Body Language
This is the term for using hand movements to emphasize points in your speech.
Gestures
This is the term for the speed at which you speak.
Rate
This is the first part of a speech, designed to grab the audience's attention.
Hook / Introduction
"I Have a Dream" was delivered by this civil rights leader.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Speaking too quickly can cause this issue, making it hard for the audience to understand.
Maintaining this with your audience helps build connection and trust.
Eye Contact
Speaking too softly can make it hard for the audience to hear you. This term describes speaking with adequate loudness.
Volume
This part of the speech contains the main points and supporting information.
Body
The Gettysburg Address was delivered by this U.S. president.
Abraham Lincoln
Repeatedly saying "um" or "uh" can be distracting. These are known as what?
What are filler words?
Standing up straight with your shoulders back demonstrates this kind of presence.
Confident Posture
___ your voice is important to keep the focus of the auidence
This part of the speech summarizes the main points and leaves a lasting impression.
Conclusion
This British Prime Minister delivered the famous "We shall fight on the beaches" speech.
Winston Churchill
Failing to make eye contact can make you appear this to your audience.
Unconfident
Overusing this type of movement can distract your audience from your message.
Pacing
This term refers to the clarity and distinctness of your speech sounds.
Articulation
These sentences help transition smoothly between main points.
Transition words
"Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country" was said by this U.S. president.
John F. Kennedy
This happens when you read directly from your notes or slides without engaging the audience.
What does pacing back and forth during a speech typically suggest?
Nervousness / Lack of Focus
Using this vocal technique, you can emphasize important points by being silent briefly.
Pause for effect
This organizational pattern arranges points in the order of time.
Chronological order
This ancient Greek orator was known for his powerful public speaking, including the "Philippics" against Philip II of Macedon.
Demosthenes
Talking in the same boring tone throughout an entire speech can bore the audience.
Monotone