Chapter Nineteen The Body in Delivery Chapter Nineteen

Chapter Nineteen The Body in Delivery

Chapter Nineteen Table of Contents z. Functions of Nonverbal Communication in Delivery z. Body Language z. Practicing the Delivery

The Body in Delivery z. Aural channel: vocalizations that form and accompany spoken words z. Visual channel: the speaker’s visual actions and appearance, such as facial expressions, gestures, and physical appearance.

Functions of Nonverbal Communication in Delivery z. Researchers have identified several ways in which nonverbal communication works together with the verbal component of a speech.

Functions of Nonverbal Communication in Delivery z. Clarifying Verbal Messages z. Facilitating Feedback z. Establishing Relationships Between Speaker and Audience z. Establishing Speaker Credibility

Functions of Nonverbal Communication in Delivery: Clarifying Verbal Messages z. The same words spoken with different body movements or different vocal emphases convey different meanings.

Functions of Nonverbal Communication in Delivery: Facilitating Feedback z. Be alert to the cues listeners use to communicate their pleasure or displeasure.

Functions of Nonverbal Communication in Delivery: Establishing Relationships Between Speaker and Audience z. Nonverbal behavior allows you to adjust your relationship with the audience, establishing a level of closeness and familiarity.

Functions of Nonverbal Communication in Delivery: Establishing Speaker Credibility z. Audiences are more readily persuaded by speakers who emphasize vocal variety, eye contact, nodding, and standing with an open body position.

Body Language z. Audience members are quick to detect discrepancies between what you say and how you say it.

Body Language z. Facial Expressions z. Eye Contact z. Gestures z. General Body Movement z. Dress and Objects

Body Language: Facial Expressions z. By our facial expressions, an audience can gauge whether we are excited about or indifferent to our speech.

Body Language: Eye Contact z. Maintaining eye contact is mandatory in establishing a positive relationship with listeners. z. Scanning: moving your gaze from one audience member to another while speaking

Body Language: Gestures z. Head, arm, hand, and leg gestures clarify the meanings of our words by: z. Filling in gaps. z. Expressing size or shape. z. Expressing depth of emotion. z. Adding emphasis.

Body Language: General Body Movement z. Audience members may tire of a talking head that remains in one place behind a podium. z. You should strive to stand erect, but not rigidly.

Body Language: Dress and Objects z. The first thing an audience tends to notice is your clothing. z. Avoid the distracting use of props like pens, glasses of water, or open briefcases.

Practicing the Delivery z. The more you practice, the greater your comfort level will be when you actually deliver a speech.

Practicing the Delivery z. Record the Speech z. Be Prepared to Revise Your Speaking Outline z. Practice Under Realistic Conditions z. Time Your Speech z. Plan ahead and Practice often

Practicing the Delivery: Record the Speech z. To accurately gauge how you sound and look, practice with audio- or videotaping.

Practicing the Delivery: Be Prepared to Revise Your Speaking Outline z. Be prepared to revise your speech if your introduction or conclusion isn’t as effective as you’d like it.

Practicing the Delivery: Practice Under Realistic Conditions z. Try to simulate the actual speech setting as you practice: y. Picture audience and seating arrangements. y. Use a makeshift podium. y. Begin practicing with speaking outline until you are confident. y. Practice in front of a live audience.

Practicing the Delivery: Time Your Speech z. Ensure that you stay within the time period z. Adjust sections of the speech accordingly.

Practicing the Delivery: Plan Ahead and Practice Often z. Begin practicing your speech several days before you are to deliver it. z. Practice your speech about five times in its final form.