Toastmasters History
Public Speaking Skills
100

What year was Toastmasters International founded?

What is 1924?

100

What is the term for opening a speech in a way that captures the audience’s attention?

What is a hook?

200

Who founded Toastmasters International?

Who is Ralph C. Smedley?

200

Name one of the five basic speech organization styles.

What is chronological, spatial, causal, problem-solution, or topical?

300

What state was the first Toastmasters club established in?

What is California?

300

This technique involves repeating a phrase or word for emphasis.

What is repetition?

400

How many countries have Toastmasters clubs today?

What is over 140?

400

What is the term for the speed at which you deliver your speech?

What is pace or rate?

500

In what year did Toastmasters officially become a global organization?

What is 1973?

500

Name the technique where the speaker asks the audience to imagine a scenario.

What is visualization?