This document contains questions and answers about public speaking for a mid-term test. It discusses how to gain confidence speaking publicly, the purposes of speeches which are to inform, persuade, entertain and actuate, and factors to consider when selecting a speech topic such as whether the subject interests the speaker and audience. It also covers the importance of concluding a speech effectively and capturing the audience's attention from the start. Supporting a speech idea involves choosing a clear goal and topic, and giving the audience a reason to listen while indicating the main idea.