Southern New Hampshire University
COM-212 Public Speaking
EXAM 14 questions and answers
Julia is a social worker who leads a counseling program at a local health center and is
comfortable speaking to small groups on an informal basis. Her supervisor asks her to
speak in front of prospective donors at an upcoming fundraising event. Julia agrees but
becomes nervous after realizing she will be delivering a prepared speech in front of a
large audience.
Select the statement describing a speaking technique used by Julia that will be effective
in front of a large audience.
● Julia wants to be free to move around the room, so she chooses a Lavalier
microphone to amplify her voice and give her freedom to walk around.
Julia begins writing a first draft of her speech. She knows she needs to generate
goodwill for the health center before stressing the importance of donations. Julia
decides to highlight the importance of the health center to the community by pointing out
the lack of options her patients would have if the center closed. She recites her first
draft out loud to test aspects of her delivery.
Which of the following examples of Julia speaking demonstrates an effective use of
pitch or pauses?
● Julia records her practice speech to make sure her pace is engaging, but
understandable.
