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If a lectern is provided, you should stand behind it and not move away from it while giving your speech.

A) True
B) False

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You present your speech while using a prepared outline. This is an example of


A) speaking from a manuscript
B) impromptu speaking
C) extemporaneous speaking
D) none of the above

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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A manuscript should never be used for a speech.

A) True
B) False

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Your voice pitch is the range of your voice from the extremes of soprano to bass.

A) True
B) False

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Extemporaneous speaking is speaking from a prepared outline.

A) True
B) False

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By definition, you can never do any preparation for an impromptu speech.

A) True
B) False

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Articulation is


A) the same as correct pronunciation
B) speaking words clearly and distinctly
C) mispronunciations of words
D) none of the above

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Research shows that the typical preferred duration of direct eye contact with an individual audience member is


A) 5 seconds
B) 3 seconds
C) 10 seconds
D) none of the above

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Eye contact should be wide and varied; you do not want to seem to be staring at only one part of your audience when giving your speech.

A) True
B) False

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Articulation and pronunciation are two words for the same thing.

A) True
B) False

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Impromptu and extemporaneous speaking differ in which of the following ways?


A) Extemporaneous is speaking off the cuff; impromptu is speaking from a prepared manuscript
B) Extemporaneous is speaking from a prepared manuscript; impromptu is speaking off the cuff without preparation
C) Extemporaneous is speaking from a prepared outline; impromptu is speaking with little or no preparation or notes
D) Extemporaneous is speaking from a prepared outline; impromptu is speaking from a prepared manuscript

E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Research shows that a speaker's voice quality can affect an audience's evaluation more than the content of the speaker's speech.

A) True
B) False

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Vocal fillers are a problem for any speaker. You should eliminate them entirely from your delivery.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following is a useful tip about effective delivery of speeches?


A) There is no one correct way to deliver a speech, but many effective ways depending on context
B) Match your delivery to the speech context and audience expectations
C) Always use an extemporaneous delivery for any kind of speech
D) a and b

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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