SPCH 101 - Public Speaking » Winter 2023 » Delivery & Nonverbal Communication Quiz

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Question #1
According to the notes, nonverbal communication controls identity management, conveys emotion, and determines what types of relationships we are seeking.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #2
Kristen has been asked at the last moment to give a toast at a retirement party. What delivery technique will she be using?
A.   memorized delivery
B.   impromptu delivery
C.   extemporaneous delivery
D.   manuscript delivery
Question #3
Connor didn’t practice his speech enough, and now he finds himself using “uhh” and “umm” a lot. This is an example of using ______________.
A.   vocalized pauses
B.   vocal projection
C.   good pronunciation
D.   poor articulation
Question #4
The relative highness or lowness in one’s voice is the
A.   pitch
B.   rate
C.   tone
D.   inflection
Question #5
Marcus is delivering a speech verbatim from a teleprompter. What delivery technique is he using?
A.   memorized delivery
B.   manuscript delivery
C.   extemporaneous delivery
D.   impromptu delivery
Question #6
According to the text, the general rule of thumb is that 80% of your total speech time should be spent making eye contact with your audience.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #7
What is recommended in the text in regards to practicing your delivery.
A.   Record yourself
B.   Practice while standing
C.   Practice with an audience
D.   All are recommended
Question #8
Which of the following factors has an influence on the speaker’s delivery?
A.   All of these have an influence on the speaker’s delivery
B.   speaking indoors vs. outdoors
C.   audience size
D.   the use of a lectern
Question #9
A disadvantage of extemporaneous speaking is that it sometimes does not allow for verbal and the nonverbal preparation of a speech.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #10
The subtle but meaningful variations in speech delivery, which can include the use of pitch, tone, volume, and pace are part of --------------------.
A.   articulation
B.   pronunciation
C.   vocal cues
D.   verbal communication

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