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Multiple Choice

Multiple Choice

This activity contains 10 questions.

	Which of the following is NOT true of speech delivery?   When verbal and nonverbal messages contradict one another, listeners believe the nonverbal None of the above Listeners expect effective delivery All of the above Listeners make emotional connections with speakers through delivery

	The President of the United States must use a (n) _______________ method of delivery in formal speaking, to ensure that words are carefully scripted.   None of the above Manuscript Impromptu Extemporaneous Memorized

	One advantage of using a (n) _______________ method of delivery is that you can speak informally and maximize eye contact with your audience.   None of the above Impromptu Memorized Manuscript Extemporaneous

	A speech that is thoroughly organized and rehearsed in advance, but that allows for flexibility of wording follows a(n) _______________ method of delivery.   Impromptu Manuscript Extemporaneous Memorized None of the above

	How is making eye contact with an audience beneficial?   Shows your ready to talk Provides feedback All of the above Makes you more believable Keeps audience interested

	Which of the following is NOT a way of using gestures effectively.   Keep them below the waist Use gestures that are consistent with your message Stay natural Vary your gestures Be definite

	The _______________ of your voice, or the variation in pitch, helps listeners determine the meaning of your message.   None of the above Pausing Pronunciation Inflection Rate

	As a speaker considers his delivery to a divers audience, what should he/she consider?   Avoid an ethnocentric mind set Consult with other speakers who have presented to your audience Consider using a less dramatic style for predominantly high-context listeners Monitor your level of immediacy with your audience All of the above

	Knowing "the code" means:   None of the above Being sure to complement your audience the way they want to be complemented Being sure you verbally and nonverbally adapt to your audiences' cultural and ethnic norms Being sure you make direct eye contact Being sure you monitor your expression of emotion

	Which of the following is NOT a tip for rehearsing your speech?   Deliver your speech to someone else Rehearse your speech standing up Revise your speech as necessary to keep in the time limits None of the above Finish drafting your outline at least two days before your speech

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