Notes for oral quizzes

Question 1

Relaying a message which is understood

Answer 1

Communication

Question 2

The four purposes of public speaking

Answer 2

1. to inform
2. to persuade
3. to inspire
4. to entertain

Question 3

four methods of communication

Answer 3

1. speech
2. body language
3. arts and humanities
4. writing

Question 4

four words that mean pronouncing words clearly

Answer 4

1. articulation
2. diction
3. pronunciation
4. Enunciation

Question 5

small words or sounds used to fill pauses in speech while thinking

Answer 5

filler words

Question 6

a change in pitch or tone

Answer 6

inflection

Question 7

the way you come across to an audience

Answer 7

presence

Question 8

5 components of presence

Answer 8

1. appearance
2. speech
3. body language
4. enthusiastic attitude
5. self confidence

Question 9

angling of the voice so all can hear

Answer 9

projection

Question 10

three goals of public speaking

Answer 10

1. confidence
2. presence
3. communication

Question 11

every speech should be what five things

Answer 11

1. dramatic
2. enthusiastic
3. entertaining
4. persuasive
5. inspiring

Question 12

Guidelines for good delivery (4)

Answer 12

1. be natural
2. eye contact (look at audience)
3. hand gestures (any gestures for that matter)
4. speak distinctly

Question 13

Goal of an outline

Answer 13

to organize a speech

Question 14

the rules of good outline (9)

Answer 14

1. All outlines should be either topic or sentence summaries
2. Don’t mix two types
3. Word, introduction, body, or conclusion can not be used
4. No punctuation in outline
5. Things should be grammatically parallel
6. Topic has a capitalized title
7. All main topics should be broken up into subtopics which are indented
8. Roman numerals, capital letters, numbers, and lower case letters should be used
9. Everything should be in pairs (subtopics)

Question 15

Methods of good delivery (4)

Answer 15

1. Memorized
2. Manuscript
3. Impromptu
4. Extemporaneous

Question 16

A word for word recitation

Answer 16

Memorized

Question 17

Reading a speech

Answer 17

Manuscript

Question 18

Spur of the moment off the cuff.

Answer 18

Impromptu

Question 19

Carefully planned or rehearsed with words chosen at the moment of delivery

Answer 19

Extemporaneous

Question 20

Variation in rate force and pitch of the voice

Answer 20

Emphasis

Question 21

Sources of knowledge

Answer 21

1. Reading
2. Listening and talking
3. Thinking
4. Experiencing

Question 22

Differences between being heard and understood (2)

Answer 22

1. Being heard is audibility as in hearing sound

2. Being understood is when a message is conveyed

Question 23

What is the first thing to do in preparation for a speech

Answer 23

Choose a topic

Question 24

What are the five things that should be taken into consideration when choosing a topic.

Answer 24

1. Audience
2. Allotted time
3. Occasion
4. Material Available/Knowledge
5. Interest of speaker

Question 25

What are the three major components to adapting your speech to the audience.

Answer 25

1. Body language
2. Visual aids
3. Preparation

Question 26

What are the six components of preparation.

Answer 26

1. Decide purpose
2. Gather material
3. Rehearse speech
4. Organize Material
5. Write speech
6. Research Material