Giving Your First
Speech
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True-False Questions
giving speeches.
cover too much.
used in a humorous way.
generate audience interest in an introductory speech.
topic.
provoking note.
memorize it and deliver it word for word.
forget any of the words.
preparation.
tone you use in everyday conversation.
practice it out loud.
your notes until you think you know the speech well enough to deliver it in class.
preparation so it will sound spontaneous in class.
help you establish rapport with them.
talking immediately so you don’t lose the audience’s attention.
much as you can.
to maintain eye contact with your audience.
voice as you have in ordinary conversation.
audience.
Multiple-Choice Questions (Students are to indicate the best answer for each
1. According to your textbook, a common mistake students make when developing their first
speech is
2. Which of the following is appropriate when using humor in a public speech?
3. Your textbook recommends that when you develop your first speech, you should look for ways
to
4. Which of the following does your textbook recommend for developing your first classroom
speech?
5. As explained in your textbook, the three main parts of a speech are called
6. According to your textbook, the first thing a speaker needs to do in the introduction of a speech is to
7. For her first speech, Rebekah plans to explain her interest in gymnastics beginning with her
childhood and continuing through her days in high school. Which pattern of organization
discussed in your textbook will she use in her speech?
8. For his first speech, Peter is organizing his ideas around three holiday customs that were passed
down by his Polish grandparents. According to your textbook, Peter’s speech will most likely be
organized in __________ order.
20. Which of the following does your textbook recommend that you do when rehearsing your first
speech?
21. Which of the following does your textbook recommend that you do when rehearsing your first
speech?
22. Your textbook recommends that when you deliver your first speech, you should make an effort to
Short-Answer Questions
1. Name three techniques that your textbook suggests for developing your first speech:
