Good Public Speaking
"Um," "uh," and "like" are all examples of ___________.
Filler Words
A system of morals.
Ethics
Speech intended to inform the audience about a topic or subject.
Informative
Generally, speeches are formatted a lot like __________.
Essays
Rhetorical Questions
Tongue twisters are a great way to practice this technique for good public speaking.
Clear Speaking
Listening critically vs. listening without retaining information.
Active vs. Passive Listening
Slightly persuasive speech that uses emotions to transform the mindsets of audience members.
Motivational
The bulk of your speech's information should be in this part of the script.
The Body
When you stop speaking briefly after a powerful or impactful statement, you are creating a _____________.
Dramatic Pause
If audience members can hear you clearly, you are practicing good ________________.
Vocal Projection
Barriers that prohibit people from communicating effectively.
Communication Barriers
Focusing on the negatives in society, this speech literally refers to "the act of speech-giving."
Oratorical
True or False: All speeches follow the exact same structure.
False
True or False: Passive voice is better for delivering speeches than active voice.
False
When a speaker rambles, he or she might be struggling with __________.
Timing
Specific and intentional language, usually pertaining to to emotional appeals.
Emotive Language
A speech centered around on single event.
Special Occasion
Personal anecdotes typically don't take place in this part of the speech.
Referring to experts and research fall under this rhetorical appeal.
Ethos
Audience members can determine a speaker's attitude by their spoken delivery and by observing their ______________.
Body Language
Carefully prepared or practiced speech that is memorized rather than written out.
Extemporaneous Presentation
Similar to informative, this speech teaches an audience about a skill or the functionality of an object.
Demonstrative
Your central idea should make its first appearance in this part of the speech.
Introduction
True or False: Repetition helps speakers drive their points home.
True