Question 1 of 20
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Which type of speech delivery is one that you are asked to deliver with little or no preparation?
A. Extemporaneous
B. Manuscript
C. Impromptu
D. Memorized Reset Selection

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Question 2 of 20
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An effective speech delivery has all of the following qualities EXCEPT:
A. speaker delivers message with impact.
B. it is a result of the speaker’s natural talent and gift.
C. influences audience to act or think favorably toward message.
D. meets audience expectations. Reset Selection

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Question 3 of 20
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One thing both Dr. Martin Luther King and President Kennedy possess that mark them as great public speakers is:
A. speaking style.
B. eloquence.
C. honesty.
D. the same tone. Reset Selection

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Question 4 of 20
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The disadvantage of which type of speech delivery is that it does NOT sound spontaneous.
A. Extemporaneous delivery
B. Manuscript delivery
C. Impromptu delivery
D. Memorized delivery Reset Selection

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Question 5 of 20
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Nonverbal communication includes:
A. posture.
B. clapping.
C. eye contact.
D. All of the above. Reset Selection

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Question 6 of 20
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Verbal communication refers mainly to:
A. vocal quality.
B. pitch.
C. use of words.
D. tone. Reset Selection

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Question 7 of 20
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Vocal quality may refer to voices that may be:
A. rich.
B. resonant.
C. thin.
D. All of the above. Reset Selection

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Question 8 of 20
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All of the following are helpful techniques in effective speech delivery EXCEPT:
A. pauses.
B. voice inflection.
C. filler words.
D. projection. Reset Selection

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Question 9 of 20
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Hand gestures help emphasize a point except when they are:
A. appropriate.
B. natural.
C. excessive.
D. expressive. Reset Selection

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Question 10 of 20
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What nonverbal communication technique usually communicates best your honesty about your message?
A. Good posture
B. Body movement
C. Eye contact
D. Hand gestures Reset Selection

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Question 11 of 20
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Effective speech delivery entails practice:
A. at least a couple of times.
B. as many times as necessary to feel confident.
C. only until your timing is right.
D. only in front of people. Reset Selection

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Question 12 of 20
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Saying “gonna” instead of “going to” is an issue of:
A. body movement.
B. eye contact.
C. articulation.
D. timing. Reset Selection

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Question 13 of 20
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What technique in speech delivery has been shown to connect the speakers to audiences with various styles of receiving messages?
A. Gestures
B. Use of visual aids
C. Song
D. Storytelling Reset Selection

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Question 14 of 20
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To avoid speaking in monotone, a strategy to use can include:
A. changing pitch and tone of voice.
B. voice inflection.
C. varying rate and pace of speaking.
D. All of the above Reset Selection

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Question 15 of 20
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Which nonverbal consideration creates immediate impressions among your audience?
A. Facial impressions
B. Physical appearance
C. Eye contact
D. Body movement Reset Selection

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Question 16 of 20
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What type of visual aid is showing the actual thing being discussed?
A. Photograph
B. Graph
C. Object
D. Videotape Reset Selection

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Question 17 of 20
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The movement and audio-visual elements of which type of visual aid capture audience attention?
A. Film
B. Videotape
C. Multimedia
D. All of the above Reset Selection

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Question 18 of 20
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What type of visual aid is effective in showing comparisons between two or more items?
A. Maps
B. Illustrations
C. Graphs
D. Charts Reset Selection

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Question 19 of 20
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All of the following are reasons that visual aids are useful in speech delivery EXCEPT:
A. they demonstrate something.
B. their presence allows the speaker to take a rest from talking.
C. they expand understanding.
D. they add interest to a speech. Reset Selection

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Question 20 of 20
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What are very credible types of visual aids because they are true representations of evidence?
A. Illustrations
B. Diagrams
C. Photographs
D. PowerPoint presentations