1. Communication

2. What is communication? Communication is successfully making your wants, needs, feelings and ideas known to other people. There are three main types of communication:

3. Communication Non-verbal Communication (body language): posture, gestures, facial expressions, spatial relations and eye contact. Written Communication (printed or written information) Verbal Communication (spoken communication)

4. What is Public Speaking ? Public speaking is an attempt by a speaker to send a verbal (spoken), message to a group of listeners (the “public”).

5. What are the 6 main elements of Public Speaking? The speaker The message The method by which the message is sent (how the message is delivered) An audience, or group of listeners The effect of the speech The feedback (reactions or responses), of the audience to both the speaker and the message

6. What formats are used for Public Speaking ? Speeches (formal speaking) Interviews (formal or informal, in person, broadcasted, or taped) Debates (formal speeches and informal rebuttals) Demonstrations (step by step instructions; verbal descriptions)