Speech Chapter 13
What are the 8 aspects of voice usage you should concentrate on in your speeches?
1) Volume. 2) Pitch. 3) Rate. 4) Pauses. 5) Vocal Variety. 6) Pronunciation. 7) Articulation. 8) Dialect.
vocalized pause
A pause that occurs when a speaker fills the silence between words with vocalizations such as "uh," "er," and "um."
Dialect
A variety of language distinguished by variations of accent, grammar, or vocabulary
inflection
Change in pitch or tone of the voice
What is nonverbal communication? Why is it important to effective public speaking?
It is the communication based on a person's use of voice and body, rather than use of words. Nonverbal communication is important because it plays a large part in conveying the message you want to express your audience.
What are the elements of good speech delivery?
Non distractive delivery that doesn't call attention to itself and that the message is conveyed clearly and interestingly.
What are the 5 steps you should follow when practicing your speech delivery?
Say it out loud, prepare your speaking outline, practice using only the outline, polish and refine, and give your speech a dress rehearsal close to conditions as possible
What steps should you take when preparing for question-and-answer session? What should you concentrate on when responding to questions during the session?
Steps to prepare: formulate answers to possible answers and practice the delivery of your answers. When responding to questions, approach them positively respond to them briefly, graciously, and straightforwardly. Direct the answers to the full audience and be sure to end in a timely fashion.
pronunciation
The accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language
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 a speech
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
vocal variety
changes in a speaker's 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 speaker's hands or arms during a speech
What are 4 aspects of bodily action you should concentrate on in your speeches?
personal appearance, movement, gestures, eye contact
conversational quality
presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed
What are 4 methods of speech delivery?
reading verbatim from a manuscript, reciting a memorized text, speaking impromptu, and speaking extemporaneously
pitch
the highness or lowness of the speaker's voice
Volume
the loudness or softness of the speaker's voice
Articulation
the physical production of particular speech sounds
rate
the speed at which a person speaks
kinesis
the study of body motions as a systematic mode of communication
