MUN Public Speaking

Question 1

In Model UN speeches, how should a delegate refer to themselves?

Answer 1

In the third person. Do not use first-person pronoun “I”

Question 2

Model UN Speeches are how long?

Answer 2

Usually 1 minute.

Can be between 30 seconds to 2 minutes

Question 3

In speeches, what is the format to be used?

Answer 3

Hook-Point-Action

Question 4

What is the Hook?

Answer 4

Grab the audience’s attention

Question 5

Examples of a Hook

Answer 5

Thoughtful quote
Provocative question
Surprising statistic
Very short story

Question 6

What is Point?

Answer 6

Clear, 1 sentence Main Point with 2 or3 supporting points

Question 7

What is the tip for Points?

Answer 7

“It is better to say one thing well than any things poorly”

Question 8

What is Action?

Answer 8

Tell the audience exactly what to do.

Physical action or a way to show support for a policy

Question 9

How should speeches end?

Answer 9

Thank you.

Can Yield to questions, chair, or another delegate in Opening Speeches

Question 10

In delivering speeches, delegates have 2 main objectives.

Answer 10

1. Sight

2. Sound

Question 11

What the parts of Sight?

Answer 11

1. Eye Contact
2. Hand Gestures
3. Feet Placement

Question 12

Best form of Eye Contact

Answer 12

Pick 2 people on opposite sides of the room and move between them when talking

Question 13

Best resting places for hands

Answer 13

hands at side or diamond (heart for Matt)

Question 14

Best use of hand gestures

Answer 14

Make use for greater impact

Question 15

Best feet placement

Answer 15

Triangle movement on parts of speech

Question 16

Parts to Sound

Answer 16

1. Volume
2. Pace
3. Tone

Question 17

How to use volume

Answer 17

Change dynamics for impact and keeping attention

Question 18

How to use Pace

Answer 18

Change speeds and use pauses for impact

Question 19

Best use of tone

Answer 19

Crescendo at beginning, then decrescendo at end

Question 20

What are the opportunities to speak?

Answer 20

1. Speakers List
2. Moderated Caucus
3. Yields from other delegates
4. Asking and answering questions
5. Speaking “for” or “against” a motion or resolution

Question 21

Best way to give feedback to students.

Answer 21

Focus on one strength, and one thing to work on

Try filming them if possible