Oral Presentations -- Examples of Features
| Feature | Example |
| Gesture | You point out the direction of the talk on a flow chart |
| Transition signals | You say `Now let's look at the second major area……' |
| Reviewing | You say `I've just outlined for you the main advantages of this plan…..' |
| Previewing | You say `In this talk I will first examine the causes of the problem, then…..' |
| Call-to-action | You say `We can't just sit back and wait; we must take responsibility; we must….' |
| Rapport | You say `I really understand your views on this' - and you mean it! |
| Handing over | You say `I'll now invite my colleague to tell you about…..' |
| Use of realia | You bring in three bags of sand to show the audience the difference |
| Audience involvement | You ask the audience to raise their hands if they have visited the USA |
| Personal anecdote | You say `My grandmother always used to hide her money under her bed' |
| Highlighting | You say `This item now is of particular interest, I'm sure you will all agree |
| Clarifying | You say `In other words, what this means is ……..' |
| Personalisation | You say `Imagine that you are on the beach…..' |
| Introducing the end | You say `I'd like now to leave you with a couple of thoughts….' |
| Closing | You say `Thank you, ladies and gentlemen. (smile, wait for applause?) |
| Inviting questions | You say `I'd be happy now to answer any questions you may have' |