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Public Speaking

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  • Q1
    Which of the following is NOT a factor of public speaking?
    Delivery
    Audience
    Preparation
    Luck
    Luck
    30s
  • Q2
    What is one of the most important factors of public speaking?
    Confidence
    Spontaneity
    Luck
    Preparation
    Humor
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the term for the fear of public speaking?
    Arachnophobia
    Agoraphobia
    Glossophobia
    Glossophobia
    Acrophobia
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the best way to overcome nervousness in public speaking?
    Memorizing the speech
    Practice and preparation
    Practice and preparation
    Drinking alcohol
    Ignoring the audience
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the term for the pace and rhythm of speech during public speaking?
    Tone
    Cadence
    Cadence
    Volume
    Pitch
    30s
  • Q6
    What does body language refer to in public speaking?
    The speaker's attire
    Nonverbal cues and gestures
    The use of visual aids
    The tone of voice
    Nonverbal cues and gestures
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the term for the act of repeating a word or phrase for emphasis during public speaking?
    Repetition
    Metaphor
    Alliteration
    Repetition
    Rhyme
    30s
  • Q8
    Which statement represents a generally accepted ethical principle of public speaking?
    Speakers should prioritize their own interests over the interests of their audience.
    Speakers should use any means necessary to convince their audience.
    Speakers should always say what their audience wants to hear.
    Speakers should be honest and transparent.
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the purpose of using gestures during a public speaking engagement?
    To enhance the message being conveyed
    To distract the audience
    To annoy the audience
    To show nervousness
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the best way to start a public speaking engagement?
    With a strong opening statement or hook
    By apologizing for being nervous
    By jumping right into the main content
    By introducing yourself at length
    30s
  • Q11
    Why is it important to practice public speaking?
    To impress people
    To waste time
    To show off your skills
    To improve delivery and reduce anxiety
    30s
  • Q12
    What is an effective way to use visual aids in public speaking?
    To completely replace verbal communication
    To distract the audience
    To focus solely on the visual aids
    To supplement, rather than replace, verbal communication
    30s
  • Q13
    What is the purpose of using vocal variety during a public speaking engagement?
    To annoy the audience
    To keep the audience engaged and interested
    To show that the speaker is nervous
    To put the audience to sleep
    30s
  • Q14
    What is an effective way to handle nerves before a public speaking engagement?
    Drinking caffeine
    Practicing relaxation techniques
    Eating a large meal
    Practicing in front of a mirror
    30s

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