Public Speaking Principles

Match the following

• A speaker presents a continuous message to a large audience in a unique context

• Vocal Volume

• Relative intensity of the

• Public Speaking

• Relative highness or lowness of voice

• Vocal Pitch

• Speed at which you speak

• Transitions

• Words/phrases that connect parts of your speech

• Vocal Rate

Match the following

• Voice is the same pitch, speed, and volume for entire speech.

• Conclusion

• Summarize, motivate, closure

• Communication Apprehension

• Use of space during the presentation

• Introduction

• Gains attention and sets the tone for speech

• Proximity

• Fear of public speaking is most common type

• Monotone

Decide which emotion is best communicated by the stated changes in delivery.

The speaker speaks very quickly, has bright eyes, and moves around a lot.

• Excited

• Sad

• Confused

• Angry

Decide which emotion is best communicated by the stated changes in delivery.

The speaker stands with clenched fists, a furrowed brow, and speaks with an aggressive tone.

• Excited

• Sad

• Confused

• Angry

Decide which emotion is best communicated by the stated changes in delivery.

The speaker is frowning, sighs, and speaks slowly with a quiet voice.

• Excited

• Sad

• Confused

• Angry

One of the advantages to writing out your speech is you can precisely control your time  limits.

• True

• False

In a public speaking situation, it is appropriate for you (the speaker) to stand with your arms folded across your chest.

• True

• False

The conclusion of your speech is the part the audience rarely remembers.

• True

• False

Motivation is used during the conclusion of a persuasive speech as you make one final appeal to get your audience to adopt your viewpoint.

• True

• False

If you are going to end your speech with a question, it should be rhetorical.

• True

• False