Question

You are preparing a presentation that compares one company with another.

What organizational pattern should you use?
Journalistic
Compare/contrast
Chronological
What should the conclusion of your presentation include? Check all that apply.
A detailed analysis of each main point
A statement that allows you to leave the podium gracefully
A paragraph that establishes credibility
You can better organize your speech by composing a carefully formatted outline. When you are presenting, however, don’t read directly from your outline. Instead, use it to organize your points and refer to it briefly, if needed—for example, if you lose your place, are looking for a specific word, or need to read a person’s name and title correctly.
Read the speech outline and answer the following questions.
I. INTRODUCTION
A. How many of you would rather jump out of an airplane than be up here talking today?
B. My name is Hilary, and I am a professional speaking consultant. I have been working for SpeakEasy, a communications consulting firm, for five years. I also have ten years of experience as a university-level speech instructor.
C. I used to be so frightened to get in front of an audience that I would noticeably shake. Many of you in this room may also have a fear of public speaking.
Transition: I have overcome my fear of speaking, however, and you can too. I am here today to introduce you to three stress-reduction practices that will help you manage your stage fright: deep breathing, positive self-talk, and fear conversion.
II. BODY
A. First, let’s talk about your breathing. Reducing your fear can be as easy as changing the way you breathe.
1. Inhale to a count of ten.
2. Exhale to a count of ten.
3. Concentrate on counting and breathing.
4. The counting and mindful breathing will take your mind off your fear, slow your heart rate, and reduce your fight-or-flight response.
Transition: In addition to concentrating on your breathing, you can manage your fear by using positive self-talk.
B. Everyone feels some sort of apprehension before speaking, but you can control it by repeating positive thoughts instead of focusing on your fear.
1. Spend significant time preparing your presentation and practise it several times.
2. Remind yourself of how much you have prepared.
3. Choose a topic you know well.
4. Know your topic and remind yourself of your knowledge.
Transition: The final stress-reduction technique is fear conversion. We often believe what we think, and then we react accordingly. We can, however, change our thinking.
C. Positive thoughts allow you to reframe your reaction and stop focusing on your fear.
1. Look at your reactions as symptoms of exuberance, excitement, and enthusiasm.
2. Change your interpretation, and your fear will lessen.
Transition: These three stress-reduction techniques, if practised regularly, can reduce your fear of public speaking. Let’s review them quickly.
III. CONCLUSION
A. You can reduce your fear of public speaking with these three techniques:
1. Using mindful breathing
2. Practising positive self-talk
3. Reframing your reactions
B. Breathing, positive thinking, and reframing are effective ways to reduce your fear. I practised these steps and gradually overcame my fears. I don’t shake anymore! I encourage you to utilize these techniques. They will help you make positive steps toward becoming a fearless and effective speaker.
How many points does the speaker cover?
Six points
Two points
Three points
What does the speaker include in her conclusion?
A summary of the main themes
A startling fact
A pertinent joke

Answer 1

The speaker covers three points in her presentation: mindful breathing, positive self-talk, and reframing. In her conclusion, she summarizes the main themes of her presentation and encourages the audience to practice these techniques.

The speaker's conclusion is effective because it:

• Summarizes the main themes of the presentation in a clear and concise way.

• Encourages the audience to practice the techniques she has discussed.

• Leaves the audience with a positive feeling.

The speaker's conclusion is also effective because it is well-structured. It begins with a summary of the main themes, followed by an encouragement to practice the techniques, and ends with a positive feeling. This structure helps the audience to remember the main points of the presentation and to feel motivated to practice the techniques.

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