3. To Inform or Instruct
To Persuade
To Entertain
4. Determine the Purpose
Analyze the Audience and the Occasion
Select the Main Ideas for the Message
Research the Topic
Organise the Data and Write the Draft
Create Visual Aids
Rehearse the Talk
11. Always imagine the audience in front of you
Use transitional phrases and sentences to show
your listeners the relationships between sections
of your report. Avoid long sentences and unusual
words
Take each of the main points one at a time and
learn to present each with its supporting material
as a unit
12. Include the visual aids you’ll use—and in the
margins, note where each aid should be used
Anticipate questions from the audience. Jot
them on paper and consider thoughtful answers
Stop at the allotted time. Then cut and revise the
speech accordingly until you can deliver it within
the time limit, allowing some time for a
question/answer session
13. Pitch
◦ Monotone
◦ High or Low Voice
Same word value
Rate
Volume
Vocal Quality
Pronunciation
Jargon
14. Posture
Movement
◦ Move to hold attention
◦ Move to get rid of nervousness
◦ Move to suggest transitions
◦ Move to increase emphasis
Gestures
◦ To emphasize
◦ To point
◦ To reject
Facial Expressions
Appearance
