vocal variety." (Chapter 13: Delivery) - Answer-Changes in a speaker's rate,
pitch, and volume that give the voice variety and expressiveness.
Define "pronunciation." (Chapter 13: Delivery) - Answer-The accepted standard of
sound and rhythm for words in a given language.
