Question 1

Stephanie is giving a speech about an animal shelter. She is speaking to her audience in a conversational tone. The audience feels as if she is speaking to them directly. What type of speech is she most likely giving?
A) An extemporaneous speech
B) An impromptu speech
C) A manuscript speech
D) A memorized speech

Accepted Answer

An extemporaneous speech involves speaking in a conversational tone with some preparation but without reading from a manuscript or reciting memorized lines, allowing for direct engagement with the audience.

Question 2

Brendan is on the speech and debate team. He is giving a speech this evening. He has been preparing for the speech for weeks, trying not to forget any of his lines. What kind of speech is he most likely giving?
A) An extemporaneous speech
B) An impromptu speech
C) A manuscript speech
D) A memorized speech

Accepted Answer

Brendan has been preparing for weeks and is trying not to forget any of his lines, which suggests he is giving a memorized speech. This type of speech involves committing the entire speech to memory, which aligns with Brendan's preparation.

Question 3

Joe is speaking for the record, presenting research findings to a scientific review board. What kind of speech will he most likely give?
A) An extemporaneous speech
B) An impromptu speech
C) A manuscript speech
D) A memorized speech

Accepted Answer

Given the context of presenting research findings to a scientific review board, Joe is most likely to give a manuscript speech. This format allows for precise communication of complex information, ensuring accuracy and adherence to scientific standards.

Question 4

Maggie didn't realize the board of directors would ask her to speak, and was a little surprised when they did. What kind of speech will she most likely give?
A) An extemporaneous speech
B) An impromptu speech
C) A manuscript speech
D) A memorized speech

Accepted Answer

Maggie's situation, where she is asked to speak unexpectedly, indicates that she will most likely give an impromptu speech, which is a speech given without preparation or planning.

Question 5

Ted is a lawyer. He is speaking for the record during some legal proceedings and is therefore reading word for word from a prepared text. Which sentence explains the greatest disadvantage of the speech he will most likely give?
A) It may lack a conversational tone.
B) It may lack spontaneity.
C) It may lack formality.
D) It may be overly formal.

Accepted Answer

Reading word for word from a prepared text can make a speech lack spontaneity, as it may sound rehearsed and not allow for natural interaction or adaptation to the audience's reactions.

Question 6

Juanita is a college professor. She is going to speak to her class about visual communication. She has a lesson plan that she intends to follow. What is the most probable type of speech she will give to her class?
A) An extemporaneous speech
B) An impromptu speech
C) A manuscript speech
D) A memorized speech

Accepted Answer

An extemporaneous speech involves speaking from a prepared outline or notes, allowing for flexibility and adaptation to the audience's reactions, which is suitable for a classroom setting where interaction and engagement are important.

Question 7

A _______ is any kind of line drawing that shows the most important properties of an object.
A) diagram
B) pie chart
C) model
D) visual aid

Accepted Answer

A diagram is a simplified drawing showing the appearance, structure, or workings of something; thus, it is the correct answer for a line drawing that shows the most important properties of an object.

Question 8

A _______ maps out the direction of a moving point; it is ideally suited for showing changes over time.
A) diagram
B) pie chart
C) model
D) line chart

Accepted Answer

A line chart is specifically designed to display the direction or trend of a moving point over time, making it an ideal choice for visualizing changes or trends in data as they occur through different time periods.

Question 9

Graphic devices that may be used in any type of speech to illustrate and support ideas are called
A) diagrams.
B) pie charts.
C) models.
D) visual aids.

Accepted Answer

Visual aids are graphic devices used in speeches to illustrate and support ideas, encompassing diagrams, pie charts, models, and more.

Question 10

Scaled representations of the object you are discussing that are used when that object is too large or too small or simply doesn't exist anymore are called
A) diagrams.
B) pie charts.
C) models.
D) visual aids.

Accepted Answer

Models are scaled representations used to study or explain things that are too large, too small, or no longer exist, allowing for easier understanding or analysis.

Question 11

A _______ is an effective way of presenting statistics so that your audience can remember them more easily.
A) number chart
B) diagram
C) model
D) word chart

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

A visual aid that conveys its meaning through images of an actual object is called a
A word chart depicting the relationship of people to each other, such as a family tree, is an example of a(n) _______ chart.
A) flow
B) organizational
C) line
D) column

Accepted Answer

An organizational chart, such as a family tree, visually represents the structure of an organization or relationships among individuals, making it the correct answer.

Question 13

Finn needs to depict a means of deciding what to watch on Netflix. He depicts the process with boxes and arrows. Which chart is Finn likely to use?
A) A line chart
B) A bar chart
C) A flow chart
D) A pie chart

Accepted Answer

A flow chart is used to depict processes or steps in a task, making it the appropriate choice for illustrating a decision-making process like deciding what to watch on Netflix.

