Chapter 14 Delivering Your Speech Communication Embracing Difference Fourth Edition Dunn and Goodnight Chapter 14 Delivering Your Speech This multimedia product and its contents are protected under copyright law. The following are prohibited by law: any public performance or display, including transmission of any image over a network; preparation of any derivative work, including the extraction, in whole or in part, of any images; any rental, lease, or lending of the program. PowerPoint edited by Kristin Harkin Jurczak, Purdue University Calumet Copyright © 2014, 2011, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Oral Communication It is a cooperative act between speaker and a diverse audience Provides immediate feedback to the sender Must be simple, informal, personal, and vivid Contains both intentional and unintentional nonverbal messages Copyright © 2014, 2011, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Speech Anxiety… Control Excess Tension Take a deep breath Take a few steps away from podium to free your body of extra energy Copyright © 2014, 2011, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Speech Anxiety… Focus on the Topic and Audience Concentrate on what you’re talking about, rather than the fact that you are standing in front of an audience The audience is vital part of speech, their feedback will help your success Copyright © 2014, 2011, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Speech Anxiety… Remember That You Are Not Alone Several members of audience have been in your shoes People are kind, can empathize with your nervousness Copyright © 2014, 2011, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Speech Anxiety … Develop a Positive Attitude You have something important to say Since you have researched, developed, and organized your topic, no one will know your topic as well as you You’re the expert Copyright © 2014, 2011, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Types of Delivery… Impromptu No advance preparation or practice “Think on your feet” On a practical level, could occur at business meetings or seminars Copyright © 2014, 2011, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Types of Delivery… Manuscript Prepared speech read word for word Used when accuracy is essential Designed to be mechanical, lacks spontaneity On a practical level, presidential speech, newscast Copyright © 2014, 2011, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Types of Delivery… Memorized Requires greatest investment of time Memorized word for word On a practical level, a sales pitch or eulogy Copyright © 2014, 2011, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Types of Delivery… Extemporaneous Prepared and practiced Delivered in a conversational style Use note cards as cues Adapts to audience feedback Copyright © 2014, 2011, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Sharing Ideas… Spontaneity Natural behavior during speech The speaker is excited and interested in his or her topic Copyright © 2014, 2011, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Sharing Ideas… Sincerity Shows audience you care about the topic, presentation, and audience Draws audience’s attention and in turn builds speaker confidence Copyright © 2014, 2011, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Using Your Body… Gestures Use your hands Natural, real, and spontaneous movements are best Copyright © 2014, 2011, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Using Your Body… Facial Expressions Natural expressions that fit your involvement with the topic Shows the audience your interest in the topic Copyright © 2014, 2011, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Using Your Body… Walking Transitions Can decrease the space between the speaker and audience Reduce speaker’s dependency on the podium Show your audience you are relaxed and confident Copyright © 2014, 2011, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Using Your Body… Appearance The audience’s first impression of you For classroom speeches, make sure your appearance does not distract your audience Could contribute as a visual aid Copyright © 2014, 2011, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Using Your Body… Posture Good posture communicates confidence and involvement in the topic Keep your spine straight, shoulders back Avoid looking too stiff or too loose Copyright © 2014, 2011, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Using Your Body… Eye Contact The most difficult for the public speaker to master Establish direct eye contact with certain members of the audience Not scanning room Not looking above the audience’s heads Your audience will feel more involved Copyright © 2014, 2011, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Using Your Voice…Volume The loudness of a speaker’s voice Loud enough so everyone can hear you Not so loud that you can be construed as shouting Change volume to show enthusiasm Copyright © 2014, 2011, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Using Your Voice…Rate The number of words delivered in a given amount of time Identify times in the speech to pick up the pace and times to slow down Anxiety and tension can encourage rapid rate Copyright © 2014, 2011, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Using Your Voice…Inflection The tone of your voice Think the opposite of monotone Change as you move to different points in the speech Copyright © 2014, 2011, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Using Your Voice… Pause Use a silent pause as you shift to the next point Tells your audience you are about to move on to another point Gives your audience a moment to reflect Vocal pauses (ah, um, like, you know) indicate nervousness Copyright © 2014, 2011, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Using Your Voice… Pronunciation and Articulation Saying the word correctly Consult a dictionary for any words in doubt Articulation Saying the word clearly Copyright © 2014, 2011, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Practicing Your Speech Practice aloud Practice in front of a mirror or video camera Present to your friends or family Practicing increases confidence Copyright © 2014, 2011, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.