Public Speaking--Nonverbal Communication

True or false: You should never use gestures when you are speaking.

• True

• False

Using too many gestures or gestures that don't match your message can:

• help catch the audience's attention.

• distract from your message.

• enhance the energy of your speech.

• distract people from your mistakes.

Why do we make eye contact with our audience?

• It helps them feel engaged in the speech.

• It makes them feel awkward.

• It clearly shows our dominance as speaker.

• We can get feedback from the audience.

Why is your pace of speaking important?

• So people can clearly understand you

• So people don't "check out" or get bored

• So people don't become frustrated

• All of these

Which of the following is NOT an example of a filler word?

• Uhm

• Uh

• So

• However

Why do we not want to use fillers during a speech?

• They make us sound too conversational.

• They make you sound dumb.

• They distract from your message.

• They fill too much time.

Your tone of voice:

• Should always match the feeling behind your message.

• Should always be stern and authoritative.

• Should always be calm and monotoned.

• Should always be happy and excited.

What kind of tone best matches a speech about starving children in a third world country?

• excited and cheerful

• stern and authoritative

• flat and monotoned

• calm but concerned

What kind of tone would be appropriate when giving a speech about a vacation you'd like to take?

• excited and cheerful

• stern and authoritative

• flat and monotoned

• calm but concerned

What happens when the volume of your speech is not appropriate?

• You can't be heard.

• You seem overly aggressive.

• Your message can't be understood well.

• All of these