Learning Objectives

1. Differentiate the principles of speech delivery

2. Identify the different principles of delivery

GESTURES
ARTICULATION

PRINCIPLES
OF SPEECH
STAGE PRESENCE DELIVERY
MOVEMENT

FACIAL EXPRESSION MODULATION

RAPORT WITH AUDIENCE

To deliver an effective speech, keep in mind the following

principles of effective speech delivery: articulation, modulation,
stage presence, facial expression, gestures, and Movement, rapport
with audience and appropriate use of audiovisual aids.
Articulation is an” act,
process, or means of
putting something into
words” or the clear and
accurate pronunciation
of words especially in
public speaking.

Modulation to modulate your

voice is “to change the sound
of (your voice) by making it
quite , higher level. It is also
means “to change or adjust so
that it exists in a balanced or
proper amount. It is achieved
by speaking at just the right
tone and pitch so that your
voice is pleasant to the ears.
Stage Presence is the
ability to command an
audience with impressive
style or manner.

Facial Expression this is a

gesture executed with the
facial muscles. Your face
reveals a lot about what
you think or how you feel.
Gestures these refers to
movements or positions
of the hand, arm body,
head, or face that is
expressive of an idea,
opinion, emotion.

Rapport with the

audience this refers to
speaker’s connection with
the audience. This
connection is
characterized by
harmony, conformality,
accord, or affinity.
Audiovisual aids these
are devices such as films,
video and audio clips,
slide presentations,
models, and blackboard
notes that accompany
verbal messages to help
audiences comprehend,
appreciate, and retain
information better.
ACTIVITIES
Identify the principle of speech delivery described/ represented in the following:

_________1. The lecturer’s voice sounds pleasant-it

sounds friendly and intimate yet loud enough to fill
the auditorium
_________2. In her report on the status of trade in the
country, the analyst presents a graph showing an
increase in exports in the last five years.
_________3. To explain his point to the group of
athletes, the speaker used sports jargon.
_________4. The comedian makes his audience feel
at ease first before he starts cracking jokes.
_________5. As he started speaking, everyone fell
silent, immediately impressed with his pleasant
appearance and the confidence in his voice and
movements.
________6. Every now and then, she points an index
finger upward to emphasize a point to the audience.
________7. The audience felt warmed by the sincerity
in the speaker’s eyes and smile.
________8. Because of the clarity of her voice, her
mistake- free pronunciation, and the ease which she
spoke, the audience had no difficulty following her
speech.