The Art of Public Speaking

Chapter 13: Delivery

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Nonverbal Comm.
Based on use of voice, body

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 Methods of Delivery
 Manuscript
 Memory
 Impromptu
 Extemporaneous

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 Manuscript
 Written out fully
 Read to audience

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Impromptu
Little or no
immediate
preparation

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 Extemporaneous
 Carefully prepared &
rehearsed
 Presented from brief notes

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Conversational Quality
Sounds spontaneous no
matter how often rehearsed

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 Speaker’s Voice
 Volume  Vocal variety
 Pitch  Pronunciatio
n
 Rate
 Articulation
 Pauses
 Dialect
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Volume
Loudness or softness of voice

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Pitch
Highness or
lowness of
voice

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Rate
Speed at which person
speaks

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Pauses
Momentary break in vocal
delivery

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Vocalized Pauses
When speaker says “uh,”
“er,” “um,” etc.

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 Vocal Variety
 Changes in
rate, pitch,
volume
 Gives voice
expressiveness

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Pronunciation
Accepted standard of sound,
rhythm in given language

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Articulation
Physical production of
speech sounds

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Dialect
Variety of language
distinguished by accent,
grammar, vocabulary

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 Speaker’s Body
 Personal appearance
 Movement
 Gestures
 Eye contact

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Kinesics
Study of body motions as
mode of communication

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 Practicing Delivery
 Go through prep. outline aloud
 Prepare speaking outline
 Practice speech aloud
 Polish, refine delivery
 Give dress rehearsal
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Preparing Q&A
 Formulate
answers to
possible
questions
 Practice delivery
of answers
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 Managing Q&A
 Approach with positive attitude
 Listen carefully
 Direct answers to entire audience
 Be honest, straightforward
 Stay on track

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Online Speech
Speech created specifically
for audience online & in real
time

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 Online Speaking
 Guidelines:
 Understand special nature of
online environment
 Know your technology
 Control visual environment

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Effective Framing

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 Online Speaking
 Guidelines:
 Adapt nonverbal
communication
 Adjust pacing for online
 Manage Q&A for online

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 Online Speaking
 Guidelines:
 Rehearse for online
 Have backup plan

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