nonverbal communication
communication based on a person's use of a voice and body, rather than on the use of words
good delivery has the best attributes of good conversation...
directness, spontaneity, animation, vocal and facial expressiveness, and lively sense of communication
there are four basic methods of delivering a speech:
1. reading verbatim
2. reciting a memorized text
3. speaking impromptu,
4. speaking extemporaneously
manuscript speech
a speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience
reciting from memory
shorter speeches like toasts, congratulatory remarks, acceptance speeches, introductions. concentrate on communicating with the audience, not trying to remember the words
impromptu speech
a speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation
steps:
1. state the point you are answering
2. state the point you wish to make
3. support your point with appropriate stats
4. summarize your point
extemporaneous speech
a carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes
"conversational quality
conversational quality
presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how may times it has been rehearsed
volume
the loudness or softness of the speakers voice
pitch
the highness or lowness of the speaker's voice
change in pitches are inflections. difference between "Aha!" or "aha
inflections
changes in the pitch or tone of a speakers voice
monotone
a constant pitch or tone of voice
rate
the speed at which a person speaks
pauses
a momentary break in the vocal delivery of a speech
can signify the end of a thought, give an idea to sink in, lend dramatic impact to a statement
vocalized pauses
a pause that occurs when a speaker fills the silence between words and vocalizations such as "uh"m "er", and "um". can create negative perceptions about a speakers intelligence and often make a speaker appear deceptive
vocal variety
changes in a speaker's rate, pitch, and volume and that give the voice and variety and expresiveness
prononciation
the accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language
articulation
the physical production of particular speech sounds
dont know= "dunno
dialect
a variety of a language distinguished by variations of accent, grammar, or vocabulary
kinesics
the study of body motions as a systematic mode of communication
the speakers body...
personal appearance
movement (beginning and end of speech)
gestures
eye contact
gestures
motions of a speaker's hands or arms during a speech
eye contact
direct visual contact with the eyes of another person (look at the audience 80-90 percent)
praciting delivery steps
1. read preparation outline aloud
2. prepare speaking outline
3. practice speech aloud several times using only the speaking outline (practice visual aids)
4. polish and refine delivery. do in front of mirror to practice eye contact. volume, pitch, rate,
preparing for question and answers
1. formulate answers to possible questions
2. practice the delivery of your answers (30 seconds, even complex should only be a minute or two)
managing the question and answer session
1. approach questions with a positive attitude
2. listen carefully
3. direct answers to the entire audience
4. be honest and straightforward
5. stay on track
online speech
a speech that has been created specifically for an audience that will view it online and in real time
guidelines for online speeches
1. understand the special nature of the online environment
2. know tour technology
3. control the visual environment
4. adapt your nonverbal communication
5. adjust your pacing for the online environment
6. manage Q&A for the online environment
7. rehears
advantages for extermpremous speech
-gives more precise control over thought and language than impromptu
-offers greatly spontaneity and directness than does speaking from memory
-it is adaptable to a wide range of situations
posture, facial expressions, gestures, eye contact,
all affect the way listeners respond to a speaker.
gestures
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