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WorksheetsWhat makes a good public speaker?
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of these are you thinking about when you make sure that what you say interests the specific people who are listening?
audience
purpose
organization
word choice
Which of these should you pay attention to, so that the audience clearly hears and knows what words are being said in the speech?
organization
purpose
pronunciation
gestures
Which of these should a speaker practice in order to stay within a time limit and let the audience understand the words that are said?
pronunciation
pacing or speed
word choice
purpose
Which of these must you think about as you create a meaningful speech for the audience?
volume
organization
speed
purpose
Which of these characteristics involves using vivid image words, repetition, or figurative language to hold the attention of the audience?
audience
organization
purpose
word choice
When you make sure to include an introduction, a main idea with details, and a conclusion, which of these are you paying attention to?
audience
organization
purpose
word choice
This type of speech is when the speaker reads to an audience from a printed or written text.
manuscript
impromptu
memorize
extemporaneous
Which is NOT a characteristic of an EXTEMPORANEOUS speech?
the speaker maintains eye contact with the audience
given in a conversational manner
without advance preparation
more engaging to the audience
___________ is the presentation of a short message without advance preparation.
Extemporaneous Speaking
Speaking from Memory
Speaking from a Manuscript
Impromptu Speaking
Which is an advantage of Memorized Speaking?
You can move freely around the stage and use your hands to make gestures.
The audience will pay better attention because it seems as though you are just talking to them.
The speech is spontaneous and with least expectation.
You will never forget the words in your prepared speech.
Vocabulary: Choose the best word that fits the sentence.
Although Jessie has an intellectual disability, she is still very _________ when she speaks and explains her presentation.
resonate
articulate
combative
prominent
Vocabulary: Choose the best word that fits the sentence.
Patrick's answers during the Q and A portion of the Exhibition were _________ but substantial.
concise
resonate
combative
articulate
Vocabulary: Choose the best word that fits the sentence.
The speaker hopes that her inspirational story will _________ with the audience and urge them to make an action.
thorough
articulate
combative
resonate
Vocabulary: Choose the best word that fits the sentence.
The research that was done into this inquiry is _________, deep, and balanced.
thorough
combative
resonate
concise
Vocabulary: Choose the best word that fits the sentence.
As the angry patient became more ___________, the nurse gave her a shot of medicine to help her relax.
thorough
combative
resonate
concise
