Using Appropriate Volume and Pace
Adjusting speaking volume and pace for different audiences and purposes.
Key Questions
- Explain how to adjust your speaking volume for a small group versus a large audience.
- Analyze how speaking too quickly or too slowly affects listener comprehension.
- Justify your choice of pace when telling an exciting part of a story.
ACARA Content Descriptions
Suggested Methodologies
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