How to give a compelling speech
  • 1. What is the most crucial element of a compelling speech?
A) Speaking extremely loudly
B) Knowing your audience
C) Memorizing the entire speech verbatim
D) Using complex vocabulary
  • 2. What does 'ethos' refer to in rhetoric?
A) Logical argument
B) Credibility of the speaker
C) Emotional appeal
D) Length of the speech
  • 3. Which rhetorical device uses repetition for emphasis?
A) Anaphora
B) Metaphor
C) Simile
D) Hyperbole
  • 4. What is a good way to start a speech?
A) By apologizing for being unprepared
B) With a captivating hook
C) By thanking everyone for coming
D) By reading a dictionary definition
  • 5. Why is body language important in a speech?
A) It reinforces your message
B) It's completely irrelevant
C) It shows how nervous you are
D) It distracts the audience
  • 6. What does 'logos' appeal to?
A) Logic and reason
B) Ethics
C) Personal anecdotes
D) Emotions
  • 7. What is the purpose of a call to action?
A) To introduce new topics
B) To confuse the audience
C) To encourage audience action
D) To summarize the speech
  • 8. How should you practice your speech?
A) Not at all; spontaneity is key
B) Only in your head
C) Just once, the day before
D) Out loud and repeatedly
  • 9. What is 'pathos'?
A) Appeal to authority
B) Ethical appeal
C) Emotional appeal
D) Logical argument
  • 10. Why is it important to vary your vocal delivery?
A) To keep the audience engaged
B) It's not important
C) To confuse the audience
D) To make the speech longer
  • 11. What is the best way to handle nervousness?
A) Run off the stage
B) Acknowledge it and keep going
C) Panic and apologize profusely
D) Pretend it's not happening
  • 12. How can you make your speech more memorable?
A) Be monotone
B) Use complex jargon
C) Use only statistics
D) Use stories and examples
  • 13. What is the ideal length for most speeches?
A) As long as possible
B) As long as necessary, but concise
C) Extremely short, no more than 5 minutes
D) Always exactly one hour
  • 14. What is the purpose of a good conclusion?
A) To summarize and leave a lasting impression
B) To apologize again
C) To introduce new ideas
D) To trail off without a clear ending
  • 15. What should you do if you make a mistake during your speech?
A) Acknowledge it briefly and move on
B) Panic and start over
C) Pretend it didn't happen
D) Focus on it repeatedly
  • 16. What type of visual aids can enhance a speech?
A) Relevant and clear visuals
B) Completely irrelevant visuals
C) Visually overwhelming slides
D) Slides with only text
  • 17. What is the importance of eye contact?
A) Connects you with the audience
B) Is completely unnecessary
C) Shows how nervous you are
D) Distracts the audience
  • 18. What is the best way to handle questions from the audience?
A) Ignore them
B) Listen carefully and answer thoughtfully
C) Become defensive
D) Interrupt them
  • 19. What is the role of humor in a speech?
A) It has no role
B) To engage and connect with the audience
C) To offend people
D) To distract from the message
  • 20. Why is it important to research your topic thoroughly?
A) Research isn't important
B) To build credibility and expertise
C) To make the speech longer
D) To confuse the audience
  • 21. Which of the following is an example of a simile?
A) Brave as a lion
B) I'm so hungry I could eat a horse
C) The world is a stage
D) The fire swallowed the forest
  • 22. What is the best way to prepare for unexpected interruptions?
A) Ignore the interruption
B) Panic and stop speaking
C) Have a flexible structure and stay calm
D) Blame the person who interrupted
  • 23. What is a good strategy for dealing with hecklers?
A) Engage in an argument
B) Acknowledge them briefly and refocus
C) Become angry and confrontational
D) Ignore them completely
  • 24. What is the purpose of using anecdotes in a speech?
A) To waste time
B) To make the speech relatable and engaging
C) To bore the audience
D) To confuse the audience
  • 25. Why is it important to know the venue where you will be speaking?
A) To get lost on the way
B) It's not important
C) To adjust your volume and presentation style
D) To complain about the acoustics
  • 26. What does a strong opening statement do?
A) Is completely optional
B) Grabs attention and sets the tone
C) Introduces irrelevant information
D) Makes the audience immediately dislike you
  • 27. What is the role of silence in a speech?
A) To show you've forgotten what to say
B) It has no role
C) To bore the audience
D) To create emphasis and allow reflection
  • 28. What is the best way to handle constructive criticism?
A) Ignore it completely
B) Become defensive and argue
C) Take it personally and get upset
D) Listen openly and learn from it
  • 29. How can you use storytelling to make a speech more compelling?
A) To illustrate points and connect emotionally
B) To confuse the audience
C) To waste time
D) To bore the audience
  • 30. What should you do after giving a speech?
A) Forget about it immediately
B) Reflect on what went well and what could be improved
C) Criticize yourself harshly
D) Brag about how great you were
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