All of the above. Avoiding smoking, screaming, and talking for a long period on the telephone will help maintain the quality of your voice for a major speech.
A) If you are about to give a major speech, which of the following should you avoid doing in
order to have the highest quality voice for the big day? (1 point)
smoking
screaming
talking for a long period of time on the telephone
all of the above
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A) What is the greatest advantage a handheld microphone has for a speaker? (1 point)
It gives him something to hold onto if he gets nervous.
It allows him to have greater control over his voice.
He can flip it around in the air to show that he is comfortable and not nervous.
None of the above
It gives him something to hold onto if he gets nervous.
It allows him to have greater control over his voice.
He can flip it around in the air to show that he is comfortable and not nervous.
None of the above
The greatest advantage a handheld microphone has for a speaker is "It gives him something to hold onto if he gets nervous." While the other options may have some merit, the physical presence of holding a microphone can be a comfort and support for a speaker dealing with nerves.
A) What is the greatest advantage to using a wireless clip-on microphone? (1 point)
You can have both hands free in order to gesture during your speech.
You cannot whisper or shout for dramatic effect.
You have the ability to hold papers in your hands so that you can read directly from the text
when giving your speech.
You can put your hands in your pockets so that you will not appear nervous.
You can have both hands free in order to gesture during your speech.
You cannot whisper or shout for dramatic effect.
You have the ability to hold papers in your hands so that you can read directly from the text
when giving your speech.
You can put your hands in your pockets so that you will not appear nervous.
The greatest advantage to using a wireless clip-on microphone is "You can have both hands free in order to gesture during your speech." This allows for greater freedom of movement and enhances the speaker's ability to engage the audience through gestures.
A) Every time you give a speech you must use formal language and avoid speaking in a
conversational manner to the audience. (1 point)
True
False
conversational manner to the audience. (1 point)
True
False
False. While formal language may be appropriate in certain contexts, using a conversational manner can often help make a speech more engaging and relatable to the audience. Balancing formal and informal language based on the context and audience is key.
A) You should avoid making eye contact with the audience and instead focus on reading
directly from your notes in order to not lose your place. (1 point)
True
False
directly from your notes in order to not lose your place. (1 point)
True
False
False. Making eye contact with the audience is important for engaging them and making the speech more effective. While it's okay to glance at your notes occasionally, maintaining eye contact helps establish a connection and keeps the audience engaged.
A) Which of the following is not a good idea for what to do when speaking while moving
around in a room? (1 point)
Move to show that you have finished a thought.
Move to different parts of the room to give different people attention.
Stop moving when you want to make a really important point.
Do not stop moving once you have begun.
around in a room? (1 point)
Move to show that you have finished a thought.
Move to different parts of the room to give different people attention.
Stop moving when you want to make a really important point.
Do not stop moving once you have begun.
The option that is not a good idea for what to do when speaking while moving around in a room is "Do not stop moving once you have begun." Effective speakers often use pauses and moments of stillness to emphasize important points, so continuous movement can be distracting and counterproductive.