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Nonverbal behavior is particularly important in communicating feelings,emotions,attitudes,likes,and dislikes to an audience.

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Identify the four methods of delivery.Explain each style and list the advantages and disadvantages of each.

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When a speaker delivers a speech without advance preparation,he/she is practicing ________ speaking.

Yvonne was really nervous about her upcoming speech.On the day of the speech,she arrived early,used mental and physical relaxation techniques,and felt like she knew the speech.But all she could think about was how the audience wouldn't laugh at her funny moments in the speech and how the applause would be weak and disappointing.What tip for reducing delivery jitters did Yvonne ignore?

List six characteristics of effective gestures.

Nonverbal expectancy theory asserts that people have certain expectations as to how you should communicate.

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

In his speech about American loyalty and patriotism,Mike explained how the "American" way of life is better than any other.Mike thought he had really reached everyone in his audience.However,after receiving classmates' written critiques of his speech,it seems as though his delivery and content offended a couple of international students in his class.Which of the following statements best applies to this situation?

Approximately________ percent of the social meaning of messages is based on nonverbal expression.

For most North American listeners today,effective delivery has been described as "platform conversation."

In a crowded arena,you notice that when others laugh,clap,or cheer for the speaker,you are more likely to follow their actions.This is an example of

The advantage of impromptu speaking is that you can speak informally,maintaining direct eye contact with the audience.

Sometimes listeners may ask questions at the end of your speech that are unrelated to your talk.By finding a way to gently guide your questioners back to the message you are

A consistent style of pronouncing words that is common to an ethnic group or geographic region is

When a speaker reads a speech from a written text,he/she is practicing _______ speaking.

When Kelsey says,"How many of you have ever donated money to causes that support the homeless?" she extends the palms of her hands toward the audience to invite a response.Kelsey's nonverbal communication serves what function?

List six characteristics of a good vocal delivery.

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

A minister pounds his fist on the podium when he says the words "sin" and "evil." What function does this form of nonverbal communication serve?

The way you carry your body in front of the audience is called