Chapter 4

The Art of an Effective Gesture

 Gestures

• movements with some parts of the body such as head,

shoulders, and/or arms, to convey meaning and to secure
emphasis
 Parts of Gesture

1. The Approach- the wrist usually leads the way.

2. The Stroke- the hand is raised and is brought down upon
the accented thought
3. The Return- consists of bringing back the hands to lie at
rest by the sides of the body
 Integration- every gesture
should be a part of the whole-
body reaction to the thought
presented

Coordination- perfect
movements of the hands in
Principles consonance with the voice

of effective
gestures Timing- proper timing for clear
and concrete visualization of
ideas

Reservation- minimize gesture

if possible
 Classification of gestures

1. Descriptive Gestures- describing or imitating the ideas

such as the size, shaper, or movement of the things such
as length, height, sound, winding or zooming direction by
movement of the hand and arm
2. Conventional Gestures- movements of the arms and
hands
3. Suggestive Gestures- shrugging of shoulders
4. Emphatic Gestures- stressing main point
Kinds of conventional gesture

a. Pointing
b. Giving and receiving
c. rejecting
d. Restraining
e. Challenging
f. Cautioning
g. Dividing
h. Approval or disapproval
Characteristics
of good gestures

1. Relaxed
2. Definite
3. Proper
timing
4. Vigorous
5. Variety
Visual aids in public speaking

Criteria:
1. accuracy- presentation of accurate and current
data, perfect sketch, chart, map and/ or diagram.
2. Legibility- easily and clearly seen. All prints and
labels are good size, clear, and can be read easily
3. Clarity- using bold and strong lines, shading and
contrasting colors
4. Simplicity- simple presentation and illustration
emphasizing only the basic aspects of the subject
End of Chapter 4