About Public Speaking – Quiz January 18, 2023 How much do you know about public speaking? Complete this quiz to find out! If you are not confident in the right answer, read the related article here! 1. What are the three main components of a good speech? Introduction, body, and conclusion Body, conclusion Introduction, conclusion Only body 2. Why is it important to practice public speaking? To improve self-confidence To become more comfortable with speaking in front of an audience To learn how to communicate effectively All of the above 3. What is the best way to prepare for a speech? Memorizing the speech word for word Researching the topic, creating an outline and practicing your delivery Writing the speech just the night before, it helps you to remember better Waiting until the last minute to think about the speech, it helps you to avoid distractions 4. What should you do if you forget what you want to say during a speech? Stop speaking and apologize Panic and freeze, this way you can overcome on this quicker Pause, take a deep breath and try to regain your train of thought Keep talking and hope the audience doesn't notice 5. How can body language affect a speech? There is no effect like this It can make the audience more engaged or disengaged It can influence your speech unless you walk while speaking Body language has a negative effect on a speech 6. What is the purpose of an introduction in a speech? To help the speaker to reduce anxiety To grab the audience's attention and make them interested in the topic To tell a joke so that you make the audience laugh The introduction has no purpose, it is useless 7. How can you connect with your audience during a speech? By using humor By using personal anecdotes By making eye contact All of the above 8. What is the key to effective public speaking? Telling jokes, making the audience laugh Confidence, knowledge of the topic, preparation Keeping the presentation short enough All of the above 9. What is the best way to anticipate and prepare for possible questions or concerns from your audience? Telling them in the end: ‘I hope everything is clear, good bye’ Research the topic, but not leaving enough time for questions Create an outline and accept questions only related to that Research the topic, create an outline, practice your delivery 10. What is the most important benefit of public speaking? Improving body language Making friends Improving self-confidence Conveying ideas
