Chapter 11 - Delivery

Question 1

the presentation of a short message without advance preparation

Answer 1

impromptu speaking

Question 2

the word-for-word iteration of a written message

Answer 2

manuscript speaking

Question 3

the presentation a a carefully planned and rehearsed speech, spoken in a conversational manner using brief notes

Answer 3

extemporaneous speaking

Question 4

the rote recitation of a written message that the speaker has committed to memory

Answer 4

memorized speaking

Question 5

the subtle but meaningful variations in speech delivery, which con include the use of pitch, tone, volume, and pace

Answer 5

vocal cues

Question 6

a small raised surface, usually with a slanted top, where a speaker can place notes during a speech

Answer 6

lectern

Question 7

the relative softness or loudness of your voice

Answer 7

volume

Question 8

the relative highness or lowness of your voice

Answer 8

pitch

Question 9

a continuing sound, especially of someone’s voice, that is unchanging in pitch and without intonation

Answer 9

monotone

Question 10

the speed at which you speak; how quickly or slowly a speaker talks

Answer 10

rate

Question 11

pauses that incorporate some sort of sound or word that is unrelated to what is being said; “uh”, “uhm”, and “like” are well known examples

Answer 11

vocalized pauses

Question 12

when are impromptu speeches most successful

Answer 12

when they are brief and focus on a single point