Body Language
Writing
Note Cards
Voice
Preparation
100
A speaker's ___________ should be comfortably tall, relaxed, and confident. This shows the speaker is in charge.
What is posture
100
These are the types of paragraphs used to write a speech.
What are introduction, body, and conclusion?
100
This can help the speaker see clearly what he wrote because many times the note cards are held farther away than normal.
What is writing large and clear?
100
Speaking at a volume all audience members can hear.
What is projection?
100
The first step of preparing a speech. Manytimes this is done for you. However, it is a very important part because the rest of your speech will revolve around it.
What is choosing a topic?
200
This is very important. However if you hold this for longer than 3 seconds, it is creepy...
What is eye contact?
200
There should be two of these per body paragraph.
What is citations?
200
This should be the first sentence written on the first note card.
What is opening statement?
200
This important aspect of a speaker's delivery can show either if the speaker is comfortable, confident, and clear or muffled, uncomfortable, and often times "trying to sound tough."
What is pitch?
200
The second step of preparing a speech. This includes the speaker finding statistics, citations, and anecdotes.
What is researching?
300
This motion can be used to re-direct nervous energy, show the audience you are transitioning, and to ensure you include the entire audience in your speech.
What is walking?
300
These facts are usually numerical and give credibility to a speech. They are great to use after a Hypothetical example.
What are statistics?
300
The number one rule when using note cards. This can cause the speaker to read the speech instead of presenting it.
What is do not write entire speech on your note card?
300
When the speaker uses a variety of natural pitches to engaged the audience.
What is inflection?
300
A great way to focus when rehearsing a speech. This technique eliminates most visual distractions.
What is talking to the wall?
400
Energy that causes the speaker to fiddle, sway, pacing, or other distracting motions.
What is nervous energy?
400
The sentences that link paragraphs in your speech. These should be thoughtfully thought out.
What are transitions?
400
These are what give speeches credibility and should be stated word for word. This is why it is very important to include these on notecards.
What are citations and statistics?
400
When a speaker emphasizes consonants like t, s, p, and f to be clearly understood.
What is articulation?
400
The best way to rehearse a speech. This technique often reveals many quirks of the speaker.
What is speaking in front of the mirror?
500
This most important part of the face when delivering a speech.
What are the eyes?
500
The most important sentence in your speech. Often listener decide if they are going to listen based on this sentence.
What is attention getting sentence (first sentence)?
500
The size of note card you should use.
What is 4 x 6?
500
One of the most important aspect of vocal delivery. This can help the speaker gather his thoughts, allow the audience to digest the speakers words, and pull the audience's attention in.
What are pauses?
500
This is used to organize the speakers thoughts, paragraphs, and citations. It is also very useful to help create transitions.
What is preparation outline?