Principles of Speech Delivery

What is the first stage in speech writing

• Determining the purpose

• Selecting a topic

• Analyzing the audience

• Rehearsing

Which of the following is not a power principle in speech editing?

• Edit for clarity

• Edit for continuity

• Edit for harmony

• Edit for focus

This refers to the stage in speech writing when a writer chooses a structure for his/her speech.

• Data gathering

• Outlining

• Choosing a writing pattern

• Editing

Which of the following is not an effective strategy in writing a speech?

• Avoid jargon.

• Be sensitive to your audience

• Write whatever comes to mind.

• Use contractions.

Which part of the speech restates the main idea?

• Body

• Conclusion

• Introduction

• Transition

Which of the following is an effective speech delivery technique?

• Pause to emphasize words.

• Rarely look the audience in the eye.

• Always be formal and serious.

• Use filler words to avoid dead air.

Which of the following is not a type of speech according to delivery?

• Informative speech

• Manuscript speech

• Impromptu speech

• Extemporaneous speech

The following are different delivery situations except for one.

• Speaking in different venues

• Speaking in a concert

• Speaking with a microphone

• Speaking with a podium

Which of the following should be emulated from good speakers?

• How they walk

• How they laugh

• How they connect with the audience

• How they walk away from the stage

Which of the following statements about speech delivery is true?

• Speech delivery is about pronouncing words perfectly.

• Public speaking is a talent and cannot be learned.

• Effective speech delivery means connecting with the audience and communicating the message.

• Good delivery lies in the intellectual words used in the speech.