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Public Speaking Question Paper

Public Speaking

Course:Bachelor Of Arts Communication And Media

Institution: University Of Nairobi question papers

Exam Year:2012

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI- 2011/2012
SECOND YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS
CLC 212: PUBLIC SPEAKING

DATE SEPTEMBER 5, 2012 TIME: 2.00 PM-4.00 PM

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Verify that this question paper contains FIVE questions.

2. Answer a total of THREE questions, including Question ONE (20 marks) and any other TWO of your choice (25 marks each) for a maximum score of 70 %

3. For the remaining 30 %, ensure that you have a coursework score,comprising your CAT score (10 %) and your TAKE-AWAY assignment score (20 %)

4. Note that you CANNOT fulfill the requirements for passing this course without a coursework grade...

QUESTION 1

Answer the following questions by writing TRUE or FALSE against the number for each item numbered in Roman numerals (i-ix)

i) The 'H' in HONOUR sounds like the one in BEHAVE.

ii) The 'G' in WAGE sounds like the one in BEIGE.

iii) The 'CH' in MACHINE sounds like the -TI- in SPATIAL.

iv) The 'B' in PLUMBER is completely silent.

v) The word COLONEL has one completely silent syllable.

vi) When 'BOW' has to do with arrow, it rhymes with SEW.

vii) The last words in the following two-line poem rhyme:
Don't make it dilute.
Just because it is minute.

viii) The 'C' in SCION is quiet, just like the 'W' in SWORD.

ix) The 'ZZ' in PIZZA sounds like the 'Z' in SEIZURE.

QUESTION 2

Discuss the significance of understanding the occasion on which you intend to make public speech, identifying at least three aspects/components of it you need to give particular attention.

QUESTION 3

"The ability to powerfully and persuasively impact audiences is an important part of your career and your life." (J. Davidson :The complete Guide to Public Speaking.)
Expand on this statement so as to demonstrate your awareness of the significance of mastering public speaking skills.

QUESTION 4

Your friend is planning to write and read a speech on his/her wedding anniversary, where he/she expects to address many friends and relatives after dinner .Write long letter (approximately two pages) explaining to your friend (give a name) the advantages and disadvantages of the mode of speech delivery he/she has chosen.End your letter by recommending a different mode of delivery and justifying your recommendation.

QUESTION 5

a)Explain the significance of looking good when delivering a speech to a public audience.

b)Clearly state what you should consider while preparing yourself to look good when delivering a speech you intend to make.

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