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2. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Unit 4 Presentational Speaking 2

3. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Chapter 13 Delivering Your Presentation 3

4. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Manuscript Delivery 4 Reading directly from text

5. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Strategies for Memorized Speaking Do not speak too rapidly Avoid patterns of vocal inflections Use gestures and movements 5

6. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Impromptu Speaking Consider your audience Be brief Organize Draw on experience and knowledge Use gestures and movements Be sensitive to audience 6

7. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Extemporaneous Speaking Start with a preparation outline Rehearse with a delivery outline Don’t memorize word for word Adapt delivery to audience Use natural gestures and movement 7

8. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Challenge Question Which of the following presentation styles do North American public speaking classes teach most often? A.Manuscript B.Memorized C.Impromptu D.Extemporaneous 8

9. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Answer Which of the following presentation styles do North American public speaking classes teach most often? A.Manuscript B.Memorized C.Impromptu D.Extemporaneous 9

10. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Using Words Well Poodle vs. Dog Lego vs. Toy Concrete Words Chairperson vs. Chairman Member of Congress vs. Congressman Unbiased Words Distressed oak table vs. table Scruffy old cat vs. cat Vivid Words Avoid long words, scientific words, foreign phrases or jargon Simple Words Converse vs. conversate Correct Words 10

11. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Figurative Language Metaphor –Implied comparison Simile –Overt comparison using “like” or “as” Personification –Attributing human qualities to non-humans 11

12. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Drama Omission Inversion Suspension 12

13. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Cadence Parallelism Antithesis Repetition Alliteration 13

14. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Challenge Question The rhythm with which you speak is your A.Drama B.Omission C.Parallelism D.Cadence 14

15. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Answer The rhythm with which you speak is your A.Drama B.Omission C.Parallelism D.Cadence 15

16. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Nonverbal Delivery: Eye Contact Establish eye contact Maintain eye contact Connect with different audience members 16

17. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Challenge Question Which of the following will help you establish effective eye contact with an audience? A.Scan your audience without sustaining eye contact with any one individual for too long B.Read from your notes during your opening to make sure you get it right C.Focus most of your eye contact on people in the first few rows D.Establish eye contact with the audience only after you have started your presentation 17

18. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Answer Which of the following will help you establish effective eye contact with an audience? A.Scan your audience without sustaining eye contact with any one individual for too long B.Read from your notes during your opening to make sure you get it right C.Focus most of your eye contact on people in the first few rows D.Establish eye contact with the audience only after you have started your presentation 18

19. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Nonverbal Delivery: Gestures Should –connect with message –Appear natural –Be varied –Not be overdone –Be appropriate to audience and occasion 19

20. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Nonverbal Delivery: Movement Should –Be consistent with verbal content –Move closer to your audience –Adapt to audience’s cultural expectations 20

21. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Nonverbal Delivery: Posture Avoid –Slouching –Shifting from foot to foot –Drooping your head –Sitting 21

22. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Nonverbal Delivery: Facial Expressions Paul Ekman’s research reveals expressions are –The first thing audience notices –Virtually universal 22

23. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Vocal Delivery Volume –Softness or loudness of voice Pitch –Inflection-variation in pitch Rate –How fast you talk Articulation –How you annunciate words 23

24. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Appearance Never wear anything distracting Consider appropriate clothing for topic Take cues from audience When in doubt, dress conservatively 24

25. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Types of Presentation Aids: Objects Objects –Ensure the object is not too large or small –Don’t use dangerous or illegal objects 25

26. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Types of Presentation Aids: Models 26

27. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Types of Presentation Aids: People Rehearse with the person Introduce the person at appropriate time Don’t let the person steal the show 27

28. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Types of Presentation Aids: Photographs Use poster-size copy Transfer to slide and project on screen Store digital photos on computer disk 28

29. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Types of Presentation Aids: Maps Use poster size copy Transfer to slide and project on screen Highlight areas or routes 29

30. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Types of Presentation Aids: Charts Transfer chart to computer program Keep chart simple Print or type any lettering in chart 30

31. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Chart 31

32. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Types of Presentation Aids: Graphs Keep graphs simple Use computer generated programs 32

33. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Three Types of Graphs: Bar Graph, Line Graph, and Pie Graph 33

34. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Types of Presentation Aids: DVDs, Videotapes and Streaming Video Ensure equipment is available Twenty to thirty people need twenty-five foot screen Have equipment ready before speech Use brief excerpts 34

35. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Guidelines for Preparing Presentation Aids Adapt to your audience Be aware of your specific purpose Consider your skill and experience Understand room environment 35

36. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Guidelines for Using Presentation Aids Rehearse and explain your aids Focus on audience, not on aids Time the display of your aids Don’t pass out aids during presentation Use handouts effectively Use small children and animals with caution 36