Unit 4 - Milestone 4 Public Speaking COM-212 PDF

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SOPHIA Pathways Public Speaking COM-212 Unit 4 – Milestone 4 1. Which of the following examples describes someone ineffectively preparing for a Q&A session? James includes a number of difficult terms and confusing elements in his speech so that there will be things to talk about at the Q&A session. 2. Which of the following is NOT usually part of preparing and delivering a presentation speech? Sharing photos of yourself with the awardee at the start of the speech so that everyone will know who you are presenting the award to. 3. James was studying for his geography test. He was glad that his teacher had taught him the phrase “Never Eat Soggy Waffles” to help him remember the order of North, South, East, and West. This example demonstrates which principle for supporting memory? Mnemonic 4. Which of the following statements describes a speaker who successfully uses sound as a sensory enhancement? Maya spoke loudly after noticing that the room in which she spoke was very crowded. 5. Which of the following is NOT a good technique to use when preparing or presenting an after-dinner speech? Writing down your full speech so that you won’t forget to mention anything. 6. Determine which of the following statements describes someone delivering a eulogy. “My grandfather enjoyed a full life and made friends with everyone he met.” 7. After reviewing the speech on new computer software that he will make to project managers, Ira decides that it is boring. He searches for jokes and funny stories that are somehow related to parts of his speech and includes them. What is this use of stories and anecdotes to break up the presentation intended to improve? His audience’s engagement 8. Which of the following situations represents an effective use of a visual aid? Alex brought his well-trained dog on stage to demonstrate how to teach a dog to sit and stay. 9. Which of the following is NOT a good reason to use a dynamic visual aid? The use of digital and multimedia aids elevates the speaker’s social status. 10. Colin works for a software company that specializes in compression software. He is attending a trade conference where he will make a presentation in front of representatives for potential clients. Colin is using a PowerPoint slideshow as part of his sales pitch and wants it to serve as a perfect complement to his speech. Determine which of the following represents a correct use of PowerPoint as a visual aid. Colin uses bullet points to organize all of the parts of his main argument. 11. Tom is a trainer at a large healthcare organization. He recently trained a group of doctors on a new screening technology. While reviewing their written feedback, he is surprised to learn that the doctors felt his training was difficult to follow. Tom meets with his supervisor and explains that he has been training doctors for a long time but has not received this kind of criticism before now. Tom’s boss advises him to remember he’s not perfect, and to try to learn from his mistakes. 12. Which of the following statements describes a speaker who properly analyzes and adapts to feedback? Miranda notices that her students are tilting their heads to the side, and their

eyes are slightly unfocused. She asks them an interesting question to gain their attention and reduce boredom. 13. Silas works for an auto company. He has been asked to visit trucking companies across the company to try and convince them to incorporate a new model of truck. Part of his strategy involves selling groups of drivers on the advantages of the new model. Silas hopes the drivers won’t view him as being too white-collar. Which of the following statements describes a way in which Silas could effectively build derived credibility? Silas describes the genuine interest in becoming a truck driver that he felt when he was growing up. 14. Diane is presenting insurance options at a small non-profit organization of social workers and direct support staff. The majority of the staff work in the mental health residential program. Diane’s goal is to convince the staff that she is taking their insurance considerations seriously. She also knows that appearing pleasant and engaging will increase the odds that the workers will consider her insurance proposals. Select the behavior related to dress or posture that would most effectively achieve Diane’s goals. Diane gestures with open hands during her introduction. 15. Which of the following statements is an example of ineffective use of pitch or pause when speaking? Jude was worried that the low pitch of his voice would bore the audience, so he decided to deliver his speech at a higher pitch. 16. Michyah prepared to make a speech by stretching her mouth, reciting tongue-twisters, and making sure that she did not omit sounds from words. She did all of this to ensure that she had strong articulation. 17. Which of the following statements is an example of an ineffective use of volume or rate in public speaking? James arrived late at the auditorium where he would deliver his speech. Because he had little time to prepare, he decided that a microphone check was not necessary. 18. Thomas and Martina are on the same speech team at school. After the team completes a rehearsal, the teacher compliments Martina on her performance. Thomas considers that his performance has never warranted praise. He decides to observe Martina during the next rehearsal to learn some of her techniques. Select the statement that describes how Tomas could rehearse to improve his debate performance. Thomas notices that Martina uses a conversational delivery. He decides to practice speaking more naturally to the audience. 19. Marcus is preparing to deliver a toast to his immediate family at Thanksgiving dinner. In this situation, which distance zone is it most appropriate for Marcus to speak in? Personal space 20. Mario is taking an online course in storytelling. He has been assigned to make a group presentation with other students who live in different locations throughout the country. Which of the following PowerPoint alternatives would provide Mario with “anytime, anywhere” access, free of charge? Google Docs 21. Tim is presenting a plan for a new sports stadium at an upcoming city council meeting. He knows many citizens are skeptical about the proposed location of the stadium and he wants to build a broader base of support. What is a method Tim should use to manage his Q&A session? Tim can use a projection system to display selected tweets on a large screen in front of the audience.

22. Marcus suggested that Jerry display photographs in the background during his memorial speech for a recently departed friend. What does Jerry NOT have to consider if he follows Marcus’ advice? Printing copies of the photographs to be passed out to the audience. 23. Which of the following statements describes a speaker who uses nonverbal interaction effectively to keep their audience engaged? The school board President provides a PowerPoint presentation that includes easily interpreted graphs and data that support his explanation of why school uniforms are a good idea....