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Which type of public speaking involves minimal preparation and uses notes and outlines?
Which type of public speaking involves minimal preparation and uses notes and outlines?
What is an important aspect of verbal communication in public speaking?
What is an important aspect of verbal communication in public speaking?
It refers to an informal or formal talk given to an audience.
It refers to an informal or formal talk given to an audience.
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A type of speech that aims to educate an audience on a particular topic or message.
A type of speech that aims to educate an audience on a particular topic or message.
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A type of speech that aims to amuse a crowd of people.
A type of speech that aims to amuse a crowd of people.
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It serves to educate an audience about a topic or idea they don't have knowledge of.
It serves to educate an audience about a topic or idea they don't have knowledge of.
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It helps convince an audience that the speaker has the right opinion on a particular topic.
It helps convince an audience that the speaker has the right opinion on a particular topic.
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It doesn't fall into a particular category and doesn't follow a set format. Instead, they aim to fit the special occasion, whether it's a wedding, an award show or a birthday party.
It doesn't fall into a particular category and doesn't follow a set format. Instead, they aim to fit the special occasion, whether it's a wedding, an award show or a birthday party.
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it aims to fit the context of the environment to effectively communicate the message and gain the audience's attention.
it aims to fit the context of the environment to effectively communicate the message and gain the audience's attention.
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Special occasion speeches require the use of statistics or data.
Special occasion speeches require the use of statistics or data.
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What type of speech is given when introducing a speaker or a guest's arrival.
What type of speech is given when introducing a speaker or a guest's arrival.
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What type of speech is given when accepting an award?
What type of speech is given when accepting an award?
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Informative speeches don't use visual aids. However, use facts, data and statistics to help audiences grasp a concept.
Informative speeches don't use visual aids. However, use facts, data and statistics to help audiences grasp a concept.
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A zoo guide gives an _______ speech to a group of people, educating them on a zoo animal using various statistical facts or historical information.
A zoo guide gives an _______ speech to a group of people, educating them on a zoo animal using various statistical facts or historical information.
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Informative speeches can't cover social or economic topics.
Informative speeches can't cover social or economic topics.
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A type of speech that is less formal and shorter than traditional speeches. It communicate emotions rather than giving the audience facts and figures.
A type of speech that is less formal and shorter than traditional speeches. It communicate emotions rather than giving the audience facts and figures.
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What type of speech is given during the best man's speech at a wedding.
What type of speech is given during the best man's speech at a wedding.
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What type of speech is given in this situation: principal's speech before a school talent show.
What type of speech is given in this situation: principal's speech before a school talent show.
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A type of speech that include visual aids to help better demonstrate or describe something in greater detail.
A type of speech that include visual aids to help better demonstrate or describe something in greater detail.
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What type of speech is given in this situation: a tech company can give a speech demonstrating their new devices.
What type of speech is given in this situation: a tech company can give a speech demonstrating their new devices.
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A type of speech that can cover any topic from entertainment to something more serious like politics.
A type of speech that can cover any topic from entertainment to something more serious like politics.
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A type of speech where speakers use concrete evidence to better persuade their listeners and gain their support.
A type of speech where speakers use concrete evidence to better persuade their listeners and gain their support.
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What type of speech is given in this situation: a lawyer gives a speech to a jury about their particular client.
What type of speech is given in this situation: a lawyer gives a speech to a jury about their particular client.
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Persuasive speeches can use emotions to help the audience better understand the speaker's opinions and feelings.
Persuasive speeches can use emotions to help the audience better understand the speaker's opinions and feelings.
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What type of speech is given in this situation: Eulogy - when you offer condolences to the dead person's relatives.
What type of speech is given in this situation: Eulogy - when you offer condolences to the dead person's relatives.
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Identify the speech style/delivery appropriate for this situation: When you are a candidate for a post in a student government and you deliver your campaign speech before a voting public.
Identify the speech style/delivery appropriate for this situation: When you are a candidate for a post in a student government and you deliver your campaign speech before a voting public.
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Identify the speech style/delivery appropriate for this situation: When you are assigned to present a topic/output in class
Identify the speech style/delivery appropriate for this situation: When you are assigned to present a topic/output in class
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Identify the speech style/delivery being describe: Speaking with limited preparation, guided by notes or outline and delivered conversationally.
Identify the speech style/delivery being describe: Speaking with limited preparation, guided by notes or outline and delivered conversationally.
