Delivering a speech to an audience | English | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

Starter quiz

What does the word 'preparation' mean?
- the way that a person does something
- the action or process of getting ready to do something ✓
- the length of time a person does something for
The structure to use when writing a speech is called PEPS, but what does that stand for?
- point, explanation, preparation, summary
- point, explanation, proof, summary ✓
- point, evidence, proof, summary
Before writing their speech, a speaker must first decide on the title of their speech and what else?
- the purpose of their speech ✓
- the length of their speech
- the clothes they will wear to deliver their speech
When delivering their point, which word will a speaker use to signal that they are now going to justify their opinion with reasoning?
- and
- but
- because ✓
What is the name for the part of a speech when a speaker recaps the important things they've already said?
- point
- explanation
- proof
- summary ✓
In the summary, one section of the PEPS structure would likely be repeated in full. What section is this?
- point ✓
- explanation
- proof

What is the name for the word that refers to the way in which something is presented to an audience?
- style
- delivery ✓
- pace
Where should an introduction be added to a speaker's speech?
- the very beginning ✓
- the very end
- the middle
Correctly order these parts of an introduction.
- 1
  
  ⇔
  
  a polite greeting directed to the audience
- 2
  
  ⇔
  
  stating your name
- 3
  
  ⇔
  
  saying what you are doing and the speech title
Who should the speaker make eye-contact with when speaking?
- one person in the audience
- nobody
- their friends in the audience
- as many people in the audience as possible ✓
Which of these are things a speaker should try and do when delivering their speech?
- move around as much as possible
- use positive and professional body language ✓
- speak at a suitable volume for the space ✓
- keep completely still
Which of these is a benefit of using pauses when delivering a speech?
- building suspense at certain points in the speech ✓
- making the audience think the speaker has forgotten what to say
- surprising the audience when speaking loudly after a pause

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A speaker should introduce themselves and their speech title when they first start speaking.
Using eye-contact helps to make a speech successful.
It is important not to speak too fast when delivering a speech.
Using body language and gestures will help to reinforce your purpose for speaking.

Pupils speak too fast.

Pupils can use note cards to remind them when to pause for emphasis and to control speed.

Delivery - Delivery refers to the way in which something is presented to an audience.
Eye-contact - Eye-contact is when a person is looking directly into someone else's eyes when speaking to them.
Pauses - Pauses are temporary stops or breaks in something.
Gestures - Gestures are physical movements made with the hands, arms and other body parts.
Volume - Volume refers to how loud or quiet something is.