Natural, as found in regular interpersonal conversation.
conversational
Nervousness diminishes if you____.
practice
A speech about a personal experience should inform, persuade, or _________________.
Entertain
The quality of a speaker’s presentation style that indicates enthusiasm for the message and a confident delivery.
Dynamic
Arm and hand movements used to illustrate a spoken message.
Gestures
Something that upsets or disturbs you or causes you to react negatively.
Pet Peeve
Your audience wants you to be _________________.
great
To instruct; to provide information.
inform
A speech about a pet peeve should include your thoughts and _________________.
opinions
Bodily actions should be relaxed and easy, vigorous and _________________.
appropriate
To maintain connection with members of an audience by looking individuals in the eye.
eye contact
It’s best to give personal speeches in a _________________ tone.
Conversational/Relaxed
The subject and _________________ will determine which purpose is appropriate.
occasion
_________________ can loosen up both you and your audience.
Humor
Movements of the whole body as it changes places.
Bodily Actions
Places on which to focus.
Focal Points
Nervousness, anxiety, and tension before public speaking are collectively known as______?
Stage Fright
To influence another to change, modify, or adopt an attitude or behavior.
Persuade
Audiences respond best to speakers who speak with _________________.
authority
1. Eye Contact
2. Facial Expressions
3. Voice (Vocal Variety)
4. Posture
5. Gestures
Body position.
posture
Describe at least three tips for dealing with stage fright.
1. Be Prepared and Practice
2. Stay Calm- channel your nervousness into the Speech itself. Not in the delivery.
3. Visualize the Outcome
Describe situations in which you might use a speech to inform, a speech to entertain, and a speech to persuade.
Informing someone about something. (What parks make up Disney World?)
Persuading someone to do something. (Everyone should go to Disney World.)
Entertaining to hold interest. (Describing your favorite parts of Disney World.)
Explain the proper way to hold and handle note cards during a speech.
In one hand, between the thumb and index finger holding the cards securely down at an angle to prevent blocking the face. Other hand/arm is open for gesturing.
Explain why all speeches should be accompanied by appropriate and meaningful body language.
Body Language and gestures are used to emphasize points, add meaning, and make connections to the content of the speech.