The Body in Delivery

The Body in Delivery

Chapter 19

Professor Tonya Evans

The Body in Delivery

Channels of

Non-Verbal

Communication

Aural Channel Paralanguage Visual Channel

The Body in DeliveryFunctions of Nonverbal Communication

•Clarifies the meaning of verbal messages

•Facilitates feedback from the audience to the speaker

•Establishes a relationship between the speaker and the audience

•Establishes speaker credibility

The Body in Delivery

Use gesturesthat feel natural

Dress appropriately Be aware of general body movement

Animate your facial expressions

Maintain eye contact

Body Movement

Effective Body Movement

The Body in Delivery Appropriate Dress

•Presenting a professional image is essential for improving speaker credibility.

•Some listeners will not listen to speakers who are dressed inappropriately.

The Body in Delivery

Practice the

Delivery

Practice the

Delivery

1. Focus on your message, not yourself

2. Record the speech

3. Revise your speaking notes

4. Time your speech

5. Plan ahead and practice often

Tips:

The Body in DeliveryBibliography

O’ Hair, Dan, Stewart, Rob, Rubenstein, Hannah, A Speaker’s Guidebook, Bedford St. Martin (2009)