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Worksheet time: 1hrs 29mins
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
The degree of loudness of sound. A speaker must be heard clearly is called...
Diction
Facial Expression
Volume
Pronunciation
To be a good public speaker you should never be prepared.
True
False
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
Hand and body movements used to bring an idea across.
Posture
Tone
Rate
Gestures
Which is these is not part of the communication model?
Sender
Message
Receiver
Feedback
Information
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
Which of these is not a purpose of public speaking?
entertain
inform
philosophize
persuade
Which of these is not tools that speaker use?
voice
script
body
Using the different speaking tools helps to make your speech more interesting.
True
False
What two things can a speaker change to use their voice as a tool?
volume
gestures
pace
stance
What two things can a speaker do to use their body in their speech?
pace
stance
volume
gestures
The two types of speech that have the least amount of preparation are:
manuscript
extemporaneous
memorized
impromptu
Your voice, stance, and gesture can help to make your speech _________.
longer
more interesting
make more sense
Which topic would be considered as informative?
How to throw a good party
A new human species
Vote for me for president of the world!
A company meeting about reducing costs
Which topic would be considered as persuasive?
Safe our planet now!
How to safe our planet
How is our planet changing
A conference discussing the problems of our planet
The topic
"10 reasons why to start meditating"
is considered a(s) _________________ topic.
persuasive
informative
instructive
discussion
They probably made this documentary to ___________ people.
Instruct
Inform
Persuade
Fool
The author wrote this book to ............ people.
persuade
inform
instruct
inform, instruct and persuade
Which topic is too general?
a resume
writing a good resume
a resume and a cv
10 steps to write a good resume
Which topic is not achievable for a short presentation?
How to drive a car
10 steps to improve your driving skills
A bicycle is better than a car
Where to buy a good second hand car
Which topic has more than 1 idea?
The ancient Aztec culture
The ancient Aztec culture and the history of the conquistadors
The entire history of South-America
What happened to the gold of the Aztecs?
Which topic is not achievable?
The ancient Aztec culture
The ancient Aztec culture and the history of the conquistadors
The entire history of South-America
What happened to the gold of the Aztecs?
Which of the following topics would be considered a good topic for a 15 min presentation?
The ancient Aztec culture
The ancient Aztec culture and the history of the conquistadors
The entire history of South-America
What happened to the gold of the Aztecs?
Which of the following is a type of informative presentation?
a report
a meeting
an advertisement
a billboard
A persuasive presentation could be done to __________.
change belief and instruct
change opinion and inform
change direction and go to McDonald's
change belief, opinion or behavior
Which could be a persuasive topic?
the religions of the world
convert your religion
the history of religion
a discussion if religion is ancient or still applicable in modern times
Why should we use a "hook" in our introduction?
to go fishing
to hurt the audience
to get the audience's attention
to wake up the audience as they might be sleepy
A good presentation must end with a memorable statement. Why?
To wake up the audience after your boring presentation
To indicate that your presentation is finished
The audience might remember your presentation
I don't think it's a good idea to do that
An good introduction must include ____________.
A hook and introduction of topic
A hook, introduction of topic and yourself
A loud scream
An outline, a hook, an introduction of yourself and the topic
A good closing should include _____________.
a summary and a memorable statement
a summary, memorable statement and a "thanks" for the audience
a memorable statement and outline
nothing.... just say goodbye and thanks
What structure could help you prepare for a last minute speech?
PREP
Pros vs Cons Method
Just be spontaneous and ramble a little
Don't worry! I'm always prepared for pitfalls.
To make your presentation more interesting it advisable to ___________.
use body language
act with facial expressions
have a good posture and use a lot of gestures
the above mentioned could all be done to make your presentation more interesting
If you want to display dominance, confidence or authority....
you could put your hands behind your back.
you should cross you arms.
you could put your arms Akimbo.
you could put your hands in your pockets.
________________________ is the type of communication we engage when we talk to ourselves
Intrapersonal Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Public Communication
Mass Communication
Which picture best describes Public Communication?
In Interpersonal Communication, which is TRUE regarding Dyadic and Small Group?
Dyadic is a communication between two individuals
Small Group is composed of three or more people.
Meeting over a cup of coffee and a job interview are examples of Dyadic Communication
NONE OF THESE ARE TRUE
“I now pronounce you husband and wife” is an example of what Speech Style?
FROZEN
FORMAL
CONSULTATIVE
CASUAL
INTIMATE
Which picture best describes CONSULTATIVE STYLE OF SPEECH?
___________________ is a type of speech (according to purpose) that provides the audience with a clear understanding of a concept or idea.
