{"id":1269,"date":"2024-01-31T21:06:09","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T21:06:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/businesscommunication\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=1269"},"modified":"2024-07-26T08:13:25","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T08:13:25","slug":"apply-it-effective-public-speaking","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/businesscommunication\/chapter\/apply-it-effective-public-speaking\/","title":{"raw":"Apply It: Effective Public Speaking","rendered":"Apply It: Effective Public Speaking"},"content":{"raw":"<section class=\"textbox learningGoals\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Understand why public speaking is important and its main features<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Understand what different audiences might need from a speech<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Understand the five steps to create an effective speech<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<h2>Using Humor<\/h2>\r\n<p>Humor is an effective tool in public speaking because it helps to engage the audience, create a relaxed atmosphere, and make the speaker more relatable. When a speaker uses humor, it captures the audience's attention and keeps them interested, making it easier to convey key messages. Humor can also humanize the speaker, breaking down barriers and establishing a connection with the audience.<\/p>\r\n<section class=\"textbox watchIt\">\r\n<p>[embed]https:\/\/youtu.be\/xDUwzD1klKc?si=GjbO_uzpNZaV4O9e[\/embed]<\/p>\r\n<p>You can view the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/course-building.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/BCommMgrs\/Transcripts\/ClassTakeaways%E2%80%94Humor_SeriousBusiness_transcript.txt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcript for \"Class Takeaways \u2014 Humor: Serious Business\" here (opens in new window).<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"textbox connectIt\">\r\n<h3>What is your humor style and how could you incorporate it into public speaking?<\/h3>\r\n<p>[reveal-answer q=\"520961\"]Click to Show Sample Answer[\/reveal-answer]<br \/>\r\n[hidden-answer a=\"520961\"]Answers will vary. 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