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How do you feel about that, John

The Curse of the Monologue

Do it Right/Now
100

A presentation is controlled by the _

speaker

100

What is avoided in speeches

Acronyms

100

Does talking about a serious topic get people engaged?

Many people seem more engaged when talking about a serious topic towards them.

100

What is a very common thing that speakers do doing a speech

many speakers bore the audience with droning monologue

100

What fraction of speakers speak with a purpose or commitment.

1/3

200

How do you not get sidetracked when getting asked a question?

Keep the topic in mind, decline answering any questions not relevant to the main point, redirect the conversation to focus back on the main point.

200

Be ____ and ____ with your words.

Direct, Clear

200

Is it good to ask questions towards the audience?

yes because it gets them involved and interested

200

What can happen if you bore the audience with long uninteresting monologue

You start to lose the audience's attention

200

The ____ is what a speaker should focus on during a presentation

main points

300

Why is asking audiences to hold questions ineffective?

They remain confused, bored, or distracted.

300

What is your audience not understanding?

Explain further

300

Engage with your audience by asking _

Direct questions

300

What president had rarely looked up or engaged with his audience

President Clinton

300

What is the best way to make a point by creating a comfortable environment?

two-way communication