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Adults/Unit 1: Public Speaking & Rhetoric

Vocabulary

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Rhetoric

"Art of persuasion."

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Charisma

"Charm."

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Audience

"Listeners."

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Gesture

"Hand movement."

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Articulate

"Clear speech."

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Monotone

"Same pitch."

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Eye Contact

"Looking at eyes."

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Orator

"Public speaker."

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Metaphor

"Comparison."

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Cadence

"Rhythm of voice."

Article

The Power of the Podium

Public speaking is the number one fear for many people, yet it is the number one skill for leaders. It is not about information; it is about transformation.

The Rule of Three "Friends, Romans, Countrymen." "Blood, sweat, and tears." The human brain loves patterns of three. Use it to make your points regular and memorable.

Body Language 55% of communication is non-verbal. Your stance, your hands, your eye contact—they scream louder than your words. Stand tall, occupy space, and own the room.

The Pause Silence is power. A well-timed pause creates tension. It forces the audience to lean in. Do not fill the silence with "um" or "ah." Embrace the quiet.

Discussion

Questions

  • 1Are you afraid of public speaking?
  • 2Who is the best speaker you have ever heard?
  • 3Is charisma innate or learned?
  • 4How do you prepare for a presentation?
  • 5What makes a speech 'boring'?

Further Discussion

  • 1Can a speech change the world?
  • 2Is style more important than substance?
  • 3Why are politicians trained in rhetoric?

Practice

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Listing three things for effect is called...

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Speaking in one boring tone is...

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The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing is...

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Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others is...

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The assembled spectators or listeners at a public event are the...

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A movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning is a...

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Having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently is to be...

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The act of looking directly into one another's eyes is...

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A public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled, is an...

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A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable is a...

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