Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region XI
Division of Davao Occidental
LAWA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Lawa, Don Marcelino Davao Occidental

Second Grading Examination

Name: _____________________________________ Score:____________________

Direction: Multiple Choice. STRICKLY NO ERASURES. Encircle the letter that corresponds
the correct answer.
1. What is speech?
A. A formal address or discourse delivered to an audience.
B. Communication through writing given to an audience.
C. The expression of or the ability not to express thoughts and feelings.
2. A persuasive speaker uses information to _______the audience.
A. entertain
B. inform
C. convince
3. In making emotional appeals, speaker often use_____________.
A. Vivid language
B. Specific details
C. Personal references
4. When planning a persuasive speech, you need to consider the following EXCEPT_____.
A. Your topic
B. Your audience
C. Your question
5. A belief must be_________ to be used persuasively in a speech.
A. proven true
B. justified
C. contradicted
6. A speaker must use _________ to support reasons in a given persuasive speech.
A. evidence
B. propositions
C. questions
7. How would you specify the purpose of persuasive speech?
A. It changes the audience belief.
B. It gains the audience’s support for a belief.
C. It prompt the audience to take actions.
8. What are the things you need to consider in doing your informative speech?
A. It should explain a topic, event or occurrence.
B. It should requires no research preparation.
C. The speech should convince the reader to take some sort of action.
9. How would you apply what you have learned in the principles of speech delivery to make sure
that you deliver your speech well?
A. Memorize your speech.
B. Bring note cards with key words and phrases.
C. Write your speech on a single sheet and read it in front.
10. How will you differentiate articulation from enunciation?
A. Articulation is the formation of clear and distinct sounds in speech while enunciation is to
pronounce the words properly.
B. Articulation is a control that you use when you want to stop something while enunciation is
the gesture of your hands.
C. All of the above
11. In the speaking situation, you may avoid the following, EXCEPT.
A. Shuffling papers in the podium.
B. Swaying behind the podium.
C. Standing up straight.
12. When a speaker gives a speech without prior planning is what type of speech_____?
A. Impromptu Speech
B. Extemporaneous Speech
C. Memorized Speech
13. Which of the following is NOT a common style of speech delivery?
A. Extemporaneous
B. Contextual
C. Manuscript
14. Which of the following is a guideline for effective impromptu speaking?
A. Be brief.
B. Memorize all the key phrases.
C. Draw upon personal knowledge of the main idea.
15. Which of the following is a technique to manage speaker anxiety?
A. Focus on your anxiety.
B. Focus on your message and to your intended audience.
C. Take an advantage of opportunities to speak if needed.
16. How would prerehearsal helps your speech?
A. You can listen to the tone of your speech.
B. You can determine the best delivery method.
C. You can practice your gestures.
17. How would an audience member know that a speaker was giving an extemporaneous
speech?
A. The speaker uses notes and recites a memorized text.
B. The speaker uses few notes to look and talks in conversational tone.
C. The speaker has a manuscript that is read directly to the audience.
18. Why vocal traits helpful in your speech delivery?
A. It is the well pronunciation of the words.
B. It is the speaker’s articulation in the speech.
C. It is the speaker’s appearance.
19. When you speak, your audience gets message from your_________.
A. What you say and your vocabulary.
B. How you look in front.
C. The tone of your voice.
20. What is your inference about public speaking situation?
A. Entertainment is never a goal.
B. The audience can’t offer feedback.
C. The speaker’s purpose is to inform, persuade and entertain.
21. How will you differentiate connotation from jargon?
A. Jargon is a coined word while connotation is the literal meaning of the word.
B. Jargon is a word understood by people in a particular group while connotation is the feelings
associated to the word.
C. None of the above
22. A speaker’s main idea in speaking situation refers to_______.
A. The most important points in the speech.
B. The words and phrases in the speech.
C. The word that establishes connection in the speech.
23. Facial expression is an example of_________.
A. Verbal communication
B. Writing communication.
C. Non-Verbal communication.
24. The delivery style that involves outlining and rehearsing a speech but that allows the
speaker to sound spontaneous and natural is the ______ method.
A. impromptu
B. extemporaneous
C. manuscript
25. In speaking situation, how will you maintain your audience attention?
A. By speaking an interesting topic.
B. By bringing visual aids.
C. By asking indirect questions.
26. What types of gestures should you try to avoid when speaking?
A. Ones that look unnatural.
B. Ones that are appropriate for your audience.
C. Ones that send mixed signals with your words.
27. How will you reduce anxiety over public speaking?
A. Preparing ahead of time.
B. Presenting a familiar subject.
C. All of the above
28. There is a leadership opportunity that really interests you. You would like to apply for the
opportunity, but is nervous about the public speaking duties that may be necessary. What
should you do?
A. Apply for the position. Public speakers are made, not born.
B. Apply for the position but skirt any public speaking duties that become
necessary.
C. Do not apply for the position. Public speakers are born, not made.
29. Your boss asks a prominent speaker to give a speech at the next meeting. You have been
asked to introduce this speaker. What should you do?
A. Think of a few things to say and ad lib the introduction.
B. Tell a funny story from the speaker’s childhood.
C. Meet with the speaker to collaborate on an introduction that captures
attention and establishes credibility.
30. Your presentation is going well. You got a good laugh at your joke in the introduction and
you are speeding through the content sections without problem. However, you start to notice the
audience yawning and rustling their handouts. What do you do?
A. Call off the presentation.
B. Quickly find someone else to give your presentation.
C. Take a deep breath, visualize your success and hold onto the lectern
when you are onstage.

“Let your life reflect the faith you have in God”

Prepared by:

DARISH JANE B. CAMBALON

Checked by:

JIMMY L. GODAY, MARIA S. MIGUEL

Noted:

GENCIANO M. CAMBALON
Principal-1