Public Speaking Quiz

What is one purpose of an introduction in a speech?

• To provide a detailed conclusion

• To get the audience’s attention

• To critique previous speeches

• To summarize the main points

Which method can be used to grab the audience's attention?

• Reading from a script

• Ignoring the audience

• Presenting a startling fact or statistic

• Using a lengthy explanation

What should you do to give the audience a reason to listen?

• Speak in a monotone voice

• Tell them about unrelated topics

• Explain how the topic affects them

• Avoid making eye contact

What is the purpose of introducing the subject in a speech?

• To ask for questions

• To conclude the speech

• To present your central idea

• To confuse the audience

How can a speaker establish credibility?

• By avoiding personal references

• By offering their credentials

• By speaking quickly

• By using complex jargon

What should a speaker do to preview their main ideas?

• Tell a long story

• Tell the audience what they will hear

• Summarize the entire speech

• Skip this step

What is one technique for effective conclusions?

• Leave the audience confused

• Restate the main points

• Introduce new ideas

• Avoid summarizing

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of conclusions?

• To leave a lasting impression

• To summarize the speech

• To introduce new topics

• To reinforce the main message

What is a common method to conclude a speech effectively?

• Using a personal anecdote

• Ending abruptly

• Ignoring the audience's reactions

• Reading from notes

What is one way to use humor in an introduction?

• To distract the audience

• To make the audience laugh

• To confuse the audience

• To avoid the main topic