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Typical Speech Vocabulary

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the term for the clear and precise pronunciation of words?

a)

Inflection

b)

Enunciation

c)

Phrasing

d)

Slang

2.

Which term refers to the use of voice modulation to convey different meanings or emotions on particular words?

a)

Pitch

b)

Gesture

c)

Inflection

d)

Posture

3.

What is the term for speaking without preparation?

a)

Extemporaneous

b)

Impromptu

c)

Rhetoric

d)

Anecdote

4.

Which of the following is a technique used to make a speech more engaging by varying the tone and volume of your voice?

a)

Inflection

b)

Enunciation

c)

Pitch

d)

Phrasing

5.

How can you make a speech longer and more engaging for an audience?

a)

Ask Rhetorical Questions

b)

Add tons of Anecdotes

c)

Use Lots of Slang

d)

Provide Good Details

6.

Which term refers to the physical stance or position of a speaker while delivering a speech?

a)

Posture

b)

Gesture

c)

Lectern

d)

Pitch

7.

What is the term for the use of informal language or expressions in speech?

a)

Rhetoric

b)

Slang

c)

Phrasing

d)

Expression

8.

Which term refers to the use of body movements to convey meaning during a speech?

a)

Gesture

b)

Posture

c)

Inflection

d)

Enunciation

9.

What is the term for the art of speaking or writing that inspires other people to do something?

a)

Rhetoric

b)

Expression

c)

Motivation

d)

Phrasing

10.

Which term refers to the way in which words are arranged and delivered in a speech?

a)

Phrasing

b)

Enunciation

c)

Gesture

d)

Pitch

11.

What is the term for a question asked to make a point rather than to get an answer?

a)

Rhetorical Question

b)

Anecdote

c)

Impromptu

d)

Extemporaneous

12.

Which term refers to the highness or lowness of a speaker's voice?

a)

Pitch

b)

Inflection

c)

Expression

d)

Posture

13.

What is the term for the or reason behind a speaker's message or a speaker's reason to speak?

a)

Expression

b)

Motivation

c)

Rhetoric

d)

Gesture

14.

Which term refers to the stand that is used for a speaker to give a speech behind?

a)

Lectern

b)

Posture

c)

Gesture

d)

Pitch

15.

What is the term for the using the look on your face to convey emotions during a speech?

a)

Expression

b)

Enunciation

c)

Inflection

d)

Phrasing

16.

Which type of speech is given with just a little time to prepare?

a)

Extemporaneous

b)

Impromptu

c)

Persuasive

d)

Informative

17.

In your intro, you should restate the topic and then...

a)

highlight your 3 points

b)

state your name

c)

tell a story

d)

ramble on about the topic

18.

The body of any basic speech should have how many points.

a)
Three points
b)
Two points
c)
Four points
d)
Five points
19.

Which of the following would be an example of bad body language during a speech.

a)
Maintaining a confident posture.
b)
Using hand gestures to emphasize points.
c)
Smiling and engaging with the audience.
d)

Fidgeting with or bringing attention to jewelry.

20.

What is the role of eye contact in effective public speaking?

a)

It should be avoided to maintain focus

b)

It is only necessary at the beginning and end of the speech

c)

It helps to connect with the audience and convey sincerity

d)

It is less important than the content of the speech

21.

Why is it important to use gestures during a speech?

a)

To distract the audience from what is being said

b)

To emphasize points and make the speech more interesting

c)

To fill the silence while thinking of what to say next

d)

To show the audience that you are nervous

22.

Why do you need to have a point preview in the intro and a point review in the conclusion?

a)

To have more to say

b)

To keep you and the audience organized

c)

So that you have more work to prepare for

d)

To help you reach your time limit