Public Speaking Confidence
Effective Body Language
Various
Engaging Delivery Style
Poster
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
Who came up with the famous line "I have a dream"?
MLK Jr
100
Should humor be used in a Presentation (yes or no)
Yes
100
How can bullet points improve a poster?
They organize information clearly and make it easier to read.
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200
How do you start a good presentation?
Start with a greeting and introduce yourself to the audience.
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200
How does eye contact help during a presentation?
It builds a connection with the audience and makes you appear confident.
200
Steve Jobs created what company beside Apple?
Pixar
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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
The design should allow the judge to focus on the information presented orally.
True or False??
True
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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.
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300
What is a gesture you can do that helps to put your audience at ease?
Smile! Humour, etc.
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300
What is one way to emphasize an important point in your speech?
Use a pause before or after saying it.
Mark it with a gesture
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300
What three parts do you need to have in your poster?
- intro
- main content
- conclusion
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400
According to Charlie Brown, fear of public speaking can be rooted in ____________?
Being unprepared
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400
What does using an open palm hand gesture signal?
Honesty and openness.
400
Why is researching your topic important?
You MUST be knowledgeable about your topic.
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
What makes a poster layout easy to read?
It should flow in a clear, logical order.
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500
Speaking quickly is a sign of confidence (True or False)
False, speaking too quickly is a sign of nerves.
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500
When giving a talk or presentation what can you use to help illustrate your intentions/ideas?
Body language/hand gestures
500
Name the basketball player we watched give a Hall of Fame induction Speech.
Yao Ming
500
What is a persuasive presentation?
You are trying to make people believe or do something.
500
What should you consider about graphs and figures when including them in the poster
Use Larger figures, which are easier for the audience and judges to view and understand.
Clearly labelled graphs should be included.
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