Art of Public Speaking Lucas Chapter 13

Methods of delivery

1) reading from a manuscript 2) reciting from memory 3) Speaking impromptu 4) Speaking extemporaneously

Extemporaneous speech

A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes.

Monotone

A constant pitch or tone of voice.

Pause

A momentary break in the vocal delivery of speech.

Vocalized pause

A pause that occurs when a speaker fills the silence between words with vocalizations such as "uh," "er," and "um."

Impromptu speech

A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation.

Manuscript speech

A speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience.

Dialect

A variety of a language distinguished by variations of accent, grammar, or vocabulary.

Inflections

Changes in the pitch or tone of the speakers voice.

Vocal variety

Changes in the speakers rate, pitch, and volume that give the voice variety and expressiveness.

nonverbal communication

Communication based on a person's use of voice and body, rather than on the use of words.

Eye contact

Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person.

Gestures

Motions of a speakers hands or arms during a speech.

The speakers body

Personal appearance Movement Gestures Eye Contact

How to answer audiences questions?

Preparing for the question and answer session Formulate answers to possible questions Practice the delivery of your answers Managing the question and answer session Approach the questions with positive attitude Listen Carefully Direct Answers to the Entire Audience Be Honest and straightforward Stay on Track

Conversational quality

Presenting the speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed.

Pronunciation

The accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language.

Pitch

The highness or lowness of the speakers voice.

Volume

The loudness or softness of the speakers voice.

Articulation

The physical production of particular speech sounds.

Rate

The speed at which a person speaks.

Kinesics

The study of body motions as a systematic mode of communication.

The speakers voice

Volume Pitch Rate Pauses Vocal variety Pronunciation Articulation Dialect