Types of Speeches Quiz

What type of speech involves committing the speech to memory and delivering it without notes?

• Memorized

• Manuscript

• Impromptu

• Entertainment

In which type of speech are you called to speak at the spur of the moment because you are expected to be knowledgeable about the subject?

• Impromptu

• Memorized

• Entertainment

• Persuasive

What type of speech works best for the introduction of a guest, acceptance of award or recognition, toast, eulogy, tribute, and the like?

• Informative

• Memorized

• Extemporaneous

• Manuscript

To make your speech entertaining, you may:

• persuade the audience

• dramatize experiences

• explain details

• share stories of other people

Which type of speech is centered on whether a topic is good or bad, moral or immoral, just or unjust?

• Question of belief

• Question of fact

• Question of value

• Question of policy

What type of speech requires you to commit the speech to memory so that you do not bring your notes when delivering it?

• Impromptu

• Memorized

• Extemporaneous

• Manuscript

Which type of speech is delivered with little or no time for preparation?

• Entertainment

• Persuasive

• Impromptu

• Memorized

Unlike memorized or manuscript speeches, which type of speech is delivered with the help of short notes and a clear outline?

• Impromptu

• Memorized

• Manuscript

• Extemporaneous

What type of speech challenges the speaker’s ability to organize ideas and deliver effectively in a very short period?

• Extemporaneous

• Impromptu

• Informative

• Persuasive

The purpose of entertainment speech is to:

• critically analyze a topic

• educate and inform

• make the audience relax and enjoy

• persuade the audience