Presenting Your Persuasive Speech

What is a common mistake when delivering a speech?

• Reading from notes

• Using a monotone voice

• Using complex vocabulary

• Speaking too quickly

Why is it important to manage the pace of your speech?

• To avoid forgetting the speech

• To fill the allotted time

• To impress the audience with speed

• To ensure the audience can follow along

What should you do if you find yourself speaking too fast?

• Speed up to finish quickly

• Start over from the beginning

• Pause and take a breath

• Ignore it and continue

How can you emphasize important points in your speech?

• By increasing the volume slightly

• By speaking in a monotone

• By using hand gestures

• By speaking faster

What is a challenge when adjusting your speech volume?

• Finding the right words

• Doing it without a buddy

• Maintaining eye contact

• Keeping the audience engaged

Why should filler words be avoided in a speech?

• They are difficult to pronounce

• They are too formal

• They make the speech sound casual

• They make the speech too long

What is the purpose of practicing your speech?

• To impress the audience

• To memorize every word

• To reduce the length of the speech

• To ensure you don't use filler words