Good Speech Elements Quiz: Test Your Skills

1. Which of the following is the main purpose of giving a speech?

To confuse the audience

To clearly share ideas or information

To use as many hard words as possible

To talk for as long as possible

The goal of a speech is to express thoughts clearly and engage the audience with meaningful ideas.

Explanation

The goal of a speech is to express thoughts clearly and engage the audience with meaningful ideas.

2. When giving a speech, what should you do to make sure your audience understands you?

Speak too fast

Use only big words

Whisper your words

Speak clearly and at a steady pace

Speaking clearly and slowly helps your audience follow and understand your message.

Explanation

Speaking clearly and slowly helps your audience follow and understand your message.

3. A good speaker looks down at their paper the whole time.

True

False

Good speakers make eye contact with the audience to connect and show confidence.

Explanation

Good speakers make eye contact with the audience to connect and show confidence.

4. Match the word with its meaning:

Volume

Tone

Pace

Volume controls loudness, tone shows emotion, and pace is how fast or slow you speak.

Explanation

Volume controls loudness, tone shows emotion, and pace is how fast or slow you speak.

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5. Which sentence would be the best opening line for a speech about kindness?

“I forgot what I was going to say.”

“Kindness can change someone’s whole day.”

“My name is…”

“Today is Tuesday.”

A strong opening line captures attention and introduces the topic clearly.

Explanation

A strong opening line captures attention and introduces the topic clearly.

6. Which of the following should a speaker AVOID doing during a speech?

Standing tall

Smiling

Reading in a flat voice without expression

Making eye contact

Monotone reading makes the audience lose interest; expression adds energy and meaning.

Explanation

Monotone reading makes the audience lose interest; expression adds energy and meaning.

7. When writing a speech, you should include:

Only facts with no personal opinion

A mix of ideas, examples, and details

As many jokes as possible

Very long words

Including examples and details makes your message clear and believable.

Explanation

Including examples and details makes your message clear and believable.

8. Listening carefully is just as important as speaking well.

True

False

Good communication includes both speaking and active listening.

Explanation

Good communication includes both speaking and active listening.

9. Which is an example of persuasive speaking?

Telling a funny story

Explaining how to bake cookies

Convincing others to recycle more

Reading a poem

Persuasive speeches aim to change opinions or encourage action.

Explanation

Persuasive speeches aim to change opinions or encourage action.

10. The word “audience” means:

The people listening to your speech

The person giving the speech

The classroom

The microphone

The audience is who you are speaking to. Knowing them helps you adjust your message.

Explanation

The audience is who you are speaking to. Knowing them helps you adjust your message.

11. Which two actions help calm nerves before a speech?

Take deep breaths

Yell loudly

Eat quickly

Look confident

Deep breathing and confident posture help reduce nervousness and improve focus.

Explanation

Deep breathing and confident posture help reduce nervousness and improve focus.

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12. A speech should always have a clear:

Beginning, middle, and end

Title only

Joke at the start

Song at the end

Like a story, a good speech has an introduction, body, and conclusion to stay organized.

Explanation

Like a story, a good speech has an introduction, body, and conclusion to stay organized.

13. Using hand gestures can make your speech more interesting.

True

False

Hand movements help show meaning and keep the audience engaged.

Explanation

Hand movements help show meaning and keep the audience engaged.

14. A good conclusion should ________ the main points of the speech.

The ending reminds the audience of your main ideas and gives a strong closing message.

Explanation

The ending reminds the audience of your main ideas and gives a strong closing message.

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15. A speaker should always ________ before giving a speech.

Practicing helps speakers feel confident and deliver their message smoothly.

Explanation

Practicing helps speakers feel confident and deliver their message smoothly.

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Elements of a Good Speech

1. Which of the following is the main purpose of giving a speech?

2. When giving a speech, what should you do to make sure your audience understands you?

3. A good speaker looks down at their paper the whole time.

4. Match the word with its meaning:

5. Which sentence would be the best opening line for a speech about kindness?

6. Which of the following should a speaker AVOID doing during a speech?

7. When writing a speech, you should include:

8. Listening carefully is just as important as speaking well.

9. Which is an example of persuasive speaking?

10. The word “audience” means:

11. Which two actions help calm nerves before a speech?

12. A speech should always have a clear:

13. Using hand gestures can make your speech more interesting.

14. A good conclusion should ________ the main points of the speech.

15. A speaker should always ________ before giving a speech.