QUIZ ON AUDIENCE RAPPORT

What is rapport in the context of effective speech delivery?

• The volume of the speaker's voice

• The trust and connection a speaker creates with the audience

• The use of facial expressions and gestures

• The clarity of the message delivered

What does establishing eye contact with the audience involve?

• Avoiding eye contact to respect cultural differences

• Holding gaze for 5 to 7 seconds per person

• Staring directly at the audience continuously

• Wearing sunglasses during the speech

How should a speaker dress in relation to the audience's attire?

• Dress more formally than the audience

• Dress down to match the audience's attire

• Dress informally to connect with the audience

• Wear casual attire to establish rapport

What should a speaker avoid when using humor in a speech?

• Using humor that allows people to laugh at the speaker's foibles

• Avoiding any form of humor to play it safe

• Using offensive humor or language

• Including stereotypes in humorous anecdotes

What is the purpose of talking to people before your presentation begins?

• To impress them with your articulation

• To build rapport and connection with the audience

• To practice personal hygiene protocols

• To showcase your stage presence

How does approaching a presentation from the audience's perspective contribute to effective communication?

• It emphasizes the use of jargon and acronyms

• It addresses the speaker's concerns and interests

• It helps solve problems and aligns with the audience's values

• It minimizes the need for eye contact

A member of the audience asks a challenging question. How should you respond to maintain rapport?

• Brush off the question and continue with the presentation

• Provide a lengthy and detailed response to showcase expertise

• Acknowledge the question, express gratitude, and answer concisely

• Avoid eye contact and redirect the question to someone else

You are presenting to an audience with varying levels of familiarity with the topic. What should you do to ensure understanding?

• Use technical terms to challenge those familiar with the topic

• Simplify complex concepts and avoid unnecessary jargon

• Assume a high level of knowledge and skip introductory explanations

• • Speak at a rapid pace to maintain the audience's attention

13. Why should a speaker avoid using offensive language in a presentation?

• To ensure the audience is not offended by humor

• To maintain goodwill and trust with the audience

• To impress the audience with professionalism

• To adhere to personal hygiene protocols

Why is telling stories recommended for engaging the audience's imaginations?

• It fosters trust and engagement

• It adds complexity to the speech

• It helps establish rapport with technical audiences

• Audiences rarely relate to personal stories