Chapter 11: Delivery

Impromptu speeches are generally most successful when they are brief and focus on a single point.

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Speaking allows for flexibility, meaningful pauses, eye contact, small changes in word order, and vocal emphasis

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Impromptu speaking

The presentation of a short message without advance preparation. (advantage- spontaneous and responsive) (disadvantage- little time to contemplate the central theme of message)

monotone

a contriving sound, especially of someone's voice, that is unchanging in pitch and without intonation

Lectern

a small raised surface, usually with a slanted top, where a speaker can place notes during a speech

vocalized pauses

pauses that incorporated some sort of sound or word that is unrelated to what is being said; uh, um, like

extemporaneous speaking

the presentation of a carefully planned and rehearsed speech, spoken in a conversational manner using brief notes

pitch

the relative highness or lowness of your voice

volume

the relative softness or loudness of your voice

memorized speaking

the rote recitation of a written message that the speaker has committed to memory

rate

the speed at which you speak; how quickly or slowly a speaker talks

vocal cues

the subtle but meaningful variations in speech delivery, which can include the use of pitch, tone, volume, and pace.

manuscript speaking

word-for-word iteration of a written message (advantage- exact repetition of original words) (disadvantages- uninteresting way to present and prevents eye contact)