Secrets to a Speech

What is the main purpose of a speech?

• To criticize and belittle the listeners

• To inform the listeners about a topic

• To entertain the listeners with jokes and stories

• To persuade, influence or encourage the listeners to agree with the speaker’s views, ideas and opinions

What is the rule of three in a speech?

• When the speaker talks about three different topics

• When the speech is divided into three main sections

• When information is provided in a list of three things

• When the speaker repeats the same phrase three times

What effect does the use of contrast/juxtaposition have in a speech?

• It distracts the listeners from the main message

• It makes the speech boring and uninteresting

• It adds impact and emphasis to the speaker’s views

• It confuses the listeners

What is the purpose of using rhetorical questions in a speech?

• To confuse the listeners

• To make the speech longer

• To add impact and drama to the speech

• To test the knowledge of the listeners

What is the role of positive vocabulary in a speech?

• To create a sense of fear in the listeners

• To make the listeners feel sad

• To describe the ‘enemy’ or opponent

• To get the audience on the speaker’s side

What is the purpose of using exaggeration in a speech?

• To make the speech difficult to understand

• To make the speech sound boring

• To impress or persuade by overstating a viewpoint

• To confuse the listeners

What is the effect of using alliteration in a speech?

• It makes the speech difficult to understand

• It makes the speech sound repetitive

• It confuses the listeners

• It makes the speech memorable and adds atmosphere

What is the purpose of using figurative language in a speech?

• To make the speech sound boring

• To make the speech difficult to understand

• To confuse the listeners

• To add interest, impact and drama to the speech

What does the tone of a speech reflect?

• The volume at which the speech is delivered

• The speed at which the speech is delivered

• The speaker’s attitude and feelings

• The number of words used in the speech

What is the purpose of using quotations in a speech?

• To test the knowledge of the listeners

• To confuse the listeners

• To make the speech longer

• To forge a link between the speaker and listener