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Typical Speech Vocabulary

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 40mins

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?

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 pitch of the voice?

a)

Expression

b)

Enunciation

c)

Inflection

d)

Phrasing

5.

What is the term for a small personal story used to illustrate a point in a speech?

a)

Rhetorical Question

b)

Anecdote

c)

Slang

d)

Motivation

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 effective or persuasive speaking or writing?

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 motivation or reason behind a speaker's message?

a)

Expression

b)

Motivation

c)

Rhetoric

d)

Gesture

14.

Which term refers to a stand used to hold notes or a manuscript during a speech?

a)

Lectern

b)

Posture

c)

Gesture

d)

Pitch

15.

What is the term for the use of facial expressions and tone to convey emotions in speech?

a)

Expression

b)

Enunciation

c)

Inflection

d)

Phrasing

16.

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

17.

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

a)
Three points
b)
Two points
c)
Four points
d)
Five points
18.

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.

19.

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

20.

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