WorksheetsPublic Speaking, Part 2
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Always use decorations in your visual aids.
True
False
It is better to use fancier fonts in your visual aids because they are more impressive looking.
True
False
Contrasting colors are easier for the audience to read.
True
False
Color presentations are more interesting and attractive than black & white presentations.
True
False
The speaker's manner or speaking style is known as projection.
True
False
Dropping syllables or word endings is ok when giving a speech, as long as you do not do so in formal writing.
True
False
Using good posture while you speak will help you project.
True
False
You should never use pauses when giving a speech.
True
False
When giving a speech, you should maintain the same volume throughout the entire speech.
True
False
Listening to how other people use words can help improve your own pronunciation and articulation.
True
False
A deliberate and obvious exaggeration
Allusion
Hyperbole
Cliche
Euphemism
An indirect reference to something or someone
Simile
Metaphor
Allusion
Personification
Language that suggests the opposite of the literal meaning
Jargon
Cliche
Irony
Understatement
A word or phrase used as a substitute for an unpleasant expressions.
Euphemism
Understatement
Cliche
Hyperbole
The repetition of an initial consonant sound
Hyperbole
Jargon
Euphemism
Alliteration
An overused phrase or expression
Hyperbole
Cliche
Euphemism
Simile
A comparison that does not use the words like or as
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Cliche
Which is NOT one of the qualities of effective delivery?
It is natural.
It is brief.
It is lively.
It suits the situation.
The relative highness or lowness of the voice
Volume
Rate
Pitch
Articulation
A speech with very little preparation and rehearsal time
Impromptu
Manuscript
Memorized
Extemporaneous
Reciting a speech without notes
Impromptu
Manuscript
Memorized
Extemporaneous
Used infrequently because of the risk of forgetting key parts
Impromptu
Manuscript
Memorized
Extemporaneous
Sharing your views with no preparation at all
Impromptu
Manuscript
Memorized
Extemporaneous
Used when complete and accurate records are absolutely necessary in a speech
Impromptu
Manuscript
Memorized
Extemporaneous
Should have a spontaneous, conversational feel
Impromptu
Manuscript
Memorized
Extemporaneous
