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When preparing for a speech, do you When preparing for a speech, do you

prefer to: prefer to:


a) Write out your speech word-for-word a) Write out your speech word-for-word
b) Use bullet points or an outline b) Use bullet points or an outline
c) Speak more improvised with just key c) Speak more improvised with just key
ideas in mind ideas in mind

How do you typically deal with How do you typically deal with
nervousness before a speech? nervousness before a speech?
a) Practice deep breathing and relaxation a) Practice deep breathing and relaxation
techniques techniques
b) Rehearse your speech multiple times b) Rehearse your speech multiple times
c) Imagine the audience in humorous c) Imagine the audience in a humorous
approach approach

Do you believe that public speaking is: Do you believe that public speaking is:
a) An innate talent that some people are a) An innate talent that some people are
born with born with
b) A skill that can be learned and improved b) A skill that can be learned and improved
with practice with practice
c) A combination of natural ability and c) A combination of natural ability and
practice practice

What memorization techniques or What memorization techniques or


strategies do you find most effective strategies do you find most effective
when preparing for a speech? when preparing for a speech?
a) Memorizing the speech word-for-word a) Memorizing the speech word-for-word
b) Using memory aids b) Using memory aids
c) Practicing with cue cards or visual c) Practicing with cue cards or visual
prompts prompts

How do you work on improving your How do you work on improving your
speaking skills and articulation? speaking skills and articulation?
a) Engaging in regular voice exercises and a) Engaging in regular voice exercises and
warm-ups warm-ups
b) Seeking feedback and critique from b) Seeking feedback and critique from
peers or mentors peers or mentors
c) Using speech and diction apps or c) Using speech and diction apps or
resources for practice resources for practice

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