This document provides an overview of public speaking, including definitions, categories of speeches, tips for preparing and delivering a speech, and handling questions. It defines public speaking as speaking to a group to inform, influence, or entertain them. It discusses 12 categories of speeches and provides details on impromptu, debate, manuscript, extemporaneous, and informative speeches. The document offers advice on overcoming fears of public speaking, knowing the material and audience, rehearsing, and managing the beginning, middle, and end of the speech, including engaging the audience and handling questions.

1. Public Speaking
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2. Public Speaking
An act of speaking to
a group of people in
a structured,
deliberate manner
intended to
 inform
 influence
 entertain a listening
audience
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3. Categories
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Impromptu
Debate
Manuscript
Extemporaneous
Story telling
Informative
Poetry
News casting/Broadcasting
Persuasive
Entertaining
Specialized
Ceremonial
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4. Impromptu
On the spot
Topic
quotation
an object
proverb
one-word abstract
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5. Debate
Debate is
contention in argument; dispute
controversy
discussion
questions of public interest in Parliament
or in any assembly
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6. Manuscript
The speech is written beforehand and
is read
It could be by
Official personals
Academicians
Administrative personals
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7. Extemporaneous
A topic is given beforehand
Few minutes to frame ones thoughts
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8. Informative
Factually right and knowledgeable
Types
Paper presentations
Seminars
Product launch
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9. But how many
of us dread
from this idea
of
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10. Glossophobia
Fear of public
speaking
Stage fear
Anxiety
Nausea
Stammer
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11. Overcome the obstacles
Follow the process
that has already
been practiced
because everyone
was afraid at some
point of time
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12. The preparation
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13. Know your material
 Pick a topic of your
interest
 Research-be authentic
 Be over prepared than
under
 Never say
“no one will notice”
 “no one will ask about
that”
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14. Know the audience
 Know what they hope to achieve from the
speech
 Find out who shall you will be
addressing
their knowledge
their age
the number of people you will be lecturing or
speaking to
novices in the subject or experts
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15. Practice
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Rehearse out loud in front of a mirror
Revise as necessary
Work to control filler words
Practice, pause and breathe
Practice with a timer and allow time
for the unexpected
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16. Know the room
 Arrive early
 walk around the speaking area
 Practice using the microphone
 Practice using visual aids
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17. Dress up
You need to be
comfortable
Dress up
according to the
occasion
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18. The speech
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19. Amazing beginning
Walk in confidently
Adjust your mike
Check the audio and video system
Introduce yourself with a certain level
of self worth
Tell the audience how glad you are
Begin with the end in your mind
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20. Bad starts
Never ever say
This is my first time
I’m little nervous
I usually don’t do public speaking
I’m generally not good at it
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21. Add a persona
Create a persona
in the originality
and never imitate,
you don’t want
people to think
that you are a
fake
Let there be
individuality
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22. Memory
Keywords
Headings
Organize your
ideas logically
Link the headings
in your mind
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23. Relax
Begin by addressing the audience
 Pause, smile and count to three
before saying anything
Transform nervous energy into
enthusiasm
Be aware of yourself
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24. Concentrate on the message –
not the medium
 Focus your attention away from your
own anxieties
concentrate on your message and
your audience
Simplify your message
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25. Keep the audience engaged
Audiences want you to be interesting,
stimulating, informative and
entertaining
Use humour
 personal stories
 conversational language
Involve them(in case of small audience)
Connect
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26. Body language
 Use certain gestures
 Hand movements depict your
involvement
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27. Q&A round
Understand the question and be to
the point
If you are asked a question you do not
know the answer to, do not be afraid
to admit to not knowing, you could
say
“that is an interesting line of thought,
which I hadn’t considered”
“I’m sorry I’m not aware of that.”
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28. See your self transform into the kind of
public speaker you want to be
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29. Thank you
-Srujani Shrawne
(SE- Environment)
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