Public Speaking Skills Quiz

<p>audience (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Viewing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Formal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>I would like to talk about... (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>clearly and accurately articulate your message (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Academic debates like British Parliamentary or World Schools (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Articulate the message clearly and accurately (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>LinkedIn (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To emphasize the most important points (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>communicate your confidence and preparedness to your audience (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>memorandum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>business proposals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Make emotional appeals to sway the audience. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ivy loves singing, cooking and to teach. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gestures and body language (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maintaining appropriate eye contact (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helps communicate confidence and focus. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Impromptu speech (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Facial expressions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>How the speaker carries themselves (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Movements conveying ideas or emotions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Starting with a casual tone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Resting weight on the balls of your feet (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prozodic features (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Understanding your audience's profile (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Flawless delivery guarantees success. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using a microphone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can be enhanced through personal interaction. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Including an introduction, body, and conclusion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Introduction, body, and conclusion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It enhances audience engagement and speaker confidence. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pronunciation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Being a wide reader and well-prepared (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They significantly increase your vocabulary. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Business attire that looks respectable (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A varied knowledge base to support arguments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They can lead to rich arguments and poor decision-making. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A speech delivered without prior planning or preparation.

A speech given without any preparation.

Communication through body language, facial expressions, posture, and eye contact.

Skills used to deliver a message through words, including volume, speed, and language choice.

A speaker's stance and how they carry themselves during a presentation.

Hand, arm, body, head, or face movements that express ideas, opinions, and emotions.

Selecting a topic that is meaningful and connected to the audience.

Making appropriate eye contact with the audience to show engagement.

Important factors to consider when speaking to an audience include age, gender, education, religion, economic status and interests.

Phrases used to transition within a speech, such as "I would like to talk about...".

Delivering a well-written speech involves preparation, vocal control, relaxation, and accurately communicating the message.

When a speaker isn't enthusiastic about a topic, conveying gladness is more effective than expressing negativity.

LinkedIn is a social networking platform for professional connections.

Effective speech delivery conveys confidence and preparedness, which can positively impact the audience.

Memos are used to remind constituents of actions, and tasks needing attention and or to be completed in an organization.

Business proposals aim to attract clients or investors by presenting a persuasive plan or idea.

A record of meaningful discussions, decisions, and key takeaways from a meeting.

In a debate, the two opposing sides are the affirmative and negative.

A public speaker who uses appropriate eye contact, volume, pacing, intonation, and posture to show confidence and convey their message clearly.

A debate held in a structured setting, following specific rules, and focused on a proposition or motion.

Academic debates, like British Parliamentary or World Schools, where debaters argue for or against a motion.

An exchange of arguments following a set of rules and format.

Conveying your message effectively, even when personally not enthusiastic about the topic.

The essential skills for effective debate include listening, reading, and speaking. Viewing is not a macro skill for debate.

Standing comfortably with feet apart, weight on balls of feet, hands naturally at sides.

Facial expressions, posture, gestures, and movements that communicate nonverbally.

Using methods like quotations or questions to begin and end a speech effectively.

Understanding your listeners' characteristics to tailor your speech.

Planning, researching and rehearsing your speech is important for effective delivery.

Successful speech relies on speaker preparation, audience understanding, and addressing potential issues.

Organizing your speech with an introduction, body, & conclusion helps clarify your ideas.

A speaker can be formal, informal, or personal when delivering an oral report.

An exchange of arguments following a procedure or set of rules, often in a public meeting.

Debaters need knowledge and language skills to reason effectively.

Appearance is less important than non-verbal cues and paralinguistic cues in a debate.

Avoid ostentatious colors, choose business attire (males and females) and avoid loud colours. Heels/flats are acceptable.

Facial expressions, posture, gestures, and movement when speaking.

Pronunciation, enunciation and fluency when speaking.