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Public Speaking

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is body language?
a)
Speaking to a live audience
b)
Looking at someone when communicating
c)
Using your body to communicate 
d)
The strength of your voice when speaking
2.
What is public speaking?
a)
Speaking to a live audience
b)
Looking at someone when communicating
c)
Using your body to communicate 
d)
The strength of your voice when speaking
3.

To be a good public speaker you should never be prepared.

a)

True

b)

False

4.
Pauses are okay in a speech. 
a)
True
b)
False
5.

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

6.
What if I'm nervous?
a)
Just try it and hopefully it will turn out okay.
b)
Take a deep breath and take your time.
c)
Go back to your place and cry
d)
Close your eyes and count from 1 to 10
7.

Why is it important for an individual to master the skill of public speaking?

a)

To increase your self-confidence.

b)

To force yourself to be in uncomfortable situations.

c)

To make other people ask you questions that put you on the spot.

d)

To avoid the need to have one-on-one conversations with people.

8.

_______ involves communicating purposeful information before a large audience in order to inform, influence, or entertain a group of listeners.

a)

Casual Conversation

b)

Public Speaking

c)

Lecturing

d)

Verbal communication

9.

Why will practicing a speech several times before presenting it help lower your anxiety levels?

a)

You will become more comfortable with the flow of the speech.

b)

You will be able to give the speech faster and therefore have less time on stage to be anxious.

c)

The people who hear you practice won't come so the audience will be smaller.

d)

Practice makes perfect and, therefore, your speech will be perfect.

10.
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
11.
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
12.
Communication achieved using facial expressions,eye contact, movements, and gestures
a)
body language
b)
eye contact
c)
tone
d)
rate
13.

Which of these is an appropriate way to prepare before giving a speech?

a)

Make eye-contact with your audience.

b)

Make sure everyone hears you.

c)

Use your hands when speaking.

d)

Practice in front of the mirror and in front of friends or family.

14.

The best way to help nervousness when giving a speech is to

a)

get over it

b)

practice and prepare

c)

forget about the audience

15.

Your voice, stance, and gesture can help to make your speech _________.

a)

longer

b)

more interesting

c)

confusing

d)

seem silly

16.

a long speech by one actor in a play or film; or a long, speech by one person during a conversation

a)

dialogue

b)

monologue

17.

conversation between two or more persons, or the conversation between characters in a novel, drama, etc.

a)

dialogue

b)

monologue

18.

Effective public speaking involves being able to connect with emotions, both in ourselves, and hopefully with those we are speaking to.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Understanding the “what” in the monologue (i.e. the content) is important, but it’s not as important as the “who” and the “why.”

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Use your nerves as an excuse when you are scared of speaking in front of people, it's better to chicken out than to be embarrassed.

a)

True

b)

False