Gavel Galactic

- What should you NOT do when giving a speech?

• -  A) Talk in a monotone voice

• -  B) Run around the room like a chicken

• -  C) Forget to introduce yourself

• -  D) Make eye contact with everyone (jk, this is always a good idea!)

 What’s the best way to handle a mistake during a speech?

• -  A) Pretend it didn’t happen and keep going

• -  B) Stop, apologize, and restart

• -  C) Laugh it off and say “I meant to do that!”

• -  D) Blame the microphone

- Which of these is NOT a leadership quality?

• -  A) Vision

• -  B) Confidence

• C) Ability to juggle flaming swords

• -  D) Listening

1     - The perfect leader should always...

• -  A) Have a superhero cape

• B) Be a motivational speaker

• -  C) Be able to fix a Wi-Fi connection instantly

• -  D) Always have snacks available at meetings

 If you accidentally call someone by the wrong name during your speech, you should...

• -  A) Laugh and say, “Let’s pretend that didn’t happen”

• -  B) Blame it on the microphone

• -  C) Act like it was intentional and move on

• -  D) Immediately start a dance-off

  - Which of these is the WORST way to start a speech?

• -  A) “I have a funny story to share…”

• -  B) “So, I didn’t prepare for this…”

• -  C) “How many of you love pizza?”

• -  D) “I’m here to talk about the meaning of life…” (and then say nothing else)

   Who would be the most interesting Gavel Club member?

• -  A) Sherlock Holmes (keen observation skills!)

• -  B) A superhero (they’ve got leadership skills!)

• -  C) A time traveler (always good for a creative speech!)

• -  D) A famous comedian (making speeches fun!)

  What’s the best way to avoid stage fright?

• -  A) Picture the audience in pajamas

• -  B) Imagine your audience is made up of puppies

• -  C) Take a deep breath and channel your inner superhero

• -  D) Don’t give the speech and just take a nap

 

  - If public speaking were an Olympic sport, who would get the gold medal?

• -  A) Winston Churchill

• -  B) Beyoncé

• -  C) A motivational speaker at 7 AM

• -  D) A cat giving a TED talk

What’s the best way to look confident while giving a speech?

• -  A) Strike a superhero pose before you speak

• -  B) Wear sunglasses, even indoors

• -  C) Take a giant step forward and say, “Let’s do this!”

• -  D) Pretend you’re hosting your own talk show