Skills
What is clear speaking?
What is clear speaking?
Can a speech fit multiple types?
Yes—many speeches inform and persuade.
How has public speaking changed?
Technology allows wider audiences.
What is a hook?
An attention-grabbing opening.
What is a call to action?
A request for the audience to act.
Why is memorizing a speech helpful and why can in not be helpful?
It can help with confidence, but over-memorizing sounds robotic
Arguing a position using evidence.
Debate
Why were speeches powerful before technology?
They were the main way to reach large groups.
What is projection?
Speaking loudly enough to be heard.
What is a conclusion?
The ending that wraps up the speech.
Why are pauses useful?
They give the audience time to think and add emphasis.
Painting a verbal picture to help readers visualize an event or time.
Storytelling
What are ethos, pathos, and logos?
Credibility, emotion, and logic.
What is articulation?
Clear pronunciation of words.
What is a transition?
A sentence that moves between ideas.
How does body language help?
It reinforces the message and shows confidence.
Convincing the audience to believe or act.
Persuasive
Who was Aristotle?
A philosopher who studied persuasion.
What is pacing?
The speed of speaking.
What is a thesis?
The main message.
Why is eye contact important?
It helps build trust, shows confidence, and keeps the audience engaged.
Speaking with little or no preparation.
Impromptu
Why was public speaking important in ancient times?
It was used for politics, teaching, and leadership.
What is vocal variety?
Changing pitch, volume, and speed.
What is an introduction?
The opening of a speech.