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Delivering Your Speech
Why Is Delivery Important? Delivery: The way you communicate
messages orally and visually through your use of voice, face, and body. Approximately 55-90% of the meaning listeners grasp is from delivery.
Delivery can make an adequate speech seem great to the listeners.
An excellent speech can fail to reach the listeners because of ineffective delivery.
Methods of Delivery pg 271
Qualities of Effective Delivery page 271
Nonverbal delivery should reinforce verbal message. You should sound as if you are talking with your
listeners rather than speaking to them. Strive for naturalness.
Show enthusiasm Show confidence Be direct. You should avoid delivery behaviors that distract
or contradict your message. Your delivery should be “dramatic” but not
“theatrical.”
Conversational Style Conversational: You seem
spontaneous and natural despite having practiced your speech.
Your goal is to communicate with your audience rather than speak to them.
Voice page 279
Paralanguage: The use of voice to convey nonverbal meaning. Volume (How loudly or softly you speak)
Pitch (The highness or lowness of your voice.)
Rate (most speakers speak 120-150 wpm)
Pauses (avoid vocalized pauses… “um”)
Enunciation (The act of speaking clearly and distinctly)
Pronunciation (know how to pronounce all words.)
Use Vocal Variety!
Commonly Mispronounced Words
Functions of Nonverbal Communication in Delivery (page 286)
Nonverbal Communication: Clarifies the meaning of a verbal message Facilitates feedback Establishes a relationship between speaker
and audience Establishes speaker credibility
Pay Attention to Body Movement pg 288
Animate facial Expressions - Smile!
Maintain Eye Contact – You should look at the eyes of your audience members 90% of your speech!
Use natural gestures - Keep hands out of pockets! Don’t cross arms. Don’t grip podium!
Be aware of body movement - Don’t shift weight or sway. Use motivated movement.
Facial Expressions Facial Expressions: The use of the
face to express a wide variety of emotions.
Facial expressions reinforce the emotional content of your speech.
Effective facial expressions appear natural, lively, and spontaneous.
Eye Contact Eyes are probably the most important source
of nonverbal communication. Attempt to look at your audience at least 90%
of the time. Span the entire audience. Look listeners in the eye.
Body Movement Motivated Movement: Reinforces the
meaning of your speech by emphasizing points, referencing presentational aids, and clarifying structure.
You should plan and practice your use of movement.
Never turn your back to the audience!
Dress Appropriately page 290
Object language: The ways appearance communicates meaning to listeners. Looking like a professional tends to
improve speaker credibility (Bate, 1992; Cherulnik, 1989; Lawrence & Watson, 1991; Molloy, 1975; Temple & Loewen, 1993).
Appearance should aid your message and not distract from it.
A Checklist for Appearance Avoid extremes. Consider the audience and occasion
when picking your clothing and other appearance related items.
Consider your topic and purpose.
Practice Delivery pg 292
Practice! Practice! Practice! Record yourself! Practice under realistic conditions! Practice with note cards. Practice in front of friends! Time yourself! Visualize the setting where you will
speak