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Language Arts  - Speaking Applications - Problems



Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 
 
Answer the following questions:
 

 1. 

An introduction should: _____
a.
state the purpose of the presentation
b.
give suggestions for future research
c.
develop supporting ideas
 
 

 2. 

Which speaking style can make it difficult to present evidence? ____
a.
extemporaneous
b.
manuscript
 
c.
memorized
d.
impromptu
 

 3. 

When describing the _____,  a presenter should use descriptive words to paint a visual picture for his or her listeners.
a.
characters
b.
setting
c.
mood
 

 4. 

When making a presentation a presenter should look at: _____
a.
the audience
 
b.
his or her notes
c.
the floor
 

 5. 

When giving a persuasive presentation, it is best to _____
a.
speak from prepared notes.
b.
repeat your entire speech from memory.
c.
read your speech word for word so you don’t forget anything.
d.
speak casually and make a few jokes.
 

 6. 

Which questions should you ask before organizing a topic for an informative presentation: _____
a.
What?
b.
Who?
c.
When?
d.
Why?
e.
All of the above
 

 7. 

This type of informative speech focuses on patterns of action: _____
a.
speeches about processes
b.
speeches about concepts
c.
speeches about objects
d.
speeches about events
 

 8. 

In presentations, visual aids are used to: _____
a.
provide an attractive background
b.
illustrate important ideas
 

 9. 

When a presenter _____, he or she shows in-depth knowledge and the ability to make inferences about the text.
a.
describes mood
b.
describes setting
c.
analyzes characters
d.
summarizes
 

 10. 

If you read your presentation word for word, what speaking style are you using? _____
a.
manuscript  
b.
impromptu
c.
memorized
d.
extemporaneous
 



 
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