Test Bank Docx Delivery Modes And Practice Chapter 12

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Chapter 12: Delivery Modes and Practice

Multiple Choice

1. What does poor delivery of a speech do?

a. It does not affect good ideas.

b. It kills good ideas.

c. It enhances good ideas.

d. It creates new ideas.

Learning Objective: 12.1: Explain how a speaker’s delivery style can enhance or detract from the speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.1. Choose a Delivery Mode

Difficulty Level: Medium

2. A well-delivered speech accomplishes which of the following?

a. Convincing your audience that you care about both your topic and them.

b. Allowing the audience interpret your message as they see fit.

c. Ignoring gaps that may exist between you and your audience, and focusing on message.

d. Making the audience do whatever you say.

Learning Objective: 12.1: Explain how a speaker’s delivery style can enhance or detract from the speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.1. Choose a Delivery Mode

Difficulty Level: Medium

3. When choosing a delivery style, you should take into account what?

a. How easy it will be.

b. The nature of the speaking occasion.

c. The size of the audience.

d. The topics you know little about.

Learning Objective: 12.1: Explain how a speaker’s delivery style can enhance or detract from the speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.1. Choose a Delivery Mode

Difficulty Level: Medium

4. When you need to avoid being misquoted, it is suggested that you use which style?

a. memorization

b. manuscript

c. extemporaneous

d. impromptu

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.1. Choose a Delivery Mode

Difficulty Level: Medium

5. A short speech without lengthy quotations or statistical facts, such as a toast, is best delivered by which style?

a. memorization

b. manuscript

c. extemporaneous

d. impromptu

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Application

Answer Location: 12.1. Choose a Delivery Mode

Difficulty Level: Medium

6. When you are given sufficient time to fully develop a working outline, and practice your speech, you will likely choose which delivery style?

a. memorization

b. manuscript

c. extemporaneous

d. impromptu

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.1. Choose a Delivery Mode

Difficulty Level: Medium

7. If someone asks you to give a speech 10 minutes before they need you to give it, you will likely use which delivery style?

a. memorization

b. manuscript

c. extemporaneous

d. impromptu

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Application

Answer Location: 12.1. Choose a Delivery Mode

Difficulty Level: Hard

8. Speaking from memory is also known as ______ and requires considerable skill and speaking expertise.

a. rhetoric

b. extemporaneous speaking

c. oratory

d. monologue

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 12.1d. Speaking From Memory

Difficulty Level: Easy

9. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of memorizing a speech?

a. It is easier to establish eye contact.

b. It’s not as hard to prepare.

c. It is easier to sustain eye contact.

d. Your hands also are freer to gesture.

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.1d. Speaking From Memory

Difficulty Level: Medium

10. Which of the following is NOT a suggested technique for a memorized speech?

a. Rehearse sufficiently to sound natural.

b. Keep your energy high.

c. Use appropriate nonverbal cues to reinforce the spoken words.

d. Make it clear that your speech was memorized word for word.

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.1d. Speaking From Memory

Difficulty Level: Medium

11. Because reading aloud well requires every bit as much skill as mastering a script and delivering it expressively, manuscript reading is ______.

a. easy

b. not as easy as it sounds

c. impossible to pursue

d. not a public speaking technique

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.1b. Manuscript Reading

Difficulty Level: Medium

12. When you deprive your audience of meaningful eye contact and gesturing because you have not adequately practiced reading your manuscript aloud, you are ______.

a. eye-tied

b. hand-tied

c. eye- and hand-tied

d. manuscript-tied

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.1b. Manuscript Reading

Difficulty Level: Medium

13. ______ speaking is delivered “off the cuff” and with little, if any, prior notice or preparation.

a. Spontaneous

b. Extemporaneous

c. Impromptu

d. Impulsive

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 12.1a. Impromptu Speaking

Difficulty Level: Easy

14. A majority of the presentations you will deliver during your professional life will probably be delivered by which style?

a. memorization

b. manuscript

c. extemporaneous

d. impromptu

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.1a. Impromptu Speaking

Difficulty Level: Medium

15. When called on to deliver an impromptu speech, do which of the following?

a. Do not use longer pauses as it will confuse the audience.

b. Think about your timing and keep the pace quick.

c. Relate the subject to what you know and have experienced and receiver interests.

d. Keep your speech disorganized, as creativity is key in impromptu speaking.

