Methods of Delivery Answers

You are a politician delivering a very important speech that will be seen by thousands of people. Which of the following would be the best method of delivery in this situation?

When you speak without advanced preparation, it is called a(n) __________________ speech.

You are giving a 45 minute presentation on biological engineering to a small group of your peers. Which of the following would be the best method of delivery in this situation?

You are attending a conference, and just before it begins the presenter asks if you will stand and say a few words towards the end of her presentation. Which of the following would be the best method of delivery in this situation?

A memorized speech gives you the highest degree of flexibility, allowing you the freedom to interact with and respond to your audience.

Jose is speaking for the first time in front of a large group of people. He is very nervous, but grateful that the speech only needs to last about 3 or 4 minutes. To make things worse, he has to speak on a topic that he knows very little about. What would be the best advice to give Jose?

Helen is an experienced public speaker and has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. She is at a regional physician’s conference, and has just been asked without any prior warning to stand up in front of hundreds of doctors to describe a very complicated medical procedure. What should she do?

A prepared speech delivered without notes, or with minimal notes is called a(n) __________________ speech.

All of the following are disadvantages of an impromptu speech, except:

All of the following are disadvantages of a manuscript speech, except:

Which of the following is an advantage of an impromptu speech?

When called upon to give an impromptu speech, it is a good idea to do all of the following, except:

It's usually best not to attempt an _____________ speech unless you are very experienced and knowledgeable about your topic.

You should do all of the following to prepare for an extemporaneous speech, except:

Which of the following is an advantage of a manuscript speech?