Which of these should you focus on before a speech?
Inflection
All of these
Pace
Pronunciation
If the microphone is malfunctioning, what should you do?
Stop and wait for a sound technician to fix it.
Pause a moment
only, then continue in a louder voice if at all possible.
Begin shouting from where you left off.
Make a knowing remark to the audience.
True or false? With enough practice and experience, stage fright will disappear entirely.
False
True
When public speaking, what is the generally accepted number of points you should focus on?
3
10
1
5
Which visual cue is critical to engaging your audience?
Clean, professional attire matching the same dress
code as the client
Making glaring eye contact
Standing or
sitting upright, head up and confident
Standing extremely far from your audience
Which is NOT important for effective communication with your audience?
attention
memorization
retention
motivation
Which of the following is best practice for memorization?
Adequately
familiarize yourself with the speech, and refer to your copy as needed.
It's more professional and less distracting to
memorize everything and leave the printed copy elsewhere.
Look at the speech once or twice before delivering
it in public.
Memorize everything, and bring a copy with you just
in case.
Finish this statement: A PowerPoint presentation should
Be limited to less than 10 slides
Use a 2-color scheme
Match word for word what you will tell your
audience
Outline at a
high-level the presentation objectives
What is positive nervousness?
Channeling
nervous energy into your presentation
Neither of these
Being certain of your nervousness
True or False? When making a presentation, it's best to read the text on your slides so you don't get off track
False
True
When using an analagous example, a speaker is using a/an ___________.
combined
analagramatic speech design
comparative
figure of speech
scientific speech design
When making eye contact with the audience, should you link eyes with a single individual for a prolonged period of time?
Yes
No
When should you introduce props to the audience?
Never use props
Throughout the
speech, not all at once.
All at once in the middle of the speech
Who should you practice your speech with?
Strangers
Friends
Family
Anyone
How should your posture be when public speaking?
Leaning on something for support
Whatever is most comfortable
Tall and strong
Slouchy
A chronological speech design ________.
tells histories alone
uses space as a tool
moves from event
to event
is only used in a legal setting
What would always be a successful enhancement to a business presentation?
Animated graphics
Greater depth
and breadth of knowledge on the subject
Larger text
An opening song
True or False? It is better to memorize your speech word for word.
True
False
Which of these is optimal?
A concise, clear speech delivered fairly quickly.
A concise, clear
speech at a relaxed pace.
A fast, information-packed speech delivered fairly
quickly.
A lengthy speech delivered at a relaxed pace.
Which of these are NOT recommended presentation styles?
Writing down hints like "pause" or
"change slide"
Reading every
word of your presentation from your notes
Speaking slowly
Writing/typing notes with very large font
True or False? You should repeat what you said earlier in your speech as a closing to your speech.
False
True
Which of these are a main goal of the opening segment of your presentation?
All of these
Break the audience's attention from their
preoccupations
Give a hint as to the direction of your speech
Give the audience a clear reason how they will
benefit from listening to you
Why are diction and enunciation important?
For the clarity
of your presentation.
To attract attention to your presentation.
If your audience is older or hard of hearing.
To spit on the audience.
Maslow's heirarchy of needs helps a speaker conceptualize how to _______ their audience.
bore
ignore
educate
motivate
To fight anxiety during a speech, you should:
Focus on your anxiety problems
End the speech
None of these
Sit down
Many great public speakers suffer from nerves.
True
False
Before a speech, you should:
Know the
equipment you will be using
Talk on a full stomach
Drink milk to calm down
Wait a few minutes after being introduced
True or false? Repetition is never effective when giving a presentation.
TRUE
False
What should you do just before speaking publicly?
Take a walk to center yourself and meditate.
Take a shot - espresso or vodka.
Stay hydrated,
keep positive and excited, relax.
Pretend there is nothing out of the ordinary; it's
a walk in the park.
Making a presentation, it's best to be __________
Intelligent with a high IQ
Friendly and
responsive to questions
Boisterous and really brief
True or False? Filler words should be withheld from presentations, including "Umm", "Like" or "Uh"
False
True
How can stage fright be a good thing?
If you get very nervous, it is a good indicator
that public speaking is not for you.
It increases
stimulation and is necessary to get you in the 'zone.'
It causes you to sweat, keeping you cool.
Nerves make you speak faster, so you can
communicate more information.
What is one thing you want your audience to be able to do after your speech?
Be able to recite most of your speech
Remember what you look like
Sum up the
take-away message
Remember where you're from
True or False? You should focus eye contact on one person.
True
False
Which part of your speech should be the strongest?
Beginning and
end
Middle
End
True or False? Using visuals is a distraction for the audience.
False
True
You should have a 'target' audience member in mind when writing and performing your speech.
True
False
What should you do if you can't answer a question?
Say ' That's a
good question!', telling them that you honestly don't know the answer and you
will try get back to them.
Pretend you didn't hear the question and move on.
Try to break it down and subtly shift the topic of
the question to something you can answer
It's better to make up an answer than not answer
True or false? Audience feedback only comes from verbal clues.
TRUE
False
True or False? It is not okay to use offensive language even if you know your audience.
False
True
Stage fright diminishes with practice and experience.
False
True
The topic of your speech should be:
Something that you have never spoken about
Something that bores you
Of interest to the audience but not you
Of interest to
you
How should you prepare the day before a public speaking engagement?
