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Dynamic public speaking

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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
2.

What is eye contact?

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.

Communication is...

a)

Speaking to a live audience

b)

Action of introducing something

c)

Connecting an idea or thought with another person

d)

The strength of your voice when speaking

4.

What should take place before beginning a speech?

a)

You must command the space.

b)

You must be prepared.

c)

You must project your voice.

d)

You must ask for feedback.

5.

What does it mean to project your voice?

a)

Yell at everyone in the space.

b)

Speak loudly so that others can hear you.

c)

Mumble under your breath.

d)

Use a presentation and poster board for your speech.

6.

Why is it important to conquer your fear of public speaking?

a)

It helps you understand how your nerves affect your ability to speak.

b)

It helps you ask your parents for things without being afraid.

c)

It teaches you how to be calm.

d)

It helps break the ice in small conversations.

7.

Listening when someone else is speaking is just as important as giving your own speech.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

What you have to do when feeling 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

9.
What if I forget what I'm supposed to say?
a)
Then you can just sit down and not worry about sharing. 
b)
Make note cards or a written speech to help you.
c)
Go back to your place and cry
10.

Hand and body movements used to bring an idea across.

a)

Posture

b)

Tone

c)

Rate

d)

Gestures

11.

Many people fear public speaking more than death.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

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

13.

What two things can a speaker change to use their voice as a tool?

a)

volume

b)

gestures

c)

pace

d)

stance

14.

What two things can a speaker do to use their body in their speech?

a)

pace

b)

stance

c)

volume

d)

gestures

15.
What is the 1st step to an introduction?
a)
Introduce your topic
b)
Tell the audience your goal/purpose
c)
Introduce yourself, name and class
16.
What is non-verbal communication
a)
communicating with someone by using gestures
b)
Getting messages across with facial expressions
c)
Using your body language to convey something to someone else
d)
All of the above
17.

Taking Pauses is good in a speech.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

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.

19.

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.

20.

Which of the following is the most effective way to learn from your mistakes after giving a public speech?

a)

Ask for feedback after giving your speech by speaking with peers and observers.

b)

Rewrite your speech and memorize it. Then, recite it in front of the mirror alone.

c)

Watch someone on video give a public speech and take their suggestions.

d)

Pretend that you're somewhere else when you're speaking to calm your nerves.

21.

A language that compares two dissimilar things is called a _______?

a)

Imagery

b)

Analogy

c)

Metaphor

d)

Definition

22.

If you are giving your first speech and you begin to experience Shortness of breath you are

experiencing

a)

Speech apprehension

b)

A heart attack

c)

Speech toxicity

d)

An adrenalin rush