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unit 2 public speak.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Can you make a good speech by just having something good to say? | No, you must also know how to say it |
| What is Speech Delivery | A matter of nonverbal communication |
| WHAT IS NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION? | Communication based on a persons use of voice and body rather than on the use of words. |
| What is the impact of a speakers words influenced by? | their nonverbal communication |
| What does Good Delivery do? | conveys the speakers ideas clearly, interestingly, and without distracting the audience |
| Is speech delivery an art? | Yes |
| Is speech delivery a science? | No |
| What do most audiences prefer? | delivery that combines a certain degree of formality with the best attributes of good conversation |
| what are the attributes of good conversation? | directness, spontaneity, animation, vocal and facial expressions |
| What are the 4 basic methods of delivery? | Reading verbatim from a manuscript, reciting a memorized text, speaking impromptu, and speaking extemporaneously |
| When should you read from a manuscript? | When accuracy is essential |
| What is a MANUSCRIPT SPEECH? | a speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience |
| What is important that you remember while delivering a manuscript speech? | To make sure to talk with your listeners, not just simply read to them |
| What must you remember when reciting a speech from memory? | that you memorize it so thorough that you are not focused on reciting it, but able to communicate with audience reception. |
| What is an IMPROMPTU SPEECH? | a speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation |
| What is something you should take in account when giving an impromptu speech? | The 4- step method |
| What is the 4-step method | 1. State the point you are answering 2. State the point you wish to make 3. Support your point with appropriate statistics, examples, or testimonies 4. Summarize your point |
| What can help you while having an impromptu speech | jotting down key words |
| What is an extemporaneous speech? REVIEW | A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes |
| When is wording chosen in an extemporaneous speech? | At the moment of delivery |
| What are the advantages of extemporaneous speeches? | - more precise control over thought and language than impromptu - greater spontaneity and directness than does speaking from memory or from manuscript - adaptable to a wide range of situations -encourages conversational quality that audiences look for in speech delivery |
| What is CONVERSATIONAL QUALITY? | presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed |
| What is your aim in an extemporaneous speech? | To plan your major points and supporting material without trying to memorize the precise language you will use on the day of the speech |
| What does the extemporaneous method of a speech require you to do? | To know your speech quite well |
| What should your extemporaneous notes consist of? | Words and phrases |
| Where should you prepare your extemporaneous notes? | On index cards or sheets of paper |
| What is the benefit of index cards? | They are small and unobtrusive, do not rustle or flop over, and can be held in one hand, allowing the speaker to easily gesture |
| What are the benefits of sheets of paper? | You can get more information on them, and they are easier to print out |
| What is a requirement of your notes in regards to font size | They need to be large enough to be legible at arms length |
| Should you use both sides of an index card or paper? | No |
| What is smooth delivery a result of? | A great deal of practice |
| When you rehearse an extemporaneous speech, is it silently in your head? | No, it must be out loud |
| Do people talk faster during their speech than when they practice? | yes |
| How should you be positioned when presenting your speech? | By assuming a relaxed but upright posture, with feet planted less than shoulder width apart, and arms hanging loosely by your side |
| How should you gesture | Do not plan your gesture ahead of time, let it come naturally |
| What is one thing to be mindful of when gesturing? | To make sure they do not distract listeners from your message |
| What is a major reason for speaking extemporaneously? | To maintain eye contact with your audience |
| How do you prepare your nerves before a speech? | preparing thoroughly, thinking positively, and visualizing yourself giving a successful speech. |
| How can you help reduce your tension during a speech? | Tightening and squeezing your leg muscles |
| What should visual aids be overall? | clear and visually appealing |
| What are the 6 guidelines of a visual aid? | 1) Prepare in advance 2) Keep visual aids simple 3) Make sure they are large enough 4) make sure they are easy to read 5) Use a limited number of fonts 6) Use color effectively |
| When are visual aids effective? | When they are integrated smoothly with the rest of your speech |
| What is the basic rule with visual aids? | Make sure you include only what you need to make your point |
| What size font should visual aids be printed | 36- titles 24- subtitles 18- other text |
| Should you print in all caps? | research has shown that all caps is actually harder to read, only use it for individual words |
| How many fonts should you use in a visual aid? | No more than two |
| What type of fonts should you use? | A block typeface (thick, uniform strokes) |
| How does color effective visual aid | It increases recognition by 78% and comprehension by 73% |
| What are guildines when PRESENTING visual aids | 1) do not use the chalkboard 2) display where audience can see 3) avoid passing among the audience 4) display only while discussing them 5) Talk to your audience, not your aid 6) explain clearly and concisely 7) practice with them |