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PUBLIC SPEAKING 10

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Throughout history people have used public speaking as a vital means of (a)   .

2.

Public speaking is a way of making your ideas (a)   -of sharing them with other people and influencing them.

3.

The growth of the internet and other new technologies (a)   the need for public speaking.

4.

In this age of Tiktok and Twitter, businesses are concerned that college graduates are losing the ability to talk in a (a)   way.

5.

Public speaking is a vital means of civic (a)   .

6.

Public speaking is a way to express your ideas and to have an impact on issues that matter in (a)   .

7.

Who said this famous line, "It's so rare to find somebody who has that combination of really good technical skills and really good verbal communication."?

a)

Lindsey Pollak

b)

Greek leader Pericles

c)

Malala Yousafzai

d)

Franklin Roosevelt

8.

The key phrase in public speaking is " ____________________________."


a)

deliver your speech

b)

make your speech perfect

c)

make a difference

d)

make your voice be heard

9.

The oldest known handbook on effective speech was written on papyrus in Egypt some _______ years ago.

a)

3,500

b)

2,500

c)

4,500

d)

5,500

10.

In classical Greece and Rome, public speaking played a central role in ________ and civic life.

a)

private life

b)

gathering

c)

community

d)

education

11.

What is the purpose of public speaking?

a)

To persuade the audience

b)

To inform the audience

c)

To entertain the audience

d)

All of the above

12.

What are some important skills for effective public speaking?

a)

Organization and structure

b)

Clear voice projection and pacing

c)

Eye contact and body language

d)

All of the above

13.

What are some strategies for overcoming stage fright?

a)

Deep breathing and relaxation technique

b)

Practicing and rehearsing the speech

c)

Visualizing a successful performance

d)

All of the above

14.

What is the purpose of practicing a speech before delivering it?

a)

To become familiar with the content and flow of the speech

b)

To ensure a smooth and confident delivery

c)

To identify and correct any weaknesses or errors

d)

All of the above

15.

Which of the following skills is NOT important for effective public speaking?

a)

Body language

b)

Eye contact

c)

Clear articulation

d)

Speaking loudly

16.

What is the appropriate volume in public speaking?

a)

mumbling

b)

speaking at a normal conversational volume

c)

yelling

d)

whispering

17.

Organizing your thoughts logically is one of the differences between public speaking and conversation.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

18.

Public speaking is more highly structured is one of the examples in differences between public speaking and conversation.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

19.

Tailoring a story for a maximum impact.

a)

Similarities Between Public Speaking and Conversation

b)

Differences Between Public Speaking and Conversation

20.

Public speaking requires a different method of delivery.

a)

Similarities Between Public Speaking and Conversation

b)

Differences Between Public Speaking and Conversation