Public speaking quiz

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Question 1

When messages get replaced by facial expressions, this is called confliction.

True

False

Question 2

Posturing is an example of something identified in the study of:

A.

Proxemics

B.

Oculesics

C.

Kinesics

D.

Paralanguage

Question 3

Understanding your listeners and preparing to deliver a speech that will be of high interest to them is called _____________.

Question 4

To say that “You can learn about the mob life by watching a Joe Pesci movie” is an example of:

A.

A synecdoche.

B.

An anecdote.

C.

An epidote.

D.

A lepidote.

Question 5

A common misperception of public speaking is that the audience will only take you seriously if you’re serious.

True

False

Question 6

Broadcast speech is typically written in _________ tense.

Question 7

 We tend to associate people that have positive characteristics with:

A.

Positive vocal image.

B.

Strong interpersonal skills.

C.

Articulation and strong etiquette.

D.

Negative vocal image.

Question 8

Two techniques of epideictic speech are:

A.

Prop utilization and gesturing.

B.

Identification and magnification.

C.

Motivation and inspiration.

D.

Repetition and complexity.

Question 9

The purpose of specialized speech is to inform to a professional audience.

True

False