A5-Test Bank Part II-Chapter 3 Giving Your First Speech

Test Bank for The Art of Public Speaking FLTRP Book Development Project Stephen Lucas &Suya Yin

c. three or four d. four or five

26. Try to make your main points stand out by introducing each with a __________ statement.

a. transition b. preview c. credibility d. thesis

27. If possible, end your speech on a dramatic, clever, or __________ note.

a. high-sounding b. humorous

c. thought-provoking d. emotionally-charged

28. Before presenting your first speech, you need to look briefly at the __________ method of

delivery.

a. spontaneous b. extemporaneous c. contemporaneous d. instantaneous

29. Reading from a speech manuscript runs the risk of __________ with the audience and a stiff,

unenthusiastic delivery. a. lack of interaction

b. ineffective mental dialogue c. poor eye contact d. weak rapport

30. Which of the following methods of speech delivery are most likely to result in poor eye

contact?

a. Extemporaneous. b. Impromptu.

c. Reading from manuscript. d. Delivering from memory.

31. Xu Min prepared a manuscript for her first speech, but she only used her speaking notes at

her presentation. Which delivery method did she use? a. Extemporaneous. b. Impromptu.

c. Reading from manuscript. d. Delivering from memory.

32. Many experienced speakers __________ space their notes because this makes them easier to

see at a glance. a. single or double b. double or triple c. triple or quadruple d. single or triple

33. During your speech rehearsal, you should concentrate on gaining control of the __________.

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a. words b. sentences c. ideas d. phrases

34. Xiao Bai spent a lot of time memorizing his first speech, but his delivery was unsuccessful

because he kept getting stuck at individual words or sentences. His presentation could be more effective if he had gained more control of the __________. a. ideas b. words c. sentences d. phrases

35. Which of the following could be the reason for a poor delivery of your first speech?

a. You didn’t have good control of the ideas. b. You didn’t read from your speech manuscript. c. You didn’t use your gestures effectively.

d. You didn’t use any visual aids for your speech.

36. One of the major reasons for speaking extemporaneously is to __________.

a. practice impromptu delivery

b. maintain eye contact with listeners c. use gestures and body language

d. save the trouble of reading from manuscript

37. When you speak extemporaneously, which of the following do you need for your

presentation?

a. Speech manuscript. b. Visual aids. c. Speaking notes. d. Lectern.

38. When delivering your speech, try to use your voice as __________ as you would in normal

conversation. a. expressively b. forcefully c. emotionally d. clearly

Short Answer Questions

1. List the techniques recommended in the text for getting the attention and interest of the

audience.

a. Posing a question. b. Telling a story. c. Making a startling statement. d. Opening with a quotation.

2. Extemporaneous delivery is a method of delivery in which the speech is carefully prepared and rehearsed but is presented from a brief set of notes.

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3. Topical order is a method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical and consistent subpoints.

4. A transition is a word or phrase that indicates when the speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another.

5. Chronological order is a method of speech organization in which the main points follow a time pattern.

6. List the things you need to do before you begin your speech delivery.

a. Move to the front of the room and face the audience. b. Assume a relaxed but upright posture. c. Plant your feet a bit less than shoulder-width apart and allow your arms to hang loosely by your side. d. Arrange your notes before you start to speak. e. Take a moment to look over your audience and to smile.

Essay Questions

1. In a brief essay, identify the three main parts of your first speech and explain the function and

structure of each part.

2. Explain why you should think of ways to make your presentation mysterious or suspenseful.

Use an example to help illustrate your point.

3. If your first speech is to introduce a best friend, discuss how you are going to organize your

speech in chronological order. What will be the main points of your speech?

4. If your first speech is to introduce a best friend, discuss how you are going to organize your

speech in topical order. What will be the main points of your speech?

5. Write a summary of the major requirements for speaking extemporaneously.

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