Understanding Communication Skills

What is posture?

• How you dress during a presentation

• The way you hold your body when standing or sitting

• A movement that shows emotion

• A person who supports your idea

What does gesture mean?

• A word spoken during a speech

• A formal argument

• A movement of the hand or body to express an idea or meaning

• A nervous habit

What is an advocate?

• Someone who judges a debate

• A person who supports or argues for a cause or policy

• A person who disagrees with everything

• A person who is silent during discussions

What is a devil’s advocate?

• Someone who causes trouble in debates

• A person who supports all ideas

• Someone who takes a position they may not agree with for discussion

• The debate moderator

What does the affirmative team do in a debate?

• Disagrees with the topic

• Judges both teams

• Supports the topic

• Decides who wins

What does the negative team do in a debate?

• Makes jokes to lighten the mood

• Disagrees with the topic

• Times the speakers

• Supports the topic

Why is eye contact important in a presentation?

• To see if the audience is taking notes

• To read from the slides

• To show confidence and connect with the audience

• To avoid looking at your notes

What does it mean to slouch?

• To sit or stand with shoulders and head bent forward

• To sit straight and tall

• To lean forward when excited

• To stretch before presenting

What does it mean to fidget?

• To stand very still

• To move restlessly due to nervousness or boredom

• To wave your hands for emphasis

• To take notes during a speech

What skill helps you show confidence during a presentation?

• Slouching

• Avoiding eye contact

• Good posture

• Whispering