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.1a. Impromptu Speaking

Difficulty Level: Medium

16. A speech delivered in the ______ manner uses only an outline or speaker’s notes as memory joggers.

a. spontaneous

b. extemporaneous

c. impromptu

d. impulsive

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.1c. Extemporaneous Speaking

Difficulty Level: Medium

17. The emphasis in extemporaneous speaking is on ______.

a. recitation

b. argumentation

c. memorization

d. communication

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.1c. Extemporaneous Speaking

Difficulty Level: Medium

18. When a speech is prepared and practiced in advance but is neither written out word for word nor memorized, it is most likely an example of a/an ______.

a. extemporaneous speech

b. impromptu speech

c. good speech

d. persuasive speech

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.1c. Extemporaneous Speaking

Difficulty Level: Medium

19. Which of the following is suggested for practicing your extemporaneous speech?

a. Memorize the speech.

b. Make note cards of your outline.

c. Use the full speech transcript on notes.

d. Number and arrange the cards in order.

Learning Objective: 12.3: Use an effective regiment for preparing to deliver your speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.2a. Schedule Multiple Early Practices

Difficulty Level: Medium

20. Which of the following is true regarding practicing your speech?

a. You should practice your delivery of everything you plan to use.

b. Practice can create different concerns about quality.

c. Practice will cause you to memorize the speech.

d. You can practice too much.

Learning Objective: 12.3: Use an effective regiment for preparing to deliver your speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.2b. Verbalize Everything

Difficulty Level: Medium

21. Which of the following is a way you can shorten a too-long speech?

a. Speak faster through longer main points.

b. Speak quickly.

c. Cut redundant examples.

d. Cut down on pauses.

Learning Objective: 12.3: Use an effective regiment for preparing to deliver your speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.2d. Check Your Time

Difficulty Level: Medium

22. Which of the following is suggested for replicating actual speechmaking conditions?

a. Stop at different parts of the speech to make notes for changes or adjustments.

b. Turn music up to simulate distractions.

c. Sit comfortably when practicing since you will be standing during the speech.

d. Pretend to talk to the audience.

Learning Objective: 12.3: Use an effective regiment for preparing to deliver your speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.2e. Replicate Actual Speechmaking Conditions

Difficulty Level: Medium

23. Though thinking through your speech is helpful, it should never replace ______.

a. live practice sessions

b. recorded practice sessions

c. writing down your speech

d. discussing your speech with friends

Learning Objective: 12.3: Use an effective regiment for preparing to deliver your speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.3. Avoid Common Delivery Bloopers

Difficulty Level: Medium

24. Which of the following is true regarding skipping practice sessions?

a. It is a sign of confidence.

b. It keeps the speech fresh.

c. It can help you remain calm.

d. It is a disservice to yourself.

Learning Objective: 12.3: Use an effective regiment for preparing to deliver your speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.3. Avoid Common Delivery Bloopers

Difficulty Level: Medium

25. What is something you can do during a mock Q&A session to prepare?

a. Prepare a “tip sheet” with points to remember when answering.

b. Imagine a hostile audience.

c. Only prepare for expected questions as to not become overwhelmed.

d. Rehearse your Q&A alone to avoid distraction.

Learning Objective: 12.3: Use an effective regiment for preparing to deliver your speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.2j. Hold a Mock Q&A Session

Difficulty Level: Medium

26. In the last stage of practicing, the focus is on what?

a. alterations

b. refining

c. editing

d. organization

Learning Objective: 12.3: Use an effective regiment for preparing to deliver your speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.2h. Refine, Practice, and Refine

Difficulty Level: Medium

27. Pay attention to your use of ______ cues during your practice session.

a. volume

b. movement

c. nonverbal

d. outlined

Learning Objective: 12.3: Use an effective regiment for preparing to deliver your speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.2i. Attend to Nonverbal Aspects of Delivery

Difficulty Level: Medium

28. How early should you begin practicing before a speech delivery?

a. 2 weeks

b. 1 week

c. ½ a week

d. 1 day

Learning Objective: 12.3: Use an effective regiment for preparing to deliver your speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.2a. Schedule Multiple Early Practices

Difficulty Level: Medium

29. When delivering a sound bite that is to be adapted to Twitter, what is the character limit for the quote?

a. 140

b. 200

c. 100

d. 160

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.1e. Sound Bite Speaking (Twitter- Speak)

Difficulty Level: Medium

30. It is much easier to establish and maintain what during a memorized speech?

a. tone

b. pacing

c. organization

d. eye contact

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.1d. Speaking From Memory

Difficulty Level: Medium

Fill-in-the-Blank

1. The ______ is the manner or mode of presentation you select to communicate your speech.

Learning Objective: 12.1: Explain how a speaker’s delivery style can enhance or detract from the speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.1. Choose a Delivery Mode

Difficulty Level: Medium

2. ______ reading requires that you write a text in full and deliver it word for word, but you need not commit the text to memory.

