This document discusses different methods of speech delivery including manuscript, impromptu, and extemporaneous speeches. It also covers vocal elements like volume, pitch, rate, and pauses. Nonverbal communication such as gestures, eye contact, and body language are examined. Effective delivery practice involves rehearsing aloud and preparing for potential questions and answers.

1. chapter 12 Delivery

2. Nonverbal Communication Based on use of voice & body

3. Methods of Delivery Manuscript Memory Impromptu Extemporaneous

4. Manuscript Speech Written out fully Read to audience

5. Impromptu Speech Delivered with little or no immediate preparation

6. Extemporaneous Speech Carefully prepared & rehearsed Presented from brief notes

7. Conversational Quality Sounds spontaneous no matter how many times speech has been rehearsed

8. Speaker’s Voice Volume Pitch Rate Pauses

9. Speaker’s Voice Vocal variety Pronunciation Articulation Dialect

10. Volume Loudness or softness of speaker’s voice

11. Pitch Highness or lowness of speaker’s voice

12. Rate Speed at which person speaks

13. Pauses Momentary break in vocal delivery

14. Vocalized Pauses Pauses that occur when speaker says “uh,” “er,” “um,” etc.

15. Vocal Variety Changes in rate, pitch, volume Gives voice expressiveness

16. Pronunciation Accepted standard of sound, rhythm for words in given language

17. Articulation Physical production of speech sounds

18. Dialect Variety of a language distinguished by accent, grammar, vocabulary

19. Speaker’s Body Personal appearance Movement Gestures Eye contact

20. Kinesics Study of body motions as mode of communication

21. Practicing Delivery Go through preparation outline aloud Prepare speaking outline

22. Practicing Delivery Practice speech aloud Polish, refine delivery Give dress rehearsal

23. Preparing Q&A Sessions Formulate answers to possible questions Practice delivery of answers

24. Managing Q&A Sessions Approach questions with positive attitude Listen carefully

25. Managing Q&A Sessions Direct answers to entire audience Be honest, straightforward Stay on track