Public Speaking Quiz 1

35 Questions | By Karenmarie812 | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 299

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1.

________ messages consist of what is seen.
2.

Public speaking is different from regular conversation in that...
- A.
  
  It is more planned
- B.
  
  It is more formal
- C.
  
  The audience interacts
- D.
  
  It has limited interaction
3.

______ messages consist of what is heard.
4.

The ________ is the source of information
5.

__________ cultures, like the US and Germany, expect speakers to say what they mean and tell it like it is.
6.

Low Power Distance is when
- A.
  
  All people are created equal and afforded opportunity regardless of social status like the US, israel and Norway
- B.
  
  People have a place in society and social structure, like Saudi Arabia and Iraq
7.

Physical or phsiological distractions like a cold or personal problem are considered " ______ noise"
8.

High Power Distance is when
- A.
  
  All people are created equal and afforded opportunity regardless of social status like the US, israel and Norway
- B.
  
  People have a place in society and social structure, like Saudi Arabia and Iraq
9.

__________cultures, like Japan an and Mexico rely on contextual cues in speech and interpret what is said while relying on nonverbal, implied and sublte messages.
10.

A Speaker must be aware of _______ dimensions of their audience.
11.

Sounds that distract from the talk, like a lawn mower outside is considered " ________ noise"
12.

__________________ Cultures have more rules, rituals and regualtions.
13.

When being audience centered, a speaker should look for all of these except
- A.
  
  Nods in agreement
- B.
  
  Friendly faces
- C.
  
  Smiles and positive facial expressions
- D.
  
  People who seem to be distracted
14.

Type outline in caps and ______ - space to make it easy to scan
15.

The US is a ______ uncertainty culture.
16.

___________ is usually a poor way to deliver a speech
- A.
  
  Glancing at notes
- B.
  
  Reading
- C.
  
  Following an outline
17.

Craft messages to the needs of the __________!
18.

____ contact provides instant feedback
19.

A _____________ speech can be just as bad as one that is read.
20.

Males are more _________ oriented, ambitious and assertive
21.

Check all that may go wrong with a memorized speech
- A.
  
  Sounds stiff
- B.
  
  Know it too well
- C.
  
  Forget parts
- D.
  
  May blank out
22.

You can increase volume by speaking from the __________
23.

_____________ cultures are more adventures, minimize rules and regultios and welcome differing opinions
24.

Which of these are ways to build confidence?
- A.
  
  Preparation
- B.
  
  Don't worry about it, what you need to say will come to you when you give the speech
- C.
  
  Dont procrastinate- jump right in and prepare
- D.
  
  Select appropriate topics
- E.
  
  Write it the night before so its fresh in your mind
- F.
  
  Speak on something the audience is not interested and that you don't know much about
- G.
  
  Channel your nervous energy
25.

Distribute handouts _________ the talk if possible