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What makes a good public speaker?

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these are you thinking about when you make sure that what you say interests the specific people who are listening?

a)

audience

b)

purpose

c)

organization

d)

word choice

2.

Which of these should you pay attention to, so that the audience clearly hears and knows what words are being said in the speech?

a)

organization

b)

purpose

c)

pronunciation

d)

gestures

3.

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?

a)

pronunciation

b)

pacing or speed

c)

word choice

d)

purpose

4.

Which of these must you think about as you create a meaningful speech for the audience?

a)

volume

b)

organization

c)

speed

d)

purpose

5.

Which of these characteristics involves using vivid image words, repetition, or figurative language to hold the attention of the audience?

a)

audience

b)

organization

c)

purpose

d)

word choice

6.

When you make sure to include an introduction, a main idea with details, and a conclusion, which of these are you paying attention to?

a)

audience

b)

organization

c)

purpose

d)

word choice

7.

This type of speech is when the speaker reads to an audience from a printed or written text.

a)

manuscript

b)

impromptu

c)

memorize

d)

extemporaneous

8.

Which is NOT a characteristic of an EXTEMPORANEOUS speech?

a)

the speaker maintains eye contact with the audience

b)

given in a conversational manner

c)

without advance preparation

d)

more engaging to the audience

9.

___________ is the presentation of a short message without advance preparation.

a)

Extemporaneous Speaking

b)

Speaking from Memory

c)

Speaking from a Manuscript

d)

Impromptu Speaking

10.

Which is an advantage of Memorized Speaking?

a)

You can move freely around the stage and use your hands to make gestures.

b)

The audience will pay better attention because it seems as though you are just talking to them.

c)

The speech is spontaneous and with least expectation.

d)

You will never forget the words in your prepared speech.

11.

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.

a)

resonate

b)

articulate

c)

combative

d)

prominent

12.

Vocabulary: Choose the best word that fits the sentence.


Patrick's answers during the Q and A portion of the Exhibition were _________ but substantial.

a)

concise

b)

resonate

c)

combative

d)

articulate

13.

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.

a)

thorough

b)

articulate

c)

combative

d)

resonate

14.

Vocabulary: Choose the best word that fits the sentence.


The research that was done into this inquiry is _________, deep, and balanced.

a)

thorough

b)

combative

c)

resonate

d)

concise

15.

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.

a)

thorough

b)

combative

c)

resonate

d)

concise