Question 14

A visual aid that compares two or more values by showing them as elongated vertical rectangles is called a
A) line chart.
B) model.
C) column chart.
D) number chart.

Accepted Answer

A column chart is a visual aid that compares two or more values by showing them as elongated vertical rectangles, which are often referred to as columns or bars. This makes it easy to compare the values side by side.

Question 15

A visual aid that divides a circle into wedges, representing percentages of the whole is called a
A) line chart.
B) model.
C) column chart.
D) pie chart.

Accepted Answer

A pie chart is a circular statistical graphic, which is divided into slices to illustrate numerical proportion. Each slice of the pie chart represents a category and its size is proportional to the quantity or percentage it represents of the total.

Question 16

Sally wants to depict the proportion of time spent on different activities during a typical college student's week. Which visual aid is Sally likely to use?
A) An object
B) A model
C) A line chart
D) A pie chart

Accepted Answer

A pie chart is the most suitable visual aid for depicting the proportion of time spent on different activities, as it visually represents parts of a whole, making it easy to compare the relative time spent on each activity.

Question 17

Charlie wants to show student government his vision for the new athletic center on campus. He brought a proportionate representation to bring to his presentation. Which visual aid is Charlie using?
A) A model
B) A number chart
C) A diagram
D) An organizational chart

Accepted Answer

A model is a three-dimensional representation of a concept or design, often used to demonstrate a physical structure or object, such as an athletic center, in a smaller, proportionate size. This makes it the correct choice for Charlie's purpose.

Question 18

Terrance is going on the road to show how the world's climate has been changing. He is going to show how the polar ice caps have receded over time. He will be speaking in auditoriums around the country. His presentation was created in Prezi and contains no more than seven lines of text, each with no more than seven words. He was sure to plan for a visual aid that could be seen by his audience. What type of visual aid did Terrance choose?
A) A line chart
B) An organizational chart
C) A model
D) A word chart

Accepted Answer

A line chart is an effective visual aid for showing changes over time, such as the receding of polar ice caps, which fits the context of Terrance's presentation.

Question 19

Which medium for presenting visual aids gives you the advantage of spontaneity and portability?
A) A whiteboard
B) A flip pad
C) A handout
D) A clip from YouTube

Accepted Answer

A flip pad allows for spontaneous writing or drawing and is easily portable, making it ideal for dynamic presentations.

Question 20

The major advantage of this medium of presentation is its spontaneity, while a disadvantage is the inability to prepare your materials on it in advance.
A) A whiteboard
B) A flip pad
C) A handout
D) A projector

Accepted Answer

Whiteboards allow for spontaneous content creation and presentation, but they do not permit the preparation of materials in advance, unlike projectors, handouts, or flip pads which can be prepared beforehand.

Quiz 13: Presenting Speeches

Stephanie is giving a speech about an animal shelter. She is speaking to her audience in a conversational tone. The audience feels as if she is speaking to them directly. What type of speech is she most likely giving?

Brendan is on the speech and debate team. He is giving a speech this evening. He has been preparing for the speech for weeks, trying not to forget any of his lines. What kind of speech is he most likely giving?

Joe is speaking for the record, presenting research findings to a scientific review board. What kind of speech will he most likely give?

Maggie didn't realize the board of directors would ask her to speak, and was a little surprised when they did. What kind of speech will she most likely give?

Ted is a lawyer. He is speaking for the record during some legal proceedings and is therefore reading word for word from a prepared text. Which sentence explains the greatest disadvantage of the speech he will most likely give?

Juanita is a college professor. She is going to speak to her class about visual communication. She has a lesson plan that she intends to follow. What is the most probable type of speech she will give to her class?

A _______ is any kind of line drawing that shows the most important properties of an object.

A _______ maps out the direction of a moving point; it is ideally suited for showing changes over time.

Graphic devices that may be used in any type of speech to illustrate and support ideas are called

Scaled representations of the object you are discussing that are used when that object is too large or too small or simply doesn't exist anymore are called

A _______ is an effective way of presenting statistics so that your audience can remember them more easily.

A visual aid that conveys its meaning through images of an actual object is called a A word chart depicting the relationship of people to each other, such as a family tree, is an example of a(n) _______ chart.

Finn needs to depict a means of deciding what to watch on Netflix. He depicts the process with boxes and arrows. Which chart is Finn likely to use?

A visual aid that compares two or more values by showing them as elongated vertical rectangles is called a

A visual aid that divides a circle into wedges, representing percentages of the whole is called a

Sally wants to depict the proportion of time spent on different activities during a typical college student's week. Which visual aid is Sally likely to use?

Charlie wants to show student government his vision for the new athletic center on campus. He brought a proportionate representation to bring to his presentation. Which visual aid is Charlie using?

Which medium for presenting visual aids gives you the advantage of spontaneity and portability?

The major advantage of this medium of presentation is its spontaneity, while a disadvantage is the inability to prepare your materials on it in advance.