Public Speaking Objective: Describe the major types of speeches and the variables to be considered when presenting speeches.
Parts of a Good Speech Introduction Body Conclusion
Types of Speeches To inform To persuade To integrate introductions welcome speeches
Inform Gives knowledge or information the audience Persuade Convinces people to believe or do something
Integrate Pep talks, welcome speeches, introductions Prepared: is just that…you have time to prep Extemporaneous: speech from little to no prep time.
Things to consider... Purpose why are you giving the speech Analyze the audience Occasion Content Composition
Delivery Voice pitch quality articulation pronunciation over pronounce each word force may the force be with you
Delivery Stage presence appearance poise attitude always positive confidence but not over confident personality posture
Delivery Power of expression fluency sincerity emphasis directness conveyance of thought and meaning
Delivery Response to questions accurately ability to think quickly If you can not answer a question: “That is an interesting question, however, I am not sure of the answer at this time.”
Delivery General effect interesting understandable convincing pleasing holds attention