Methods of Delivery

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Methods of Delivery

• Chapter 16

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Delivering a Speech

• The Power of Speech Delivery
• Whats more important
• What you say or How you say it?
• Non-verbal Communication
• Major role in communication process
• Eye contact, Posture, Vocal quality and Facial
  expression

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Delivering a Speech

• Listeners expect effective delivery
• Speak with natural, conversational tone
• Good eye contact with audience, use appropriate
  gestures
• Use vocal variation to eliminate monotone and
  show interest
• Delivery methods will vary in effectiveness
• Depending on audiences
• Video Clip

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Delivering a Speech

• Methods of delivery
• Manuscript speaking
• Writing out speech word for word
• Advantages
• Helps avoid forgetting speech
• Can choose words very carefully
• Helps with sensitive/critical issues
• Disadvantages (without practice)
• Affects eye contact
• Can sound monotone
• Lack of movement/gestures
• When/where would a person use this method of
  delivery

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Delivering a Speech

• Memorized speaking
• Advantages
• Eye contact with audience
• Opportunity for strong movement
• Disadvantages (if not practiced)
• Lack of energy / sound recited
• Risk forgetting parts / blanking
• Video Clip

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Methods of Delivery

• Impromptu Speaking Off the cuff
• Advantages
• Less formal
• Allows more eye contact
• Disadvantages
• Less organization
• Increased anxiety
• May cause rambling
• Video Clip

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Delivering a Speech

• Extemporaneous Speaking
• Speaking from a written or memorized general
  outline
• Using note cards for reference
• Advantages
• Conversational delivery (doesnt seem scripted)
• Sounds live rather than prepared
• Allows for adjustment based on time or audience
• Video Clip