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Speech Terms and Tips

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The purpose of using notecards is to...
a)
read your notecards word for word.
b)
give the speaker something to look at.
c)
remind the speaker of the main points.
d)
memorize your speech.
2.
A speaker should begin his/her informative speech with...
a)
stating his/her name.
b)
an attention device.
c)
stating his/her main points.
d)
10 jumping jacks.
3.
The 3 parts of a speech include...
a)
the beginning, middle, & end.
b)
Chapter 1, 2, & 3.
c)
the introduction, body, & conclusion.
d)
Part A, B, and C.
4.

A great visual aid for a speech is a...

a)

piece of equipment.

b)

video.

c)

slideshow.

d)

All of these

5.

The purpose of an informative speech is to...

a)

persuade.

b)

teach.

c)

debate.

d)

all of these.

6.
Body language is...
a)
nonverbal messages.
b)
a silent language.
c)
very important for speeches.
d)
All of the above.
7.

Using gestures involves using your...

a)

feet.

b)

hands.

c)

face.

d)

magical powers.

8.
Eye contact is important because it helps...
a)
show off your eye color.
b)
connect with your audience.
c)
scare your audience.
d)
make your audience laugh.
9.
Your speaking rate should be...
a)
15 words per minute.
b)
150 words per minute.
c)
1500 words per minute.
d)
15000 words per minute.
10.
Volume is the...
a)
loudness or softness of your voice.
b)
the smoothness of your voice.
c)
the clearness of your voice.
d)
the speed of your voice.
11.
One tip for good eye contact is...
a)
stare at only one person.
b)
never look up from your notes.
c)
scan the audience. 
d)
look at the floor.
12.
A speech should generally have how many main points?
a)
1
b)
3
c)
6
d)
20
13.
Some common symptoms of stage fright might be...
a)
blank mind, sweating, fast heartbeat.
b)
hives, rash, and headache.
c)
seizures, coma, and death.
d)
weight gain, balding, and fatigue.
14.
An example of positive body language is...
a)
leaning against the wall while speaking.
b)
stiff and straight posture.
c)
smiling and nodding.
d)
arms crossed. 
15.
Negative body language would be...
a)
frowning.
b)
glaring.
c)
hands in pockets.
d)
All of the above.