Speech Terms and Tips

The purpose of using notecards is to...

• read your notecards word for word.
• give the speaker something to look at.
• remind the speaker of the main points.
• memorize your speech.

A speaker should begin his/her informative speech with...

• stating his/her name.
• an attention device.
• stating his/her main points.
• 10 jumping jacks.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

The 3 parts of a speech include...

• the beginning, middle, & end.
• Chapter 1, 2, & 3.
• the introduction, body, & conclusion.
• Part A, B, and C.

A great visual aid for a speech is a...

• piece of equipment.

• video.

• slideshow.

• All of these

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

The purpose of an informative speech is to...

• persuade.

• teach.

• debate.

• all of these.

Body language is...

• nonverbal messages.
• a silent language.
• very important for speeches.
• All of the above.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Using gestures involves using your...

• feet.

• hands.

• face.

• magical powers.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Eye contact is important because it helps...

• show off your eye color.
• connect with your audience.
• scare your audience.
• make your audience laugh.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Your speaking rate should be...

• 15 words per minute.
• 150 words per minute.
• 1500 words per minute.
• 15000 words per minute.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Volume is the...

• loudness or softness of your voice.
• the smoothness of your voice.
• the clearness of your voice.
• the speed of your voice.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4