Question

A) You need to read a brief item, letter, or paragraph as part of your speech. What is the best
way to do this in a natural and casual manner? (1 point)
Read the section as fast as you can.
Hold the paper high in the air and announce to everyone that you are about to read from the
piece of paper and that they should not judge you.
Use a lower or higher pitched voice than your natural one to trick your audience.
Practice, rehearse, use a bigger font, then practice some more.
Answer
A) Martin Luther King, Jr., always spoke in a fast, quick-paced voice when he delivered a
speech. (1 point)
True
False
Answer
A) Former President Teddy Roosevelt used a number of positive speaking skills. Which of
the following helped make him appear more confident and natural to the audience? (1 point)
He always read directly from his notes so that he never made a mistake.
He used props so that the people listening to him would not lose interest.
He spoke in a low voice.
He gestured with his hands in a comfortable and natural way.
Answer
A) There is only one standard way to dress when giving a speech: a suit for men and a dress
or business suit for women. There is no room for personal style. (1 point)
True
False
Answer
A) If you are about to give an important speech and want something to drink, which of the
following is the best choice for protecting your vocal cords and minimizing the chances of
your body having an adverse reaction? (1 point)
ice water
coffee
large soda
room temperature water
Answer
A) Many people have verbal tics that come out when they are nervous. These include which
of the following? (1 point)
talking quickly
talking softly
saying um and ah
all of the above
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The best way to read a brief item, letter, or paragraph as part of your speech in a natural and casual manner is to **practice, rehearse, use a bigger font, then practice some more.** This approach allows you to become familiar with the content, so you can deliver it smoothly and confidently, making it feel more organic to your audience.
Answered by GPT-4o mini
**False.** Martin Luther King, Jr. often varied his speaking pace, using a deliberate and powerful cadence to emphasize key points and evoke emotion in his speeches. While he could speak quickly at times, he maintained a range of vocal dynamics to enhance his delivery.
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The option that helped make former President Teddy Roosevelt appear more confident and natural to the audience is **"He gestured with his hands in a comfortable and natural way."** Gesturing can convey enthusiasm and engagement, which helps connect with the audience and enhance the speaker's confidence.
Answered by GPT-4o mini
**False.** While dressing professionally is important when giving a speech, there is not just one standard way to do so. Individuals can express their personal style within professional attire, and what is considered appropriate can vary depending on the context, audience, and setting of the speech.
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The best choice for protecting your vocal cords and minimizing the chances of an adverse reaction is **room temperature water.** It helps keep you hydrated without the shock that ice water can cause to your throat, and it avoids the dehydrating effects of coffee and soda.
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is **saying um and ah.** While talking quickly and softly may also occur when someone is nervous, "um" and "ah" specifically refer to verbal tics or fillers that people often use when they are unsure or anxious during speaking.