Final Exam – Part 1 Group Speeches

Choosing Appropriate Language Chapter 12 Lecture/Recap

Be clear on the meaning Connotative vs. Denotative Accuracy Synonyms—which is appropriate?

Clear and Creative Avoid jargon, technical language, etc. Use language familiar to your audience Avoid redundancy and other clutter Use vivid language

Use Appropriate Language Must consider… The occasion The audience The topic You, as a speaker

Be Audience Centered Use inclusive language Avoid offensive, insensitive language Examples of what NOT to use The generic “he” Stereotypes and Gender roles Names that groups do NOT use to identify themselves (e.g. homosexual vs. gay)

Let’s Play a Game! Practicing your language use As you go through the activity, think about: What descriptive language would be helpful? How would vivid language be helpful? Would concrete words be more helpful? Should you use connotative meaning or denotative meaning?

Chapter 13 Lecture/Recap Delivery Chapter 13 Lecture/Recap

The Art of Delivery Conveying ideas w/o causing distractions Formality + attributes of conversation (directness, spontaneity, animation, expressiveness) Experience  improvements Start with basics (Speech 1) and work on polishing your delivery (Speeches 2, 3, Group project)

Methods of Delivery Impromptu –on the spot; little to no preparation Scripted –word-for-word; manuscript Memorized –word-for-word; delivered from memory Extemporaneous –prepared and delivered with notes; conversation quality

The Speaker’s Voice Volume – loudness/softness; adjust to the room Pitch – highness/lowness; inflections Rate – speed Pauses – break; use strategically, avoid vocalized pauses (um, uh) Vocal variety – using these different elements (strategically)

The Speaker’s Voice Pronunciation Genuine gen-u-wine gen-u-win* Articulation Ought to* otta don’t know * dunno Want to* wanna have to* hafta

The Speaker’s Body Kinesics: study of body movement Personal Appearance – fits occasion; creates an impression Movement – purposeful; avoid distractions Gestures – purposeful; avoid distractions Eye Contact – 80-90% of speech; also consider how you look at them; 3 person trick Don’t just look at Dr. G

PRACTICE!!! Practice with your notecards and visual aid Give a full delivery Practice in front of a mirror or friends/family Time yourself

Value of Examples http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YivQYeI0vys http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ck5vVU8qQWA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4RLULR6iNg

Strategic Use of Voice and Body Consider how voice and body were both used to show emotion, add to story, emphasize parts of the story, engage the audience http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sSfbQk7DxE&feature=related

Q&A NOT for 2nd or 3rd speech; Final project ONLY Create/Brainstorm possible questions Practice responses Listen carefully; ask for clarification, if necessary Answer with positive attitude Do not focus on one person when answering Do not ramble; answer the question and move on Avoid one word responses

Speech Workshop #12