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Delivering persuasive speeches

Quiz by Oak National Academy: KS3 English (2)

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  • Q1
    'At the start of our speeches we should ____ our audience with an engaging opening? What 'h' word is missing here?
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    30s
  • Q2
    A speech's tone refers to its
    length and pace.
    mood or feeling.
    style and delivery.
    content and ideas.
    30s
  • Q3
    Deliver a speech to your classmates on why you should be elected to the student council? What is the form, purpose and audience of this task?
    Speech, to entertain, parents and teachers
    Speech, to inform, classmates
    Speech, to persuade, classmates
    Article, to explain, classmates
    30s
  • Q4
    Match these devices to the correct speech openings.
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    Linking
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the correct definition of posture? Here it is used in a sentence: 'She maintained excellent posture while giving her presentation.'
    the words, phrases and language a speaker uses.
    the body language someone has when delivering a speech.
    the way a speaker makes the audience feel.
    the position in which someone holds their body when standing or sitting.
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the correct definition of the word 'gesture'? Here it is used in a sentence: 'She made a warm gesture as she welcomed the crowd'.
    anything non-verbal that a person does when speaking.
    the general emotional state of a person giving a speech.
    the position in which a person delivers speech.
    a movement of the body, usually performed to express an idea or meaning.
    30s

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