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It’s Not Just What You Say, It’s How You Say It

It’s Not Just What You Say, It’s How You Say It

Variety • What does variety mean? – Including multiple different types • What might

Variety • What does variety mean? – Including multiple different types • What might variety mean when talking about what a speech needs to be persuasive? – Including multiple methods of persuasive techniques

Did you know? • 55% of messages received and processed by your brain are

Did you know? • 55% of messages received and processed by your brain are based on your body language. – This means that you are actually judged more on your physical stance and facial movements while communicating. • 38% of messages are processed based on your tone of voice. How you say something is more important that what you are actually saying. – While communicating with someone, if your voice is not expressive of the emotion you are trying to convey, the meaning behind your words will be lost. • Only 7% of your received meaning will be based off the words you are saying. – This low percentage means that saying the words “I forgive you” means little when your tone and body language do not reflect forgiveness.

Pitch • Think of music with it’s highs and lows • Men generally have

Pitch • Think of music with it’s highs and lows • Men generally have a lower pitch • Women generally have a higher pitch • Everyone has a pitch range in which we speak • What’s the point of varying your pitch? • Small range=monotone=boring=epic fail – For the love of all things good, don’t sound like this!

Tone • =Emotion in our voices. • What might a speaker be talking about

Tone • =Emotion in our voices. • What might a speaker be talking about if he were using a somber tone? – An excited tone? – An inquisitive tone? – A humorous tone? • What’s the point of varying your tone during your speech? • Why is it important to match your tone to the content of which you speak?

Volume • Level of sound from your voice • What is projection? How are

Volume • Level of sound from your voice • What is projection? How are they different? • What would be an example of when it might be suitable to use a high volume (loud) in a speech? • When would someone want to use a low volume (quiet) in a speech? • What’s the importance of varying volume?

Rate • The pace at which you speak – Fast or slow • When

Rate • The pace at which you speak – Fast or slow • When might it be effective to use a quicker rate during your speech? • When would you use a slower rate? • If you’re nervous, how can you slow down the pace?

Exercises • Pitch: – This is the way I talk • Tone: – I

Exercises • Pitch: – This is the way I talk • Tone: – I can’t remember the last time I tried. • Volume: – And she was never seen again. – Bang! Bambi’s mom got shot! • Rate: – Susie sells sea shells down by the sea shore

Now Practice • Get out your script, your introduction card you made for homework,

Now Practice • Get out your script, your introduction card you made for homework, and a pencil. • Give your script to your partner. • As you deliver your speech to partner, your partner will write notes as to where you should change your pitch, tone, volume, and rate throughout your introduction. • When you are finished, consult with your partner and make the changes on your notecard that you deem valuable.