Question 1

Question

A)
When giving a speech, the most important thing to remember about your body language is to
(1 point)
keep your arms at your side so that you will not distract anyone from your message.
move your hands and body in a natural comfortable way. interlock your hands and fingers so that you won't flail them around.
interlock your hands and fingers so that you won't flail them around.
Question 2
When you are in front of an audience giving a speech, your posture should be
(1 point)
with your back straight, head looking down.
laid-back.
• holding yourself high, but remaining fluid and natural.
• None of the above
Question 3
A)
In the course of your speech, if you decide to read a brief item, letter or paragraph, the best way to do this in a natural and casual way is to
(1 point)
O practice, rehearse, use a bigger font, then practice some more read the section as fast as you can.
use a lower or higher pitched voice than your natural one. hold the paper high in the air and announce to everyone that you are about to read from the piece of paper.
Question 4
A)
In what way did Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. have an effective speaking style?
(1 point)
• He had a tendency to shout, so everyone heard him.
He spoke slowly and deliberately to make his point.
He always read directly from his notes so that he never made a mistake.
He had the amazing ability to perfectly mimic other people's voices when telling a story.
Question 5
A)
What is the greatest advantage a handheld microphone has for a speaker when giving a speech?
(1 point)
) It gives the speaker something to hold onto if she gets nervous.
• It allows the speaker to have greater control over her voice.
The speaker can flip it around in the air to show that she is comfortable.
None of the above
Question 6
A)
What is the greatest advantage to using a wireless, clip-on microphone?
(1 point)
You can put your hands in your pockets so that you will not appear nervous.
You have the ability to hold papers in your hands so that you can read directly from text when giving your speech.
• You can not whisper or shout for dramatic effect.
You have the ability to have both hands free in order to gesture during your speech.
Question 7
When moving around the room, all of the following are good ideas, except:
(1 point)
Do not stop moving once you have begun.
Move to show that you have finished a thought.
Move to different parts of the room to give different people attention.
Stop moving when you want to make a really important point.
Question 8
A)
As a speaker, the best way to utilize the lectern during your speech is to
(1 point)
hold onto it to help you feel more secure. lean on it in order to look relaxed and comfortable. stand directly behind it.
• None of the above
Question 9
A)
Being afraid to speak in public is:
(1 point)
Something very common in society
Nothing to be ashamed of
Something you can work at and overcome
All of the above
Question 10
A great way to appear confident and comfortable when giving a speech even though you are dealing with your fear of speaking is to
(1 point)
drink a lot of soda or coffee before you start so that you will be energetic.
make eye contact with audience and move your arms and hands in a natural way.
O hope that no one notices how scared you are.
• None of the above

Answer 1

Here are the suggested answers to your questions:

Question 1
Answer: move your hands and body in a natural comfortable way.

Question 2
Answer: holding yourself high, but remaining fluid and natural.

Question 3
Answer: practice, rehearse, use a bigger font, then practice some more.

Question 4
Answer: He spoke slowly and deliberately to make his point.

Question 5
Answer: It gives the speaker something to hold onto if she gets nervous.

Question 6
Answer: You have the ability to have both hands free in order to gesture during your speech.

Question 7
Answer: Do not stop moving once you have begun.

Question 8
Answer: hold onto it to help you feel more secure.

Question 9
Answer: All of the above.

Question 10
Answer: make eye contact with audience and move your arms and hands in a natural way.

Feel free to ask if you have any more questions or need further clarification!