Questions & Answers
Browse all 25 questions from the
Public Speaking Essentials study set below.
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1
What is the term for a visual aid that outlines the main points of a speech?
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A
Scorecard
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B
Outline
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C
Blueprint
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D
Script
2
What is the primary purpose of an introduction in a speech?
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A
To list all references
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B
To announce the conclusion
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C
To hook the audience's attention
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D
To summarize the visual aids
3
Which part of a speech summarizes the main ideas for the audience?
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A
The body
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B
The bibliography
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C
The conclusion
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D
The introduction
4
What does 'eye contact' primarily help a speaker establish?
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A
Physical dominance
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B
Audience connection
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C
A clear voice
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D
Memorization
5
Which device is often used to display electronic slides during a presentation?
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A
Projector
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B
Microphone
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C
Megaphone
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D
Headphones
6
What is the term for the speed at which a speaker talks?
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A
Pitch
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B
Volume
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C
Pace
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D
Tone
7
Which of the following is a common non-verbal communication tool?
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A
Hand gestures
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B
PowerPoint slides
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C
Printed notes
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D
A microphone
8
What is the purpose of a 'podium' or 'lectern'?
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A
To amplify sound
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B
To hold the speaker's notes
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C
To record the speech
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D
To project video
9
What does 'vocal variety' refer to in public speaking?
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A
Changing pitch and volume
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B
Reading very fast
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C
Ignoring the audience
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D
Using only one note
10
What is a 'transition' in a speech?
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A
A summary of the end
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B
A word or phrase connecting two ideas
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C
A way to end the presentation
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D
A type of visual aid
11
What is the term for speaking without prior preparation?
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A
Impromptu speaking
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B
Formal reading
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C
Rehearsal
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D
Scripting
12
What is the primary purpose of a 'hook' at the start of a speech?
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A
To define terms
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B
To capture interest
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C
To read the title
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D
To thank the audience
13
Which tool is used to amplify the speaker's voice to a large audience?
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A
Microphone
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B
Laser pointer
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C
Notebook
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D
Projector
14
What does 'articulation' mean in the context of speaking?
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A
Speed of talk
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B
Clarity of speech sounds
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C
Volume of the voice
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D
Height of the speaker
15
What is the 'body' of a speech?
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A
The final summary
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B
The main content
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C
The greeting
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D
The opening hook
16
What is a 'rehearsal'?
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A
The act of practicing a speech
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B
The time allowed for questions
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C
The process of writing a script
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D
The visual design phase
17
What is 'posture' in public speaking?
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A
The speaker's physical stance
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B
The speed of speech
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C
The volume of voice
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D
The type of suit worn
18
Which of these is a common way to end a speech?
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A
A call to action
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B
A random fact
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C
A long pause
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D
A second introduction
19
What is the 'audience' in public speaking?
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A
The person writing the speech
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B
The people listening to the speech
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C
The room itself
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D
The visual aids
20
What is the term for using a word or phrase repeatedly to emphasize a point?
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A
Repetition
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B
Contradiction
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C
Silencing
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D
Exaggeration
21
What is a 'handout'?
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A
A paper given to the audience
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B
A microphone stand
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C
A type of projector
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D
The podium
22
What is the main goal of 'persuasive speaking'?
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A
To inform about history
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B
To convince the audience
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C
To tell a fictional story
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D
To read a poem
23
What is 'filler' language, such as 'um' or 'uh', generally considered?
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A
Professional
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B
Helpful
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C
Distracting
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D
Mandatory
24
What does 'pitch' refer to in vocal delivery?
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A
The loudness of the voice
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B
The highness or lowness of the voice
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C
The speed of the talk
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D
The choice of words
25
Which of these is a form of 'informative speaking'?
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A
Teaching a new process
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B
Trying to sell a product
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C
Arguing a legal case
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D
Expressing a personal opinion
