speech study guide quiz #5

In a public speaking situation, the speaker should pay attention to his or her emotions when delivering a speech because emotions are catching. This is explained by the ______

emotional contagion theory

An effective speech conclusion serves which two purposes?

It will summarize the speech and provide closure

In a speech introduction, proximity is

the degree to which the information affects the audience directly

Which of the following is a method for summarizing a speech in the conclusion

reemphasizing the central idea in a memorable way

According to the text, the most obvious purpose that you must accomplish in a speech introduction is to

introduce the subject of your speech

The ability to monitor your audience's response and adjust your message accordingly is a benefit of good

eye contact

In the introduction, a good way to establish your credibility is to

be well prepared and confident

Which of the following statements is the best quideline for using gestures in a speech

every emotion can be expressed by a particular gesture

Terms like "finally" and in conclusion are examples of devices

that provide closure for a speech

A _____ in your speech tells the listeners what to expect by enumerating the ideas or points that you plan to present

signpost

Without uttering a word, an audience can be quieted by holding up the palm of your hand to calm a noisy crowd. This is the nonverbal function of

substituting

According to your text, in which of the following circumstances would humor be a porr choice for your introductory device

when your audience is linguistically diverse

_______ behavoirs such as eye contact, appropriate gestures, and physical closeness enhance the quailty of relationship between the speaker and listeners

immediacy

NV face & body movement used to express emotion

affect displays

____________ behaviors are those that literally or psychologically make your audience feel closer to you