STRUCTURE
What are the three main parts of a presentation?
Intro, Body, Conclusion?
What does the word “delivery” mean in a presentation?
The way you speak and present — not just what you say, but how you say it.
What are the four parts of your voice you should control?
Volume, pace, clarity, and tone.
What are the three types of gestures used in a presentation?
Illustrative, emphatic, and structural.
What is the 3-second rule?
Look at one person for about three seconds, finish your thought, and then move to another person.
What three things come in the introduction, in order?
A hook, a topic statement, and a roadmap.
What are filler words? Give two examples.
Words like “um” and “er” that people use when they feel nervous or need time to think.
What does “monotone” mean?
Speaking in one flat tone with no change in pitch.
What does an illustrative gesture do? Give an example.
It shows size, shape, or movement, for example spreading your arms wide to show “a huge opportunity.”
What is zone scanning?
Dividing the room into three areas — left, centre, and right — and looking at all three areas during your talk.
What is a topic statement?
One sentence that tells the audience clearly what your talk is about.
What three steps should you follow when you answer a question from the audience?
Repeat the question, answer it, and then check the person understood.
By how much should you slow down your pace when you present?
About 20%.
What does an emphatic gesture do? Give an example.
It makes a key point stronger, for example a fist on an open palm.
What does the “lighthouse” technique mean?
Slowly looking across the whole room so that every person feels like you looked at them.
What is a signpost?
A word or phrase that shows the audience where you are in the talk.
What is a dress rehearsal?
A full practice run that copies the real performance conditions.
What does “word stress” mean?
Making one word louder, longer, or higher to show it is important.
What does a structural gesture do? Give an example.
It shows the listener where you are in your talk, for example holding up fingers to count your points.
What message does reading only from your notes send to the audience?
It tells the audience that you are not prepared.
What three things come in the conclusion, in order?
A summary, a call to action, and a memorable close.
What does the Marking Rubric say shows good preparation?
Practising throughout the module and presenting without notes, with clear pronunciation and little hesitation.
What is a pause, and why is it useful?
A short moment of silence used on purpose to give the audience time to think about an important point.
When should a gesture start, and how long should you hold it?
It should start just before the word, and you should hold it for 1–2 seconds.
Why is it a problem to stare at only one person in the audience?
It feels too intense and leaves the rest of the audience out.