What makes a good public speaker?

Which of these are you thinking about when you make sure that what you say interests the specific people who are listening?

• audience

• purpose

• organization

• word choice

Which of these should you pay attention to, so that the audience clearly hears and knows what words are being said in the speech?

• organization

• purpose

• pronunciation

• gestures

Which of these should a speaker practice in order to stay within a time limit and let the audience understand the words that are said?

• pronunciation

• pacing or speed

• word choice

• purpose

Which of these must you think about as you create a meaningful speech for the audience?

• volume

• organization

• speed

• purpose

Which of these characteristics involves using vivid image words, repetition, or figurative language to hold the attention of the audience?

• audience

• organization

• purpose

• word choice

When you make sure to include an introduction, a main idea with details, and a conclusion, which of these are you paying attention to?

• audience

• organization

• purpose

• word choice

This type of speech is when the speaker reads to an audience from a printed or written text.

• manuscript

• impromptu

• memorize

• extemporaneous

Which is NOT a characteristic of an EXTEMPORANEOUS speech?

• the speaker maintains eye contact with the audience

• given in a conversational manner

• without advance preparation

• more engaging to the audience

___________ is the presentation of a short message without advance preparation.

• Extemporaneous Speaking

• Speaking from Memory

• Speaking from a Manuscript

• Impromptu Speaking

Which is an advantage of Memorized Speaking?

• You can move freely around the stage and use your hands to make gestures.

• The audience will pay better attention because it seems as though you are just talking to them.

• The speech is spontaneous and with least expectation.

• You will never forget the words in your prepared speech.