Public Speaking - Group Presentations
Distractions
Most common _________ are colors, busy patterns, clothing that can be interpreted as inappropriate, and large or clinking jewelry
Oral content
Ensure that is has been developed for this audience, properly structured and clearly articulated
Purpose, oral content, dress, room, visuals, delivery, rehearsal
Essential elements of the delivery plan
Memorized, impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous
Four modes of delivery
Facilities
Plan your delivery for the room by recreating the speaking environment
C
When preparing your dress for your group presentation: a) everyone should dress in matching colors to look coordinated b) everyone should wear loud colors, jewelry and makeup to stand out in the minds of the audience members c) everyone should discuss what style works best for the occasion d) everyone should mimic the dress and style of the audience
E
Which of the following is an essential element of a delivery plan? a) dress b) oral content c) rehearsal d) room e) all are
C
Which of the following is not true about group presentations? a) they require coordination between group members b) they require the negotiation between different personalities c) they happen exclusively in business settings d) they are planned with the audience in mind
D
Which of the following would not be considered distracting? a) busy patterns b) clinking jewelry c) bright colors d) all are distracting
D
Visuals should a) help the audience comprehend what they hear b) maintain audience interest c) appear as though several individuals made them d) A & B
Purpose
Was the general purpose-to inform or to persuade- achieved?
Beginning, name tags, transitions
Ways to introduce group members
Delivery outline
an abbreviated version of the preparation outline
Individual roles
being aware of and monitoring your strengths and weaknesses and the effect they have on group members
Group building and maintenance roles
choose a leader, facilitate communication
B
An example of an avocational presentation would be: a) a chief of staff giving a presentation on a new medical procedure b) a lawyer giving a presentation on local authors at a book club c) a dog groomer giving a presentation on pet fur and nail health d) a police officer giving a presentation on traffic safety
Dress
It is important to look like a group
Conversational
Remain ________ in delivery style
Rehearsal
Serve as the final polishing of your presentations
Task roles
Sharing research information, scheduling times to meet, rehearse
Visuals
Should not appear as though several individuals made them, but rather as uniform to the group's presentation
C
The most common mode of delivery for group presentations is a) memorized b) impromptu c) extemporaneous d) manuscript e) video taped
First names, positions, background
Things you may want to include when introducing group members
True
True or false? Every group member should be familiar with the entire presentation, not just their part
True
True or false? Meetings do not always have to include all of the group members.
True
True or false? The combined expertise of several individuals is becoming increasingly necessary in many vocational and avocational presentations.
False
True or false? The group leader's role is to do all the research and assign parts to the group members at a scheduled meeting time.
True
True or false? You don't have to like your group members to work effectively with them.
Avocational
outside a specific occupation
Vocational
related to a specific occupation