Question 1

If you are not speaking, you are not communicating.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The focus of articulation is on the production of speech sounds, whereas the focus of pronunciation is on whether the words themselves are said correctly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Discuss and exemplify the physical aspects of delivery.

Accepted Answer

Area to explain: Your posture, facial expression, eye contact, and gestures.

Question 4

One way to slow the pace of your speech is to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   repeat yourself
B)   pause
C)   talk very slow
D)   start lateE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

When it comes to articulation, you should ideally ______.

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A)   let the sounds run together
B)   omit the final sounds of words
C)   speak the sounds distinctly
D)   use incorrect punctuationE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Pitch, volume, rate, articulation, and pronunciation are all examples of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   linguistic cues
B)   speech cues
C)   paralinguistic cues
D)   language cuesE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

A speaker whose ______ are stiff and unnatural may be perceived as uptight, undynamic, and unsure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A speaker whose ______ are stiff and...

Question 8

For both men and women, the vocal cue of ______ has the stereotype of being masculine, sluggish, cold, and withdrawn.

Accepted Answer

A)   breathiness
B)   thinness
C)   flatness
D)   nasalityE) A) and B)
F) C) and D) C

Question 9

______ is the speed at which you speak words.

Accepted Answer

A)   Timing
B)   Pace
C)   Tempo
D)   RateE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 10

Explain how you can pitch your voice properly during a speech.

Accepted Answer

Area to explain: Pitch is the highness o...

Question 11

If you don't have a ______ dialect, this doesn't mean your dialect is "bad" or inferior. Still, ask yourself whether your dialect could prevent understanding in your audience.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you don't have a ______ dialect,...

Question 12

Which of the following is a suggested question to ask yourself regarding the sound of your speech?

Accepted Answer

A)   Does my voice help me convey the meaning of my speech clearly?
B)   If I were in my audience, would I be attracted to the sound of my voice?
C)   Does my voice come across as condescending?
D)   Do I sound like a famous speechmaker?E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

The speaker's ______ in relationship to an audience matters.

Accepted Answer

physical position

Question 14

Signaling when you are about to hit a main point with one, two, or three fingers is an example of a/an ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   illustrator
B)   emblem
C)   clarifier
D)   demonstratorE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

You should regulate your volume to reflect which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   the size of the room
B)   audience gender
C)   audience age
D)   How aggressively you wish to make your points.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following is true regarding pronunciation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Use slang when reasonable.
B)   Speak at a faster pace.
C)   Ask your practice audience to point out errors.
D)   Wait for a real audience member to point out an error in pronunciation.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Why is it important to consider culture when adjusting your volume?

Accepted Answer

Area to explain: The volume the members ...

Question 18

Under most conditions, gestures should ______ verbal content.

Accepted Answer

A)   coincide with
B)   precede
C)   follow
D)   remain separate fromE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following is true regarding body movements?

Accepted Answer

A)   They should be large.
B)   They should be random to keep your audience engaged.
C)   They must be a distraction for the audience.
D)   They should make it easier for the audience to listen to you.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 20

For male speakers, one stereotype of increased pitch variety is femininity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: Delivering Your Speech: Nonverbal Messages Matter

If you are not speaking, you are not communicating.

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The focus of articulation is on the production of speech sounds, whereas the focus of pronunciation is on whether the words themselves are said correctly.

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Discuss and exemplify the physical aspects of delivery.

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One way to slow the pace of your speech is to ______.

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When it comes to articulation, you should ideally ______.

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Pitch, volume, rate, articulation, and pronunciation are all examples of ______.

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A speaker whose ______ are stiff and unnatural may be perceived as uptight, undynamic, and unsure.

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For both men and women, the vocal cue of ______ has the stereotype of being masculine, sluggish, cold, and withdrawn.

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______ is the speed at which you speak words.

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Explain how you can pitch your voice properly during a speech.

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If you don't have a ______ dialect, this doesn't mean your dialect is "bad" or inferior. Still, ask yourself whether your dialect could prevent understanding in your audience.

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Which of the following is a suggested question to ask yourself regarding the sound of your speech?

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The speaker's ______ in relationship to an audience matters.

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Signaling when you are about to hit a main point with one, two, or three fingers is an example of a/an ______.

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You should regulate your volume to reflect which of the following?

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Which of the following is true regarding pronunciation?

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Why is it important to consider culture when adjusting your volume?

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Under most conditions, gestures should ______ verbal content.

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Which of the following is true regarding body movements?

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For male speakers, one stereotype of increased pitch variety is femininity.

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