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Delivery

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The Art of Public Speaking

Chapter 13: Delivery

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Nonverbal Communication

Based on use of voice, body

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Methods of Delivery

  • Manuscript
  • Memory
  • Impromptu
  • Extemporaneous

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Manuscript

  • Written out fully
  • Read to audience

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Impromptu

Little or no immediate preparation

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Extemporaneous

  • Carefully prepared & rehearsed
  • Presented from brief notes

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Conversational Quality

Sounds spontaneous no matter how often rehearsed

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Speaker’s Voice

  • Volume - Pitch - Rate - Pauses - Vocal variety - Pronunciation - Articulation - Dialect

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Volume

Loudness or softness of voice

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Pitch

Highness or lowness of voice

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Rate

Speed at which person speaks

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Pauses

Momentary break in vocal delivery

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Vocalized Pauses

When speaker says “uh,” “er,” “um,” etc.

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Vocal Variety

  • Changes in rate, pitch, volume
  • Gives voice expressiveness

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Pronunciation

Accepted standard of sound, rhythm in given language

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Articulation

Physical production of speech sounds

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Dialect

Variety of language distinguished by accent, grammar, vocabulary

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Speaker’s Body

  • Personal appearance
  • Movement
  • Gestures
  • Eye contact

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Kinesics

Study of body motions as mode of communication

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Practicing Delivery

  • Go through prep. outline aloud
  • Prepare speaking outline
  • Practice speech aloud
  • Polish, refine delivery
  • Give dress rehearsal

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Preparing Q&A

  • Formulate answers to possible questions
  • Practice delivery of answers

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Managing Q&A

  • Approach with positive attitude
  • Listen carefully
  • Direct answers to entire audience
  • Be honest, straightforward
  • Stay on track

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Review: Things to Remember

  • Putting together your speech: Let’s Review
      • Speech Development
      • Introduction
      • Body
      • Conclusion

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Speech Development

  • Focus speech to fit time limit
  • Develop topic creatively
  • Use colorful, descriptive language

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Introduction

  • Gain attention, interest
  • Orient listeners to subject matter

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Body

  • Select effective method of organization
  • Limit & focus number of main points
  • Include transition statements

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Conclusion

  • Signal conclusion
  • Reinforce central idea
  • End on strong note

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Extemporaneous

Carefully prepared, rehearsed speech presented from brief notes

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Speech Rehearsal

  • Rehearse aloud
  • Ask friends, family members for feedback
  • Time your speech

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Speech Presentation 1

  • Plant feet, smile to audience
  • Gesture naturally
  • Establish, maintain eye contact

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Speech Presentation 2

  • Speak expressively
  • Take steps to reduce nervousness

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