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.1b. Manuscript Reading

Difficulty Level: Medium

3. ______ speaking requires you to be able to think on your feet.

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.1a. Impromptu Speaking

Difficulty Level: Medium

4. Manuscript reading requires that you write a manuscript in full and deliver it ______.

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.1b. Manuscript Reading

Difficulty Level: Medium

5. FAT stands for ______, ______, and ______.

Learning Objective: 12.1: Explain how a speaker’s delivery style can enhance or detract from the speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.1. Choose a Delivery Mode

Difficulty Level: Medium

6. The acronym PREP stands for Point, ______, Example, Point.

Learning Objective: 12.1: Explain how a speaker’s delivery style can enhance or detract from the speech.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 12.1. Choose a Delivery Mode

Difficulty Level: Medium

7. You can apply all the lessons you have learned about delivering planned speeches to the delivery of an ______ speech.

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 12.1a. Impromptu Speaking

Difficulty Level: Easy

8. If you are asked to give a speech 10 minutes before it needs to be given, you will likely use ______ delivery style.

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Application

Answer Location: 12.1. Choose a Delivery Mode

Difficulty Level: Medium

9. When a presenter deprives their audience of meaningful eye contact and gesturing because they have not adequately practiced reading the manuscript aloud, they are ______.

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.1b. Manuscript Reading

Difficulty Level: Medium

10. ______ speaking is delivered “off the cuff” and with little, if any, prior notice or preparation.

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 12.1a. Impromptu Speaking

Difficulty Level: Easy

11. When you need to avoid being misquoted, you should consider using the ______ style.

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.1. Choose a Delivery Mode

Difficulty Level: Medium

12. Sound bit speaking is also referred to as ______ -like speak.

Learning Objective: 12.1: Explain how a speaker’s delivery style can enhance or detract from the speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.1e. Sound Bite Speaking (Twitter- Speak)

Difficulty Level: Medium

13. When you need to provide a quotable, “tweetable” statement, you would use the delivery style of ______.

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Application

Answer Location: 12.1e. Sound Bite Speaking (Twitter Speak)

Difficulty Level: Hard

14. If you will be delivering an ______ speech, your practices are your opportunities to refine your outline into a spoken presentation.

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.2a Schedule Multiple Early Practices

Difficulty Level: Medium

15. Keep in mind that while many students use note cards, most professional speakers do not, preferring instead to use a ______ containing their memory joggers.

Learning Objective: 12.3: Use an effective regiment for preparing to deliver your speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.2a. Schedule Multiple Early Practices

Difficulty Level: Medium

16. If your speech is too long, cut out nonessential information and ______ examples.

Learning Objective: 12.3: Use an effective regiment for preparing to deliver your speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.2d. Check Your Time

Difficulty Level: Medium

17. As you review your performance, ask yourself whether you are expressing your ideas as ______ as you would like to.

Learning Objective: 12.3: Use an effective regiment for preparing to deliver your speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.2g. Give Yourself a Preliminary Evaluation

Difficulty Level: Medium

18. When preparing for a Q&A, you should prepare a ______ with points to remember when answering complex questions.

Learning Objective: 12.3: Use an effective regiment for preparing to deliver your speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.2j. Hold a Mock Q&A Session

Difficulty Level: Medium

19. ______ begets clarity and comfort in public speaking.

Learning Objective: 12.3: Use an effective regiment for preparing to deliver your speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.2b. Verbalize Everything

Difficulty Level: Medium

20. You should practice your ______ gestures as well as your words.

Learning Objective: 12.3: Use an effective regiment for preparing to deliver your speech.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 12.2i. Attend to Nonverbal Aspects of Delivery

Difficulty Level: Easy

21. Knowing how to handle a ______ session can be just as important as preparing oneself to deliver a speech.

Learning Objective: 12.3: Use an effective regiment for preparing to deliver your speech.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 12.2j. Hold a Mock Q&A Session

Difficulty Level: Easy

22. Preparing mentally does not replace preparing ______.

Learning Objective: 12.3: Use an effective regiment for preparing to deliver your speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.3. Avoid Common Delivery Bloopers

Difficulty Level: Medium

23. In your last stage of practicing, the focus is on ______ not dramatically altering the speech.

Learning Objective: 12.3: Use an effective regiment for preparing to deliver your speech.

