Unit Test — Cumulative exam Answers

Shannon will be giving a presentation on the poetry of Robert Frost, which will include reciting several poems while displaying images in the background. Which of the following methods will likely help her most in overcoming her feelings of apprehension?a.thinking positively & visualizing the outcomeb.practicing frequently & visualizing the outcomec.breathing deeply & thinking positivelyd.carefully preparing & breathing deeply

When Angie stands up in front of a group of people, all of the eyes focused on her make her heart feel as if it is pumping at a million beats per minute, her palms get sweaty and her knees feel very shaky. Angie’s apprehension probably comes from her:a.negative past experiencesb.inexperience & lack of preparationc.fear of being the center of attentiond.lack of confidence

The title of Michelle’s speech is: Our Privacy on the Internet Should Be More Protected. Which of the following would be the best thesis statement for her speech? a. Preventing identity theft and safeguarding genetic information. b. Should each person have the fundamental right to have absolute control over his or her personal information? c. Privacy on the Internet should be more protected with a stricter ban and harsher penalties for identity theft, because each person has the fundamental right to have absolute control over his or her personal information. d. Each person has the fundamental right to have absolute control over his or her personal information. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Describe your worst presentation. What would you have done differently in order for it to have turned out better?

Which area of active listening does the boy in this image need to work on? a. Listening for total meaning b. Listening with empathy c. Listening ethically d. Listening with an open mind Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Write a simile, a metaphor and an example of alliteration that could be used during a speech or presentation.

Jim has been given the assignment to speak to his biology class on the function and structure of a cell. Give some specific ideas of how he can approach this topic to make it clear and interesting for his classmates. How might he simplify the complex ideas and make the presentation fun and exciting?

Evaluate your own effectiveness as a speaker. What do you do well and what do you need to improve on? Cover both your vocal delivery (volume, rate, articulation, pronunciation, and pauses) and your physical presentation (eye contact, posture, facial expressions, gestures, and use of movement).

Have you ever felt like the person in this image during a speech or presentation? List four or five things this person can do to be a more effective listener.

Describe the importance of rehearsing in the actual presentation space.

Write a brief statement the illustrates the use of cause and effect as part of a logical appeal.

Think about the last speech you gave. Was your speech clear and interesting? If it was, list at least 3 or 4 specific things you did to make the speech clear and interesting. If it wasn’t, list at least 3 or 4 specific suggestions of what you could have done to improve and make your presentation even more clear and interesting.