WorksheetsGiving Speeches
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 16mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
When beginning a speech you should...
a)
...listen to the needs of the audience.
b)
...ask people what they want you to talk about.
c)
...always start with a joke.
d)
grab the attention of the audience
2.
Strong speeches...
a)
A. contain regular eye contact.
b)
B. are given by a speaker who whispers.
c)
C. may be easily heard due to volume.
d)
D. Both A and C.
3.
A person has given a strong speech when...
a)
...they have remained on topic and explained each reason.
b)
...included a song and/or dance in the performance.
c)
they dressed up.
d)
they explained little about the topic.
4.
An anecdote is...
a)
...the medicine for a snake bite.
b)
...a short, personal story.
c)
...a short explanation.
d)
...a word my teacher uses to show off.
5.
Opinion speeches should try to persuade the audience...
a)
True
b)
False
6.
Gestures are a strong way to help stress certain ideas in a speech.
a)
False
b)
True
7.
It is ok to begin, "Today, I'm going to give a speech about..."
a)
Yes, it lets the audience know what the speech is about.
b)
No, this is a weak way to state the purpose of the speech.
8.
Using facts throughout my speech...
a)
is a way to waste time and get me through this!
b)
...bores the audience.
c)
is evidence that backs up the point I am trying to make.
d)
is a legit way to show off.
9.
It is important to learn to give speeches because...
a)
...they help me think better and understand.
b)
...they help me gain confidence and grow as a person.
c)
...they help me pass the test.
d)
...they help me remember stuff.
10.
Audience listeners will most remember...
a)
how I made them laugh.
b)
falling asleep.
c)
my reasons/points.
d)
the beginning and end of the speech.
11.
This type of speech’s goal is to explain or describe facts, truths, and principles in a way that stimulates interest, facilitates understanding, and increases the likelihood of remembering.
a)
Informative Speech
b)
Persuasive Speech
c)
Special Occasion Speech
d)
Impromptu Speech
12.
This type of speech’s goal is to influence, motivate, or change the audience’s mind.
a)
Informative Speech
b)
Persuasive Speech
c)
Special Occasion Speech
d)
Impromptu Speech
13.
Which statement is not a good way to establish credibility for presenting your topic?
a)
Relying on heavy content and researched facts
b)
Giving a personal testimony on how the subject relates to your life.
c)
Explaining how your job relates to the presented topic.
d)
Telling the audience they should listen to you because you are a good speaker.
14.
All of these are ways to give your attention getter at the beginning except
a)
Give a striking statement
b)
Ask the audience a question
c)
Give a quote
d)
Starting with your thesis
15.
The purpose of your thesis is to:
a)
Give a clear statement of what your speech is about
b)
End your speech
c)
Serve as your attention getter
d)
None of the above
16.
Which one of these is not a physical symptom of speech anxiety?
a)
Sweating
b)
Increased heartbeat
c)
Smiling as you approach
d)
Dry mouth
17.
How loud or soft your voice is during delivery
a)
Volume
b)
Tone
c)
Rate of Delivery
d)
Projection
18.
“Booming” your voice to reach all listeners.
a)
Volume
b)
Tone
c)
Rate of Delivery
d)
Projection
19.
Leaving gaps to reinforce your words and create a sense of importance is called
a)
Projection
b)
Articulation
c)
Pronunciation
d)
Pausing
20.
Practice the speech so that you can be perfect. You are not expected to make mistakes.
a)
True
b)
False
21.
To prepare a speech, you need to
a)
Know your audience, content, and time frame
b)
Write it the night before
c)
Create a lot of slides to read
d)
Quote a lot of research
22.
Before your speech,
a)
Make cue cards to read verbatim
b)
Stay up late and worry
c)
Have confidence that you can wing it
d)
Practice in front of a mirror, another person, or a video camera
23.
To prepare for speaking in public, you should
a)
share your speech on social media
b)
try out your speech on everyone, even if they are not the audience you plan to address
c)
be organized, practice, anticipate questions, and have brief notes
d)
buy expensive technology
24.
You should know effective public speaking tips because...
a)
kids, adults, and elderly people should know these things
b)
you may be asked to speak to an audience in your career or avocation
c)
you will never be asked to speak in public
d)
speaking in public is overrated
25.
If your speech did not fill the expected time frame, you probably were not
a)
nervous
b)
feeling well
c)
happy with the speech
d)
prepared
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