General
¨The practice of delivering speeches to a live audience.
What is the definition of public speaking?
Around 1-3 minutes and at least three sentences.
How long should an introduction be?
Introduction, body and conclusion
What is the structure of a speech?
When you don't have a long time to prepare
What is an impromptu speech?
Highlighting or marking speech notes
What helps you remember to use eye contact, vocal variety, and gestures in your speech?
Builds confidence and improves communication skills
Why is public speaking important?
Lead the applause until the speaker arrives, Exit opposite to the speakers path
What do you do when you give an introduction?
reinstatement of the main idea, a recap of facts, or a call to action
What should be in your conclusion?
A general statement of the topic or theme
How do you begin an impromptu speech?
Eye contact, vocal variety, and gestures
What are some delivery techniques?
Informative, Persuasive and Entertaining
What are the main types of public speaking?
Find out about the speech and speaker
How do you prepare to give an introduction?
Explain main points using examples, facts, anecdotes or illustrations.
What should you do in the body of your speech?
Think about the most important aspects of your topic/most important thing you know about it
How do you come up with facts quickly?
When you vary your pitch, tone, speed, and volume
What is vocal variety?
Remember:Everyone has a message to share, sharing your message is not about you, transform fear into excitement
How can I over come the fear of public speaking?
To capture the audience's attention and establish speaker credibility
Why introduce the speaker?
Choosing a topic
What is the first step in preparing a speech?
Your feelings, opinions or recommendations on the topic
What should be in your conclusion?
Creates a sense of trust and a personal connection
Why make eye contact while giving a speech?
Structure, Content, Delivery
What makes a speech good?
What should you include in your 1st sentence?
academic journals, reputable news, books, and interviews
Where should you do research for your speech?
Introducing a person(s) connected to your topic
What helps an audience sympathize with or understand your topic?
To help give visible expression to your words
Why do you use gestures while giving a speech?