Public Speaking Exam #2 Part 2 – Flashcards
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Delivery
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The skillful application of vocal and nonverbal conversational behavior in a way that is natural , enthusiastic, confident, and direct
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What do you strive for during a delivery
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Strive naturalness Show enthusiasm Project a sense of confidence Engage directly with audience memeber
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How can you deliver a speech
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Memory Impromptu Manuscript Extemporaneously
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Speaking from manuscript
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You read a speech verbatim that is, from prepared written text that contains the entire speech, word for word -Vary the rhythm of your words -Become familiar enough with speech -Use large font and double or triple space the manuscript so that you can read without straining -Consider sing some compelling presentation aids
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Speaking from memory (oratory)
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In oratorical style, you put the entire speech, word for word, into writing and then commit to memory
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Speaking impromptuu
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A type of delivery that is unpracticed, spontaneous, or improvised, involves speaking relatively short notice with little time to prepare
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Try to make a speech on the spot by:
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-Pause to reflect on how you can best address the audience's interest and needs -Take a deep breath, and focus on your expertise on the topic or on what you really want -Jot down in key words or short phrases the ideas you want to cover -State your ideas
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Speaking Extemporaneously
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Falls somewhere between impromptu and written or memorized deliveries. You prepare well and practice in advance, giving full attention to all facets of the speech
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Volume
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The relative loudness of a speaker's voice while delivering speech, is usually the most obvious vocal element we notice about a speaker with good reason
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How much louder
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1. The size of the room and the audience 2. Whether or not you use a microphone 3. The level of background noise
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The rising and falling of your vocal pitch
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Intonation
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Pitch
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The range of sounds from high to low
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Speaking rate
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The pace at which you convey speech 120-150 words per minute
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Pause
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Enhance meaning by providing a type of punctuation, emphasizing, a point, drawing attention to a key thought
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Proncuciation
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The correct formation of word sounds
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Articulation
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Is the clarity or forcefulness with which the sounds are made regardless of whether they are pronounced correctly
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Mumbling
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Slurring words together at a low level of volume and pitch so that they are barely audible
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Lazy speech
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Not saying word correctly ex. "fer" instead of "for"
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Dialectic
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A distinctive way of speaking associated with a particular region or social group
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Body launguage
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How you move
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Body language 1
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38% speakers voice and 55% of body language and appearance 7% words
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Pay attention to body language
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-Animate your facial expressions -Maintain eye contact -Use gestures that feel natural -Be aware of general body movement -Dress appropriately
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Maintain Eye Contact
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-Maintains the quality of directness in speech delivery -Lets people know they are recognized -Indicates acknowledgement and respect -Signals to audience members that you see them as unique human beings
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Scanning
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-Make audience feel recognize -Move your gaze
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Use Gestures that feel natural
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-Use natural, spontaneous gestures -Avoid exaggerated gestures, but use some broad enough to e seen -Eliminate distracting gestures, such as fidgeting with pens or pencils-Analyze your gestures for effectiveness in practice sessions -Practice movements that feel natural to you
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Nonverbal immediacy
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Between themselves and audience members An enthusiastic vocal delivery, frequent eye contact, animated facial expressions
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"Talking head"
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That remains steadily positioned in one place behind a microphone (audiences don't like that)
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Practice Delivery
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-Focus on the message -Plan ahead and practice often - Practice with your speaking notes -Focusing o your speech ideas rather than on yourself
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Nonverbal immediacy
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Create a perception of physical and psychological closeness between themselves and audiences members
