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Do this activity in conjunction with the Presenting Like a Pro Lesson to learn how professional speakers present information effectively.
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Using the Enhancing Voice Quality handout as a guide, your task is to listen to the following 3 speakers in Encarta Africana and critique their use of voice. How do the different speakers use pace, projection, articulation, and pitch to communicate their message? Jot down your observations below.

Speaker

Voice Quality

Body Language

Maya Angelou

“And I Still Rise”

  

Malcom X

“What is Your Name?”

  
   

As we stated earlier, body language plays a key role in communicating a speaker's message. Viewing the video clips this time, your task is to observe how the speakers use body language to communicate their message. How does their body language add to or detract from their message? Jot down your observations.


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