WorksheetsEngagement Quiz (7th Hour)
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
How and when should hand gestures be used in a speech?
Constantly, to keep your hands moving
During key moments and to emphasize important points
Only when you are pointing to something on a slide
Never; gestures are unprofessional
What is the purpose of using gestures in public speaking? (Select all that apply)
To enhance communication by emphasizing key points
To illustrate ideas
To convey emotions
To give you something to do when you're nervous
How can a speaker use gestures effectively?
By using small, barely visible hand movements
By pointing directly at members of the audience
By employing natural, open, and visible movements
By keeping their hands in their pockets
From an audience's perspective, why are vocal dynamics important?
They make the speech less boring and more interesting for the ears
They make the speaker's voice sound the same the whole time
They prove that the speaker is a professional singer
They are a sign that the speech is about to end
Why is good pacing important for the audience?
It makes the speaker sound rushed and energetic
It ensures the audience can understand the words you are saying
It helps the speaker to mumble less
It allows for long, awkward silences
Why is pausing an important tool?
It shows the audience that you have forgotten your place
It brings the audience's attention back to the speaker
It makes the speech seem longer than it is
It is a good time to check your phone for messages
Why are facial expressions important for a speaker to use?
They prove you have complete control over your message
They keep the audience's attention and can help relax them
They are more important than the words you are saying
They allow you to hide your true feelings
What kind of facial expression should you use while giving a speech?
A worried or stressed expression
One that conveys the tone of the speech
A single, neutral expression that never changes
A large, fake smile
True or False: Overdoing your facial expressions can distract the audience from the point of your presentation.
True
False
Why should a speaker use visuals? (Select all that apply)
To improve the visual appeal of the presentation
To assist the audience's understanding
To keep people focused on the topic
To provide something for the audience to read so they don't have to listen
How can physical props help an audience?
They give the speaker something to hide behind
They can turn an abstract or complicated concept into something tangible
They make the presentation feel more like a magic show
They are useful for pointing at audience members
Why is it important to keep a consistent visual theme in a presentation?
It shows you used an expensive template
Not having one will distract the audience
It is the only way to add images to slides
Consistent themes are boring and should be avoided
Why is 'knowing your audience' so important?
It determines how the audience listens to you
It tells you who you should ignore
It isn't important; a good speech is good for any audience
It helps you make the speech more confusing
What is a simple way to get to know your audience?
Assume they are all experts on your topic
Read their minds
Think about what they might have in common
Don't worry about it; just focus on your content
How can a speaker effectively use their knowledge of the audience? (Select all that apply)
Create parallels that connect the topic to their interests
Use language and references that they will understand
Tell jokes or make references that they will 'get'
Use technical jargon to show how much you know
