Public Speaking Final Exam Study Guide

Which of the following is NOT a component of effective body language during a speech?

• Maintaining eye contact

• Fidgeting with hands

• Standing up straight

• Using gestures to emphasize points

What is the primary purpose of an introduction in a speech?

• To present the main points

• To summarize the conclusion

• To capture the audience's attention and establish the topic

• To ask rhetorical questions

Which of the following speech titles is an example of a persuasive speech topic?

• The History of Basketball

• Why Recycling is Important

• How to Bake Chocolate Chip Cookies

• The Life Cycle of Butterflies

What is the recommended rate of speech during a public speaking engagement?

• As fast as possible to fit in more information

• Slow enough for clarity, but not so slow as to lose the audience's interest

• Varying speed to keep the audience engaged

• It depends on the topic of the speech

Why is it important to practice a speech before delivering it in front of an audience?

• To memorize every word and recite it perfectly

• To ensure the speech fits within a specific time limit

• To become more familiar with the content and delivery, reducing nervousness

• To make last-minute changes to the speech structure

___ is one of the most important, yet one of the most difficult, parts of public speaking.

• Remembering

• Speaking Clearly

• Making Eye Contact

• Standing Still

Public speaking is informal.

• True

• False

A public speaker is a __ of information and ideas for an audience.

A lack of ___ creates a barrier, or tension, between the audience and the speaker.

Slang or casual language that you may use in conversation is appropriate.

• True

• False