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Public Speaking

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 19mins

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.

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

4.

Enunciation is...

a)

the degree of quickness with which one delivers a speech.

b)

changing physical position.

c)

the degree of loudness of sound.

d)

clearly saying the sounds and syllables in words.

5.

What is "NOT" a form of nonverbal communication?

a)

Anger

b)

Speaking

c)

Crying

d)

Fear

6.

Which example is the best form of letting the speaker know your listening?

a)

Sleeping

b)

Eye contact

c)

Speaking

d)

Texting

7.

The degree of loudness of sound. A speaker must be heard clearly is called...

a)

Diction

b)

Facial Expression

c)

Volume

d)

Pronunciation

8.

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

a)

True

b)

False

9.
Pauses are okay in a speech. 
a)
True
b)
False
10.

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

11.
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
12.

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.

13.

_______ 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

14.

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.

15.
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
16.
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
17.

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.

18.

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

19.

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

a)

longer

b)

more interesting

c)

confusing

d)

seem silly

20.

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

21.

Many people fear public speaking more than death.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Which of the following is not important for public speaking...

a)

good volume and tone

b)

eye contact

c)

important content

d)

have a big audience

23.

What are the 2 most important things you must do to become a good speaker?

a)

Speak in English

b)

Be confident

c)

Be popular

d)

Prepare and practice

24.

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.

25.

Which of the following shows the audience that a speaker has confidence?

a)

Reading directly from a speech without looking up.

b)

Speaking with note cards.