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Enhance your public speaking skills with these essential techniques for effective delivery. Learn about various speaking methods such as manuscript, memorized, extemporaneous, and impromptu speaking. Discover the importance of vocal delivery—pitch, volume, rate, and articulation. Gain practical tips for improving visual, verbal, and vocal elements in your presentations. Understand how to manage question-and-answer sessions effectively, anticipate audience queries, and maintain respect and focus throughout. Perfect your delivery to communicate confidently and engage your audience.
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Methods of Delivery • Manuscript Speaking- reading a speech form a written text • Memorized Speaking- delivering a speech word for word from memory without using notes.
Extemporaneous speaking • Speaking from a written or memorized speech outline without having memorized the exact wording of the speech • Notes Should be Brief • Notes Should be Legible • Notes Should be Unobtrusive
Impromptu speaking • Delivering a speech with out advance preparation • Predict When You May Be Asked to Speak • Accept the Invitation with Assurance • Present a Definite Viewpoint Early • Present Reasons, Logic, or Facts to Support Your Viewpoint • Don’t Apologize • Don’t Ramble On
Vocal Delivery • Pitch- the highness and lowness of your voice • Voice- the vehicle that communicates the words of the speech • Volume- the loudness of the tone you make • Rate- the speed in which you talk
Quality- the tone, timbre, or sound of voice • Articulation- the shaping of speech sounds into recognizable oral symbols that combines to produce words
Pronunciation- the form and accent of various syllables of a word • Accent- the inflection tone, and speech habits typical of the natives of a particular country, region, state, or city
Final tips • Finish drafting your speech at least 2 day before performance • Rehearse your speech aloud to help determine where you need notes • Revise your speech to assist with keeping time requirements • Prepare speaking notes
Rehearse speech standing • Present speech to someone else • Tape or video speech rehearsal • Rehearse with presentation aids • Re-create the speech environment • Practice good delivery skills while rehearsing “ Practice makes perfect if practice is perfect.
Guidelines for Delivery Visual Elements • Dress Effectively • Step Up to Speak with Confidence and Authority • Get Set Before Speaking • Establish and Maintain Eye Contact • Begin Without Looking at Your Notes • Stand and Move Effectively • Don’t Pack Up Early • Move Out Confidently When Finished
Guidelines for Delivery Verbal Elements • Use an Oral Speaking Style • Keep Most Sentences Short • Use Personal Pronouns Freely • Use the Active Voice • Use Contractions Often • Address Your Listeners Directly • Don’t Emphasize Mistakes • Use Proper Vocabulary, Enunciation, and Pronunciation
Guidelines for Delivery Vocal Elements • Speak with Enthusiasm and Sincerity • Speak Loudly Enough to Be Heard • Avoid Disfluencies
Guidelines for Delivery Speaking on Camera • Clothing • Face, Eyes, and Body Language • Hair • Makeup • Jewelry • Using Notes
Question and Answer Sessions When to Answer Questions • During the Presentation • Allow for Extra Time • Promise to Answer Premature Questions Later • During the Presentation
Question and Answer Sessions How to Manage Questions • Start the Ball Rolling • Anticipate Likely Questions • Clarify Complicated or Confusing Questions • Treat Questioners with Respect • Keep Answers Focused on Your Goal • Buy Time When Necessary • Address Your Answer to the Entire Audience • Follow Your Last Question with a Summary