Answer to Question #288410 in English for Jnls

Question

What are the differences about public speaking and a conversation?

Answer 1

Public speaking is the process of speaking to a group of people in a deliberate manner intended to inform, influence or entertain the listeners. Conversation on the other hand, is a form of interactive, spontaneous communication between two or more people who are following rules of etiquette.

Public speaking

1. Formal
2. Structured
3. Carefully planned
4. Clearly defined roles
5. Compelling

Conversation

1. Informal
2. Unstructured
3. Spontaneous
4. Shared roles
5. Comfortable