Body Language
A speaker stands with crossed arms while presenting. What should change?
What is open posture?
Which outline section should include a thesis or central idea?
What is the intro?
Trying to convince an audience to recycle is this type of speaking.
What is persuasive speaking?
This person listens to or reads the message.
Who is the receiver?
Strong feelings like anger or embarrassment that affect how a message is received.
What are emotional reactions?
Slouching during a presentation often communicates this.
What is low confidence or disinterest?
This tells your main points
What is preview statement?
A valedictorian speech that celebrates classmates while motivating them for the future.
What is special occasion speaking?
This part of communication shows whether the message was understood.
What is feedback?
Pausing for emphasis during a speech is an example of this type of communication.
What is nonverbal communication?
Fix this:A speaker fidgets with note cards constantly.
What is controlled movement or grounding hands?
This briefly tells what the main point is about
What is topic sentence?
A student explains how FAFSA works to seniors.
What is informative speaking?
Anything that blocks or confuses communication, like distractions or unclear wording.
What is noise?
A graduation speaker wants to inspire classmates to make a difference after high school. The speech includes emotional stories, a clear call to action, and strong gestures, but the ideas jump around and the conclusion introduces new points.
What is special occasion speaking with persuasive elements that suffers from a weak outline?
Need to be Natural, purposeful (not rehearsed or frantic)
What is Gestures
This outline section should NOT introduce brand-new information.
What is the conclusion?
A wedding toast or funny story would fall under this type of speaking.
What is entertaining speaking?
This is the information, idea, or feeling being shared.
What is the message?
A speaker argues that schools should allow therapy dogs. The message is clear, but constant pacing, fidgeting, and unclear transitions cause the audience to miss key points.
What is persuasive speaking where body language and poor organization act as noise in the communication process?
Constant fidgeting that distracts the audience is an example of this.
What is nonverbal noise?
If a speech feels rushed and confusing, which outline section is most likely missing structure?
What is the body?
This type of speech honors a person or event, like a graduation or award ceremony.
What is special occasion speaking?
This person creates and delivers the message.
Who is the sender?
A speaker is explaining a new school rule. Their outline is organized, but they avoid eye contact, speak in a flat tone, and cross their arms. The audience understands the information but feels disconnected and resistant.
What is informative speaking being undermined by negative nonverbal communication?