Public Speaking for Year 5: Enhance Your Confidence and Skills

Question 1

What's the first step you should take when preparing a speech?

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Research the topic.

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Write the speech the night before.

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Practice the speech in front of a mirror.

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Memorize the speech word for word.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of an informative speech?

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To provide knowledge and educate the audience about a topic

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To convince the audience to adopt a particular viewpoint

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To mark a special occasion or event

Question 3

When preparing a speech, what should a speaker consider?

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The audience's age, interests, and knowledge

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Memorizing the speech word-for-word

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Using jokes and funny stories, even if they're not related to the topic

Question 4

How can stage fright, the nervous feelings you get before and during a speech, be used to your advantage in public speaking?

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Stage fright can help you focus and connect better with your audience.

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Stage fright can't be used to improve public speaking, it only makes it worse.

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Stage fright can make you speak faster and louder to hide your nervousness.

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Stage fright should be completely gone before a speech for the best performance.

Question 5

Which of these is NOT an important non-verbal communication technique when giving a speech?

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Wearing a bright costume

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Making eye contact with the audience

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Using gestures to emphasize points

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Keeping a relaxed and open body posture

Question 6

Public speakers have a big responsibility to the people who listen to them. What do you think is the most important thing a public speaker should remember?

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They should use the audience's time wisely.

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They can say whatever they want, even if it's not true.

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They should make the audience laugh, even if they don't learn anything.

Question 7

When preparing a speech for an audience with diverse backgrounds, what's the most important thing to consider?

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The audience's culture and knowledge

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The length of the speech

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Your personal experiences

Question 8

When preparing and delivering a speech, it's important to be respectful of your audience. Which of these actions would be considered rude or disrespectful?

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Making false statements to strengthen your argument

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Using humor to entertain and engage the audience

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Sharing personal experiences to illustrate your points

Question 9

How can effective body language and stage presence enhance a speech's delivery and impact?

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Make the speaker seem more approachable and relatable

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Help the speaker convey their message more clearly

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Help the speaker overcome nervousness and gain confidence

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Only matter for speeches given to large audiences

Question 10

You're preparing to speak to your class about your favorite animal. What type of speech will you be giving?

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Speech to inform

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Speech to persuade

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Speech for fun

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Speech without preparation

Question 11

During your speech, you accidentally gave the wrong number for the country's population. What's the best thing to do?

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Quickly say the correct number and continue speaking.

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Keep talking and act like you didn't make a mistake.

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Repeatedly say 'I made a mistake'.

Question 12

When speaking to an audience from different cultures, why is it important to be culturally sensitive? Give two ways you can change your speech to connect with different cultural backgrounds.

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Two ways to change your speech to connect with different cultural backgrounds are to research your audience and use inclusive language.

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Cultural sensitivity is not important in public speaking because everyone understands the same things.

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Two ways to change your speech to connect with different cultural backgrounds are to use humor and tell personal stories.

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Two ways to change your speech to connect with different cultural backgrounds are to speak loudly and use gestures.

Question 13

How do rhetorical devices like metaphors and similes make your speeches more impactful?

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They create vivid images in the listener's mind, making your message more memorable.

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They add humor to your speech, keeping the audience entertained.

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They make you sound more intelligent and knowledgeable.

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They shorten your speech, making it easier to deliver.

Question 14

After giving a speech, what's a helpful way to improve your public speaking skills?

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Ask your teacher or a friend for feedback.

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Forget about any mistakes you made.

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Only remember the things you did well.

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Stop practicing your speech.

Question 15

In public speaking, what does 'stage presence' refer to?

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How the speaker uses their body, face, and eye contact to connect with the audience

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How loudly and clearly the speaker talks

Question 16

How can storytelling make a speech more powerful?

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It helps the audience connect with the speaker's message.

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It's only effective in speeches about personal experiences.

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It should only be used in humorous speeches.

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It's not useful in public speaking.

Question 17

To ensure you have enough time for your speech, what's the best thing to do?

