Public Speaking Quiz

Which one of these is not a type of speech?

• expository

• permanent

• persuasive

• storytelling

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is body language?

• hand gestures

• facial expressions

• posture (how you sit or stand)

• An Italian language

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What city is the University of Montana in?

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the correct spelling of a speech that teaches or shares information?

• exposetory

• exposatory

• expositary

• expository

What is the definition of a persuasive speech?

• a speech used to describe, explain, and/or define an object, idea, concept, cultural practice, or system.

• a speech that is given to convince the audience to believe or do something.

• a speech that is recorded.

• a speech where you memorize part of a book or poem.

An _______listens to a speech.

• audio

• auditory

• audience

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Senator ________ was an ambassador to Japan.

• Mack McKerly

• Mike Mansfield

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

________ or narrative speech is the term given to public speaking with the focus of a narrative, usually a personal one. The speaker uses a story to get the audience's attention and communicate a powerful message.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What are some ways to improve your public speaking skills?

• Practice your speech many times.

• Organize the ideas in your speech.

• Make eye contact with people.

• Don't stop speaking if you make a mistake.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What are some ways to practice your speech?

• In front of a mirror.

• Recording yourself on your phone.

• Don't practice. You will seem too prepared.

• Practice in front of friends or family.

• Practice in front of your cat, dog, or bird.