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Subject: Technical English -I
Module 5 :Extempore/Public speaking
2. Topic to be covered in session 1
Extempore/Public Speaking and guidelines
for practice
Difference between Extempore/Public
Speaking and Guidelines for practice
3. Extempore speaking:-
•Extempore is a speech that is given on the spot without
preparation.lt is a test of your knowledge about a topic as
well as your ability to express yourself in good words in
framed manner within a limited time.
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4. An extempore presentation tests the
candidates on the following:
1. Ability to think on the spot.
2. Analysis of the topic and identification of the issue to be addressed.
3. Ability to connect with the panel.
4.Communication skills.
5.Overall presentation skills.
Body language,confidence,pose,composure etc.
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5. For effective extempore
• Speaking, candidates must be fluent and articulate.
• Students are suggested to prepare well in advance so that speech
comes out to be spontaneously impressive.
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6. Extempore speech is a format in which
the following are evaluated :
a)Presence of mind.
b) Fluency in language.
c) Confidence.
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7. The speech is carried out in the following step:
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a)A random topic is allocated to the speaker :
The allocation of the topic may be directly by the jury member or by picking up of a chit
from a box.
b) Preparation time is given to the speaker:
Apperaration time of 3.5minutes is given to speaker to consolidate his/her thought on the
allocated topic.
c) The final speech:
• The speaker then has to speak on the topic within the stipulated time. The basic speech
structure should contain introduction main body and conclusion.
The final speech decides the final score and ranks.
8. Public speaking (oratory or oration)
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Public speaking is the process or set of performing a speech to a live
audience. Public speaking is easily understood as formal, face to face
speaking of single
person to group of listeners. However it is modemly viewed as any form of
speaking (formally and informally)between an audience and the speaker.
Traditionally public speaking was considered to be a part of act that can be
accomplish particular purpose including to inform, to persuade and to
entertain.
Public speaking was deloped in Rome and Greece.Currently,technology
continues to transform the art of public speaking through newly available
technology such as video conferencing, multimedia presentations and non
traditional forms.
9. Difference between extempore/public speaking
• Public speaking:
“public speakmg’7”speech’7“oratory”is an activity of addressing live
audience with a purpose of informing, persuading or speaking to
audience in a suitable manner appropriate to a particular occasion
whereas “extempore”is a type of speech delivered in which one may
use a rough outline prepared on note card.It stays to be an
unmemorized speech and the speakerfollows uses toproceed.
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10. Make the audience the center of your
universe
• You are not the focus of the event! Get that essential truth into your
presentation. Every good speaker cares more about the audience than
themselves.
• Focusing fully on the audience lifts the tremendous burden from your
shoulders in terms of worrying about the performance .
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11. RULE-1
Focus on relationships
• If the audience is the center of your universe, your are already focused on
the right task, establishing and maintaining a relationship with them.
• Three relationship are operating during speech, between you and the
audience, you and the content, and the audience and content.
RULE-2
Understand your purpose
•Too many speakers confuse topic and purpose. Being clear on
your purpose
will help you gather exactly the right information to
accomplish it.
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12. Rule-3
Use your body language
• Your body is a powerful communication tool. Audience need you to
give expression to your message. That of course, means understanding
how to use body language as a speaker. Come out from behind the
lectern if possible, make your gestures few in number and well
defined.
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13. RULE-4
Color your vocal delivery
Your voice is the most flexible speaking tool you own apart from the
brain itself. Its capable of a wide range of coloration and effects. To
speak without vocal variation means using a “mono”or single tone,
from which we derive the word monotonous. If you are limited
vocally,work with a speech coach to learn the vocal dynamics that
will, quite simply make you a more exciting speakers.
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14. RULE-5
Boost your skills at Q and A
• Virtually anyone can give a reasonable presentation if they practice
and prepare enough.
• But what happens when the questions and challenges begin? The
speaker who can handle that situation with style, knowledge and a bit
of humor is, the person who embodies presentation leadership.
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