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Delivering a speech from a written or memorized general outline is termed


A) extemporaneous speaking.
B) manuscript speaking.
C) impromptu speaking.
D) memorized speaking.

E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

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Extemporaneous speaking is delivered in a conversational style.

A) True
B) False

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Given the task of preparing a speech, Susan decides to speak from an outline that can help her sound conversational and spontaneous. She wants to be able to adapt her remarks to the feedback she receivesfrom the audience. She also wants to make more eye contact with the audience. What method of delivery will be BEST, given Susan's speech goals?


A) memory speaking
B) extemporaneous speaking
C) impromptu speaking
D) manuscript speaking

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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The advantage of impromptu speaking is that you can speak informally and maintain direct eye contact with the audience.

A) True
B) False

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An unrehearsed rebuttal to a comment made by a colleague during a meeting is an example of


A) manuscript speaking
B) impromptu speaking
C) memorized speaking
D) extemporaneous speaking

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Reading a speech from a prepared text is termed


A) memorized speaking.
B) manuscript speaking.
C) extemporaneous speaking.
D) impromptu speaking.

E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

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Extemporaneous speaking and impromptu speaking are the same thing.

A) True
B) False

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When the president of the U.S. delivers his State of the Union speech, the type of speech classified by method of delivery would be


A) manuscript.
B) impromptu.
C) memorized.
D) extemporaneous.

E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

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During an impromptu speech, you are always speaking from your own experience and knowledge.

A) True
B) False

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In which of the following situations is the memorized speaking style acceptable?


A) during an emergency that requires precise wording
B) when you want to appear natural and conversational
C) when your speech doesn't require a strict organizational style
D) when you are accepting an award

E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

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An impromptu speech does not have to be organized.

A) True
B) False

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Maintaining constant, direct eye contact is an advantage of manuscript speaking.

A) True
B) False

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What is one advantage of impromptu speaking?


A) You can maintain direct eye contact with the audience.
B) It won't cause you to get as nervous.
C) You can choose your words very carefully.
D) It increases your credibility.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

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When asked to deliver a speech at the last moment, the type of delivery style you will use is


A) impromptu.
B) extemporaneous.
C) manuscript.
D) memorized.

E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

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When you perform _____ speaking you run the greatest risk of forgetting parts of your speech and awkwardly searching for words in front of your audience.


A) impromptu
B) memorized
C) manuscript
D) extemporaneous

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Rehearsal is an important step for excellent extemporaneous speakers.

A) True
B) False

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True

One disadvantage of memorized is speaking is that you can't make on-the-spot adaptations to your audience.

A) True
B) False

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Manuscript speaking is rarely done well enough to be interesting.

A) True
B) False

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True

What is one advantage of memorized speaking?


A) most natural delivery style
B) easiest for most speakers to do well
C) maximum eye contact with audience
D) best technique for persuasive speaking

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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C

A few minutes remain in the class period. The teacher assigns a student to stand before the class and give a brief speech on effective study habits. What method of delivery is utilized in this situation?


A) impromptu speaking
B) manuscript speaking
C) memorized speaking
D) extemporaneous speaking

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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