Cognitive Domain: Application

Answer Location: 12.2h. Refine, Practice, and Refine

Difficulty Level: Hard

True/False

1. You can apply all the lessons you have learned about delivering planned speeches to the delivery of an impromptu speech.

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 12.1a. Impromptu Speaking

Difficulty Level: Easy

2. The delivery style is the manner or mode of presentation you select to communicate your speech.

Learning Objective: 12.1: Explain how a speaker’s delivery style can enhance or detract from the speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.1. Choose a Delivery Mode

Difficulty Level: Medium

3. The acronym PREP stands for: Purpose, Realism, Example, Project.

Learning Objective: 12.1: Explain how a speaker’s delivery style can enhance or detract from the speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.1a. Impromptu Speaking

Difficulty Level: Medium

4. The acronym FAT stands for: Feelings, Anecdote, Tie.

Learning Objective: 12.1: Explain how a speaker’s delivery style can enhance or detract from the speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.1a. Impromptu Speaking

Difficulty Level: Medium

5. Being eye-tied to your speech deprives the audience of meaningful eye-contact and gesturing.

Learning Objective: 12.1: Explain how a speaker’s delivery style can enhance or detract from the speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.1b. Manuscript Reading

Difficulty Level: Medium

6. Sound bit speaking is also referred to as Twitter-like speak.

Learning Objective: 12.1. Explain how a speaker’s delivery style can enhance or detract from the speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.1e. Sound Bite Speaking (Twitter- Speak)

Difficulty Level: Medium

7. The emphasis in extemporaneous speaking is on communication.

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.1c. Extemporaneous Speaking

Difficulty Level: Medium

8. Speaking from memory is also known as proclamation.

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.1d. Speaking From Memory

Difficulty Level: Medium

9. It would be a good idea to pretend to talk to an audience while practicing and replicating speechmaking conditions.

Learning Objective: 12.3: Use an effective regiment for preparing to deliver your speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.2e. Replicate Actual Speechmaking Conditions

Difficulty Level: Medium

10. You should begin practicing for your speech the night before so it is fresh in your mind.

Learning Objective: 12.3: Use an effective regiment for preparing to deliver your speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.2a. Schedule Multiple Early Practices

Difficulty Level: Medium

11. Familiarity begets clarity and comfort in public speaking.

Learning Objective: 12.3: Use an effective regiment for preparing to deliver your speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.2b. Verbalize Everything

Difficulty Level: Medium

12. You should practice your speech with all of the visual, audio, or memory aids you plan on using during your speech.

Learning Objective: 12.3: Use an effective regiment for preparing to deliver your speech.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 12.2c. Practice with Your Visual, Audio, and Memory Aids

Difficulty Level: Easy

13. If your speech is too short, you could just talk slower.

Learning Objective: 12.3: Use an effective regiment for preparing to deliver your speech.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 12.2d. Check Your Time

Difficulty Level: Easy

14. If your speech is too long, speak with a quicker pace.

Learning Objective: 12.3: Use an effective regiment for preparing to deliver your speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.2d. Check Your Time

Difficulty Level: Medium

15. You should practice your nonverbal gestures as well as your words.

Learning Objective: 12.3: Use an effective regiment for preparing to deliver your speech.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 12.2i. Attend to Nonverbal Aspects of Delivery

Difficulty Level: Easy

16. Knowing how to handle a Q&A session can be just as important as preparing oneself to deliver a speech.

Learning Objective: 12.3: Use an effective regiment for preparing to deliver your speech.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 12.2j. Hold a Mock Q&A Session

Difficulty Level: Easy

17. It is important to seek feedback, not count on others to give it on their own.

Learning Objective: 12.3: Use an effective regiment for preparing to deliver your speech.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 12.3. Avoid Common Delivery Bloopers

Difficulty Level: Easy

18. Thinking through your speech can replace live practice sessions.

Learning Objective: 12.3: Use an effective regiment for preparing to deliver your speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.3. Avoid Common Delivery Bloopers

