Public Speaking Quiz

What is body language?

• Speaking to a live audience

• Looking at someone when communicating

• Using your body to communicate

• The strength of your voice when speaking

What is public speaking?

• Speaking to a live audience

• Using your body to communicate

• Looking at someone when communicating

• The strength of your voice when speaking

Pauses are okay in a speech. 

• True

• False

Diction & projection mean:

• I speak my mind. 

• I speak with a pleasant tone.

• I speak with gusto.

• I speak clearly, loudly, and the audience understands all of my words. 

Your speech organization is just like an essay in that it has:

• Diction, projection, intro

• Introduction, body, conclusion

• Thoughts, facts, & clarity

• Body, facts, time restraints

What if I'm nervous?

• Just try it and hopefully it will turn out okay.

• Take a deep breath and take your time.

• Go to the bathroom and cry

• Close your eyes and count from 1 to 10

Hand and body movements used to enhance a speech are called

• Posture

• Rate

• Gestures

• Tone

Why do people in general fear speaking in public?

• Fear of public scrutiny

• Fear of passing out

• Fear of appearing less knowledgeable

• Fear of not being prepared

Moving too much around the stage is?

• Good

• Bad

Holding a pen or a marker during public speaking.

is it?

• Helpfull

• Not helpful