6.5.4 - Pauses
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of using pauses in speeches?
💡 Hint: Think about how a pause can change the impact of what was said.
What are filler words?
💡 Hint: Consider what people often say when they are thinking.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a primary benefit of using pauses in a presentation?
💡 Hint: Think about how silence can change the perception of what was just said.
True or False: Filler words increase the clarity of a speech.
💡 Hint: Consider how 'um' or 'like' may distract your audience.
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Challenge Problems
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You are tasked with giving a 5-minute speech on climate change. Outline strategic pauses throughout your speech and describe the purpose for each.
💡 Hint: Think about pauses before critical data points or major transitions.
Review a video of a public speaker and analyze their use of pauses. What worked well, and what could be improved?
💡 Hint: Look for moments where silence enhanced or detracted from the message.
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