Question 1

For most broadcast performers, the ability to speak to thousands of listeners or viewers yet make it appear that you are talking one-to-one is fairly easy to accomplish.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

To rip and read a script is good technique because it saves time, and time is an important element of most broadcast performances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The most sought-after delivery style in broadcasting is a sing-song tone because it is rhythmic and pleasing to listen to.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which technique is a broadcast announcer least likely to employ when stressing a key phrase in commercial copy?

Accepted Answer

A)  slightly pause before and after the phrase
B)  increase voice volume when speaking the phrase
C)  lower voice volume when speaking the phrase
D)  speed up when reading the phraseE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Which heritage reference could be used if it helped the understanding of a news story or script?

Accepted Answer

A)  Canuck-an inhabitant of Canada
B)  Polack-an inhabitant of Poland
C)  Chicano-someone of Mexican descent
D)  Scotch-an inhabitant of ScotlandE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Which of the following is not really a characteristic of an amateurish announcer?

Accepted Answer

A)  pausing before difficult words
B)  adding verbal tics to one's speech
C)  making a spoonerism
D)  slurring words or phrasesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Which general age reference is not normally used to describe those under 12 years of age?

Accepted Answer

A)  juvenile
B)  child
C)  kid
D)  boy or girlE) A) and D)
F) A) and B) A

Question 8

Which vocal element is described by the process of grouping words together to form an idea and then speaking that group smoothly when delivering broadcast copy?

Accepted Answer

A)  inflection
B)  phrasing
C)  energy
D)  loudnessE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 9

According to the copy marking system presented in this chapter, a two-headed arrow under a word means to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  vocally stretch out the word
B)  raise the pitch of your voice as you say the word
C)  read the word more quickly than the rest of the copy
D)  read the word more slowly than the rest of the copyE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

The expression ''dry as a bone'' is an example of a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  slang expression
B)  redundant expression
C)  malapropism
D)  clichE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Bounce, whack and bling are all _______ expressions that an announcer may need to clarify for his or her audience.

Accepted Answer

A)  slang
B)  clich
C)  redundancies
D)  jargonE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

In normal punctuation, an ellipsis (. . .)  is used to indicate that words are missing from a sentence or quote; however, in broadcast copy, the triple periods are often used to indicate __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  several words that are linked into one thought
B)  vocal directions to the announcer
C)  the end of a sentence so the announcer will lower inflection
D)  a pause, usually longer than the pause indicated by a commaE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 13

According to the copy marking system presented in this chapter, a squiggly line under a phrase would mean ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  to vocally stretch out the expression
B)  to raise the pitch of your voice as you read the expression
C)  to read the phrase faster than the rest of the copy
D)  to read the phrase slower than the rest of the copyE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

As a broadcast performer, which characteristic would be least helpful in building audience rapport?

Accepted Answer

A)  being up-to-date/knowing what you're talking about
B)  building trust with your audience
C)  chatting with the public and signing autographs
D)  loudnessE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

The phrases ''completely encircle'' and ''true fact'' are examples of _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  spoonerisms
B)  redundant expressions
C)  clich
D)  jargon expressionsE) A) and B)
F) C) and D) B

Exam 5: Performance Development

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To rip and read a script is good technique because it saves time, and time is an important element of most broadcast performances.

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The most sought-after delivery style in broadcasting is a sing-song tone because it is rhythmic and pleasing to listen to.

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Which heritage reference could be used if it helped the understanding of a news story or script?

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Which of the following is not really a characteristic of an amateurish announcer?

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Which general age reference is not normally used to describe those under 12 years of age?

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Which vocal element is described by the process of grouping words together to form an idea and then speaking that group smoothly when delivering broadcast copy?

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According to the copy marking system presented in this chapter, a two-headed arrow under a word means to __________.

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The expression ''dry as a bone'' is an example of a ________.

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Bounce, whack and bling are all _______ expressions that an announcer may need to clarify for his or her audience.

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In normal punctuation, an ellipsis (. . .) is used to indicate that words are missing from a sentence or quote; however, in broadcast copy, the triple periods are often used to indicate __________.

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According to the copy marking system presented in this chapter, a squiggly line under a phrase would mean ____________.

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As a broadcast performer, which characteristic would be least helpful in building audience rapport?

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Which heritage reference could be used if it helped the understanding of a news story or script?

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According to the copy marking system presented in this chapter, a two-headed arrow under a word means to __________.

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In normal punctuation, an ellipsis (. . .) is used to indicate that words are missing from a sentence or quote; however, in broadcast copy, the triple periods are often used to indicate __________.

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According to the copy marking system presented in this chapter, a squiggly line under a phrase would mean ____________.

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As a broadcast performer, which characteristic would be least helpful in building audience rapport?

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