Week 3 Public Speaking

1. Which of the following is NOT a key element of effective public speaking?

• Articulation

• Confidence

• Reading directly from notes

• Dignity

1. What does the acronym P.R.E.P. stand for in public speaking?

• Purpose, Research, Execution, Presentation

• Point, Reason, Example, Point

• Prepare, Rehearse, Engage, Perform

• Practice, Record, Edit, Present

1. Why is eye contact important in public speaking?

• To memorize your speech

• To appear more trustworthy and connect with the audience

• To look confident regardless of your actual feelings

• To focus on one spot and avoid distractions

1. What is the primary purpose of using gestures while giving a speech?

• To distract the audience

• To emphasize points and add energy to the speech

• To make the speech longer

• To keep your hands busy

1. What is a common technique to overcome stage fright before a presentation?

• Avoid thinking about the audience

• Visualize yourself succeeding

• Practice only once or twice

• Avoid drinking water beforehand

1. What role does storytelling play in an effective speech?

• It helps to lengthen the speech unnecessarily

• It confuses the audience

• It makes the speech memorable and relatable

• It serves as a filler for when the speaker forgets content

1. What is the benefit of practicing a speech in front of a small audience before the actual presentation?

• It decreases anxiety and provides feedback

• It wastes time and energy

• It ensures your speech is perfect without adjustments

• It helps memorize every word exactly

1. What should you focus on when tailoring your message to your audience?

• Using complex language and jargon

• Understanding the audience's interests and knowledge level

• Assuming everyone knows the topic well

• Ignoring the audience's feedback

1. How can vocal variety improve a speech?

• By making the delivery monotonous

• By adding emotion, emphasis, and keeping the audience engaged

• By reducing the speech's clarity

• By making the speaker sound nervous

1. What is an effective way to handle unexpected disruptions during a speech?

• Pause briefly, address the situation calmly, and continue

• Leave the stage immediately

• Ignore the audience and keep speaking

• Start over from the beginning