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OBJECTIVESIdentify the qualities of a good speakerPonder on the importance of speaking as an important form of communication

ASPECTS OF EFFECTIVE ORAL COMMUNICATION

VoicePostureGesturesFacial ExpressionsGood Delivery

What is VOICE?Voice is the sound produced especially by human beings mainly by means of the lungs or larynx.

Air is the fuel needed to power your voice.Your voice is the most important communication tool.Your voice is also the index of your personality because it reveals the kind of person you are.

VOICE vs SPEECHVOICE is the production of sound.SPEECH is the combination and blending of sounds.

ELEMENTS of VOICEStressIntonationJunctureIntensityQualityRate

STRESSIt is the weight or prominence given to a syllable in a word or in a group of connected speech.The symbol () is used to indicate stress in a word.

ELEMENTS of STRESS:Force or loudness voice is loudPitch voice is raised highDuration voice is long

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INTONATION

INTONATIONRefers to the rise and fall of your voice when you speak.It is the combination of tones and stresses when pronouncing syllables that make up the words.

FOUR BASIC TONESLowNormalHighExtra High is only used in expressing intense emotions like anger,excitement,fear or pain

Model:(2)NORMAL(3)HIGH(1)LOW

Other Elements of Voice

IntensityIt is the loudness or softness of voice.This refers to the various strengths exerted when uttering a sound.It can be described as high (as in a shout) or low (as in a whisper)

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QualityIt is the timber or tone color of voice.This refers to the unique characteristics of the individual voice.This is what identifies your voice as being different from other voices.

Common Voice QualitiesNORMAL the natural voice indicating little or no emotion.Im going to the library after class.Early to bed and early to rise makes a man wealthy and wise.

2. FULL the deep, full voice used in public speaking when the voice is projected to a great distance.

To live is to be among men and to be among men is to struggle.- Jose Rizal-

3. Chesty the deep hollow voice that seems to come from an empty cave.- voice used when speaking the part of a ghost or spiritHere rests his head upon the lap of EarthA Youth to Fortune and to fame unknown.-Thomas Gray-

4.Breathy whispering kind of tone, especially used in a stage whisper or when an atmosphere of secrecy or mystery is desired.Tell the others we will attack tonight. Only a few guards are left in the prison cell.

5. Thin the voice is high-pitched.This occurs in extreme fatigue, extreme excitement and old age.

The boat is sinking!

6. Oral- the voice is thin and weak;often heard among the very sick or weak7. Nasal the voice comes from the nasal cavity;example is the voice of someone who has a bad cold8.Throaty produced in violent anger

DURATION or RATEIt is the fastness or slowness of the sound produced.It is the length of time spent in the actual production of a sound within a word.The length of time used in pauses or silence between word.

There was an old man who lived out in the woodWhose trade was cutting off Broom,green,Broom!He had but one son without thrift,without good,Who lay in his bed til it was noon,bright noon

Characteristics of a Good VoiceIt is pure. It should be pleasant or agreeable to the listeners.It has a normal pitch.It is loud enough to be heard by all.It is flexible. It produces good and correct articulation of every consonant and vowel sound.

POSTUREIt is the position or bearing of the body whether natural or assumed for a special purpose.

Look around you. Are there listeners sitting erect or are some slouching?Sitting erect means: Im listening, Im interestedSlouching could mean: Im tired!, I dont care!

Do you stand tall and erect when you recite?You communicate that you are confident of what you say.Or are your shoulders sagging and your hands are fiddling with your clothes?You clearly say that you doubt what you say.

What is good posture?It is sitting,standing and walking erect with the shoulders back,head up and chin up.

What good posture says about you?You are healthy and mentally alert.You are attentive and enthusiastic.You have poise. (You are in control even in emergency situations.)You have self-confidence.

Good posture indicates good health, discipline and self-confidence.

GESTURES

GestureIt is a movement, usually of the body or limbs, which expresses or emphasizes an idea, sentiment or attitude.It is the movement of the body that supports,reinforces or indicates meaning.

KINDS OF GESTURES

1. Symbolic GesturesThey communicate words, numbers and position.For example:A thumbs-up- showing you agreeThree fingers number threePointing to show a position up, down

2. Descriptive GesturesThey communicate an idea or movement.For example:Spreading hands apart- to show lengthUsing hands to show shape

3.Emotional Gestures They suggest feelings/emotions.For example: Clenched fist show angerHands clasped show pleadingPointed finger to accuse

Basic Hand Gestures

1. Index-finger pointingThe index finger is extended up to point out a person or a group of people, a place or direction, an object, an idea or factThis is usually used for mild emphasis.

2. Palm-up position or hand supineThe palm is facing up to express welcome, approval,presentation or request

3.Palm-down positionThe palm is facing down.It indicates disapproval,disgust,disrespect

4. Clenched fistThe fingers are tightly curved and closed.It is used to show intensity of feelings; for strong emphasis, also to add force to what is being said and to indicate challenge

FACIAL EXPRESSIONS

JOY

I won!Its nice to see you.How wonderful!Thats exciting!I like it!

SADNESSWe lost in the contest.Im not feeling well.I made a mistake.I did not mean it.

FEARIs somebody in?Im all alone.Can you hear me?Whos knocking?

ANGER

Shut up!I dont want to see you again.Look at me!Tell the truth!

EYE CONTACTIt is talking to your listeners, not just with your voice, but with your eyes.When you look directly at your listeners, you establish rapport with them.

Even before you start to speak, your bodily action is already saying a lot of things about you.It is not enough that you know how to use your voice effectively.It is also important that you know how to use bodily action through your posture, gestures and facial expressions to communicate effectively.