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Public Speaking, Part 2

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Always use decorations in your visual aids.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

It is better to use fancier fonts in your visual aids because they are more impressive looking.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Contrasting colors are easier for the audience to read.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Color presentations are more interesting and attractive than black & white presentations.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

The speaker's manner or speaking style is known as projection.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Dropping syllables or word endings is ok when giving a speech, as long as you do not do so in formal writing.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Using good posture while you speak will help you project.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

You should never use pauses when giving a speech.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

When giving a speech, you should maintain the same volume throughout the entire speech.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Listening to how other people use words can help improve your own pronunciation and articulation.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

A deliberate and obvious exaggeration

a)

Allusion

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Cliche

d)

Euphemism

12.

An indirect reference to something or someone

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Allusion

d)

Personification

13.

Language that suggests the opposite of the literal meaning

a)

Jargon

b)

Cliche

c)

Irony

d)

Understatement

14.

A word or phrase used as a substitute for an unpleasant expressions.

a)

Euphemism

b)

Understatement

c)

Cliche

d)

Hyperbole

15.

The repetition of an initial consonant sound

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Jargon

c)

Euphemism

d)

Alliteration

16.

An overused phrase or expression

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Cliche

c)

Euphemism

d)

Simile

17.

A comparison that does not use the words like or as

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Cliche

18.

Which is NOT one of the qualities of effective delivery?

a)

It is natural.

b)

It is brief.

c)

It is lively.

d)

It suits the situation.

19.

The relative highness or lowness of the voice

a)

Volume

b)

Rate

c)

Pitch

d)

Articulation

20.

A speech with very little preparation and rehearsal time

a)

Impromptu

b)

Manuscript

c)

Memorized

d)

Extemporaneous

21.

Reciting a speech without notes

a)

Impromptu

b)

Manuscript

c)

Memorized

d)

Extemporaneous

22.

Used infrequently because of the risk of forgetting key parts

a)

Impromptu

b)

Manuscript

c)

Memorized

d)

Extemporaneous

23.

Sharing your views with no preparation at all

a)

Impromptu

b)

Manuscript

c)

Memorized

d)

Extemporaneous

24.

Used when complete and accurate records are absolutely necessary in a speech

a)

Impromptu

b)

Manuscript

c)

Memorized

d)

Extemporaneous

25.

Should have a spontaneous, conversational feel

a)

Impromptu

b)

Manuscript

c)

Memorized

d)

Extemporaneous