Public Speaking Skills

This type of speech’s goal is to explain or describe facts, truths, and principles in a way that stimulates interest, facilitates understanding, and increases the likelihood of remembering. 

• Informative Speech
• Persuasive Speech
• Special Occasion Speech
• Impromptu Speech

This type of speech’s goal is to influence, motivate, or change the audience’s mind.

• Informative Speech
• Persuasive Speech
• Special Occasion Speech
• Impromptu Speech

All of these are ways to give your attention getter at the beginning except

• Give a striking statement

• Ask the audience a question

• Give a quote

• Starting with your thesis/main idea

The purpose of your thesis is to:

• Give a clear statement of what your speech is about
• End your speech
• Serve as your attention getter
• None of the above

How loud or soft your voice is during delivery

• Volume
• Tone
• Rate of Delivery
• Projection

“Booming” your voice to reach all listeners.

• Volume
• Tone
• Rate of Delivery
• Projection

To produce your speaking outline on note cards, you should copy your written outline word for word.

• True
• False

Which of these are you thinking about when you make sure that what you say interests the specific people who are listening?

• audience

• purpose

• organization

• word choice

Which of these characteristics involves using vivid image words, repetition, or figurative language to hold the attention of the audience?

• audience

• organization

• purpose

• word choice

When you make sure to include an introduction, a main idea with details, transitions, and a conclusion, which of these are you paying attention to?

• audience

• organization

• purpose

• word choice