3rd Summative Test in Oral Communication

Note: Avoid erasures.

Directions: Read each understanding question carefully. Write the letter of the best answer on a ½ crosswise paper.

1. What is the first stage in speech writing?

A. Determining the purpose B. Selecting a topic C. Analyzing the audience D. Edit for harmony
2. Which of the following is not a power principle in speech editing?
A. Edit for focus B. Edit for clarity C. Edit for continuity D. Edit for harmony
3. This refers to the stage in speech writing when a writer chooses a structure for his/her speech.
A. Data gathering B. Outlining C. Choosing a writing pattern D. Editing
4. Which of the following is not an effective strategy in writing a speech?
A. Avoid jargon. B. Be sensitive to your audience. C. Write whatever comes to mind. D. Use contractions.
5. Which part of the speech restates the main idea?
A. Body B. Conclusion C. Introduction D. Transition
6. Which of the following is an effective speech delivery technique?
A. Pause to emphasize words. B. Rarely look the audience in the eye.
C. Always be formal and serious. D. Use filler words to avoid dead air.
7. Which of the following is not a type of speech according to delivery?
A. Informative speech B. Manuscript speech C. Impromptu speech D. Extemporaneous speech
8. The following are different delivery situations except for one:
A. Speaking in different venues B. Speaking in a Concert
C. Speaking with a microphone D. Speaking with a podium
9. Which of the following should be emulated from good speakers?
A. How they walk B. How they laugh
C. how they connect with the audience D. how they walk away from the audience
10. Which of the following statements about speech delivery is true?
A. Speech delivery is about pronouncing words perfectly.
B. public speaking is a talent and cannot be learned.
C. effective speech delivery means connecting with the audience and communicating the message.
D. Good delivery lies in the intellectual words used in the speech.
11. What kind of speech that provides the audience with a clear understanding of the concept or idea presented by the speaker?
A. Purposive speech B. Informative speech C. Entertainment speech D. Persuasive speech
12. What kind of speech that provides the audience amusement?
A. Purposive speech B. Informative speech C. Entertainment speech D. Persuasive speech
13 . What kind of speech provides the audience with well-argued ideas that can influence their own beliefs and decisions?
A. Purposive speech B. Informative speech C. Entertainment speech D. Persuasive speech
14. What is the focal point of your speech?
A. Topic B. Data gathering C. Writing patterns D. Narrowing down a topic
15. What stage where you collect ideas, information, sources, and references relevant or related to your specific topic?
A. Topic B. Data gathering C. Writing patterns D. Narrowing down a topic
16. What is a hierarchical list that shows the relationship of your ideas?
A. Outline B. Body of the speech C. Introduction D. Conclusion
17. What restates the main idea of your speech?
A. Outline B. Body of the speech C. Introduction D. Conclusion
18. What is the foundation of your speech?
A. Outline B. Body of the speech C. Introduction D. Conclusion
19. What refers to looking into your audience’s profile?
A. Selecting a topic B. Determining a purpose C. Audience analysis D. Identifying a pattern
20. What refers to finding out whether you want to inform, entertain, or persuade?
A. Selecting a topic B. Determining a purpose C. Audience analysis D. Identifying a pattern
21. What is the focal point of your speech?
A. Audience B. Purpose C. Topic D. Pattern
22. What can help you organize your ideas?
A. Audience B. Purpose C. Topic D. Pattern
23. What refers to correcting your speech?
A. Selecting a topic B. Determining a purpose C. Editing and revising D. Identifying a pattern
24. What is the first thing to do when planning what speech to write?
A. Selecting a topic B. Determining a purpose C. Audience analysis D. Identifying a pattern
25. Which part grabs the attention of the audience?
A. Introduction B. Body C. Conclusion D. Title
26. Which part explains the topic of your speech?
A. Introduction B. Body C. Conclusion D. Title
27. Which part summarizes and emphasizes the topic of your speech?
A. Introduction B. Body C. Conclusion D. Title
28. What do you call a list of ideas arranged hierarchically?
A. Outline B. Pattern C. Topic D. Title