What is manuscript speaking? When should it be used, and what are three suggestions for
using it well?
What will be an ideal response?
Manuscript speaking is reading a speech from a prepared text. It should be used when
the speaker is in a situation that requires careful wording of the speech, such as political
situations requiring sensitivity and tactfulness, or a formal situation that requires more
eloquence. Suggestions for giving manuscript speeches include
(1 ) type your speech in short phrases on the upper 2/3 of the paper,
(2 ) improve your eye contact by taking in an entire sentence at a time,
(3 ) do not read the manuscript too quickly. Use a slash mark (/) or some other symbol
to remind you to pause in strategic places.
(4 ) vary the rhythm, inflection, and pace of your delivery so that the presentation does
not sound read
(5 ) and use gestures and movement to add nonverbal interest and emphasis.
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Which of the following statements about interpersonal communication is most accurate?
A) Interpersonal communication allows us to establish relationships. B) Interpersonal communication does not include communication between people involved in professional relationships. C) Interpersonal communication cannot happen in the early stages of a relationship. D) Interpersonal communication is independent from intrapersonal communication. E) Interpersonal communication is an association between at least three people.
Compare and contrast the responsibilities of the Program Director in any two of the media industries discussed in Chapter 8
What will be an ideal response?