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What is one reason why knowing how to give a good speech is valuable?
What is one reason why knowing how to give a good speech is valuable?
- It is useful in a variety of circumstances. (correct)
- It helps in school classes only.
- It is necessary for professional comedians.
- It is required only for political figures.
Why is practising microphone technique important according to the text?
Why is practising microphone technique important according to the text?
- To make sure you sound like famous speech-makers.
- To make jokes work better in a speech.
- To ensure your voice reaches the audience clearly.
- To avoid breathing sounds during a speech. (correct)
In which scenarios might a person be required to give speeches according to the text?
In which scenarios might a person be required to give speeches according to the text?
- Only in school presentations.
- In volunteer groups and at weddings. (correct)
- Only in political environments.
- At family events where the microphone squeaks.
What can ruin a speech more than anything, as mentioned in the text?
What can ruin a speech more than anything, as mentioned in the text?
Why does the text mention famous speech-makers like Winston Churchill, Martin Luther King, and Barack Obama?
Why does the text mention famous speech-makers like Winston Churchill, Martin Luther King, and Barack Obama?
What is the consequence of standing too far away from the microphone during a speech?
What is the consequence of standing too far away from the microphone during a speech?
Why does the text suggest finding a critical friend to provide feedback on your speech?
Why does the text suggest finding a critical friend to provide feedback on your speech?
What is suggested about the ideal length of a speech in the text?
What is suggested about the ideal length of a speech in the text?
What advice does the text give when it comes to achieving brevity in a speech?
What advice does the text give when it comes to achieving brevity in a speech?
What is emphasized with regards to picking a theme for a speech in the text?
What is emphasized with regards to picking a theme for a speech in the text?
