Effective Public Speaking Paragraph

Directions: Watch one, two, or all of the following videos. Then, answer the following question in a
paragraph: what techniques do effective public speakers use? Click on the link to watch each video. Your
paragraph should be at least six sentences. Please compose your paragraph in the box on the second page
of this document.

Video No. 1 Video No. 2 Video No. 3

The 110 Techniques of
Communication and Public
Speaking - TED
6 Public Speaking Tips to Hook
TED’S Secret to Great Public
Any Audience - Charisma on
Speaking - Chris Anderson - TED
Command

Our old mentor David JP Phillips, Charlie Houpert, from YouTube

from “The Magical Science of
Storytelling,” discusses and
demonstrates key public speaking
techniques.
The current leader and organizer
Channel Charisma on Command,
of TED Talks, Chris Anderson,
explores how to capture an
shares what he believes every
audience’s attention using six
good speech needs.
powerful techniques.

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 What techniques do effective public speakers use?
Please compose your paragraph in the box below. Your response must be at least six sentences.

Public speakers utilize multiple techniques, though the best speakers change their voice to control the crowd. Two ways
that they can implement these tactics is through pausing and fluctuating their tone. When speakers change their voice to a
lower tone, they create a sense of anticipation and suspense, leaving the audience wanting to hear more of what you have
to say. This helps to keep the people engaged and grasping for more. The second aspect of public speaking that many
successful speakers use is the rate in which they speak. Just like when speakers change their tone, speaking at a slower
pace, also cause of anticipation, but it also gives you the audience's undivided attention. Lowering your voice and slowing
down will enhance your public speaking and aid you to become the best speaker you can be.