Starter quiz
- Match the spoken language terms to how they should be presented when public speaking.
- body language⇔open shoulders and use naturalistic gestures ✓
- posture⇔stand upright with head elevated ✓
- pitch⇔raise voice when asking question to emphasise ✓
- pace⇔slow down to emphasise each word ✓
- pause⇔take a breath after the question ✓
- Why is it helpful to make eye contact with your audience during a presentation?
- to intimidate the audience
- to show confidence and create a connection ✓
- to make sure you’re speaking loudly enough
- to remember what you’re going to say next
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- Is the answer true or false? In public speaking tone refers to the speed at which you speak.
- 'false' ✓
- Which of these answers are true? Spoken language...
- should feel slower than everyday speech. ✓
- should feel the same as everyday speech.
- will feel differently to everyday speech. ✓
- should be slightly louder than everyday speech. ✓
- will be quieter than everyday speech.
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- Which of the following would be an examples of non-verbal communication in spoken language?
- tone of voice ✓
- hand gestures ✓
- vocabulary choices
- facial expressions ✓
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- Reframing nervousness as excitement means...
- ignoring your nerves and pretending you feel calm.
- seeing the energy from nerves as a positive force to boost your performance. ✓
- trying to eliminate all physical signs of nervousness.
- believing that nervousness is a sign of being unprepared.
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Exit quiz
- Which of the following answers could be considered a part of being an effective audience member?
- being passive
- using active listening skills ✓
- asking relevant questions ✓
- interrupting the speaker
- being supportive and encouraging ✓
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- Active listening can be described as...
- hearing the words without engaging with the content.
- moving and walking around while you listen.
- fully concentrating, understanding and responding thoughtfully to someone. ✓
- waiting for your turn to speak without considering what the speaker is saying.
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- Which word beginning with 'c' can be described as: 'expressing ideas in a clear way which is brief and to the point'?
- 'concise' ✓
- What should you do if a question from the audience is unclear?
- ignore it and move on
- guess what the question might mean
- ask the audience member to clarify their question ✓
- repeat the question loudly
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- Is the answer true or false? Tongue twisters can be an effective way to vocally warm up.
- 'True' ✓
- Which of the following is an example of a constructive question?
- Why did you pick this topic?
- What would you say is the biggest challenge in achieving this goal? ✓
- Can you repeat everything you said in the beginning?
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Key learning points
- Being an effective audience member can mean being supportive, respectful and encouraging success.
- When asking questions, you should aim to make them relevant, clear and constructive.
- When responding to questions, you should aim to answer in a concise and respectful way.
- It is natural to feel nervous but effective preparation like vocal and body warm ups can help.
Common misconception
The role of an audience member isn't particularly important.
Emphasise the power of a supportive and respectful audience. Being an encouraging audience member can help peers succeed.
Keywords
Active listening - fully concentrating, understanding and responding thoughtfully to what someone is saying
Constructive - helping to improve or develop something in a positive way
Insightful - being able to see and understand things clearly and in a way that provides further ideas or solutions
Concise - expressing ideas in a clear way which is brief and to the point
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