Public Speaking Confidence
Effective Body Language
Miscellaneous
Engaging Delivery Style
Miscellaneous II
100
True or False: You should look at your audience when speaking.
True
100
What should you do with your hands while speaking?
Use them to emphasize points, but avoid fidgeting.
100
What is "the give?" You can explain and/or demonstrate?
Opening your arm or arms towards the audience.
100
Show the most effective way to "point."
With your hand closed, thumb up top.
100
How should you conclude your presentation?
Summarize main points, thank your audience, and ASK if anybody has questions.
200
How do you start a good presentation?
Start with a greeting and introduce yourself to the audience.
200
How does eye contact help during a presentation?
It builds a connection with the audience and makes you appear confident.
200
How can you make complex information easier to understand?
Use simple language, analogies, and visuals.
200
What is the purpose of opening your presentation with a 7 to 10 second hook?
The purpose of "the hook" is to GRAB your audience's attention.
200
What is a gesture you can do that helps to put your audience at ease?
Smile!
300
How do you decide on a good topic for your presentation?
Pick a topic (within guidelines) that interests YOU!
300
Why should you be conscious of body language during a presentation?
Body language impacts and can potentially undermine your message.
300
Avoiding eye contact, crossing arms, slouching, fidgeting, & reading from notes without glancing up are all examples of what kind of body language? Positive or negative?
Negative body language
300
What is one way to emphasize an important point in your speech?
Use a pause before or after saying it.
300
Why is researching your topic important?
You MUST be knowledgeable about your topic.
400
According to Charlie Brown, fear of public speaking can be rooted in ____________?
Being unprepared
400
What does using an open palm hand gesture signal?
Honesty and openness.
400
Give one reason why you shouldn't cut and paste a whole paragraph into your presentation.
That's too much text! Use visuals to HIGHLIGHT information.
400
How can volume affect how people interpret your message?
Speaking louder adds confidence and importance, while speaking softly can draw attention to serious points.
400
Show how you could illustrate the number 4 when doing a presentation.
Hold up 4 fingers!
500
Demonstrate "the show" gesture, and explain it's purpose.
"The show" illustrates/shows caring and/or deep emotion.
500
When giving a talk or presentation what can you use to help illustrate your intentions/ideas?
Body language/hand gestures
500
Why should you avoid reading directly from your notes?
It can make you sound robotic and less engaging.
500
What is a persuasive presentation?
You are trying to make people believe or do something.
500
Should you engage your audience through participation when possible?
Yes, it increases their interest, attention and engagement.