PERSUASIVE
INFORMATIVE
ENTERTAINMENT
Which of the following pictures best describes a PERSUASIVE SPEECH?
_________ is a type of Speech according to Delivery Speaking with limited preparation and only guided by notes or outline
Manuscript
Memorized
Extemporaneous
Impromptu
_________ is a type of Speech according to Delivery Speaking with limited preparation and only guided by notes or outline
Manuscript
Memorized
Extemporaneous
Impromptu
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
Memorized speech is reciting a written message word-for-word from memory
Manuscript speech is reading aloud a written message
Both Manuscript and Memorized speech are planned and rehearsed speeches.
NONE OF THESE IS TRUE
Type TRUE if the statement is correct, otherwise type FALSE.
"Impromptu Speech is the ONLY speech without advanced preparation."
(a)
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
Speak ___________________ when standing in front of an audience.
rudely
briefly
loudly
slowly
__________________ clearly when speaking publicly.
Gesture
Enunciate
Stand
Point
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 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
What is the fear of public speaking called.
Agrophobia
Glosophobia
Claustrophobia
Arachniphobia
Being prepared means (more than one answer)
that your know the subject matter very well
that you show up on time
that you know how you are going to present your material
That you don't bother to show up.
What should your first part of your speach have?
A great conclusion
The major points of information
A hook
Supporting evidemce
Standing or sitting, fidgeting or remaining calm are examples of:
Body language
Nervous tics
Posture and physicality
movements that should be avoided
Why should you not eat a large meal before speaking?
you may have to go to the bathroom
you may have to clear your throat a lot
you may feel sleepy while speaking
you may throw up.
Drinking sips of water during a speech is:
never allowed
helpful to keep your speaking voice natural
a good excuse to pause and calm down
only allowed if you pay extra,
Which of the following speech topics would you like to research and present to me? (via video tape/phone) in lieu of a final project
The best pet for families
The value of Internship class
Gender equality in the workforce
The good and the bad of technology in education
Surviving highschool
The amount of ________ __________ often determines the level of trust and trustworthiness
healthy hugs
eye contact
text messages
Instagram posts
It is the mere utterance of a string of words with certain meaning.
Speech Act
Locution
Perlocution
Illocution
One of the communication strategies where you use an alternative term to express the meaning of the target word as closely as possible.
Topic avoidance
Approximation
Message abandonment
Foreignizing
One of the communicative strategies where you use filling words to gain time to think.
Use of fillers/hesitation devices
Appeal for help
Literal translation
Use of non-verbal means
One of the communication strategies where you create a new English word based on what you know of the way English works
Word Coinage
Use of all purpose words
Foreignizing
Appeal for help
One of the communication strategies where you leave the message unfinished because of language difficulties.
Message Abandonment
Topic Avoidance
Word Coinage
Use of fillers/hesitation devices
One of the communication strategies where you translate a word or an idiom from your mother tongue to English using the structure of the first language
Literal Translation
Appeal for help
Word coinage
Topic avoidance
One of the communication strategies where you describe or paraphrase the target object or action
Circumlocution
Approximation
Topic avoidance
Word Coinage
One of the communication strategies where you use your native words or expression for the english term that expresses the meaning you want.
code switiching
word coinage
literal translation
appeal for help
It is the act of uttering words with the interventionof affecting the behavior or manner of the receiver.
Perlocution
Locution
Illocution
Speec Act
It is the utterance that has a performative function in language and communication.
Perlocution
Illocution
Lucution
Speech Act
Public speaking is...
performing a live speech to an audience.
speaking to your friend.
talking on the phone.
Historically we can trace the origins of modern public speaking in...
ancient Greece and Rome.
modern England.
present - time USA
Even though today public speeches are less formal it is still important that they were...
prepared on the spot.
well - organized.
learnt by heart.
Why is public speaking important? (more than one option is correct)
improves confidence
improves your skills to express yourself clearly
makes you anxious
How to improve public speaking skills? (more than one option is correct)
write your speech (prepare)
take breathing exercises to overcome your fear
practice giving speeches
avoid public speaking
You could start your presentation with an interesting statistic, headline, or fact that appeals to your audience.
True
False
Saying "Practice makes perfect" implies that...
you have to practice much before giving a speech.
you should avoid any practice.
on the spot made presentations are the best.
Don't speak to quickly. Make sure you speak slowly and clearly by...
breathing deeply
reading entire presentation from a piece of paper.
In the presentation, Public speaking is people's number one fear. What was number two?
Ghosts
Spiders
Death
Marriage
Which of these is not part of public speaking anxiety?