Difficulty Level: Medium

19. In your last stage of practicing, the focus is on refining not dramatically altering the speech.

Learning Objective: 12.3: Use an effective regiment for preparing to deliver your speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.2h. Refine, Practice, and Refine

Difficulty Level: Medium

20. It is okay to skip practice if the speaker is confident.

Learning Objective: 12.3: Use an effective regiment for preparing to deliver your speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.3. Avoid Common Delivery Bloopers

Difficulty Level: Medium

21. Be sure to use a font that is easy to read and large enough to see on your manuscript.

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Answer Location: 12.1b. Manuscript Reading

Difficulty Level: Medium

22. When delivering a brief special occasion speech such as a toast or speech of introduction, no lengthy quotations or statistical proof are required.

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Answer Location: 12.1. Choose a Delivery Mode

Difficulty Level: Medium

23. It is much easier to establish and maintain pacing during a memorized speech.

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.1d. Speaking From Memory

Difficulty Level: Medium

24. In your last stage of practicing, the focus is on altering the speech.

Learning Objective: 12.3: Use an effective regiment for preparing to deliver your speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.2h. Refine, Practice, and Refine

Difficulty Level: Medium

25. If you will be delivering an impromptu speech, your practices are your opportunities to refine your outline into a spoken presentation.

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.2a. Schedule Multiple Early Practices

Difficulty Level: Medium

26. Keep in mind that while many students use note cards, most professional speakers do not, preferring instead to use a single sheet containing their memory joggers.

Learning Objective: 12.3: Use an effective regiment for preparing to deliver your speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.2a. Schedule Multiple Early Practices

Difficulty Level: Medium

Short Answer/Essay

1. List and define the different delivery modes of speeches.

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 12.1. Choose a Delivery Mode

Difficulty Level: Easy

2. Explain what PREP means.

Learning Objective: 12.1: Explain how a speaker’s delivery style can enhance or detract from the speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.1. Choose a Delivery Mode

Difficulty Level: Medium

3. What are the guidelines for delivering a good speech from memory?

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.1d. Speaking From Memory

Difficulty Level: Medium

4. What are the advantages of memorizing a speech?

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.1d. Speaking From Memory

Difficulty Level: Medium

5. What are the guidelines for delivering a good impromptu speech?

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.1a. Impromptu Speaking

Difficulty Level: Medium

6. What are the guidelines for giving a good extemporaneous speech?

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.1c. Extemporaneous Speaking

Difficulty Level: Medium

7. Define manuscript reading for public speaking.

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 12.1c. Extemporaneous Speaking

Difficulty Level: Easy

8. What is speaking from memory?

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 12.1d.Speaking from Memory

Difficulty Level: Easy

9. What is “sound bite speaking?”

Learning Objective: 12.2: Distinguish among the following delivery modes: impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, speaking from memory, and sound bite.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 12.1e. Sound Bite Speaking (Twitter- Speak)

Difficulty Level: Easy

10. Why is practicing important for making good speeches?

Learning Objective: 12.3: Use an effective regiment for preparing to deliver your speech.

Cognitive Domain: Analysis

Answer Location: 12.2. Prepare and Practice

Difficulty Level: Hard

11. Why is it important to give yourself feedback and get feedback from others?

Learning Objective: 12.3: Use an effective regiment for preparing to deliver your speech.

Cognitive Domain: Analysis

Answer Location: 12.2g. Give Yourself a Preliminary Evaluation

Difficulty Level: Hard

12. Why should a speaker verbalize everything?

Learning Objective: 12.3: Use an effective regiment for preparing to deliver your speech.

Cognitive Domain: Analysis

Answer Location: 12.2b. Verbalize Everything

Difficulty Level: Hard

13. When practicing, explain the importance of watching and listening both alone and with others.

Learning Objective: 12.3: Use an effective regiment for preparing to deliver your speech.

Cognitive Domain: Analysis

Answer Location: 12.2f. Watch and Listen to Yourself Alone and With Others

Difficulty Level: Hard

14. How can a speaker prepare for a Q&A session?

Learning Objective: 12.3: Use an effective regiment for preparing to deliver your speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.2j. Hold a Mock Q&A Session

Difficulty Level: Medium

15. What are three common training fouls that public speakers make?

Learning Objective: 12.3: Use an effective regiment for preparing to deliver your speech.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 12.3. Avoid Common Delivery Bloopers

Difficulty Level: Medium