ACTIVITY 2. The activity that follows will test your knowledge is speech writing and delivery. Write only the letter of the correct answer.
Choose the true statement from the following list. __________
A. A speech is dependent on the audience to whom it is to be delivered.
B. A speech is dependent on the topic the audience to whom it is to be delivered would be interested in.
C. speech is dependent on the attention span of the audience to whom it is to be delivered.
D. All of the above.
2. The best way to improve wording in a speech is ___________
A. to improve spelling.
B. to use complicated words.
C. to read aloud.
D. to use words that are difficult to pronounce.
3.You can organize the body of a speech causally, spatially, topically or __________
A. haphazardly.
B. tabularly.
C. chronologically.
D. mentally.
4.You need to have an outline for your speech because ______________
A. it is fashionable to do so.
B. the organizers demanded an outline.
C. it is the speech itself.
D. it gives you a framework for building a logical flow for your message.
5. In a speech the strategy of repeating _________
A. helps to leave an impression.
B. helps to relieve boredom.
C. helps to fill time.
D. helps to improve the speaker's vocabulary.
6.You should collect stories, ideas and examples on a speech subject because _________
A. you want to cram your speech with as much information as you can gather.
B. you feel that it is invigorating to search for ideas.
C. you want to make the speech as long as possible.
D. you want the audience to understand your speech and also make your speech more interesting.
7.The ending of a speech should usually be _______________
A. a possible solution to a problem outlining benefits and shortcomings.
B. a description of how you went about preparing for the speech.
C. a thanksgiving for the opportunity to deliver a speech.
D. a description of the pitfalls you faced while preparing for the speech.
8.The characteristics of a good speech are ___________
A. voice modulation.
B. choice of words.
C. simple language.
D. all the above.
9.A good speech should ______________
A. have an introduction.
B. have a solid body.
C. have a strong ending.
D. all the above.
10.Which of the following is not a type of speech? ____________
A. Informative
B. Instructional
C. Persuasive
D. Delusional