Chapter 12 Effective Delivery Ch 12 Effective Delivery

Chapter 12 Effective Delivery

Ch. 12 Effective Delivery �Delivery- the manner in which you speak; not what you say, but how you say it �Methods of delivery are determined by your audience, the speaking occasion, your specific speech purpose �Four delivery types and each have their pro’s and con’s: manuscript, memorized, extemporaneous, and impromptu

Ch. 12 Effective Delivery �The Manuscript Method- you write out your speech word for word and deliver from a lectern or stand hold your paper; used for large groups �Pro’s: you hardly ever make an error and you have ample time to plan exactly what you want to say �Con’s: lose touch with audience, you avoid eye contact because you are reading,

Ch. 12 Effective Delivery � The Memorized Method- you commit every word to memory; you use no notes or papers � Pro’s: you know every word of the speech by heart; each idea is thoroughly planned out and each word is in place; you can plan where to put appropriate gestures, facial expressions, and movement � Con’s: you may become more tense if you forget a word; you forget to deliver the message; too robotic in delivery

Ch. 12 Effective Delivery � The Extemporaneous Method- (perhaps the best) you do not write out your speech word for word or commit words to memory; you use an outline that provides some verbal latitude; use note cards with words or phrases that allow speech to flow � Pro’s: you can be natural and be yourself; you look at your audience; you can use your body to be part of the delivery; and you can pay attention to audience feedback and be believable � Con’s: you may flub up your fluency and forget what you wanted to say

Ch. 12 Effective Delivery � The Impromptu Method- “not rehearsed”; speaking spontaneously with little to no preparation; you need a quick mind and instant audience analysis skills � Pro’s: allows you to be yourself; you can be witty and intelligent; you can show your talent, organization, and confidence � Con’s: you might lose your train of thought; you may be at a loss for the right words; opportunity for “dead space”( vocalized pauses sneak in like and, uh, you know, like, uh that distract the audience)

Ch. 12 Effective Delivery �Using your voice • Power source- energy that makes things go • Vocal process- the system that produces sound that includes lungs, diaphragm, nasal cavity, larynx, pharynx (oral cavity- area in the back of the mouth and nose), etc. • Phonation- voice production • Rate or pace- the speed at which we speak; average 120 -180 words per minute �What are the dangers of speaking too slow or too fast? ? ?

Ch 12 Effective Delivery �Using your voice • Pitch- vocal notes or the highs and lows of your voice; avoid monotone- methodically in the same rate and pitch; use pitch to stress or emphasize important words • Volume- the loudness or softness of your voice �Articulation- enunciation is the crispness and distinctness with which you say each syllable in a word �Pronunciation- saying the sounds of a word properly and stressing the correct syllable or syllables

Ch. 12 Effective Delivery � Using your body • Platform movement- means walking in a purposeful manner to one spot to another while speaking �Don’t pace back and forth �Don’t wander or take strolls to spots with no purpose �Don’t avoid movement because you are afraid you will look silly �Always square up during the beginning of your speech �Use movement to be yourself and be natural �Always move in a comfortable, relaxed manner �Move towards your audience �Know the number of steps you have room to take to get to your audience (proxemics: the physical space between you and your audience)

Ch. 12 Effective Delivery �Using your body • Gestures- actions in which the body or parts of the body move to express an idea or emotion �Gestures should be natural and fit with what you are saying �Gestures are associated with your head, arms, shoulders, hands • Hold note cards with one or both hands; Make gestures up and out • Posture- position of the body when it is still

Ch. 12 Effective Delivery � Using your body • Gestures �Learn the Gesture Zone- an imaginary box in front of you where you keep your palms up and elbows close to your body �Learn to “lift and lay” your hands- do not distract your audience with the following “flyaway”- hands shoot from your sides like missiles, “judo-chop”- repeatedly hatchet your message, “penguin-wave”- hands down at your side and attempt to gesture by flicking your wrists or fingers like a penguin flicking its wings �Practice the “string” idea- imagine a string is tied together and placed around your neck with one arm through the loop. Reminder to keep upper portion of body actively involved in gesturing

Ch. 12 Effective Delivery � Using your face- the most important nonverbal element that affects your delivery; � “If your face doesn’t sell it; your audience doesn’t buy it” • The Eyes- “Eyes are the windows to the soul”; • Look at members of the audience, make meaningful eye contact with everyone holding contact with each person for a number of seconds before moving on(sustained eye contact); • Be sure to make eye contact with people at the far sides of the audience; • Make eye contact with people not things

Ch. 12 Effective Delivery �By using eye contact, you can assess audience feedback. So take time to look at your audience and see how you are measuring up. • Are they fidgeting in their chairs? Do they appear irritated? Are they smiling and nodding their heads? Are they leaning toward you or leaning away form you? Are they avoiding eye contact with you? Do they look confused? • To deliver an effective speech, you must use your voice, body, and face!