Engagement Quiz (6th Hour)

Why are vocal dynamics (changes in pitch, volume, and rate) important?

• They make the speech harder for the audience to follow

• They emphasize the most important parts of the speech

• They prove that the speaker is not nervous

• They replace the need for hand gestures

Why is controlling your pacing important?

• It ensures the speech will end exactly on time

• You can control what the audience perceives as important

• It allows you to speak as fast as possible

• It makes you seem more intelligent

How can pausing be a helpful tool in a speech?

• It can redirect the audience's attention back to you

• It shows you are uncertain about your topic

• It gives the audience a chance to talk amongst themselves

• It is a nonverbal way of saying the speech is over

What is one way presentation slides can help an audience?

• They give the audience something to read if they get bored

• They help people focus and retain the information

• They make it so the speaker doesn't have to say as much

• They can be printed out and used as a transcript

A good slide provides a visual explanation of the speech.

• True

• False

What is a common example of a bad presentation slide?

• A slide with one large, clear heading

• A slide with a simple, high-quality photograph

• A slide with too many distracting or "interesting" things

• A slide that is easy to read from the back of the room

Why is it beneficial to know your audience before you give the speech?

• So you can call on people by their first name

• So you can ensure your message will resonate with them

• To ask them for topic ideas before you begin writing

• To make sure they are qualified to hear your speech

How can a speaker get to know their audience? (Select all that apply)

• Ask them questions (either directly or through a survey)

• Assume they are exactly like you

• Think about their commonalities and shared interests

• Consider the specific event they are attending

How can you use knowledge of your audience in your speech?

• By using complex jargon you know they won't understand

• By tying in what they already know with your topic

• By telling them their pre-existing beliefs are wrong

• By avoiding any topics they might find interesting

How can a speaker effectively maintain eye contact while speaking?

• By staring at one person in the front row

• By knowing the material well enough to not be dependent on notes

• By reading the entire speech from a script

• By looking at a point on the back wall