PUBLIC SPEAKING EXAMINATION QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWER WITH EXPLANATION GRADED A+ STUDY GUIDE

PUBLIC SPEAKING EXAMINATION QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWER WITH EXPLANATION GRADED A+
STUDY GUIDE SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
1. Public speaking is:
A. The act of speaking to an audience
B. Writing poetry
C. Drawing images
D. Private texting
Answer: A
Rationale: It involves oral communication to an audience.

2. The main purpose of public speaking is to:
A. Inform, persuade, or entertain
B. Confuse listeners
C. Write essays
D. Draw diagrams
Answer: A
Rationale: Core communication goals.

3. A speaker is:
A. The person delivering a speech
B. The audience
C. The message
D. The microphone
Answer: A
Rationale: The communicator.

4. An audience is:
A. People listening to the speech
B. The speaker
C. The stage
D. The microphone
Answer: A
Rationale: Listeners of speech.

5. A speech is:
A. A formal talk delivered to an audience

, B. A written book
C. A poem
D. A drawing
Answer: A
Rationale: Oral presentation.

6. Nervousness in public speaking is called:
A. Stage fright
B. Confidence
C. Fluency
D. Tone
Answer: A
Rationale: Speaking anxiety.

7. Confidence in speaking means:
A. Speaking without fear
B. Speaking quietly
C. Reading only
D. Writing only
Answer: A
Rationale: Self-assurance.

8. Clarity in speech means:
A. Easy to understand delivery
B. Fast speaking
C. Loud speaking
D. Emotional speech
Answer: A
Rationale: Clear communication.

9. A good speech should be:
A. Clear and organized
B. Confusing
C. Long and unclear
D. Emotional only
Answer: A
Rationale: Effective communication.

10. The introduction of a speech is used to:
A. Grab attention

, B. End speech
C. Confuse audience
D. Add images
Answer: A
Rationale: Engage listeners.

11. The body of a speech contains:
A. Main points and details
B. Only greeting
C. Ending only
D. Title only
Answer: A
Rationale: Core content.

12. The conclusion of a speech is used to:
A. Summarize and end speech
B. Start speech
C. Add jokes only
D. Confuse audience
Answer: A
Rationale: Closing section.

13. Eye contact helps to:
A. Engage the audience
B. Confuse audience
C. Avoid speaking
D. Hide emotions
Answer: A
Rationale: Builds connection.

14. Body language includes:
A. Gestures and posture
B. Written words
C. Printed text
D. Music
Answer: A
Rationale: Non-verbal communication.

15. Voice projection means:
A. Speaking loudly and clearly