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Practice your speech and time yourself

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Guess how long it will take

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Speak as fast as you can to fit everything in

Question 18

When preparing a speech for young children, what's a good way to make sure they can understand it?

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Use clear and simple language.

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Use lots of big words and technical terms.

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Speak very quickly so you can fit more in.

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Avoid using any pictures or props.

Question 19

When a speaker uses pauses and silence in their speech, what is the main advantage?

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To highlight key points and give the audience time to reflect.

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To make the speech less boring.

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To demonstrate to the audience that the speaker is nervous.

Question 20

When selecting a topic for your speech, what is the most crucial factor to consider?

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The audience you will be addressing

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Your expertise in the subject

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The time available for preparation

Question 21

When giving a speech, is it respectful to make jokes about other people's cultures?

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No, it is never respectful.

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Yes, jokes are funny.

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Yes, but only if you are from the same culture.

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Yes, but only if the audience is from the same culture.

Question 22

When preparing a speech, which step comes first?

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Choosing a topic

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Researching

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Writing a full speech

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Practicing out loud

Question 23

Which of the following is a vocal technique that helps you speak louder?

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Projection

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Enunciation

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Rate

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Volume

Question 24

Which type of speech tries to convince the audience to believe or do something?

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Persuasive speech

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Informative speech

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Entertaining speech

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Demonstrative speech

Question 25

What's a good way to start a persuasive speech?

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Start with an interesting question or story

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Start with a joke

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Start with a lot of facts and figures

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Start with your conclusion

Question 26

Which of these is NOT a type of visual aid?

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Music

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Pictures

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Charts

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Graphs

Question 27

What's the best way to use visual aids in a speech?

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Keep them simple and make sure they're relevant to what you're saying

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Use them as much as possible

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Only use them if they're really fancy

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Don't worry about explaining them, the audience will get it

Question 28

Which step is not essential for preparing a good speech?

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Memorizing the speech

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Choosing a topic

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Researching the topic

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Practicing the speech

Question 29

When making eye contact with your audience, who should you focus on?

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Everyone in the audience equally

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One specific person

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The floor

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Only the people in the back row

Question 30

Which method is best for improving your voice projection?

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Speaking from your diaphragm

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Shouting louder

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Using a microphone

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Slowing down your speech

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a skill of effective listening?

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Interrupting the speaker

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Keeping eye contact

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Avoiding distractions

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Asking questions to clarify

Question 32

Which type of speech aims to persuade the audience?

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Advocacy speech

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Informative speech

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Entertainment speech

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Motivational speech

Question 33

Which of these helps a speaker during a speech?

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Using eye contact with the audience

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Reading directly from a paper

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Speaking very quickly

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Using a quiet voice

Question 34

What should you do first when preparing a speech?

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Choose a topic you want to talk about

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Start practicing immediately

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Make up a few notes

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Find some pictures to show

Question 35

What is a good way to feel more confident before a speech?

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Practicing a lot

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Avoiding eye contact with people

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Learning your speech by heart

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Running away from the stage

Question 36

Which part of a speech should remind the audience of the important points?

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The conclusion

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The introduction

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The body

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The question and answer section

Question 37

Which of these is NOT a benefit of public speaking?

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Feeling very relaxed

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Feeling more confident

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Learning to speak clearly

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Getting better job opportunities

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of stage fright?

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Feeling confident

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Rapid heartbeat

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Sweaty palms

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Shaking voice

Question 39

What is the main purpose of using a hook at the beginning of a speech?

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To capture the audience's attention

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To introduce the speaker

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To summarize the key points

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To end the speech on a strong note

Question 40

Which of the following is the most effective way to manage stage fright before a speech?

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Practice the speech repeatedly

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Avoid making eye contact with the audience

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Focus on your feet instead of the audience

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Speak as quickly as possible to get it over with

Question 41

Which vocal technique is particularly helpful for projecting your voice during a speech?

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Diaphragmatic breathing

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Clear enunciation

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Varying your volume

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Changing your pitch frequently

Question 42

What is the primary role of body language in a speech?

