Public Speaking Quiz

Public Speaking

The act of delivering a speech or presentation to an audience.

Speaker

The individual who conveys a message to an audience.

Message

The information or content that the speaker intends to communicate.

Channel

The medium through which the message is transmitted.

Listener

The individual or audience receiving the message.

Feedback

The response or reaction of the listener to the message.

Interference

Any obstacle that distorts or disrupts communication.

Situation

The context or environment in which communication takes place.

Ethical Speaking

Communicating truthfully and responsibly.

Communication Process

The series of steps involved in the exchange of information between a speaker and a listener.

Introduction

The opening section of a speech that captures attention and introduces the topic.

Body

The main part of a speech where the main points are developed.

Conclusion

The closing section of a speech that summarizes and reinforces the main points.

Organization

The structure and arrangement of a speech.

Rehearsal

Practicing a speech before delivering it to the audience.

Delivery

The manner in which a speech is presented to the audience.

Stage Fright

Nervousness or anxiety experienced by a speaker before or during a presentation.

Visualization

A technique where a speaker imagines themselves delivering a successful presentation.

Audience Adaptation

Modifying a speech based on the characteristics and feedback of the audience.

Extemporaneous Speaking

Delivering a speech with limited preparation, using notes or outlines.

Preparation Outline

A detailed outline used to develop a speech.

Speaking Outline

A concise outline used during the delivery of a speech.

Main Points

The key ideas or arguments presented in a speech.

Subpoints

Supporting details that expand upon the main points.

Coordination

The relationship between main points and their subpoints in an outline.

Subordination

The hierarchical structure that indicates the importance of points in an outline.

Transitions

Words or phrases that connect different parts of a speech.

Internal Previews

Statements that summarize what will be discussed next in a speech.

Internal Summaries

Statements that recap what has been discussed in a speech so far.

Bibliography

A list of sources cited or consulted in preparing a speech.