| Low Enthusiasm | High Enthusiasm | |
| Vocal | Monotone; little variation in speech; minimum inflection; poor articulation. | Great and sudden changes from rapid, excited speech to whispers; varied tone and pitch. |
| Eyes | Dull or bored; seldom opens eyes wide or raises eyebrows. Avoids eye contact; blank stares. |
Dancing, snapping, shining; opening wide, eyebrows raised. Maintains eye contact while avoiding staring. |
| Gestures | Rigid; arms at side, folded; no sweeping movements; seldom
moves toward person or object. |
Quick demonstrative movements of body, head, arms, and face. |
| Body Movements | Quick demonstrative movements of body, head, arms, and face. | Large body movements, swings around; changes pace; energetic and unpredictable; natural body movements. |
| Facial Expression | Deadpan, expressionless, or frowns; little smiling; lips closed. | Vibrant, demonstrative; shows many expressions; broad smile; quick changes in expression. |
| Word Selection | Mostly nouns, few descriptors or adjectives; simple or trite expressions. | Highly descriptive, many adjectives; great variety. |
| Acceptance | May ignore students' feelings or ideas; little indication of encouragement or acceptance. | Quick to accept, praise, clarify, or encourage; many variations in response; vigorous nodding when in agreement. |
| Energy | Lethargic; appears inactive, dull, or sluggish. | Exuberant; high degree of energy and vitality; highly demonstrative.. |