WorksheetsGiving Speeches 1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
It is important to learn to give speeches because...
a)
...they help me think better and understand.
b)
...they help me gain confidence and grow as a person.
c)
...they help me pass the test.
d)
...they help me remember stuff.
2.
When beginning a speech you should...
a)
...listen to the needs of the audience.
b)
...ask people what they want you to talk about.
c)
...always start with a joke.
d)
grab the attention of the audience
3.
Strong speeches...
a)
A. contain regular eye contact.
b)
B. are given by a speaker who whispers.
c)
C. may be easily heard due to volume.
d)
D. Both A and C.
4.
A person has given a strong speech when...
a)
...they have remained on topic and explained each reason.
b)
...included a song and/or dance in the performance.
c)
they dressed up.
d)
they explained little about the topic.
5.
An anecdote is...
a)
...the medicine for a snake bite.
b)
...a short, personal story.
c)
...a short explanation.
d)
...a word my teacher uses to show off.
6.
Opinion speeches should try to persuade the audience...
a)
True
b)
False
7.
Gestures are a strong way to help stress certain ideas in a speech.
a)
False
b)
True
8.
It is ok to begin, "Today, I'm going to give a speech about..."
a)
Yes, it lets the audience know what the speech is about.
b)
No, this is a weak way to state the purpose of the speech.
9.
Using facts throughout my speech...
a)
is a way to waste time and get me through this!
b)
...bores the audience.
c)
is evidence that backs up the point I am trying to make.
d)
is a legit way to show off.
10.
Audience listeners will most remember...
a)
how I made them laugh.
b)
falling asleep.
c)
my reasons/points.
d)
the beginning and end of the speech.
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