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WorksheetsPublic Speaking
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
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 of these is an appropriate way to prepare before giving a speech?
Make eye-contact with your audience.
Make sure everyone hears you.
Use your hands when speaking.
Practice in front of the mirror and in front of friends or family.
What does it mean to project your voice?
Yell at everyone in the space.
Speak loudly so that others can hear you.
Mumble under your breath.
Use a presentation and poster board for your speech.
Why is it important to conquer your fear of public speaking?
It helps you understand how your nerves affect your ability to speak.
It helps you ask your parents for things without being afraid.
It teaches you how to be calm.
It helps break the ice in small conversations.
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 these is NOT suggested to help conquer your fear of public speaking?
Eat or drink water before speaking to calm your nerves.
Tell the audience you're nervous and ask them to bear with you.
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.
Listening when someone else is speaking is just as important as giving your own speech.
True
False
What is eye contact?
Speaking to a live audience
Looking at someone when communicating
Using your body to communicate
The strength of your voice when speaking
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
Many people fear public speaking more than death.
True
False
The best way to help nervousness when giving a speech is to
get over it
practice and prepare
forget about the audience
