To communicate is usually the beginning of understanding
To communicate is usually the beginning of understanding
Regardless of where God places you in life or ministry, we are _____ to speak to others about Christ
commanded
Let your speech be alway with grace, _____ _____ _____, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man" {Colossians 4:6}
seasoned with salt
Our first responsibility in speaking is not to _____ others or draw attention to _____, but to bring glory to God
impress; ourselves
The primary purpose of speech is the _____ of ideas and feelings in order to get a desired _____
communication; response
Communication
imparting or interchange of thought, opinion, or information by speech, writing, or signs; expressing ideas effectively in speech or writing or through the arts
Communication is accomplished when the listener _____ in the ideas and thoughts that are being expressed by the speaker
shares
Every speaker in every speech must have an _____
objective
If communication is not accomplished unless the listener "shares" the same thoughts and ideas as the speaker, then the speaker must _____ what it is he/she desires to accomplish
know
Questions every speaker should ask prior to speaking:
WHY am I giving this speech?
HOW can I effectively communicate the "why"?
WHAT do I desire to accomplish in the listener?
The process of speech communication is a _____ flow of _____ , _____ , and _____ on the part of both the speaker and the listener
continuous; sending; receiving; responding
The Speaker must form his _____ from his experience, knowledge, judgement, beliefs, convictions, attitudes, and emotions
message
The Speaker then _____ that message through _____ , _____ , and _____ _____
expresses; voice; language; bodily actions
The message is transmitted through _____ to the listener
channels
_____ is transmitted through air waives while _____ _____ is transmitted through light waves
voice; bodily action
The Listener _____ the message into meaning based on his/her experience, knowledge, judgement, beliefs, convictions, attitudes, and emotions
translates
The Listener _____ favorably, apathetically, or unfavorably to the message and sends his reaction back to the speaker
responds
feedback
when the listener responds to the message of the speaker and sends his reaction back to him
The effective speaker is a person whose character, knowledge, and judgement command _____ - which must be _____
respect; earned
Get _____ about your message
passionate
The effective speaker has a _____ to deliver, a definite _____ in giving that message, and is _____ with the necessity of getting that message across to the listener
message; purpose; consumed
The effective speaker understands that his primary objective is to communicate his message in such a way so as to achieve the desired _____
response
The effective speaker will _____ and _____ to the speaking situation
analyze; adjust
The effective speaker will carefully plan his speech so as not to waste the listener's _____
time
The effective speaker will present his speech in a _____, understandable, and _____ way
logical; sequential
The effective speaker will choose _____ that is clear, direct, appropriate, and vivid
language
The effective speaker will work on his/her _____ so that it will attract the listener to the message rather than distract in any way
delivery
Techniques for Effective Speech Delivery
- speak with energy & enthusiasm
- be engaged physically
- be engaged mentally
- use a conversational tone of voice
- eliminate distractions that will turn the audience's attention away from your speech
- practice your speech orally
The listener will be as _____ as you are _____
interested; enthusiastic
_____ _____ _____ so that the person on the _____ row can hear
Project your voice; back
Maintain good _____ _____
eye contact
Establish a firm _____. Feet should be shoulder width apart. Don't cross your legs, lean from side to side, or get back on your heels
stance
Maintain an erect _____. Your chin should be parallel to the floor, your shoulders squared, and back straight
posture
The floor is your _____!
friend
Practice meaningful _____ to help emphasize important points
gestures
Let your inner feelings show on your _____ expressions
facial
_____ as you speak and _____ as you think
Think; speak
Make the audience _____ with you
think
Respond to the _____ you get from the audience
feedback
Use _____ pronouns
personal
Use _____ instead of the whole words
contractions
Say "uh" and "the" instead of _____ and _____
a; the
Use personal _____
illustrations
Learn to use _____ for effect
pauses
Eliminate _____ mannerisms
nervous
Eliminate _____ posture
slumped
Eliminate a _____ tone of voice
monotonous
Eliminate leaning to one side or _____ your head
tilting
Eliminate _____ back and forth from your heels to toes
rocking
Not every speech will be memorized, but you should have an _____ _____ in your mind
organized pattern
_____ your speech as you practice it
Time
Work on _____ in your voice
variety
Practice speaking _____. Over emphasize enunciation at first.
distinctly
Practice your stance and _____ - muscle memory
gestures
_____ " your speech out so you are comfortable with all of the material you have purposed to include
Talk