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To express emotions and ideas clearly

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To fill in awkward pauses

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To look more professional and put-together

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To distract the audience from the speaker's message

Question 43

What is the recommended approach for preparing a speech effectively?

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Writing down key points and practicing the delivery

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Memorizing the entire speech word for word

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Using a teleprompter to read the speech directly

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Improvising the speech without any preparation

Question 44

What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in a speech?

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To clearly state the main idea or argument of the speech

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To introduce the speaker and their credentials

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To conclude the speech and summarize the key points

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To entertain the audience with a captivating story

Question 45

Which technique is recommended for concluding a speech effectively?

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Summarizing the main points and restating the thesis

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Telling a humorous joke to lighten the mood

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Sharing a personal story that is unrelated to the topic

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Ending the speech abruptly without any closure

Question 46

When preparing a speech, what should you NOT do?

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Memorizing your speech word for word

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Brainstorming ideas

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Writing your speech

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Practicing your speech

Question 47

What is the main purpose of a persuasive speech?

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To convince the audience to agree with your point of view

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To share information with the audience

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To entertain the audience

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To tell a story

Question 48

What is a sign that you are using effective eye contact?

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Looking at each person in the audience one at a time

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Avoiding eye contact with the audience

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Staring at one person for the whole speech

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Only making eye contact with the person who asked you a question

Question 49

Why do we use body language in public speaking?

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To show our feelings and connect with the audience

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To walk around the stage confidently

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To distract the audience from the speech

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None of these

Question 50

If you forget your speech during a presentation, what should you do?

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Use your notes

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Panic and stop speaking

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Keep going without leaving anything out

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Start over from the beginning

Question 51

What's the main reason to use a microphone in public speaking?

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To project your voice across a large space

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To make your voice louder

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To block out distractions from the audience

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To sound more professional

Question 52

To make sure your speech is interesting and informative, how can you learn about what your audience already knows about the topic?

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Ask them questions

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Guess what they know

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Use magic to read their minds

Question 53

Which of these is NOT a crucial step in preparing a speech?

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Memorizing your speech

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Determining your audience

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Rehearsing your presentation

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Researching your topic

Question 54

What is the primary purpose of the introduction in a speech?

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To capture the audience's attention

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To outline the main points

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To express gratitude to the audience

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To introduce the speaker

Question 55

Which of these is NOT an important aspect of body language in public speaking?

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Crossed arms

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Facial expressions

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Hand gestures

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Eye contact

Question 56

Which of these is NOT important to think about when preparing a speech?

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Making it up as you go along

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Who you are talking to

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How you will look at the audience

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What you will use your hands for

Question 57

Which of these is the most important way to make your voice sound clear and strong when speaking?

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Saying each word very clearly

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Speaking loud enough for everyone to hear

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Using a different tone of voice

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Talking quickly

Question 58

What is the difference between trying to persuade someone and trying to force them to do something?

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Persuading uses facts and logic, while forcing uses threats.

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Forcing uses facts and logic, while persuading uses threats.

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Persuading and forcing are the same thing.

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Neither persuading nor forcing use threats.

Question 59

Which part of a speech tells people what you'll be talking about and grabs their attention?

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Introduction

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Body

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Conclusion

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Call to action

Question 60

Which part of a speech outline is NOT necessary?

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Paragraphs

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Introduction

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Body

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Conclusion

Question 61

What should you do first when you start your speech?

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Grab their attention

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Say hello to the audience

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Tell them what you're going to talk about

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Thank the people who helped you

Question 62

Which of these is NOT a good body language technique for public speaking?

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Crossing your arms

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Looking at the audience

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Using gestures

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Standing up straight

Question 63

In a persuasive speech, why is it essential to use facts and logical reasoning?

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To convince the audience

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To make the speech more interesting

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To make the speech longer

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To entertain the audience

Question 64

What is the purpose of an opening statement in a persuasive speech?

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To introduce the topic and grab the audience's attention

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To state the main argument and build credibility

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To build credibility and introduce the topic

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To grab the audience's attention and state the main argument