This resource assesses knowledge of speaking techniques and students answer questions on the speech opening, control of audience, speech notes, and closing of speech.
Answers/responses:
Y10 (05/2002)
a)
i)
ii)
Any 1 of:
Make a joke.
Smile and show the audience you are relaxed.
Any 1 of:
Take some deep breaths.
Look beyond the audience.
Relaxation techniques, e.g., shake hands, wriggle toes, etc.
Check that you have your cue cards in order.
Study the speaking situation, e.g., size of room, composition of audience.
easy
easy
b)
Any 1 of:
Try and make eye contact with the audience.
Pause.
Change the pace.
Lower your voice.
Alter the tone.
Move your speaking position.
moderate
c)
i)
ii)
Benefits
Any 2 of:
You could add energy/interest/vitality to the speech.
Your speech patterns could become more natural.
You could allow the development of an idea that has captured the interest of the audience.
You could make better eye contact.
Risks
Any 2 of:
You could lose the flow of your speech.
You could spend too long improvising.
You could go off the topic.
2 correct - difficult
1 correct - easy
2 correct - difficult
1 correct - very easy
d)
Any 1 of:
Place cue cards on the lectern so hands can be free for gestures.
Stand behind or lean on the lectern to make a point.
difficult
e)
Any 2 of:
Summarise the points covered in the speech.
Use the words "In conclusion" to signal the end of the speech.
Conclude with a quote/question/ challenge.
Thank your audience if appropriate.
Link back to your major ideas from the introduction.
