Public Speaking
Public Speaking
Public Speaking
There are a number of distinct qualities which are fundamental to success in public speaking. Identify and explain them briefly. (10 marks) How are the speakers characteristics important in successful public speaking? (5 marks)
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In public speaking the speaker must has his credibility either initial or acquired. The initial credibility that refers to the speakers image or perception with the audience that my be the position of the speaker (rank), communicators good will among audience that will
motivate the listeners to listen, expertise, image like identification power or referent power and the last the morality or fairness to the audience. Second comes the style of the speaker, his tone, speech delivery, dress and body language.