Module 4 Flashcards
True or False.
With most meetings done remotely nowadays, the challenge really is keeping your audience interested. How you convey the information - regardless of medium - is critical to your audience understanding your presentation
True
During a presentation, anyone in the audience will focus about __% of the time on the speaker’s movements.
55%
During a presentation, anyone in the audience will focus about __% to their tone.
38%
During a presentation, anyone in the audience will focus about __% to what they’re saying
7%
True or False.
We are more interested in what they are saying , rather than how they say it.
False
(We are more interested in HOW THEY SAY IT)
What does PAMPERS mean?
(PAMPERS)
- Project your voice
- Articulation
- Modulation
- Pronunciation
- Repetition
- Speed
This element of PAMPERS refers to how even with a microphone, you should impart that confidence, and command the audience.
Project your voice
This element of PAMPERS refers to how you have to be understood clearly, and how you get your point across is important.
Articulation
This element of PAMPERS refers to how loud or soft your voice should be very deliberate.
Modulation
This element of PAMPERS refers to how you have to be sure that you use words you’re confident to use, so that the audience can hear you clearly. It should be more exaggerated than in normal speech.
Pronunciation
This element of PAMPERS refers to how you could loop back to your central topic, it helps to ground the discussion.
Repetition
This element of PAMPERS refers to how you can switch speeds appropriately, to break monotony of a captive
audience In the end you should know when to speak faster. When to slow down and know when to pause.
Speed
True or False.
Your projection, pronunciation, and modulation play the most important role during a presentation.
False.
(Your BODY LANGUAGE AND NON-VERBAL MOVEMENTS play the most important role during a presentation.)
It can be more valued than the content because your actions are what the audience actually SEES.
Body Language/Non-verbal movements
In a presentation, the __________ of the speaker matters.
appearance
Standing in front of an audience, speakers are expected to
be in their ____________.
proper decorum
True or False.
Speakers must wear appropriate attire that is clean, tidy, and comfortable
True
_________ also includes your smile, keeping eye contact,
and body language, including gestures and posture.
Appearance
Be and look _______.
relaxed
While keeping your back straight and your shoulders _______, try not to be tense.
square
Your audience will feel the same if you ______ your back.
hunch
Always know where your _____ and _____ are.
hands; feet
True or False.
Once you’re in front, you will still have to gain attention and keep it.
True
True or False.
Your audience will decide in the middle of your presentation if they want to listen or not.
False
(Your audience will decide IMMEDIATELY if they want to listen or not)
Remember to engage your whole audience, not just the
ones in front, through _________ and ___________.
eye-contact; facial expressions
True or False.
Common Mistakes:
Taking their eyes off their listeners.
True
True or False.
Common Mistakes:
Hiding from their listeners
True
True or False.
Common Mistakes:
Chewing gum or anything that inhibits speaking clearly
True
True or False.
Common Mistakes:
Clearly enunciating words while maintaining an appropriately fast pace.
False
(This is not a common mistake)
True or False.
Common Mistakes:
Folding arms and crossing legs.
True
True or False.
Common Mistakes:
Other gestures could be mistaken for being rude or showing disinterest, even impatience and should be shown.
False.
(should be AVOIDED)
True or False.
Common Mistakes:
Even if needed, you are unable to excuse yourself before or after your segment.
False
(If needed, you are ABLE to excuse yourself)
True or False.
Common Mistakes:
Avoid hands in your pockets
True
True or False.
Common Mistakes:
Avoid pointing their marker/pointer or finger at anyone.
True
True or False.
Common Mistakes:
Avoid leaning back in chair and yawning.
True
True or False.
Common Mistakes:
Avoid tapping your fingers
True
This refers to taking notice of what the audience says - the side comments in particular.
Active Listening
These are special skills that a speaker must carry when facing the audience.
Active Listening and Questioning