Public Speaking Vocab
How people organize and interpret the patterns or stimuli around them?
A) Perception
B) Proximity
A) Perception
What is the first step on preparing for a speech?
A) Researching your topic
B) Writing an outline
A) Researching your topic
What is the primary goal of a persuasive speech?
A) To entertain the audience
B) To convince the audience to adapt a particular point of view
B) To convince the audience to adapt a particular point of view
What is the primary purpose of an informative speech?
A) To persuade the audience to take action
B) To educate and inform the audience
B) To educate and inform the audience
Who gave the impromptu speech over the motto " You can't love anyone else until you love yourself"?
A) Dakota Bravo
B) Layla Barry
A) Dakota Bravo
Pauses that incorporate some sort of sound or word that is unrelated to what is being said, “uh,” “um,” and “like” are well known examples.
A) Vocalized Pauses
B) Impromptu Pauses
A) Vocalized Pauses
Which is important when delivering a speech to engage your audience?
A) Maintaining eye contact
B) Speaking quickly
A) Maintaining eye contact
Which of the following could be an example of a persuasive speech?
A) A lecture on the history of the French Revolution
B) A politician urging people to vote for a particular party
B) A politician urging people to vote for a particular party
Which of the following is a key element of an informative speech?
A) Emotional appeal
B) Clear, factual information
B) Clear, factual information
What type of posture is ideal for public speaking?
A) Slouching
B) Standing upright
B) Standing upright
The rote recitation of a written message that the speaker has committed to memory.
A) Public Speaking
B) Memorized Speaking
B) Memorized Speaking
Which type of speech is meant to inform?
A) Persuasive Speech
B) Informative Speech
B) Informative Speech
Which of the following is a way of establishing credibility in a persuasive speech?
A) Mentioning personal experiences, qualifications, or expertise in the topic.
B) Ignoring weaknesses in the argument
A) Mentioning personal experiences, qualifications, or expertise in the topic.
What does a good introduction in an informative speech do?
A) Present the speaker’s opinion
B) Capture the audience’s attention and introduce the topic
B) Capture the audience’s attention and introduce the topic
Who gave the impromptu speech over the motto "Every mistake is a lesson learned"?
A) Lillie Callaway
B) Shellee Castro
A) Lillie Callaway
The repetition of initial consonant sounds in a sentence or passage.
A) Alliteration
B) Antithesis
A) Alliteration
How can a speaker connect with their audience?
A) By making jokes
B) By telling a personal story
B) By telling a personal story
What role does ethos play in persuasive speeches?
A) It builds a speaker's credibility and trustworthiness
B) It focuses on using anecdotes and humor to engage the audience
A) It builds a speaker's credibility and trustworthiness
How should a speaker deliver an informative speech to keep the audience engaged?
A) Maintain clear, concise, and organized delivery
B) Speak quickly and loudly
A) Maintain clear, concise, and organized delivery
How can a speaker make a strong opening to their speech?
A) By stating the main idea
B) By asking an engaging question
B) By asking an engaging question
Language that makes the recipient smell, taste, see, hear, and feel a sensation; also known as sensory language.
A) Allusions
B) Imagery
B) Imagery
What should a speaker avoid while delivering a speech?
A) Using filler words like "um" and "like"
B) Pausing for dramatic affect
A) Using filler words like "um" and "like"
Which technique is commonly used to enhance a persuasive argument?
A) Presenting multiple viewpoints without taking a stance
B) Using statistics, facts, and personal testimony to support claims.
B) Using statistics, facts, and personal testimony to support claims.
What is an effective way to summarize an informative speech in the conclusion?
A) Restate the main points and emphasize the significance of the topic
B) Introduce a new topic
A) Restate the main points and emphasize the significance of the topic
Which technique is best for managing speech anxiety?
A) Not preparing and improvising
B) Practicing the speech and deep breathing
B) Practicing the speech and deep breathing