September 8

Students, match the number with the correct letter.  This is a test, so keep your answers to yourself please. Thank you!

1. Energy                           A. Use natural movements of hands to emphasize main points.
2. Eye Contact                   B. Walk around the stage!  It's unnatural to stand like a statue.
3. Hand gestures                C. Not too slow, not too fast. Loud enough so everyone can hear.
4. Facial expressions          D. You don't have to stare, but you DO have to look at your audience.
5. Movement                     E. Skip the "ummmmmms..." and "uhhhhhhhhhhs...".
6. Non-words                    F. If you're enthusiastic about what you're saying, the class will be too.
7. Speaking pace/volume   G. Keep these 5 seconds or less.  Used to create a dramatic emphasis.
8. Pauses                           H. Use smiles, frowns, etc. to keep audience engaged.