Fear of failure
Feeling of isolation
Being the center of attention
Plenty of positive experience
In most cases, it's not positive experience we are lacking... - just __________ experience.
negative
actual
frightening
worrying
Everyone is staring at you. Why? Because you are the ______________ on the content you are delivering.
expert
extrovert
interpreter
introvert
Confidence is key. Knowledge =
fear
passion
power
bravery
Which of these is not an impression you leave in 30 seconds?
Your body language
Your style of dress
Your relative level of intelligence
Your conclusion about the topic
Audiences want to be entertained or _______________________.
bored
informed
entertaining
depressed
Somers White said. "90% of how well the talk will go is determined _________________ the speaker steps on the platform."
before
when
while
after
How to prepare for your speech. Start with a formal outline, work towards ________________ outline.
an informal
a bigger
a speakers
a better
One of the worst things you can do is.....
rehearse
prepare
plan
memorize word for word
Tell them what you're going to tell them, tell them, then _____________________________.
tell them what you told them
say goodbye
tell them what you want to tell them
tell them what you will do after the talk.
Mark Twain said. "There are only two types of speakers in the world. 1. The nervous and 2. The _____________________
brave
liars
confident
scared
7% words, 38% voice, 55% =
non verbal communication
sound
accent
content
Eye contact is a two way .....
thing
road
help
street
Which shouldn't you do, the night before the speech?
Get a good night's sleep.
Have a party to celebrate.
Practice your routine.
Avoid too much caffeine.
Post performance tip. Make notes on how to ____________ in the future.
improve
hide
cancel
leave
What refers to the conscious and unconscious
movements and postures by which
attitudes and feelings are communicated.
Public speaking
Body Language
Gestures
Voice modulation
The harshness or smoothness of the voice; determines emotion.
Volume
Tone
Pace
Inflection
The way you sound, your individual sound.
Tone
Pitch
Volume
Voice
The highness or lowness of the voice.
Diaphragm
Articulation
Pitch
Volume
The loudness or softness of the voice.
Volume
Inflection
Articulation
Pronunciation
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
Speaking your words correctly; stressing the proper part of a
word.
Rate
Inflection
Articulation
Pronunciation
How fast or slow you speak.
Rate
Vocal Variety
Posture
Tone
Hand and body movements used to bring an idea across.
Posture
Tone
Rate
Gestures
Speaking your words correctly; stressing the proper part of a
word.
Rate
Inflection
Articulation
Pronunciation
How fast or slow you speak.
Rate
Vocal Variety
Posture
Tone
Changes in a speaker's rate, pitch, and volume that give the
voice variety and expressiveness
Gestures
Eye Contact
Vocal Variety
Posture
Making contact with an audience using your eyes
Eye Contact
Posture
Breathing
Vocal Variety
How we sit and stand; need good posture to speak properly
Eye Contact
Breathing
Posture
Consonants
Air in and out of your lungs and diaphragm.
Breathing
Vowels
Consonants
Vocal Variety
Free passage of air through the mouth to create a pure sound
Breathing
Consonants
Tone
Vowels
Sounds in which the passage of air is stopped or partially
stopped by the lips or tongue
Vowels
Consonants
Tone
Breathing
Choose 4 factors that effect the voice.
Environment
Hygeine
Peronality
Ear
Physical Agility
I should...
Scream at the audience
Whisper
Speak in a loud, clear voice
Where should you look?
At the floor
At the audience
At my hands
Should I slouch?
Yes, hide from the audience
No, stand tall
My paper is supposed to be in front of my face.
True
False
I am a good public speaker
Yes
Definitely
Of course
I'm the best
Classify the given situations as impromptu or prepared speech.
You were assigned by your boss to present the company’s accomplishments in a conference.
Impromptu
Prepared
Classify the given situation as impromptu or prepared speech.
You were asked to share your knowledge about a topic on-the-spot.
Impromptu
Prepared
Classify the given situations as impromptu or prepared speech.
A youth group requested you to serve as a resource person.
Impromptu
Prepared
Classify the given situations as impromptu or prepared speech.
You were called by the host to deliver a message during a wedding ceremony.
Impromptu
Prepared
Classify the given situations as impromptu or prepared speech.
You were chosen to represent the school in an oratorical contest.
Impromptu
Prepared
Classify the given situations as impromptu or prepared speech.
You were assigned to give a talk before a group of students.
Impromptu
Prepared
Classify the given situations as impromptu or prepared speech.
You were asked to speak in an ambush interview.
Impromptu
Prepared
Classify the given situations as impromptu or prepared speech.
You were invited to speak before a commencement ceremony.
Impromptu
Prepared
