Speech Delivery

What is good delivery

• You cannot make a good speech without having something to say. But having something to say is not enough. You must know how to say it

• 1. delivery: formality & best attributes of good conversation: directness, spontaneity, animation, vocal and facial expressiveness, and lively sense of communication.

• 2. art not science.

• 3. basically should avoiding distracting mannerism, establishing eye contact.

Methods of delivery• Reading from a manuscript

• 1. definition: manuscript speech

• 2. talking instead of reading

• 3. 1) practice aloud to make sure the speech sounds natural

• 2) work on establishing eye contact

• 3) manuscript must be legible at a glance.

• Reciting from memory:

• 1. for brief presentations or for prepared speeches in competitions

• 2. memorize it thoroughly, concentrate on communicating with the audience.

• Speaking impromptu:• 1. definition• 2. say a few words • 3. respond to the previous speaker: 1)

state the points you are answering• 2) state the point you wish to make• 3) support your point with evidence and

reasoning• 4) summarize your point• 5) signpost as 1st , 2nd , … in conclusion…• 6) By practice CD V11.1

• Speaking extemporaneously

• 1. difference between impromptu and extemporaneous

• 2. advantages: 1) practice several times before, each part will emerge and stick in your mind.

• 2) more control over thought an language

• 3) more direct and spontaneous than manuscript speech

• 4) conversational quality CD V11.2

The speaker’s voice• Volume:

• 1. definition

• 2. adjust your voice to the acoustics of the room. Don’t be too loud or too low.

• Pitch:

• 1. definition: inflection

• 2. effect of pitch

• 3. try to change monotone

• Rate:

• 1. definition

• 2. 120-150 for native speaker but not uniform rate

• 3. slow: bored, fast: lose track

• 4. use digital recorder: note the place to speed up or slow down; write reminder on your paper.

• Pauses:

• 1. definition:

• 2: function: signal the end of thought unit

• give idea time to sink in

• lend dramatic impact

• 3. don’t fill the silence with “um, well, er”

• Vocal variety:

• 1. definition:

• 2. CD. V11.3

• Pronunciation:

• 1. definition:

• 2. higher degree of accuracy in formal speech.

• 3. practice and dictionary

• Articulation: CD V 11.4

• 1. definition

• 2. laziness

The introductory speech assignmentdue by Mar 21-23 & 15% of final score

• This is a 2.5-minute speech introducing yourself or a classmate. Your speech should explain some aspects of your (or your classmate’s) personality, background, beliefs, or aspirations.

• You need to write the speech in manuscript form. Try to express yourself clearly and concisely. Organize your ideas clearly. Proofread the manuscript carefully to eliminate errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.

• If you begin your speech with an object( eg. a book, a picture, a pair of shoes etc), use it only as a starting point to explain something of consequence about yourself ( or your classmate). The more creative your speech, the more successful it is likely to be.

• Create a title for your speech. Make sure your speech has an introduction, body, and conclusion.

• E-mail your speech to your teacher before Oct 20. chenyu@usst.edu.cn

• Follow the guidelines you have learned. Time your speech carefully in rehearsal.

Assignment

• Students bring a story, poem or speech excerpt for speech delivery practice during next class meeting

Section Two

• The speaker’s voice

• The speaker’s body

Review of all the things

Assignment

• Prepare 1-2 minute introductory speech.

• Rehearse it and ready to deliver it next week.

• Get the evaluation form ready