Chapter 9

Question 1

Impromptu

Answer 1

Speaking with no preparation beforehand

Question 2

Manuscript

Answer 2

Address, read from teleprompter (audiences hate being read to)

Question 3

Memorized

Answer 3

Very polished, used for monologues and plays

Question 4

Extemporaneous

Answer 4

Conversational, uses keywords and phrases, talk TO audience to AT them

Question 5

Rate

Answer 5

The speed at which you deliver words

Question 6

Projection

Answer 6

Loud enough but not yelling at the audience

Question 7

Vocalized pauses

Answer 7

A thoughtful pause rather than saying “um”

Question 8

Inflection

Answer 8

Vocal pitch; have a natural and conversational tone

Question 9

Visuals: Purpose

Answer 9

Used to enhance or clarify concepts

Question 10

Traditional visuals (examples)

Answer 10

Poster boards, drawings, chalkboards, objects

Question 11

Visual Technology (examples)

Answer 11

Media clips (very short), slides, longer videos

Question 12

Rules for visuals

Answer 12

Practice; don’t turn your back on the audience; explain the visual; have a backup plan

Question 13

Disengaged audience?

Answer 13

Move around the room; ask questions; tell stories; alter tone/volume; use interesting info