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1

Jamal was asked to give a talk at the booster club about the upcoming season. Jamal prepared an outline of the topics he wanted to discuss and gave the talk using only a few note cards. Audience members commended Jamal on his conversational delivery. Which type of delivery technique was Jamal using?
A)manuscript
B)extemporaneous
C)memorized
D)impromptu
2

Roger was asked by his supervisor to explain to the board of directors why sales had dropped during the last quarter. Roger did not know that his supervisor was going to have him do this before showing up to the board meeting. What type of delivery mode was Roger likely using?
A)manuscript
B)extemporaneous
C)memorized
D)impromptu
3

In which situation would visual aids LEAST likely be used?
A)classroom presentation
B)courtroom presentation
C)extemporaneous presentation
D)impromptu presentation
4

The vocal aspect of delivery referring to the pronunciation and articulation of sounds is called
A)enunciation.
B)pitch.
C)spontaneity.
D)fluency.
5

A speaker who has many vocalized pauses has a problem with which aspect of vocal delivery?
A)rate
B)pitch
C)fluency
D)enunciation
6

An effective method for building your credibility as a speaker is to increase your use __________.
A)body movement
B)eye contact
C)gestures
D)facial expressions
7

A technique for reducing high levels of communication apprehension where novice speakers use positive thinking to bolster confidence is called
A)systematic desensitization.
B)cognitive modification.
C)skills training.
D)visualization.
8

If you wanted to compare the average annual income for people living in Florida to the average annual income for people living in Nebraska, what type of graph should you use?
A)pie graph
B)line graph
C)contrast graph
D)bar graph
9

If you wanted to compare how the trend in violence on television is related to the trend in crime, what type of graph should you use?
A)pie graph
B)line graph
C)contrast graph
D)bar graph
10

Electronic presentations have seen increased use as a form of visual aid, yet a number of guidelines should be followed when choosing this visual form. Which of the following is not a suggested guideline to follow when using electronic presentations?
A)Minimize the number of words you use.
B)Maximize the number of images you use.
C)Utilize consistent font types.
D)Practice your speech using the electronic presentational aid.







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