Public Speaking
Fears & Mistakes
Simple Solutions
Tools & Tech
Random Shizz
100

Before you even open your mouth, this non-verbal aspect of your presentation can speak volumes.

body language (or appearance)

100

A common mistake is speaking too quickly, often due to nervousness, making it hard for the audience to do this.

understand (or follow along)

100

If you feel nervous, take a slow, deep _____.

breath

100

This piece of equipment helps your voice be louder in a big room.

microphone

100

What is the name of the wizarding school in the Harry Potter series?

Hogwarts
200

The three main parts of most speeches are the introduction, the body, and this.

conclusion

200

When you speak too softly, people in the back of the room cannot do this.

hear you

200

If you forget something, you can look quickly at your _____

notes, presentation, slides, cards.

200

This is a small device you hold in your hand to change your slides on the screen.

remote, remote control, or clicker

200

This popular sport is played with a bat and ball, and teams score "runs."

baseball (or cricket)

300

Starting your speech with a surprising fact, a question, or a short story is a good way to do this.

Get their attention (hook)

300

This is the feeling of being scared to speak in front of people.

Stage Fright or nervousness 

300

To speak louder, you need to use more of this from your chest.

air or (louder voice)

300

Having a bottle of this nearby is always good for your throat when speaking a lot.

water, beer

300

Which continent is known for the Amazon Rainforest and the Andes Mountains?

South America 

400

To ensure your audience understands and remembers your key points, it's good to do this at the end of your speech.

summarize

400

If your speech is too long, the audience might get _____.

bored or fall asleep

400

If your audience looks confused, try to say your idea in a different way or _____.

explain it again (slowly)

400

To show your slides, you need a big light machine called a _____.

projector

400

This popular fast food item is often served with french fries and ketchup.

Hamburger or Cheeseburger

500

When you can't see your audience clearly, or they are too far away, this can be difficult.

eye contact

500

If you don't look happy or sad, your face is flat. This is called a lack of facial _____.

expression

500

To help you speak clearly, open your _____ well when you talk.

mouth

500

When you speak online, you use this part of your computer to see people and for people to see you.

webcam or (camera)

500

Which material is a diamond made of?

Carbon