Using Language and Delivery

1
Using Language and Delivery

• Fundamentals of Public Speaking
• With Mrs. Organ

2
Words Have 2 Kinds of Meaning

• Denotative
• - dictionary definition

3

• Connotative
• - more variable, figurative, subjective
• - suggested or implied
• - ideas, feelings, and emotions

4
Accurate Language

• Sensitive to shades of meaning
• Be confident of meaning
• Plan for language improvement

5
Clear Language

• Immediately comprehensible
• Avoid stuffy, unfamiliar words
• Use concrete words
• Eliminate linguistic clutter

6
Appropriate Language

• To the occasion
• To the audience
• To the topic

7
Avoid Sexist Language

• Matter of Accuracy!
• Stereotypes are outdated and incorrect.
• Vital to audience adaptation.

8
4 Non-Sexist Usages

• Avoid the generic He
• Avoid Man
• Avoid stereotyping jobs and social roles by
  gender
• Avoid unnecessary gender labels

9
GOOD DELIVERY

• Know HOW to say it
• Good delivery is an art.
• clear, interesting, without distractions
• Formality
• good-conversation, vocal and facial
  expressions, and lively communication

10
Vocal Control

• Volume
• Pitch
• Rate
• Effective Pauses
• Vocal Variety
• Pronunciation

11
NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION

• Enhances impact of message
• Plays role in outcome of speech
• Research confirms importance of nonverbal
  communication

12
4 Aspects of Nonverbal Communication

• Personal Appearance
• Bodily Action
• Gestures
• Eye Contact

13
SOURCE

• A Pocket Guide to Public Speaking
• 2nd edition
• By Dan OHair, Hannah Rubenstein, and
• Rob Stewart