Public Speaking: Chapter 12

Which method of speech allows you to have the full script on the lectern in front of you so that you can read it word for word.

• extemporaneous method

• impromptu method

• memorized method

• manuscript method

This delivery method allows you to have just an outline in front of you and is said to be perhaps the best method of speaking.

• extemporaneous method

• manuscript method

• impromptu method

• memorized method

This method of delivery is where one commits every word of the speech to memory.

• Manuscript method

• extemporaneous method

• memorized method

• impromptu method

This delivery method is "not rehearsed" and given typically on the spot.

• impromptu method

• memorized method

• extemporaneous method

• manuscript method

The movie Pitch Perfect is all about singing and hitting notes. So, when we speak of pitch in public speaking it refers to...

• how fast or slow you talk

• how you emphasize words

• how loud or soft you speak

• the vocal notes you hit when speaking

If one were to shout part of their speech they'd be changing their

• pace

• volume

• pitch

• pronunciation

rate/pace refers to the speed in which you speak

• true

• false

Proxemics is...

• the position of your body while giving a speech.

• the physical space you leave between you and your audience.

• one spot that feels comfortable to you.

All of the following phrases have to do with posture except...

• "Stand up straight"

• "Stop slouching"

• "Don't lean up against that"

• "speak up"

• "get your hands out of your pockets"

when you stress, or add emphasis, to a different word, you are adding ______________.

• stress

• anunciation

• inflection

• pitch