Speech and Public Speaking Quiz

What is the main goal of persuasive speeches?

• To entertain the audience

• To inform the audience

• To convince the audience to adopt a particular point of view

• To practice public speaking skills

What should you do before you start speaking in a group?

• Be confident

• Be prepared

• Be engaging

• Be respectful

Which guideline helps in controlling nervousness by imagining success?

• Practice

• Prepare

• Visualize yourself succeeding

• Take deep breaths

What is a key aspect of being engaging while speaking?

• Using complex language

• Using your voice, facial expressions, and body language

• Reading from notes

• Speaking quickly

What is the purpose of taking deep breaths before speaking?

• To increase energy

• To calm your nerves

• To improve voice projection

• To memorize your speech

What type of speech requires the speaker to think on their feet?

• Informative speeches

• Persuasive speeches

• Extemporaneous speeches

• Impromptu speeches

What is a benefit of practicing public speaking?

• Increased nervousness

• Less nervousness

• More mistakes

• Less confidence

What is a key factor in choosing a topic for your speech?

• It should be complex

• It should be relevant and interesting to your audience

• It should be controversial

• It should be lengthy

What should the introduction of your speech do?

• Confuse the audience

• Bore the audience

• Grab the audience's attention

• Ignore the audience

What should each body paragraph focus on?

• Multiple main points

• One main point

• No main points

• Random topics