The Elements Of Delivering A Successful Speech
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The Elements of Delivering a Successful Speech
Table of Contents
Choosing a Method of Delivery
Monitoring the Voice
Controlling Body Language
Using Visual Aids
Choosing a Method of Delivery
Basic Methods of Speech
Speaking from a Manuscript
Speaking from Memory
Speaking Impromptu
Speaking Extemporaneously
Speaking from Manuscript
Reading part or all of your speech from a fully prepared text
When precise wording is necessary: To avoid being misquoted or misinterpreted You need to communicate exact descriptions or
directions
Speaking from Memory
Memorizing part or all of your speech
When you must deliver a short special-occasion speech such as:
A toast An introduction If you plan on using direct quotations
Speaking Impromptu
Organizing your thoughts with little or no preparation time
When you’re called to speak without prior planning or preparation
Speaking Extemporaneously
Developing your speech in a working outline
Practicing and delivering with a phrase, or key-word outline
When you have time to prepare and practice developing a speech, which will achieve natural conversational style
Monitoring the Voice
Elements of Vocal Delivery
Volume and pitch: The relative loudness of a speaker’s voice while delivering a
speech Use a loud, clear speaking volume, adjusting to environment:
size of the room number of people in the audience Whether or not you use a microphone Be alert to audience feedback
Vary Intonation: The range of voice, from high to low Expresses enthusiasm, commitment and excitement in
your speech No variety of pitch leads to a monotone, failing speech
Elements of Vocal Delivery (cont…)
Speaking Rate: The pace at which you convey your speech Be alert to audience, and speak at a steady, comfortable,
yet enthusiastic pace
Pause: Don’t cram words and sentences together Pause between main thoughts and ideas:
This emphasizes a point Draws attention Allows the audience to contemplate what is being said
Elements of Vocal Delivery (cont…)
Pronunciation: The correct formation of word sounds Be sure to know the correct pronunciation of all the
words in your speech: Using different dialects Speaking in a foreign language Introducing someone’s name, a country, etc.
Articulation: The clarity or forcefulness with which sounds are made. Poor articulation is a habit of lazy speech:
Mumbling, slurring words together • (ex. shoulda, coulda, wanna,)
Controlling Body Language
Pay Attention to Body Language
Audiences immediately observe the speaker’s body language:
Facial expressions, eye behavior, gestures and general body movements
Use natural, animated facial expressions to represent the emotion of your speech
Maintain eye contactUse natural gestures that are engaging, and
enhance your speechBe aware of overall body movement:
Control nervous habits (fumbling fingers, swaying, touching hair)
Use the space around you, don’t stand like a statue
Using Visual Aids
Presentation Aids
Visual aids help listeners to understand and remember key points
Studies show people remember about 30% of what they hear, and 60% of what they see
Select an appropriate visual aid: Props, models, graphs, charts, video, audio, power point
Select the aid, or combination of aids that will effectively enhance your speech
Presentation Aids (cont…)
Designing Presentations: Strive for simplicity One major point per aid State your points in short phrases Be uniform in applying the same design to all your aids
Rehearsing: Rehearse the speech with the presentation aid(s) In your speaker’s notes, cue each aid to where you want
to introduce it
Good luck to all of you future speakers of
America!