Public Speaking and Presentation Skills

This set of flashcards covers key concepts and vocabulary related to public speaking and presentation skills, based on a lecture about effective presentation techniques.

Presentation Center

A resource center to help students improve their presentation skills and public speaking.

Public Speaking

The act of performing a speech to a live audience with the purpose of informing, persuading, or entertaining.

Audience Adaptation

The process of adjusting a presentation based on the audience's characteristics, interests, and expectations.

Supporting Materials

Evidence or examples used in a speech to reinforce claims and arguments, including statistics, testimony, and examples.

Speech Anxiety

The fear or apprehension related to presenting in front of an audience.

Oral Citations

Verbal references to sources within a speech, which enhance credibility and support claims.

Example Types

Three types of examples used in speeches: brief examples, extended examples, and hypothetical examples.

Statistics in Speeches

Quantitative data used in speeches to support arguments and provide evidence.

Expert Testimony

Statements from recognized authorities in a particular field, used to add credibility to claims.

Peer Testimony

A firsthand account from ordinary people, often used to humanize and personalize an argument.