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SPEECH COMPONENTS

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT the function of an introduction?

a)

greet the audience

b)

tell them about yourself

c)

further introduce the topic

d)

further explain your points

2.

Which of the following is the function of a body paragraph in a speech?

a)

Hook the audience

b)

elaborate more on the topic

c)

conclude what you have been sharing.

3.

Which type of hook fits the following definition:

Ask a question about the topic to the audience. 

(a)  

4.

Which type of hook fits the following example?

Inspiring, inspirational and inspire, that is what a hero does.

a)

Rhetorical question

b)

Humour

c)

Repetition

d)

Imagery

5.

What are the three parts needed in an introduction of a speech?

Hint: you will need to start with something interesting to grab the audience...

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6.

A thesis statement is...

a)

a sentence which tells the audience what the topic is about.

b)

a sentence which tells the audience why this topic is important and how.

c)

a sentence which hooks the audience.

7.

Which of the following are the parts needed in a body paragraph of a speech?

a)

points, reasons and elaboration

b)

points, reason and encouragement

c)

points, rhetorical question and elaboration

8.

Which of the following is a Transitional phrase?

Definition: You use it to indicate the change from one paragraph to another

a)

Besides that,

b)

To sum it up,

c)

In addition

d)

Likewise

9.

Which of the following is an additional conjunction?

Definition: Adding on to what was being mentioned in the same paragraph.

a)

Firstly,

b)

To conclude,

c)

Moreover,

d)

Secondly,

10.

Which of the following is an ending conjunction?

Definition: Stating the final point (normally in a conclusion) 

a)

In summary,

b)

On top of that,

c)

On the flip side,

11.

Highlight 2 different conjunctions/ phrases which helps to summarise, add or transition from one paragraph to another.

12.

Which of the following is NOT needed in a conclusion?

a)

Restate your thesis statement from your introduction by rephrasing it with different vocabulary.

b)

Elaborate your points once more.

c)

Thank your audience and end your speech.

d)

Wrap-up: State your final point about the topic to your audience.