WorksheetsSPCH1315
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 23mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The type of speech used to encourage the audience to take action is_____________________.
a)
informative
b)
persuasive
c)
inspirational
d)
motivational
2.
The basic format of a speech contains _________________.
a)
introduction, body, points, support, application and conclusion
b)
connection, introduction, preview, body and conclusion
c)
preview, introduction, body, review and conclusion
d)
introduction, connection, preview, body, review and conclusion
3.
The use of someone else's ideas without given them credit is called __________________.
a)
copying
b)
stealing
c)
plagiarism
d)
cheating
4.
Amber would like to involve the audience while she gives a speech. She can ______________ to achieve this.
a)
use eye contact
b)
read
c)
use hand gestures
d)
none of these
5.
_____________________ sets the mood of the speech from the very beginning.
a)
pitch
b)
tone
c)
mood
d)
volume
6.
_________________________ allows the speaker to either take a breath or allows time for the audience to take in what was just said.
a)
discussion
b)
yawning
c)
clapping
d)
pausing
7.
Pauses are okay in a speech.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
Diction & projection mean:
a)
I speak my mind.
b)
I speak with gusto.
c)
I speak with a pleasant tone.
d)
I speak clearly, loudly, and the audience understands all of my words.
9.
Staring at one person for a few minutes is okay.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
Your speech organization is just like an essay in that it has:
a)
Intro, body, conclusion
b)
Thoughts, facts, & clarity
c)
Diction, projection, intro
d)
Body, facts, time restraints
11.
Ethics is the branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human affairs.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
12.
Ethical issues can arise at every stage of the speechmaking process.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
13.
Unlike writers, public speakers can present other people’s ideas as their own without being guilty of plagiarism.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
14.
Global plagiarism occurs when a speaker takes material from several different sources and presents it as his or her own.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
15.
Speeches should have a limited number of main points; most speeches contain from two to five main points.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
16.
It is advisable to have detailed examples in your outline.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
17.
You should read from your outlines when you experience stage fright.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
18.
What do you mean by having eye contact?
a)
Look your audience in the eye.
b)
Look at one person in the room.
c)
Look at your teacher only
d)
Look at the ceiling and floor
19.
How do I know what to say"
a)
Just speak. Whatever you say will come natural.
b)
Have a plan and practice
c)
Trust your general knowledge
d)
Lie to people looking in their eyes
20.
What can I do to have a loud enough voice?
a)
Speak like you normally do.
b)
Speak in a voice loud enough to be heard in the back.
c)
Talk to yourself, who cares about the audience
21.
Why do I have to present information by speaking?
a)
You need to know how to share information with others as well as your thoughts and ideas.
b)
Because the teacher tells you too and it's important.
c)
Writing is boring
22.
To prepare a speech, you need to
a)
Know your audience, content, and time frame
b)
Write it the night before
c)
Create a lot of slides to read
d)
Quote a lot of research
23.
When asked to give a speech, you should
a)
Plan to bring your own microphone
b)
Ask details about the location and technology available
c)
Not worry about the set up time
d)
Ask about lunch
24.
Before your speech,
a)
Make cue cards to read verbatim
b)
Stay up late and worry
c)
Have confidence that you can wing it
d)
Practice in front of a mirror, another person, or a video camera
25.
During your speech,
a)
use a lot of "ums" and "ahs"
b)
mumble
c)
do not use filler language or touch your face or clothing
d)
read off your slides because you are nervous
26.
Your hand gestures and body language should
a)
match your words
b)
confuse the audience
c)
not be done at all
d)
scare people
27.
Before you speak, you can
a)
stare at the audience to make them feel uncomfortable
b)
let the audience know you are scared and unprepared
c)
ask for a potium or stage to be put in place
d)
take deep breaths and have confidence that you are organized
28.
During the speech, you should
a)
never have props or visuals
b)
stand in one place the entire time
c)
Maintain eye contact and address the entire audience with your movements
d)
provide a bunch of handouts to keep the audience busy
29.
After you speak, you should
a)
entertain a few questions, thank the audience and the person who invited you to speak
b)
just pack up and leave
c)
answer 30 minutes of questions
d)
add some more comments that are unsolicited
30.
To prepare for speaking in public, you should
a)
share your speech on social media
b)
try out your speech on everyone, even if they are not the audience you plan to address
c)
be organized, practice, anticipate questions, and have brief notes
d)
buy expensive technology
31.
This type of speech usually occurs in real-life situations. It is usually intended to be short, brief, and sometimes heart felt
a)
Informative Speech
b)
Persuasive Speech
c)
Special Occasion Speech
d)
Impromptu Speech
32.
The purpose of your thesis is to:
a)
Give a clear statement of what your speech is about
b)
End your speech
c)
Serve as your attention getter
d)
None of the above
33.
The purpose of establishing credibility is to
a)
Demonstrate knowledge
b)
Briefly emphasize your recent, most relevant credentials
c)
Tell us why we should listen to you.
d)
All of the above
34.
Which one of these is not a physical symptom of speech anxiety?
a)
Sweating
b)
Increased heartbeat
c)
Smiling as you approach
d)
Dry mouth
35.
How loud or soft your voice is during delivery
a)
Volume
b)
Tone
c)
Rate of Delivery
d)
Projection
36.
“Booming” your voice to reach all listeners.
a)
Volume
b)
Tone
c)
Rate of Delivery
d)
Projection
37.
Leaving gaps to reinforce your words and create a sense of importance is called
a)
Projection
b)
Articulation
c)
Pronunciation
d)
Pausing
38.
Involves pitch and inflection with the voice
a)
Volume
b)
Tone
c)
Rate of Delivery
d)
Projection
39.
Using space and distance to interact with the audience is referred to as
a)
Gestures
b)
Physical movement
c)
Proxemics
d)
Personal appearance
40.
How much or how little you move around while speaking.
a)
Gestures
b)
Physical movement
c)
Proxemics
d)
Personal appearance
41.
Practice the speech so that you can be perfect. You are not expected to make mistakes.
a)
True
b)
False
42.
Examples are more credible when they can be proven.
a)
True
b)
False
43.
Your written outline should provide a complete detailed written view of your speech. It should not be vague and the reader should not have to guess what is next.
a)
True
b)
False
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