Checkup 1

Question 1

A ____-______ person focuses on himself.

Answer 1

self-conscious

Question 2

The speaker’s _______ will affect his gestures.

Answer 2

poise

Question 3

Experience will make gestures more ________.

Answer 3

natural

Question 4

Gestures do affect the _________ of speech.

Answer 4

meaning

Question 5

Physical action _________ nervous tension.

Answer 5

is an outlet for / helps

Question 6

A speaker should speak within a __-______ angle.

Answer 6

90-degree

Question 7

The lectern is not a good foundation for _______.

Answer 7

posture

Question 8

Stationary objects do not attract and keep _________.

Answer 8

attention

Question 9

The purpose of the __________ is to free a speaker’s hands for __________.

Answer 9

lectern; gesturing

Question 10

The speaker should not “hide” behind the ________.

Answer 10

lectern

Question 11

A self-conscious speaker is not _________ but restrained.

Answer 11

natural

Question 12

___________ will reinforce what has been said or will detract from it.

Answer 12

Gestures

Question 13

A speaker will keep his listener’s attention with enthusiastic, _________ action.

Answer 13

physical

Question 14

Gestures are a vital part of __________.

Answer 14

speaking

Question 15

The speaker who lacks __________ will experience nervous tension.

Answer 15

gestures

Question 16

Stage fright can be overcome by _________ activity.

Answer 16

physical

Question 17

___________ is the stance for the speaker on the stage.

Answer 17

Posture

Question 18

The audience should be able to see the speaker’s ________ at all times.

Answer 18

face

Question 19

The ______ communicates the spirit of the speaker.

Answer 19

head

Question 20

The speaker’s _________ and face should keep the audience’s attention.

Answer 20

hands

Question 21

If the speaker moves to his left, he should lead with the ______ foot.

Answer 21

left

Question 22

If the speaker moves to his right, he should lead with the _______ foot.

Answer 22

right

Question 23

Posture _____ will actually harm a person’s health.

Answer 23

fads

Question 24

The purpose of a lectern is to free a speaker’s _______ for gesturing.

Answer 24

hands

Question 25

Anything placed between the speaker and his audience reduces the speaker’s __________.

Answer 25

effectiveness