Public speaking quiz
Answer all questions
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
