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Public Speaking Final Exam Study Guide

Authored by Katie Brehmer

English

9th - 12th Grade

CCSS covered

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Public Speaking Final Exam Study Guide
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.7

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Remembering

Speaking Clearly

Making Eye Contact

Standing Still

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Public speaking is informal.

True

False

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

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