Starter quiz

  • Which of the following is the best definition of a speech?
    • a long epic poem designed to be read aloud to an audience
    • a spoken expression of ideas, opinions or emotions delivered to an audience  ✓
    • a formal gathering of individuals who meet to debate various topics
    • a form of communication using body language or gestures
  • Which of the following is an antonym for passionate?
    • indifferent  ✓
    • eager
    • enthusiastic
    • determined
  • What word beginning with A describes the people listening to a speech?
    • 'audience' ✓
  • Which of the following is the best definition of "global issues"?
    • challenges facing a country
    • benefits experienced by all people
    • issues that affect people arond the world  ✓
    • issues that are only relevant to rich nations
  • Which of the following is the best definition of a summary?
    • a detailed and often lengthy explanation of an important topic
    • a brief and concise account of the main points of a larger text  ✓
    • An opinion about a piece of writing
    • a story presented in the correct chronology
  • Which three things are the most important components of a speech?
    • a clear message  ✓
    • confident delivery  ✓
    • the length
    • understaning your audience  ✓
    • punctuation
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