Delivering Your Speech Chapter 13 Possible Types of

Delivering Your Speech Chapter 13

Possible Types of Speech Delivery • Memorized—write speech out word for word and memorize every word • Manuscript—use a script with the entire speech written out • Extemporaneous—use notes or an outline—This is the one we use. • Impromptu—unplanned, unprepared speech

Effective Delivery Non-Verbal Communication

Eye Contact • Look at the audience over 50% of the time • Look at all parts of the audience

Movement • “Immediacy”— psychological closeness between the speaker and the audience • To achieve Immediacy – – Move purposefully Use good eye contact Have a relaxed posture Eliminate physical barriers— don’t stand behind things

Professional Appearance • Very conservative (suit) • Gray or navy • Minimal jewelry • NO tattoos

Effective Delivery Vocal Delivery Use variety to make your voice more interesting.

Vocal Delivery--Variety • Vary your Volume • Use Projection— talk to the person farthest away from you.

Vocal Delivery--Variety • Vary your Rate according to your subject matter.

Vocal Delivery--Variety Vary your pitch (tone) Inflection— changes in pitch

Vocal Delivery--Variety Use pauses for effect No vocal distractions (uh, um, you know, like, etc. )

Effective Delivery Vocal Delivery Make sure everyone can understand you.

Vocal Delivery--Understanding • Volume You must speak loud enough to be heard and understood.

Vocal Delivery--Understanding Articulation— Produce all the sounds in the words clearly. Don’t mumble.

Vocal Delivery--Understanding Pronunciation— Pronounce all words correctly.

Vocal Delivery--Understanding Dialect—a regional or ethnic way of speaking your native language.

Standard Regional Dialects New England General American Southern

Ethnic Dialects • Cajun • Non-Standard Black • Southern White Non-Standard Jeet yet? Fidna idnit

Dialect • For professional purposes, learn to speak with the dialect used by educated people of your racial or ethnic group in your area.

Facial Expression • Establishes emotional climate • Be sincere

Gestures • Natural • Definite • Consistent with message • Vary • Don’t overdo • Coordinate with message • Appropriate

Posture • Appropriate to occasion • Stand on both feet • Not too formal