Public Speaking Exam 1: Chapter 13 & 14

The physical production of particular speech sounds, be sure to clearly articulate your speech so your listeners can understand you and do not miss elements of your speech

Articulation

Speech that is written out word for word and read to an audience - this type of speech is most appropriate when absolute accuracy is essential (president's speech to congress, CEO announcement)

Manuscript

Changes in pitch, rate, and volume

Vocal variety

High contrast Easy to see Limited number Consistent across slides

effective colors

Photos and Drawings

enlarge, avoid passing, display with PowerPoint

No matter how many times a speech has been rehearsed it still sounds spontaneous.

Conversational quality

A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes, exact wording is chosen at the moment of delivery.

Extemporaneously

It is important to connect with your audience through _______

Eye contact

Motions of a speaker's hands or arms during a speech

Gestures

A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation

Impromptu

4 types of speech delivery

Manuscript, memory, impromptu, extemporaneously

Speech is entirely memorized (word for word) and delivered from memory (most common short speeches like toasts, acceptance speeches, introductions)

Memory

Many people are unsure of what to do with their body while giving a speech. Some people pace back and forth, shift weight, fidget with notes, lean on podium, etc.

Movement

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

Nonverbal communication

When used effectively, _____ can add emphasis to parts of your speech, a moment of silence can seem like an eternity, but they can be very useful

Pauses

Highness/lowness of a speaker's voice, changes in pitch are known as inflections, in ordinary conversation we use inflection to convey emotion and meaning.

Pitch

Be sure to do your research on how to pronounce words in your speech, and practice them aloud

Pronunciation

The speed at which a person speaks, again there is no perfect rate at which to speak, people in the US typically speaks at 120 to 150 words per minutes.

Rate

Large enough High-resolution Clear, simple Title included on slide

Strategic images

Loudness/softness of a speaker's voice, remember that your own voice always sounds louder to you than it does to everyone else in the room, speak so that everyone can hear you

Volume

Display where listeners can see, display when discussing, explain clearly, talk to audience, practice with visual aids, check room & equipment

When presenting

Guidelines for preparing visual aids

prepare well in advance, keep it simple, make sure they are large enough, use limited amount of text, fonts & color, use effectively