Effective Speech Delivery

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Chapter 14

• Effective Speech Delivery

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What is delivery?

• Delivery refers to the manner in which you
  transmit your message to your audience.
• In public speaking, it means how you give your
  speech.
• In this chapter, we will discuss delivery methods
  and how to use your voice, body and face during a
  speech.

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The 4 delivery methods

• There are four methods of delivery.
• They are
• manuscript
• impromptu
• memorized
• extemporaneous
• Just remember MIME!

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The manuscript method

• When using the manuscript method, you will write
  your speech out word for word, like you write an
  essay.
• When you give your speech, you read it from your
  papers.
• This method is often used by politicians.

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The impromptu method

• The impromptu method means that you present
  spontaneously with little rehearsal or
  preparation time.
• When using this method, you are speaking off the
  cuff, meaning you make your speech up as you go.

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The memorized method

• When using the memorized method, the first step
  is to write it out like you do when using the
  manuscript method.
• Then you memorize your speech word for word.
• When presenting, you do not use any papers or
  note cards.
• This method requires a lot of work to make sure
  that you are comfortable with what you are saying
  and dont sound robotic.

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The extemporaneous method

• The extemporaneous method requires you to use
  outline format.
• You do not write it word for word, nor do you
  memorize your speech.
• When delivering your speech, you will use note
  cards to present.
• We will mostly use this method in class.

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The united approach

• You can combine the different methods.
• For example, you can memorize your introduction
  and present the remainder of your speech from
  note cards.

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Using your voice

• When presenting a speech, your voice is your most
  powerful tool.
• In this section we will discuss
• Rate
• Pitch
• Tone/Attitude
• Volume
• Articulation
• Pronunciation

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Rate

• Rate refers to the speed at which we speak.
• The average rate of speaking is 120-180 words per
  minute, though most people speak very quickly
  when they are nervous, such as when giving a
  speech.
• If you speak too fast, you will lose your
  audience they dont have time to understand
  what you are saying.
• If you speak too slowly, your audience will get
  bored and start to think about other things.

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Pitch

• Pitch refers to the highs and lows of your voice
  like the musical notes on a piano.
• Monotone speaking means delivering your speech in
  the same pitch, which is boring, dull and
  lifeless DONT do this!
• Altering your pitch is called inflection.
• Lets look at the six different ways to say this
  sentence
• I think that you are the best.
• I think that you are the best.
• I think that you are the best.
• I think that you are the best.
• I think that you are the best.
• I think that you are the best.

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Volume

• The is the loudness or softness of your voice.
• Vary your voice for different situations, if the
  audience can not hear you they will tune you out.
  
• Practice taking deep breaths and using the power
  source . Breathe from your diaphragm.
• Open your mouth and drop your jaw.
• Social Register
• Frozen
• Formal
• Consultative
• Casual
• Intimate

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Articulation pronunciation

• Articulation refers to the crispness, the
  distinctness, with which we say the syllables in
  a word.
• Example probably
• Pronunciation refers to saying a word correctly.
  When in doubt, ask someone to help you with a
  word you are not sure how to say.

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Using your body

• One of the most important things to remember when
  giving a speech is to use your body.
• The two main aspects are platform movement and
  gesturing.

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Platform movement

• This simply means walking or stepping in a
  purposeful manner while speaking.
• Logical movement takes place when you are going
  from one section to another during your speech or
  when you are changing your emotional appeal.

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The donts of platform movement

• Dont pace back and forth.
• Dont wander without a purpose.
• Dont avoid movement because you are afraid it
  will look silly.
• Your best bet is to plan your movements while
  rehearsing your speech and write them on your
  note cards.

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Gestures

• Next to your voice, your hands are one of your
  best tools when public speaking.
• Gestures should take place within the gesture
  zone.( an imaginary box in front of you )
• Lets practice!

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Using your face

• Your facial expressions can communicate a lot.
• Effective delivery depends on your ability to
  maintain meaningful eye contact with your
  audience this means look at them!
• Vary your eye contact throughout your speech,
  being sure not to stare at any one person.
• Also use your eyes to judge your audience. Look
  for signs of boredom or confusion.