Write the whole speech, sleep or no. It'll be
fresher in your mind.
Eat well,
exercise, and get a good night's sleep.
Laze around all day, eat junk food, and relax.
Engage in strenous activity and really tire
yourself out for the night.
How can you know what to expect before a presentation?
Obtain feedback about the last presentation made
for the same client; to avoid pitfalls
All of these
Create a list of potential questions from the
audience
Research the attendees
What is the best way to improve your public speaking?
Drink caffeine or take a Xanax before you speak.
Watch great speakers and take note.
Practice - at
home, in the mirror, with friends, in front of an audience.
Rehearse things repeatedly while going to sleep.
Which of these are a useful method for becoming a better and more credible public speaker?
Speaking more quickly to get your point across
quickly
Fitting more jokes into your presentation
Make sure to drink plenty of coffee so you are
alert for your presentation
Gathering and
analyzing information about your audience
True or False? You should repeat questions when asked by someone in the audience so that everyone knows what question you are answering.
False
True
Which of these is the best option to calm down during your speech?
Taking a deep breath
Taking a sip of water
Walking around a bit
All of these
The first step in structuring a speech should be
writing out the body of the speech
arranging main point in the most effective order
determining your
main points
writing out the introduction
To be a good presenter, you need to be _________
Good looking and pleasing
Well prepared
A naturally talented and charismatic speaker
Good at making animations in PowerPoint
Strong public speakers are born, not made.
False
True
What is the best way to feel confident in public speaking?
Knowing your
surroundings
Not looking up at the audience and focusing on your
index cards or the screen
Drinking alcohol beforehand
Talking really fast
Towards the end of a presentation, what should be the focus?
Smoozing and mingling
Having fun together at a lunch or dinner
Reviewing key
points
Collecting business cards
What could be fatal to the success of a presentation?
Being poorly dressed
Poorly designed graphics
All of these
Lack of confidence and knowledge
What should you do if you are momentarily overwhelmed, for example, by coughing or emotion?
Just push through - it's almost over.
Pause, breath,
and take a drink. Then continue.
Just leave - it's too much to take.
Leave the stage, take a breather, and come right
back.
Stage fright is a normal part of public speaking.
True
False
Your appearance matters when you are speaking publicly.
False
True
How much preparation time should a speech take?
1 week
1 day
Couple of hours
Until you feel
absolutely confident
Faster is better.
True
False
How should your voice sound when speaking publicly?
Soft and clear
Confident and Fast
Clear and fast
Clear and
confident
What is the best plan when preparing for a presentation?
Create a professionally designed PowerPoint slide
show
Prepare trigger words to remind you of key points
Study your subject, and prepare notes
All of these
When is it acceptable to chew whilst public speaking?
Never
Depends on the audience
Whenever you like, it's your speech
Only if you haven't eaten that day
True or false? Comparative design is a great way to find common ground with an audience.
FALSE
True
Who should be responsible of knowing how the equipment works?
The audience
Technical support
You and any
technical support
You
True or False? You should stay put whilst you are making a speech.
False
True
What makes you a better public speaker?
Memorizing your speech
Keeping your speech short and simple
It is a natural talent
Experience
If you are nervous, you should do what?
Look away from the audience
Not continue with the speech
Take a deep
breath
Apologize to the audience
Which statement demonstrates lack of confidence in the subject?
I apologize for not stating this clearly
I think this will be a great presentation today
I hope you like my presentation
All of these
The audience is the enemy.
True
False
Which of these should you avoid?
Backing up your points with stories
Pacing across the stage
Getting visibly relaxed and comfortable in front of
your audience
Using as many
words as possible when making your point to prove you know what you are talking
about
What should be considered before making a presentation?
The slide show content
All of these
The A/V equipment that will be used
The subject matter
What is the best way to practice and review for a presentation?
Present to colleagues
Video tape yourself
All of these
Present to family & friends
The method of connecting to an audience through common ground is called ________.
identifying
friending
hanging out
associating
Which of the following is NOT a commonly accepted type of speech design?
Comparative
Exclamatory
Spatial
Sequential
Which of the following is NOT an example of a plosive?
p
b
a
c
You should always be ______ when speaking.
honest
relaxed
exaggerating
serious
What is an argument in which a speaker rejects another speaker's claim based on the speaker's character and not the claim itself?
Straw man argument
Ad populum fallacy
Ad hominem
fallacy
Ad ignorantiam fallacy
What is the best way to recover from a slip-up?
Leave the podium; it's not worth continuing.
Apologize, clarify the error, and continue unfazed.
Repeat the
phrase if necessary, and continue unfazed.
Make a joke - the audience can relate!
When using visuals, you should:
Use your hands
Read off the screen
Make sure all the information is on the screen
incase the audience has missed a word
Stand on the
side you write with
How should you approach the pacing of your speech?
Take the important parts slowly, but pick up the
pace for the rest.
Go slow. You
know this information cold, but it's your audience's first time.
Talk at a normal speed, as in everyday professional
coversation.
Faster is better... keep them on the edge of their
seats!
To have the best chance of your audience identifying with you and your message it is best to use mostly _____ person pronouns.
Second
First
Third
Making a great presentation depends on many factors. Which factors are most important?
Know your
subject, prepare, be professional, project confidence
All of these
Be well groomed and smile
Have notes in hand, make eye contact, speak loudly
True or false? It's always best to leave basic printed brochures about your services after a presentation
False
True