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Identify the speech style/delivery being describe: Speaking without advanced preparation, Unrehearsed speech and Spoken conversationally
Identify the speech style/delivery being describe: Speaking without advanced preparation, Unrehearsed speech and Spoken conversationally
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Identify the speech style/delivery being describe: Speaking with advanced preparation, Planned and rehearsed speech, Reading aloud a written message
Identify the speech style/delivery being describe: Speaking with advanced preparation, Planned and rehearsed speech, Reading aloud a written message
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Identify the speech style/delivery being describe: Speaking with advanced preparation, planned and rehearsed speech and reciting a written message word-for-word from memory
Identify the speech style/delivery being describe: Speaking with advanced preparation, planned and rehearsed speech and reciting a written message word-for-word from memory
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Identify the speech style/delivery appropriate for this situation: When you perform in a stage play
Identify the speech style/delivery appropriate for this situation: When you perform in a stage play
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Identify the speech style/delivery appropriate for this situation: When you deliver a declamation, oratorical, or literary piece
Identify the speech style/delivery appropriate for this situation: When you deliver a declamation, oratorical, or literary piece
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Identify the speech style/delivery appropriate for this situation: When an actor or actress in a scene performs a script
Identify the speech style/delivery appropriate for this situation: When an actor or actress in a scene performs a script
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Identify the speech style/delivery appropriate for this situation: Newscasting with a TelePrompter or an autocue device
Identify the speech style/delivery appropriate for this situation: Newscasting with a TelePrompter or an autocue device
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Identify the speech style/delivery appropriate for this situation: Presenting the legal proceedings and verdict in court
Identify the speech style/delivery appropriate for this situation: Presenting the legal proceedings and verdict in court
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Identify the speech style/delivery appropriate for this situation: Reading the rules and criteria in a contest
Identify the speech style/delivery appropriate for this situation: Reading the rules and criteria in a contest
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Identify the speech style/delivery appropriate for this situation: In an event where you are asked to say a few words
Identify the speech style/delivery appropriate for this situation: In an event where you are asked to say a few words
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Identify the speech style/delivery appropriate for this situation: First day at work or in class, or during an interview
Identify the speech style/delivery appropriate for this situation: First day at work or in class, or during an interview
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Study Notes
Public Speaking
Definition Public speaking is the process of communicating information to a live audience, typically through verbal and nonverbal means, to inform, persuade, or entertain.
Types of Public Speaking
- Impromptu Speaking: Unplanned speaking, often in response to a question or situation.
- Extemporaneous Speaking: Planned speaking with minimal preparation, using notes and outlines.
- Manuscript Speaking: Reading from a prepared script, often used for formal or ceremonial occasions.
- Memorized Speaking: Presenting a speech from memory, often used for persuasive or inspirational purposes.
Key Elements of Public Speaking
- Verbal Communication: Words, tone, pitch, volume, and rate of speech.
- Nonverbal Communication: Body language, facial expressions, eye contact, and gestures.
- Audience Analysis: Understanding the demographics, needs, and expectations of the audience.
- Message Construction: Organizing and structuring the content to achieve the desired outcome.
Effective Public Speaking Skills
- Confidence: Believing in oneself and the message.
- Authenticity: Being genuine and sincere in delivery.
- Eye Contact: Engaging with the audience through direct gaze.
- Vocal Variety: Using tone, pitch, and volume to add emphasis and interest.
- Body Language: Using open and confident nonverbal cues.
Common Public Speaking Fears and Challenges
- Glossophobia: Fear of public speaking, often accompanied by physical symptoms.
- Stage Fright: Anxiety or nervousness before or during a presentation.
- Distractions: Managing audience distractions, such as noise or disruptions.
- Language Barriers: Adapting to diverse linguistic or cultural backgrounds.
Public Speaking
Definition and Types
- Public speaking is the process of communicating information to a live audience through verbal and nonverbal means to inform, persuade, or entertain.
- There are four types of public speaking: impromptu, extemporaneous, manuscript, and memorized speaking.
Types of Public Speaking
- Impromptu speaking is unplanned speaking, often in response to a question or situation.
- Extemporaneous speaking is planned speaking with minimal preparation, using notes and outlines.
- Manuscript speaking involves reading from a prepared script, often used for formal or ceremonial occasions.
- Memorized speaking involves presenting a speech from memory, often used for persuasive or inspirational purposes.
Key Elements of Public Speaking
Verbal Communication
- Verbal communication involves words, tone, pitch, volume, and rate of speech.
Nonverbal Communication
- Nonverbal communication involves body language, facial expressions, eye contact, and gestures.
Audience Analysis
- Audience analysis involves understanding the demographics, needs, and expectations of the audience.
Message Construction
- Message construction involves organizing and structuring the content to achieve the desired outcome.
Effective Public Speaking Skills
- Confidence involves believing in oneself and the message.
- Authenticity involves being genuine and sincere in delivery.
- Eye contact involves engaging with the audience through direct gaze.
- Vocal variety involves using tone, pitch, and volume to add emphasis and interest.
- Body language involves using open and confident nonverbal cues.
Common Public Speaking Fears and Challenges
Fears
- Glossophobia is the fear of public speaking, often accompanied by physical symptoms.
Challenges
- Stage fright involves anxiety or nervousness before or during a presentation.
- Distractions involve managing audience distractions, such as noise or disruptions.
- Language barriers involve adapting to diverse linguistic or cultural backgrounds.
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Learn about the basics of public speaking, including types such as impromptu, extemporaneous, and manuscript speaking. Understand the art of communicating information to a live audience.
