Question 1: What are some components of body language mentioned in the passage?

Answer: Gestures, posture, facial expressions, eye contact

Question 2: Why is body language important in spoken delivery?

Answer: It helps convey confidence, emotion, and engagement, and aids in audience understanding.

Question 3: Identify one way that body language can influence an audience’s perception of a speaker.

Answer: It can make the speaker appear more confident or sincere.

Question 4: Choose the correct statement:

Answer: c) Facial expressions can communicate emotions.

Question 5: Describe how a speaker’s posture can affect their delivery.

Answer: Good posture can make the speaker seem confident and engaged, while poor posture may suggest nervousness or disinterest.

Question 6: Analyze how eye contact can influence the audience during a presentation.

Answer: Eye contact establishes connection, shows confidence, and keeps the audience engaged, making the speaker appear more trustworthy.

Question 7: Identify two body language cues that might indicate a speaker is nervous.

Answer: Fidgeting and avoiding eye contact.

Question 8: Creative Writing: Imagine you are giving a speech about a topic you care about. Write a short speech (about 10 lines) incorporating body language cues that emphasize your passion.

Answer: Students should include descriptions of gestures, facial expressions, posture, and eye contact to demonstrate effective delivery.

Question 9: Checklist: When preparing your speech, ensure you demonstrate at least three of the following body language techniques:

Answer: Eye contact, gestures, posture, facial expressions, movement

Question 10: True or False: Using exaggerated gestures always improves your delivery.

Answer: b) False