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WorksheetsSC Speech Chapter 13 and Chapter 14 Quiz Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which of the following is an advantage to giving an impromptu speech?
You can research the chosen topic.
You can time the speech through practice.
You can think quickly and respond to a proposed topic.
The enthusiasm of the speaker has considerable influence on the audiences’ _______.
confidence in the speaker
agreement with the message
dissatisfaction with the speaker
One strategy that effective public speakers use to control stage fright is to _______.
present the speech as quickly as possible and return to their seats
memorize the speech so they are confident they will not make errors
concentrate on the audience and the content of the speech
A vocalized pause is _______.
a sound made when the speaker is flustered or embarrassed
a sound made when the speaker is searching for the right word
all of the above
_______ is a type of speech that is fully outlined and practiced, but it is not memorized.
Extemporaneous
Impromptu
Manuscript
The best synonym for feedback is _______.
Response
Symbol
Nonverbal answer
Stage fright affects _______.
only speakers
inexperienced speakers and performers
almost everyone
When symptoms of stage fright occur, that means that the speaker _______.
is experiencing something normal
is inexperienced
should run off the stage
Stage fright is _______.
most noticeable to the speaker
most noticeable to the audience
equally noticeable to the speaker and audience
If a speaker feels nervous at the beginning of a speech, it is usually best to _______.
try not to broadcast the nervousness to the audience
be very, very quiet
just give up and avoid the speech altogether
Brandon, a student council member, speaks about a blood drive. What type of speech is this?
Memorization
Extemporaneous
Manuscript
Which of the following is a possible topic for a process speech?
a gorilla’s life
U.S. education compared to China’s education
drawing Mickey Mouse
What is the difference between an expository speech and a process speech?
expository gives information; process explains how to do something
process gives information; expository explains how to do something
all of the above
A demonstration is what type of speech?
Informative
Persuasive
Neither
Audiovisuals are resources that a speaker uses to do what?
clarify a point
save time in explanation
both
When adapting an informative speech to suit a particular audience, the speaker should take into account _______.
the experience of the audience
the level of technical detail (fancy words) that the audience will understand
all of the above
What should a speaker NOT do in a conclusion?
emphasize key ideas
summarize important information
add new information
Chronological order organizes elements according to _______.
main ideas
their purposes
when they happen in time
An effective introduction should gain the audience’s _______.
attention, interest, and knowledge
interest, goodwill, and understanding
attention, interest, and goodwill
The specific purpose of a speech is _______.
its goal stated in a complete sentence
posed as a question
stating all the main points
