Chapter 19

Question 1

True or False:
The best setting for an online speech is usually with a window behind the speaker because it will provide plenty of light.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Anton will be giving a real-time online speech to prospective backers of his start-up company. According to your textbook, which of the following should he remember to do?

Answer 2

Both position his webcam so it points directly at him or tilts slightly downward toward him and sit two to four feet from his webcam so the audience will see him from the chest up.

Question 3

True or False:
Your textbook recommends sitting two to four feet away from the webcam when presenting a real-time online speech.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Ariana is going to deliver an online informative speech for her public speaking class. According to your textbook, which of the following should she keep in mind?

Answer 4

Online speeches require more rehearsal time than in-person speeches.

Question 5

True or False:
As defined by your textbook, a recorded online speech is delivered, recorded, and then uploaded to the Internet.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

All of the following are discussed in your textbook as elements of the visual environment of an online speech except

Answer 6

editing

Question 7

According to your textbook, which of the following would be an effective backup plan for a real-time online speech?

Answer 7

Distribute an outline of your speech via email, Reschedule the speech once the technical problems are resolved, and Share a text of your speech through a document collaboration program such as Google Docs.

Question 8

True or False:
Your textbook recommends wearing a white blouse or shirt when giving an online speech because it will show up well on screen.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

True or False:
According to your textbook, a speech that has been created for an audience who will view it online as it is being delivered is called a digital online speech.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

As defined in your textbook, the _________ consists of the onscreen elements seen by the audience during an online speech.

Answer 10

visual environment

Question 11

True or False:
Because an online speaker is not physically present with the audience, online speeches should move at a slower pace than speeches presented in person.

Answer 11

False

Question 12

Which of the following statements about real-time online speeches is (are) true?

Answer 12

You should talk directly into the webcam as if you were making eye contact with an audience right in front of you.

Question 13

According to your textbook, which of the following statements about online public speaking is (are) true?

Answer 13

Dressing professionally is as important online as it is when speaking in person, Gestures and facial expressions are magnified when they appear on screen, and Online speaking is more challenging and time-consuming than traditional speaking.

Question 14

True or False:
Audiences tend to be more forgiving of poor delivery in online speeches than in speeches they attend in person.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

True or False:
Audience analysis and adaptation are less important for online speeches than for speeches presented to in-person audiences.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

True or False:
As your textbook explains, almost every aspect of the speech communication process can be affected by the online environment.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

According to your textbook, which of the following statements is (are) true?

Answer 17

Online speeches need more rehearsal time than in-person speeches

Question 18

True or False:
Gauging audience feedback is usually more difficult when presenting an online speech than when speaking to an in-person audience.

Answer 18

True