Language for Presenting

Cut expenses, cut staffing, cut salaries is an example of what language technique used in public speaking?

This technique makes a comparison or contrast.

When you ask a question that you are not expecting an answer for trying to involve the audience...

This technique attempts to reduce the impact of negative comments.

This sentence is an example of what technique? They did promise to finish by June.

This sentence is an example of what technique? As the competition gets tougher, we keep getting better and better.

Signposting...

• is language used to guide your listeners

• is reading the road signs on the highway

• helps understand the relationship between your ideas

• is critical in helping listeners understand ideas and avoid confusion

This phrase is an example of what type of signposting?

There are some advantages/disadvantages...

• Present both sides of an argument

• Check for understanding

• Structure your talk

• How to move from one point to another

Let me explain that again... is an example of what type of signposting?

• Clarification
• Refer back or forward

• Invite and deal with questions

• Sum up and conclude