Unit I Foundation of communication Test

Who wrote the Selection?

• President Teddy Roosevelt

• President Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Sir Winston Churchill

• William Wilberforce, MP

What is cynicism?

• a dislike of the great deeds of others

• a readiness to be like others

• a sneering disbelief toward all that is great and lofty

• all the above

What is "the poorest way to face life"?

• intellectually aloof from reality

• criticizing work that you cannot do yourself

• sneering at the achievements of others

• all the above

Which of the following marks the man in the arena?

• His face is marred with dust, sweat, and blood.

• He comes up short but keeps going.

• He spends himself for a worthy cause.

• all the above

Which of the following is a mark of weakness?

• affection of contempt for the achievements of others

• stumbling in the attempt to achieve great things

• spending yourself for a worthy cause

• falling while doing greatly

What is "the right to express one's thoughts, ideas, or expressions without the fear of retaliation or punishment"?

• Freedom of speech
• Poise under pressure

• physical mechanics

• Christian edification

Which statement about posture is correct?

• Good posture will make your breathing easier.

• Posture is the foundation of nonverbal communication.

• Posture is often the first impression a speaker makes.

• all the above

Which statement about pauses is correct?

• Pauses can help you emphasize a point.

• Pauses can help build drama or suspense.

• Pauses can help draw an audience's attention back to the speaker.

• all the above

Which statement about stage fright is correct?

• Speaking well in public is about harnessing your nervous energy and using it to make your speech more dynamic.

• Most people do not experience stage fright.

• Stage fright cannot be overcome.

• all the above

Dramatic pauses are used by the interpreter for effect.

• True
• False