Assignment

Choose the correct answer.

1. A speech to inform aims to-----

A. Change beliefs B. Persuade to act C. Explain a topic

2. Connecting with the audience's values in persuasive speeches

helps to
A. Entertain the audience B. Change or strengthen beliefs C. Entertain the
audience

3. Speech to entertain is primarily based on:

A. Humor and stories B. Research on a topic C. Persuading

to act

4. Persuading an audience requires

A. Facts only B. Logic and emotions C. Clear entertainment

5. Persuasive speeches work best when they include:

A. Humor B. Entertaining stories C. Clear structure and

evidence

6. A speech to entertain works by

A. Telling stories B. Making logical arguments C. Giving facts

7. -------seeks to change or reinforce listeners’ attitudes, beliefs,

values, or behavior

A. Speak to entertain B. Speak to inform C. Speak to

persuade

8. -------------need to be sensitive to your audience’s attitudes toward

you and your topic

A. Speak to entertain B. Speak to inform C. Speak to

persuade

9. There are -------general purposes of public speaking

A. 4 B. 3 C. 5

10. The primary objective of class lectures, seminars, and

workshops is to------
A. Inform B. Persuade C. Entertain

11. A type of speech that is the most challenging and requires a

higher level of communication skill

A. Speech to inform B. Speech to Persuade C. Speech to

Entertain

12. You can grab and hold the audience's attention by ---------

A. Sharing stories B. Asking questions C. A&B

13. ------involves more clearly defined roles

A. Public speaking B. Conversation C. Both

14. In --------, the roles of the speaker and audience are more
clearly defined and remain stable.

A. Public speaking B. Conversation C. Both

15. ----------allows the use of slang or casual language

A. Public speaking B. Conversation C. Both

16. ------------may require spending hours or even days planning and

practicing speech.

A. Public speaking B. Conversation C. Both

17. Being audience-centered in public speaking means -----

A. Focusing on the speaker

B. Adapting based on the audience's needs

C. Ignoring audience reactions

18. When preparing a speech, it is essential to----

A. Focus only on the message

B. Tailor the speech to the audience

C. Deliver the same speech to everyone

19. A ------ is a concise statement indicating what you want your

listeners to be able to do, remember, or feel when you have finished
your speech

A. Specific purpose B. General purpose C. None of them

20. A ---------statement identifies the audience response you
desire.

A. Specific purpose B. General purpose C. None of them

21. --------------is the overarching goal of your speech

A. Specific purpose B. General purpose C. None of them

22. Which section of a speech presents the main content and key
ideas?

A. Introduction [Link] C. Conclusion

23. The conclusion of a speech------

A. Introduces new information

B. Provides an overview of the speech

C. Summarizes the key ideas

24. The introduction of a speech------

A. Introduces new information

B. Provides an overview of the speech

C. Summarizes the key ideas

25. The most important way to handle speech anxiety is---------

A. To memorize the speech word-for-word

B. To prepare and practice

C. to avoid practicing the speech at all

26. To make your speech feel more real, you should

A. Practice as if you’re speaking to a real audience

B. Practice without considering the actual audience

C. to avoid practicing the speech at all

27. To combat anxiety and nervousness before speaking, you

should

A. Take a few slow, deep breaths

B. Skip breathing exercises and focus on speaking

C. Take shallow, quick breaths

28. Selecting an appropriate topic for your speech can help:

A. Reduce audience interest

B. Make you feel more confident

C. Increase your nervousness

29) A speech about the importance of a guitar, in music history

a) Speech about an Event

b) Speech about People

c) Speech about Procedures

d) Speech about Objects

30) If you were giving a speech about the life of Mahatma Gandhi,
which type of speech would it be?

a) Speech about an Event

b) Speech about People

c) Speech about Procedures

d) Speech about Objects

31) A type of speech focuses on explaining a significant process or

series of steps to achieve a particular outcome.

a) Speech about an Event

b) Speech about People

c) Speech about Procedures

d) Speech about Objects

32)A speech about the human circulatory system explaining how

blood circulates throughout the body would most likely be classified
as:

a) Speech about an Event

b) Speech about People

c) Speech about Procedures

d) Speech about Objects

33) A type of speech focus on explaining a significant process or

series of steps to achieve a particular outcome

a) Speech about an Event

b) Speech about People

c) Speech about Procedures

d) Speech about Objects

34) A speech about how a car engine works would most likely be
categorized as:

a) Speech about an Event

b) Speech about People

c) Speech about Procedures

d) Speech about Objects

35) A type of speech describes a person’s life, achievements, or

specific aspects of their career or personality

a) Speech about an Event

b) Speech about People

c) Speech about Procedures

d) Speech about Objects

36) A type of speech provides an in-depth analysis of the steps

involved in a process, such as cooking, assembling, or performing a
task.
a) Speech about an Event

b) Speech about People

c) Speech about Procedures

d) Speech about Objects

37) A type of speech might focus on the historical background,

significance, or outcomes of a major event, such as a war or political
revolution.

