Speech communication

This pertains to the process by which a speaker sends a message to a

listener on a particular situation through verbal and nonverbal channels in
order to elicit a desired effect.

Speech
This is the act of speaking. According to James H. Mcburney, it is the
communication of ideas and feelings by means of audible and visible symbols
originating in the speaker.

Classifications of speech (based on number)

1. Dyadic Communication

2. Small Group

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3. Large Group

speaker
Audience

Public Speaking

this pertains to to the process of performing a speech in front of an audience.

It is when a man stand in public with the use of verbal and non verbal
symbols to persuade, convey or negate an information, idea or a person.

CHARACTERISTICS OF GOOD SPEECH

1. The nature of the response

2. The soundness of the speaker’s position
3. The motives and intentions of the speaker.
4. The principles of the art of good speech.

BASIC PRINCIPLES OF GOOD SPEECH ( Mcburney & Wrage)

1. Good speech is socially responsible.
2. Good speech reveals a speaker with good personal qualification.
3. Good speech is directed to serve a specific purpose.
4. Good speech deals with worthwhile subject.
5. Good speech is based on the best available materials.
6. Good speech is analytical.
7. Good speech is based on sound method.
8. Good speech claims the attention and interest of the listeners.
9. Good speech makes effective use of voice and body actions.
10. Good speech uses diction, language and style.

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PRINCIPLES OF DELIVERY
1. Effective delivery makes full use of both the visible and the audible symbols.
2. Effective delivery is adapted to the total speaking situation.
3. Effective delivery is sincere.
4. Effective delivery is modest and unassuming.
5. Effective delivery is confident and assured.
6. Effective delivery does not attract attention to itself.
7. Effective delivery is enthusiastic and animated.

LADDERS OF EFFECTIVE SPEAKING

HANDRAIL ON SPEECH DELIVERY

The handrail in speech delivery serves as a guide in making or delivering a

speech.

Left Handrail
this includes the audience and the occasion

Right Handrail
this includes the speaker and the purpose of the speech

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  MODES OF EXPRESSION
These refer to how the speaker communicates his ideas to his listeners1.

1. Speaking from memory

The speaker memorizes his speech from a manuscript.
2. Speaking from manuscript
The speaker uses a manuscript in delivering his speech

3. Impromptu Speaking
The speaker delivers and thinks at the same time.

4. Speaking extemporaneously
The speaker has to bit against the time.

It is from the Latin word EXTEMPORE which means it grows out of time
or comes at the time of delivery.

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