verbal signals
what is voice volume?
Voice volume is when your voice changes in the volume to help attract attention to what is said.
True or False...important information is bolded.
True.
what is a gesture?
a gesture is a body movement to show or emphazise something.
True or False...when someone is presenting you look at the window.
False.
what does thumbs up mean?
to show your ready or doing good.
how does repeating information help the listener?
Repeating information helps the listener remember.
what ensures the listener pays attention?
eye contact
What are three types of gestures?
thumbs up, rolling eyes, sticking your tongue out, pointing, plugging your nose, etc.
If you don't understand something that the speaker said you should...
ask a question.
what does the peace sign mean?
a fun pose or saying bye!
how fast or slow should the speed of the speech be?
The speech should be fast enough to engage but slow enough to understand.
what is highlighted?
important information.
what are gestures that should be avoided?
playing with jewelry, shuffling note cards, rocking back and forth, etc.
If there are distractions you should...
ignore them and stay quiet.
what does your hand by your ear mean?
to speak up or repeat.
What should the tone do?
The tone should match the theme of the speech.
are facial expressions a gesture?
yes.
what should you do if you make a mistake during a presentation?
you should just keep on going and pretend like it never happened.
True or False...you should sit up straight and follow directions.
True.
what does the time-out signal mean?
to take a break or pause.
True or False...You should speak very loud so that the class next door can hear.
False.
what should match the tone?
facial expressions.
what does a closed fist symbolize?
It shows an important point through intensity.
I should not interrupt the speaker and tell my friend to stay quiet.
what does it mean when your pointer finger is out and directed towards something?
It is pointing to something important to remember or show.