TED Talk Review

What is a TED Talk

• a persuasive speech

• an informative speech

• a type of speech given at a conference

• a type of speech given at a party

The motto for TED talks is ..

• Ideas are content

• Ideas can change

• Ideas are awesome

• Ideas worth spreading

TED stands for

• technology, education, and design

• technology, engineering, and design

• technique, engineering, and design

• technology and education

What does it mean to lighten up during your presentation?

• Be open and transparent. 
• Grab the listener's attention with an effective hook. 
• Be passionate. 
• Don't take yourself too seriously. 

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Why is teaching something new during presentations important?

• Because it makes presenters more likable. 
• Because it takes the audience on a personal journey.
• Because it gives them visual information to recall. 
• Because it gives the audience a fresh, new way to view things, and the brain loves novelty.

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Which of the following is an example of "mastering the art of storytelling" in a presentation?

• Practicing so much that you are relaxed and almost having a conversation as you present.
• Using personal anecdotes, tales of other people, and narratives about a brand or company's success. 
• Tell an 18-minute long story (remember the 18-minute rule). 
• Use props and demonstrations on stage. 

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Which of the following is the best way to "have a conversation" during your presentation?

• Gather help for planning your presentation, get feedback from those people, and then rehearse, rehearse, rehearse until it becomes natural. 
• Reveal information that's completely new to your audience.
• Try your best to believe in what you're saying; everyone can spot a phony. 
• Mix in jokes naturally throughout your presentation. 

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Which of the following is the best way to "teach something new" during your presentation?

• Use props and demonstrations to create an emotionally charged reaction.
• Use the rule of three (create a Twitter friendly headline, support the headline with 3 main ideas, and reinforce the main ideas throughout). 
• Mix in pictures instead of text whenever possible. 
• Package your ideas effectively; find a new way to solve an old problem or a fresh way to look at something. 

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Which of the following is the best way to "deliver a jaw-dropping moment" during a presentation?

• Use ethos and logos to grab their attention. 
• Use props and demonstrations or unexpected and shocking statistics to emphasize and illustrate the content of your presentation. 
• Use a humorous quote or incorporate a light-hearted metaphor that the explains a complex topic. 
• Practice so much that you make your own jaw drop when you're presenting. 

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Which of the following is the best way to "lighten up and have a sense of humor" during your presentation?

• Use multiple different examples that appeal to various senses, and that will make them laugh and smile. 
• Share your passion with your audience, and that will lighten the mood. 
• Tell a serious story about someone else who has been affected by the loss of a loved one. 
• Use comical photos and videos that enhance your content and take the pressure off of you to be funny. 

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