a) Speech about an Event

b) Speech about People

c) Speech about Procedures

d) Speech about Objects

38) A type of speech is typically centered around a person,

highlighting their accomplishments, impact, or experiences that
shaped their life.

a) Speech about an Event

b) Speech about People

c) Speech about Procedures

d) Speech about Objects

39) A type of speech would be delivered to explain the systematic

steps needed to complete a task, like assembling a piece of
furniture or creating a painting.

a) Speech about an Event

b) Speech about People

c) Speech about Procedures

d) Speech about Objects

40) A speech about -------- discusses how something works.

a) Event b) People c) Object
d) Procedure

41)----------is A biographical speech

a) Event b) People c) Object

d) Procedure

Put True or False

1. Knowing your audience helps you anticipate their reactions and deliver
your speech more comfortably.

[Link] more prepared you are for your speech, the less anxiety you will
experience.

[Link], slow breaths before speaking can help calm your nerves and
improve your breathing pattern.

[Link] that you are speaking to your real audience during practice
makes your rehearsal more effective.

[Link] shallow, quick breaths can help calm nerves and regulate your
breathing pattern before speaking.

[Link] speaking involves delivering a speech or presentation to inform,

persuade, or entertain an audience.

[Link] refers to having the resources, information, and attitudes

that allow you to take action to achieve a goal, not to avoid taking action.

8.A skilled public speaker is more likely to be positioned for greater

opportunities compared to someone with superior ideas but weaker
communication skills.

[Link] is usually more prepared than public speaking, with speakers

often spending hours or days planning and practicing their speeches.

[Link] speaking allows for the use of slang and casual language similar to
everyday conversation.

[Link] conversation, the roles of the speaker and the audience are clearly
defined and remain stable.

[Link] public speaking, speakers are expected to use casual language and
grammar as they would in everyday conversations.
[Link] are no differences between public speaking and conversation.

14. Being audience-centered means making decisions about your speech

based on knowledge of the audience’s values, beliefs, and knowledge.

[Link] should always adjust your speech based on your audience's reactions
during the delivery.

16. Beginning the research process, it is important to determine both a

general and a specific purpose for your speech.

[Link] primary objective of class lectures, seminars, and workshops is to

entertain the audience.

18. Speaking to persuade aims to change or reinforce listeners’ attitudes,

beliefs, values, or behavior.

[Link] to entertain involves teaching, defining, and clarifying a topic.

[Link]-dinner speeches and comic monologues are examples of speeches

meant to entertain.

[Link] to inform is generally considered the challenging aim of

speaking.

[Link] is generally considered the challenging aim of speaking.

[Link] speaking focuses on entertaining the audience rather than

changing their beliefs or behaviors.

[Link] requires a deep understanding of the audience’s views,

beliefs, and values.

25.A well-organized speech should have a clearly defined introduction, body,

and conclusion to help the audience understand and remember the content.

[Link] body of a speech presents the main content and is the most
substantial part of the speech.

27.A well-prepared speech needs to be organized with a clear structure for

the audience to understand and remember it effectively.

[Link] body of the speech contains the detailed explanations and support
for the main points being discussed.

[Link] conclusion should focus on introducing new research or facts to

impress the audience.
[Link] introduction to the speech provides an overview of the topic.

[Link] speeches can be classified based on the subject areas they

cover.

32.A speech about an object can be about anything tangible that you can
see or touch.

[Link] must always show the actual object to your audience when giving a
speech about it.

[Link] time limit for your speech will determine the amount of detail you can
share with your listeners.

[Link] designing a speech, the general purpose refers to the type of

speech you are delivering.

[Link] specific purpose of your speech is what you want your audience to
know at the end of the presentation.

[Link] ideas in your speech are irrelevant to how you build your speech.

38.A speech about a procedure describes how something works or outlines a

process that produces a particular outcome.

[Link] audience should be able to describe, understand, or perform the

procedure by the end of the speech.

[Link] a speech about an event chronologically is the only effective

way to present it.

[Link] a speech about an event, it is important to focus on bringing the

experience to life for the audience rather than just providing a factual
description.

[Link] is easier to change the values of your listeners than to change their
beliefs or attitudes.

43.A belief is easier to change than a value.

[Link], such as likes and dislikes, are more difficult to change than
beliefs or values.

[Link] attitudes is generally easier than changing beliefs or values.

[Link] works when listeners are motivated to respond to a message.

[Link] messages can be effective if they show listeners that good
things will happen if they follow the speaker's advice.

[Link] is not an essential part of the persuasion process.