WorksheetsPublic Speaking - Whale Comm Final exam
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 32mins
What should take place before beginning a speech?
You must command the space.
You must be prepared.
You must project your voice.
You must ask for feedback.
Which two things show why it's important to know your audience?
Understand why your audience is listening to capture their attention.
Bribe them to keep them from falling asleep.
Don't tell the audience you're nervous.
Be clear about your speech goals so that you won't ramble or repeat yourself.
Which of the following shows the audience that a speaker has confidence?
Reading directly from a speech without looking up.
Speaking with note cards.
Which of the following is the most effective way to learn from your mistakes after giving a public speech?
Ask for feedback after giving your speech by speaking with peers and observers.
Rewrite your speech and memorize it. Then, recite it in front of the mirror alone.
Watch someone on video give a public speech and take their suggestions.
Pretend that you're somewhere else when you're speaking to calm your nerves.
What does it mean to add your own style when speaking publicly?
Stand as straight as a board and speak in a monotone voice.
Act like a clown to get everyone's attention.
Speak how everyone expects you to speak.
Let your personality shine when speaking.
If you don't enjoy yourself while giving your speech, your audience will...
--clap voraciously because they enjoy your speech.
--be bored because you they think you're bored.
--quietly encourage you to keep speaking.
--throw rotten tomatoes at the stage.
Which of the following is NOT a way to command your space?
Be aware of your body language.
Use your hands when speaking.
Yell loudly to get everyone's attention.
Make appropriate eye-contact with your audience.
Communication is...
Speaking to a live audience
Action of introducing something
Connecting an idea or thought with another person
The strength of your voice when speaking
Enunciation is...
the degree of quickness with which one delivers a speech.
changing physical position.
the degree of loudness of sound.
clearly saying the sounds and syllables in words.
Which example is the best form of letting the speaker know your listening?
Sleeping
Eye contact
Speaking
Texting
Your Audience never plays a role on how you communicate to others?
True
False
When you're too tied to your notes it
(select all that apply)
decreases your credibility
limits body language
keeps you focused
helps you avoid errors
Select all of the crutch words that are verbal garbage
uh
um
sometimes
like
Before beginning to speak
put a piece of gum in your mouth to freshen your breath
take a deep breath
pause briefly
collect your thoughts
Using proper _________________ strengthens your ability to communicate.
illustrations
grammar
quotations
sources
The more power you give your voice, the more _______________________ you will have.
relatability
authority
invitations
compliments
When you speak clearly, you are engaging and you become more _____________________.
memorable
profitable
entertaining
quiet
Two reasons eye contact is important are
it helps create connection and makes you appear relatable
it helps maintain audience attention
it gives you a chance to find faces in the crowd that are familiar
it allows people to see what color your eyes are
Start ________________ and end ________________.
strong, well
slow, fast
quietly, loudly
crying, laughing
Start only when _____________________________.
you hear the music.
you hear the audience talking.
a person in the crowd yells at you.
you're ready.
Conclude clearly _________________ walking away.
after
before
while
Act of making gestures or moving one’s body parts, usually arms, hands, legs, as a means of expression; should be planned and practiced; helps to emphasize points that you are making in your speech.
Pronunciation
I LOVE my school!!!
Facial Expression
Gesticulation
Where should you look?
At the floor
At the audience
At my hands
Should I read like a robot?
No, I should read with expression in my voice
Yes, robots are cool
My paper is supposed to be in front of my face.
True
False
When giving a speech how do you know if your ideas are landing?
facial expressions
asking questions during speech
staring awkwardly
talking to people
why is it good to use visual aids during a speech
It helps them focus
Support what you are saying
It makes them hungry
Just because
What is an example of something you can do during the research phase of writing a speech?
Watch Youtube
Play Fortnite
Look at websites regarding speech topic
Take fluent brakes
What is the best reason to repeat a phrase during a speech?
To make sure people are listening
To prove your point
to be annoying
To keep audience focused
When giving a speech what should you end your speech with
Moderate point
Weakest point
Strongest point
Muscle located between the abdomen and rib cage; power supply for extra air.
Vocal Varitey
Pitch
Lungs
Diaphragm
The rising and falling of the pitch.
Rate
Inflection
Articulation
Vocal Variety
The clarity of your voice; shaping and molding sounds clearly.
Pitch
Articulation
Gestures
Diaphragm
Changes in a speaker's rate, pitch, and volume that give the
voice variety and expressiveness
Gestures
Eye Contact
Vocal Variety
Posture
Choose 4 factors that effect the voice.
Environment
Hygeine
Peronality
Ear
Physical Agility
Your speech organization is just like an essay in that it has:
Intro, body, conclusion
Thoughts, facts, & clarity
Diction, projection, intro
Body, facts, time restraints
