Public Speaking Tips

Question 1

Delivering a speech is ____________ to carrying a conversation.

Answer 1

equivalent

Question 2

True or False: You can’t present a good speech without a grand vocabulary.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

How do visual aids enhance your speech?

Answer 3

• Make your point clearer
• Keep the audience’s attention

Question 4

Is memorization optimal for delivering a proper speech?

Answer 4

No. You should familiarize yourself with the content so it flows easier and so you will not sound robotic.

Question 5

What is nonverbal communication?

Answer 5

the act of conveying information without the use of words

Question 6

What is the number one rule of communicatino?

Answer 6

You cannot NOT communicate.

Question 7

During your speech, your gestures should be incorporated with the flow of your speech, not serve as a __________.

Answer 7

distraction

Question 8

In a speech, you should use the __________ of your voice.

Answer 8

uniqueness

Question 9

When giving a speech, we have been told to find a friendly face. Explain this phenomenon and how it is helpful.

Answer 9

Find someone that you know or just a random face to fixate on during the entirety of your speech. This reduces the heaviness of the speech to a regular conversation and it can alleviate nerves.

Question 10

While delivering your speech, you want to __________ your voice. Fine tune your voice and find a rhythm.

Answer 10

harmonize

Question 11

What is the difference between hearing and listening?

Answer 11

Listening is active, hearing is passive. Hearing is through the ears, listening is through the mind.

Question 12

As a speaker, you are granted certain permissions. List a few.

Answer 12

1. I have the right to express myself.
2. I permit myself to talk in front of others.
3. I permit myself to require others o listen to me.
4. I permit myself to have new experiences.
5. I permit myself to now have all the answers.

Question 13

In order to get an audience to listen to you, what is the main thing that you shoud do?

Answer 13

Articulate yourself. Articulate yourself…

1. Correctly
2. Concisely
3. Completely
4. Honestly
5. Professionally
6. Comprehensively

Question 14

Define “true eloquence.”

Answer 14

saying all that your speech requires, and that only; do not say beyond what is requested

Question 15

Plato says a speech needs three parts. What are they?

Answer 15

1. Introduction
2. Body
3. Conclusion

Question 16

What is the purpose of the introduction of a speech?

Answer 16

To grab the listener’s attention. Think about what you are saying and why.

Question 17

What is purpose of the body of a speech?

Answer 17

provide your points in your thesis with detail

Question 18

What is the purpose of the conclusion of a speech?

Answer 18

to summarize your points; reiterate why you undertook the speech and why people should think it matters

Question 19

As a public speaker, you want to conceptualize your speech delivery. What does this mean?

Answer 19

Consider your speech as a large conversation so all other facets can change. Thinking this way will help you sound natural and see the crowd as one person.

Question 20

What are the seven tips for effective speech delivery?

Answer 20

1. As a public speaker, you want to conceptualize your speech delivery.
2. Express the desire to communicate.
3. Your body communicates a great deal about yourself to others.
4. Appearance matters.
5. Maintain eye contact.
6. Be mindful of your facial expressions.
7. Control your breathing.

Question 21

List the vocal characteristics of a speech.

Answer 21

1. Rate
2. Volume
3. Pitch
4. Inflections
5. Enunciation
6. Vocal Variety