Session 1-2
This type of speech is used to teach people something new.
What is an informative speech?
Standing tall and confident refers to this aspect of body language.
What is good posture?
Wearing neat clothes and standing tall helps show this quality.
What is confidence?
One simple thing you can do at the start of a speech to make the audience like you.
What is smile?
This type of speech is used to convince people to agree with your opinion or idea.
What is a persuasive speech?
Eye contact with the audience while speaking helps build this.
What is connection?
This mindset involves replacing negative thoughts with positive ones.
What is a positive mindset?
The three parts of the Golden Trio that help connect with your audience.
What are eye contact, a friendly smile, and good posture?
Changing pitch, speed, and volume while speaking is called this.
What is tonal variation?
This type of breathing helps calm nerves and strengthen your voice.
What is deep breathing?
Using actions like hand movements and facial expressions while speaking is called this.
What is body language?
Speakers use these techniques when their audience looks bored or confused while speaking
What is change your tone, ask a question, or add energy?
A question asked without expecting an answer.
What is a rhetorical question?
Looking at the floor while speaking is known as this mistake.
What is the shoe starer?
Standing in the middle-front of the stage is best for this.
What are main points or introductions?
This is when you change how your voice sounds (using loud, soft, high, or low tones) to keep people interested.
What is vocal variety?
This persuasive technique focuses on emotions.
What is Pathos (from Aristotle)?
This speaking technique involves stopping for a few seconds to build suspense, show confidence, or let the audience think.
What are pauses?
These include pictures, charts, and props used to support your speech.
What are visual aids?
Carl Buechner said, “They may forget what you said, but they'll never forget how you made them feel.” One thing great speakers make their audience feel.
What is emotion?