Question

Which are characteristics of an effective public speaker? Check all that apply.

1.) Looking primarily at note cards
2.) Speaking at a steady pace
3.) Using gestures and body language
4.) Speaking at varying paces throughout
5.) Making eye contact with the audience
6.) Reading from notes as if they are a script

Answer 1

2.) Speaking at a steady pace.
3.) Using gestures and body language.
5.) Making eye contact with the audience.

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Answer 2

The correct answers are 2, 3 and 5.

An effective public speaker should have this characteristics:

-He/she should be able to speak at a steady pace, to favor thus the correct interpretation of his/her words by a heterogeneous public, in which there are different comprehension capacities, so that speaking at a calm pace will help everyone to receive the same message.

-He/she should use gestures and body language to reinforce the message that is being provided, and facilitate its understanding.

-He/she should make eye contact with the audience, since this gives the public a feeling of familiarity with the speaker, which generates more attention and interest on the subject.