All of the following are recommended for managing your voice when delivering your speech EXCEPT

  1. "The group I will be speaking to is composed of mostly Euroamerican, middle-class males who have been successful in business. Most are middle aged and college educated." Those statements are typical of statements from

      a. a specific purpose.
      b. a general purpose.
      c. an audience analysis.
      d. a speaker analysis.
  2. With regard to audience purpose, it is generally reasonable to say that

      a. all members are always there for the same purpose.
      b. there may be a variety of purposes for listening within an audience.
      c. gender is generally the best predictor of purpose.
      d. audience demographics have no correlation to audience purpose.
  3. A speaker who believes that time should be part of an audience analysis would include which of these considerations?

      a. How much time has been allotted or assigned?
      b. What world or local events might be occurring the same day as the speech?
      c. Whether the speech will be in the morning or after lunch, at the beginning or end of some shared segment of time (semester, retreat), or on a national or religious holiday.
      d. All of these are valid time considerations.
  4. Which is the best thesis statement?

      a. Changing the way we fund campaigns will benefit candidates and voters.
      b. Adapting to a new CEO is like changing a tire.
      c. College students in my audience will know how to use a search engine.
      d. After my speech the officers (audience) will be able to distinguish a bribery overture from innocent small talk.
  5. When you are choosing a topic for a speech, your text suggests it is best to

      a. choose a topic about which you know nothing so your topic will be fresh.
      b. choose a topic in which you are not really interested, so you can empathize with the audience and develop their interest.
      c. delay your choice as long as possible so that you spend as much time as you can searching for a good topic.
      d. choose a topic that interests you so you can make it interesting for others.
  6. Passerby, captive, and volunteer refer to

      a. types of audiences
      b. types of general purposes
      c. types of speakers
      d. types of occasions
  7. Which is true of a purpose statement?

      a. It should be specific.
      b. It should be results oriented.
      c. It should be realistic.
      d. All of these are true.
  8. Your text cites five values shared by most U.S. citizens. Which is not one of them?

      a. good citizenship
      b. materialism
      c. tolerance of political views
      d. work ethic
  9. A predisposition to respond to something in a favorable or unfavorable way is a/an

      a. belief.
      b. demographic.
      c. attitude.
      d. value.
  10. Which is NOT a general purpose?

      a. choose a topic about which you know nothing so your topic will be fresh.
      b. choose a topic in which you are not really interested, so you can empathize with the audience and develop their interest.
      c. delay your choice as long as possible so that you spend as much time as you can searching for a good topic.
      d. choose a topic that interests you so you can make it interesting for others.
  11. Which is an effective purpose statement?

      a. The purpose of my speech is to inform.
      b. After my speech, the audience will be able to list four reasons why young people join gangs.
      c. My purpose is to inform you about crime and to persuade you to stay out of gangs.
      d. The purpose is to inform the audience about crime.
  12. Which of these is not a demographic factor?

      a. group memberships
      b. age
      c. speech purpose
      d. gender
  13. Auditory aspects of delivery include all of the following but

      a. volume.
      b. articulation.
      c. pitch.
      d. gestures.
  14. Which of these could be used for research for a speech?

      a. database
      b. periodicals
      c. website
      d. All of these could be used.
  15. Reviewing your interests is a good step to take when you are

      a. analyzing the audience.
      b. analyzing the speaking situation.
      c. choosing a topic.
      d. organizing your speech.

What should a speaker avoid when delivering a speech?

Public Speaking Mistakes to Avoid.
Neglecting to Prepare. Neglecting to prepare is one of the most common public speaking mistakes. ... .
Using Filler Words. ... .
Talking Too Fast. ... .
Talking Too Softly. ... .
Forgetting to Make Eye Contact. ... .
Using Distracting Mannerisms. ... .
Having Low Energy. ... .
Misusing Visual Aids..

Which of the following delivery methods require little to no preparation?

An impromptu speech is one for which there is little to no preparation. There is often not a warning even that the person may be asked to speak. For example, your speech teacher may ask you to deliver a speech on your worst pet peeve. You may or may not be given a few minutes to organize your thoughts.
Which of the following techniques is recommended in your text to help people who stutter change negative perceptions about their speech impairment? Acknowledge that you stutter to reduce the pressure to speak perfectly. Which of the following types of outlines is most likely written on your note cards?

Which of the following are tips for how do you use your voice to deliver your speech effectively?

Use your voice expressively and meaningfully..
Minimize the uhs, ums, likes and y'knows..
Enunciate words clearly. Don't mumble or garble them..
Speak with appropriate loudness and speed. Consider audience, place and topic..
Use variations in speed, inflections, and force to enhance your meaning and hold audience attention..