Good delivery is an art

• It conveys the message clearly, interestingly, and without distracting the audience.

• Good delivery combines a certain degree of formality with the best attributes of good conversation:

• directness, vocal and facial expressiveness, and a lively sense of communication.

Types of delivery

• Speeches read verbatim from a manuscript

• Speeches recited from memory• Speeches delivered impromptu• Speeches delivered extemporaneously

Speeches read verbatim from a manuscript

• Often used in situations that require absolute accuracy of wording.

• Speakers using this method should: • a. rehearse the speech aloud to make sure it

sounds natural.• b. work on establishing eye contact with the

audience. • c. concentrate on talking with the audience

rather than reading to them.

Speeches recited from memory

• Nowadays it is customary to deliver only the shortest speeches from memory.

• When delivering a speech from memory, the speaker should learn it so thoroughly that she or he can concentrate on communicating with the audience rather than on remembering specific words.

Speeches delivered impromptu

• If facing an impromptu speech:• 1. state the point to which you are responding.• 2. state the point you want to make.• 3. At the end summarize your point.

• If there is sufficient time, quickly write an outline• Try to remain calm and assured• Use signposts (“first,” “second,” etc.).

Speeches delivered extemporaneously

• Extemporaneous speeches are carefully prepared and practiced in advance.

• They are presented from a set of notes, but the exact wording is chosen at the moment of delivery.

Extemporaneous delivery:

• gives greater control over ideas and language • allows for greater spontaneity and directness • encourages conversational vocal qualities, natural

gestures, and strong eye contact

Vocal Variety

• Vocal variety is one of the most important elements in effective delivery.

• Vocal variety refers to modulations in the rate, pitch, volume, and timing of a speaker’s voice.

• Speakers who lack vocal variety come across as flat, dull, and uncommunicative.

• Speakers who possess strong vocal variety come across as lively, dynamic, and communicative.

Nonverbal communication

• Personal appearance.• Bodily action.• Gestures.• Eye contact.

PRACTICE!

• Practice the speech aloud several times • Make changes if necessary / practice again.• Practice again in front of mirror (or friends)• Give the speech a dress rehearsal under

conditions as close as possible to those you will face during the actual speech.

• Give yourself at least a couple of days, preferably more, to gain command of the speech and its presentation.