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According to your textbook, the __________ speaker delivers a speech with little or no immediate preparation.


A) colloquial
B) extemporaneous
C) conversational
D) impromptu
E) declamatory

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The __________ speaker uses only brienotes or a speaking outline to jog the memory.


A) after-dinner
B) commemorative
C) informative
D) extemporaneous
E) persuasive

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In an extemporaneous speech, the exact wording is chosen at the moment odelivery.

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When a speaker's body language is inconsistent with her or his words, listeners might believe the body language rather than the words.

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When faced with an inquiry you can't answer during a question-and-answer session, you should usually try to blufyour way through the answer so as to preserve your credibility on the topic.

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Ways otalking based on ethnic or regional speech patterns are called dialects.

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Experts recommend that online speakers always have a backup plan osome sort in case oa technological failure.

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Which othe following would probably call for a faster speaking rate than normal?


A) expressing sadness or contempt
B) describing the winning touchdown in last week's game
C) summarizing information already familiar to an audience
D) all of the above
E) b and c only

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Enzo is giving a speech in his art history course. He has carefully prepared his presentation and plans to deliver it from a brieset onote cards. What kind odelivery is Enzo using?


A) informal
B) memorized
C) extemporaneous
D) impromptu
E) formal

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Presenting a speech online requires special adjustments for the online environment.

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Changes in the pitch or tone oa speaker's voice are called


A) phonemes.
B) polytones.
C) enunciations.
D) inflections.
E) accents.

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To keep control othe question-and-answer session, a speaker should usually allow no more than one follow-up question from each questioner.

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What does your textbook recommend as the first step opracticing delivery?


A) Record your speech and listen to it so you can refine your delivery.
B) Prepare your speaking outline so it is brief and easy to read at a glance.
C) Go through your preparation outline aloud to see if what is written works orally.
D) Rehearse your speech in front of a mirror to check your body language.
E) Do a dress rehearsal in the room where you will present the speech.

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It is the __________ oyour voice that reveals whether you are asking a question or making a statement, whether you are being sincere or sarcastic.


A) spontaneity
B) variety
C) resonance
D) inflection
E) rate

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When speaking from a manuscript, you should


A) practice aloud to make sure the speech sounds natural.
B) be certain the final manuscript is legible at a glance.
C) work on establishing eye contact with the audience.
D) all of the above.
E) a and b only.

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During a speech apologizing for racial remarks made by a member othe police department, the ChieoPolice avoided making eye contact with the audience. According to research on the role ononverbal communication in public speaking, the audience was likely to perceive the police chieas


A) inexperienced.
B) credible.
C) insincere.
D) trustworthy.
E) inconsistent.

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_______________ is the ability to say a word as indicated in a dictionary, while _______________ is the ability to form individual speech sounds distinctly.

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A well-timed pause is an effective way to give dramatic impact to a statement.

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What advice does your textbook give for practicing speech delivery?


A) Concentrate on gaining control of the ideas instead of learning the speech word for word.
B) Practice your speech in front of a mirror to check for eye contact and distracting mannerisms.
C) Put delivery cues on your speaking outline to remind you where to pause, slow down, and the like.
D) all of the above
E) a and c only

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Sandra is giving a presentation in her physics class and is worried about what she should do with her hands. Which othe following recommendations would she find in your textbook?


A) Gesture toward the audience with an open palm during the introduction.
B) Hold your hands tightly in front of you to prevent distracting gestures.
C) Focus on communicating, and your gestures will usually take care of themselves.
D) all of the above
E) a and c only

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