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Ted Talk and Speech Basics

Quiz by Laura Steinbrink

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  • Q1
    What is the first step to preparing for a TED talk?
    Create a slideshow
    Identify your passion and topic
    Write the speech in full
    Choose the venue
    30s
  • Q2
    What should be the tone of a TED talk?
    Authentic and engaging
    Boring and unenthusiastic
    Over-the-top and dramatic
    Comical and sarcastic
    30s
  • Q3
    What should you do during a TED talk?
    Read from a script
    Maintain eye contact with the audience
    Stare off into space
    Look at your slides
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the final step of a TED talk?
    Leave the audience with a key takeaway
    End abruptly
    Take a bow
    Thank the audience
    30s
  • Q5
    What should be the focus of a TED talk?
    A unique idea or perspective
    A political campaign
    A personal life story
    A product promotion
    30s
  • Q6
    What should you avoid during a TED talk?
    Repeating yourself
    Using filler words like 'um' and 'ah'
    Using big words
    Speaking too quickly
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the purpose of a TED talk?
    To entertain and amuse
    To sell products
    To educate and inform
    To spread ideas and inspire
    30s

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