Multiple Choice Question Which answer best describes the relationship between the word in bold type and the phrase in italicized type? Gestures are motions of the hands or body for emphasis or expression. Effective use of gestures distinguishes outstanding speaking from the more mundane. Although you probably are unaware of your arms and hands when you converse with someone, they may become bothersome appendages when you stand in front of an audience. You have to work to make public speaking look easy, just as skillful athletes or graceful dancers make their performances look effortless. Source: Nelson et al. iSpeak: Public Speaking for Contemporary Life. New York: McGraw-Hill Education, 2014, pp. 165, 166, 208, & 262. Copyright ©2014 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Multiple choice question. The word in bold is a key term and the phrase in italics defines that term. The word in bold is a specific example, and the phrase in italics makes a general point. Both the word in bold and the phrase in italics describe skillful athletes and graceful dancers. The word in bold contrasts with the phrase in italics.

Which elements contribute to non-verbal communication in public speaking?Tone and paceSoft spoken scriptRushing through the speechBody language and gestures

Analysing Postures and GesturesWhich of the following non-verbal cues should be employed in everyday business communication? (Multiple options can be selected)Using the palms-exposed gesture while trying to convince someoneMoving your hand to the top while shaking hand with someoneWhile talking to someone who has their arms crossed, mirroring their body language by crossing your own arms to establish a connection with themUsing the palms-facing-down gesture while instructing your subordinates on the plan to be followed

The biggest problem with gestures during presentations is that gestures...Group of answer choicescan make the presenter look foolish.keep the presenter standing in one place.can override the actual words that are said.cannot add to technical content.

Which of the following is a nonverbal strategy in public speaking?pronouncing key words loudly for emphasisusing a series of wordsusing gestures and facial expressionsvarying the rate at which you speak

11. Most of us converse using ___ and ___ in addition to words when we speak.*a. body language and postureb. gestures and body languagec. words and gesturesd. posture and eye gazing