Lesson T2.1.4
T2.1.4 Notes and polished scripts for talks Quiz: KS3 English, Unit 2
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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What is the main purpose of notes during a spoken presentation?
- Audience distraction
- Word for reading
- Prompting key points
- Memorising spelling
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Why should spoken presentation notes primarily use bullet points or keywords?
- Maintain eye contact
- Memorise full paragraphs
- Speak much faster
- Read every word aloud
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What term describes a phrase that tells an audience where a talk is heading?
- Metaphor
- Hook
- Aside
- Signpost
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What activity involves practising a talk aloud and checking its duration?
- Drafting
- Rehearsal
- Improvising
- Editing
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What term describes the speed at which a speaker delivers a presentation?
- Pace
- Tone
- Volume
- Pitch
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What defines a polished script for a speech?
- Refined complete wording
- Spontaneous spoken ideas
- Rough bullet points
- Unedited first thoughts
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Which opening is most effective for a persuasive school talk?
- Detailed speaker biography
- Vivid problem example
- Long historical background
- Apology for nervousness
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How should a speaker expand keywords in notes into a talk?
- Add spoken examples
- Skip them entirely
- Spell them aloud
- Read them silently
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Which technique helps a speaker keep an audience engaged?
- Avoiding eye contact
- Monotone delivery
- Reading slides word-for-word
- Rhetorical question
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How many key points should a five-minute talk typically contain?
- Only one
- Two or three
- Twenty
- Ten to fifteen
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Which delivery feature helps emphasise an important point?
- Whispering softly
- Faster speaking speed
- Higher pitch only
- Strategic pause
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What is a sensible way to handle a nervous moment during a talk?
- Rushing quickly
- Shouting loudly
- Pause and breathe
- Stop and leave
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Why do speakers use eye contact during a talk?
- Distracts listeners
- Replaces rehearsal
- Hides shaking hands
- Builds audience rapport
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What is the best structural order for a spoken talk?
- Random anecdotes
- Introduction points conclusion
- Conclusion points introduction
- Questions only
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What does tone refer to in a spoken presentation?
- Speaking speed
- Room temperature
- Attitude conveyed
- Microphone volume
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What term describes the rise and fall of the voice when speaking?
- Intonation
- Tone
- Pitch
- Volume
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Which is an example of an effective presentation hook?
- Silent stare
- Boring definition
- Surprising statistic
- Long apology
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What is the best use of visual slides in a talk?
- Reading full paragraphs
- Hiding the speaker
- Decorative artwork
- Supporting keywords
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How does a polished script differ from speaker notes?
- Visual diagrams
- Shorter length
- Fewer words
- Complete sentences
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Why is peer feedback useful when rehearsing a talk?
- Lowers speaker confidence
- Highlights unclear points
- Changes the topic
- Wastes rehearsal time
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