Presenting Your Persuasive Speech

This lesson teaches how to effectively present a persuasive speech by focusing on three key aspects: managing pace, adjusting volume, and avoiding filler words. The lesson begins with an introduction to persuasive speech and common mistakes, such as using a monotone voice. It then provides detailed steps on how to control the pace of speech, emphasizing the importance of punctuation and breathing. The lesson continues with techniques for adjusting volume to highlight important points, and concludes with strategies to eliminate filler words for clearer communication. The lesson ends with a recap of the three steps for effective speech delivery.

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