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Public Speaking History
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Public Speaking History is a 10-question AI-hosted trivia round about public speaking history, voiced by Sofia and playable in about 5 minutes with no signup.
The round keeps the energy fast and upbeat and the difficulty stays balanced for mixed audiences.
"Public Speaking History" isn't a softball pack. Rated medium difficulty with a fun tone, it goes after real knowledge of public speaking history — not just surface-level trivia.
10 questions on a 20-second clock — 5 minutes of play if you don't stall. Sofia voices every question and every reveal. Sofia makes every fact feel like a discovery — bright, enthusiastic, genuinely curious.
Sofia pulls from Ancient Greek oratory, Foundations of rhetoric, Persuasive proofs, Historical figures in speech, The five canons of rhetoric, and Oral traditions in history. You won't see the questions listed here; half the challenge is not knowing which angle Sofia is about to hit.
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"Public Speaking History" is built to fit a single sitting — around 5 minutes for 10 questions, including the host's reactions and answer reveals.
No. Anyone with the link can play "Public Speaking History" instantly on any device — desktop, phone, or tablet. There's no signup wall, no app download, and no email required. Just tap the link and play.
This pack is voiced by Sofia — a fully AI-generated host with a distinct personality and accent. Every question in "Public Speaking History" runs through Sofia's voice, and answer reveals come with in-character commentary. Learn more about Sofia at /hosts/sofia.
Difficulty on "Public Speaking History" is medium — a mid-level challenge — expect questions that reward genuine familiarity with the topic but don't require deep expertise. The fun tone shapes how the host reacts, but the question difficulty itself is independent of tone.
"Public Speaking History" focuses on public speaking history. You'll see questions across Ancient Greek oratory, Foundations of rhetoric, Persuasive proofs, Historical figures in speech, The five canons of rhetoric, and Oral traditions in history. We intentionally don't publish the question list — half the fun is not knowing what's next.
"Public Speaking History" is published in English. Trivana itself runs in ten languages — English, Spanish, Hindi, French, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Arabic, Korean, and Chinese — and a Creator Pro subscription lets you translate the pack on the fly, with the host voicing the new language natively.
Fact-check status: passed
The following claims were verified through Perplexity Sonar before the questions were finalised. The host can reference any of them during play:
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Answer: C. Delivering a speech to a live audience
Explanation: Public speaking, also known as oratory, is defined as the act of delivering a speech to a live audience, which is the core of the practice.
Answer: B. Ancient Greece
Explanation: The study of public speaking began in Ancient Greece over 2,500 years ago, heavily influenced by the development of democracy in the region.
Answer: B. Aristotle
Explanation: Aristotle is recognized as the founder of the study of rhetoric, defining it as the ability to identify all available means of persuasion.
Answer: A. The Rhetoric
Explanation: Aristotle compiled his observations on the art of persuasion in a work titled 'The Rhetoric', which served as the first textbook on the subject.
Answer: B. Cicero
Explanation: Cicero developed the five canons of rhetoric, which are invention, disposition, style, memorization, and delivery, providing a framework for speakers.
Answer: A. Mythos
Explanation: Aristotle identified three primary persuasive proofs: ethos (credibility), pathos (emotional appeal), and logos (logic). Mythos is not one of his identified proofs.
Answer: B. Quintilian
Explanation: Quintilian emphasized the moral character of the speaker, arguing that the ideal orator must be a good person who speaks well.
Answer: B. Aspasia of Miletus
Explanation: Aspasia of Miletus is historically referred to as the 'mother of rhetoric' and is believed to have taught the art of rhetoric to Socrates.
Answer: A. The development of democracy
Explanation: The development of public speaking as a specific skill is strongly linked to the rise of democracy in Ancient Greece, where citizens needed to debate.
Answer: B. Through oral tradition
Explanation: Ancient Greek culture relied heavily on oral tradition, where philosophy, history, and cultural values were passed down through spoken word and speeches.
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