The document discusses oral language, stance, and behavior in communication. It states that delivery is essential to effective communication in addition to speech content. Body language sends messages before, during, and after speaking. Proper use of multimedia resources can help engage an audience. Stance and gestures also influence how the message is understood, so speakers should stand confidently and use hand gestures appropriately. Different communication situations require mastery of effective speech delivery using oral language, stance, and behavior.

1. Oral Language, Stance, And Behavior

2. Oral Language, Stance, And Behavior
Aside from the speech content, delivery
is also essential in effective
communication. When you deliver a
speech, you send messages to your
listeners even before you open your
mouth to say the first word. Your body
talks before, during and after the
speech. Therefore, you have to make
sure that your bodily action enhances
the meanings you communicate through
words. In this lesson, you will learn
some tools for effective communication.
Before we proceed, let us have a review
on the use of appropriate multimedia
resources in different communication
situations.
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3. Oral Language, Stance, And Behavior
Multimedia resources help in retaining the interest and attention of
the audience. They can be effective tools to use in making your talk
lively and interesting in various communication situations.

4. Oral Language, Stance, And Behavior
Take a look at the cartoon below that
illustrates a simple communication situation.
Now, review each frame of the cartoon and identify the symbols that
Daniel and Jessa used to communicate with each other.

5. What Is Oral Language?
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Oral language.
Language is the means to transfer your messages to another person. If you
both speak same language, it is easier to understand each other. However,
when the language used is not common to both of you, then, there is a
greater possibility for misinterpretation which may lead to
misunderstanding.

6. 4. Vivid – to hold the
attention and maintain
interest of your listeners, use
varied concrete, figurative
and original expressions
3. Appropriateness – language
must be suitable to the
purpose of the speaker. It
should meet the needs and
expectations of your listener.
2. Directness – effective oral
language is also direct and
conversational. Make large
use of personal pronoun as in
“You are a model student”
instead of just referring to
model students
1. Clarity – language must be
grammatically correct in order
to transfer exact meaning.
Characteristics
A B C D

7. Ok Then, What is Stance and Behavior?
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Stance and Behavior Have you observed that a person’s body
language is opposite to what he/she is saying? This is conveying a
message not through words, but through bodily actions. When you
speak, you probably accompany your words with an action which is a
result of muscular activity. This bodily action combines with your oral
language to convey a message. Below are some examples of
postures and bodily gestures that influence how your listeners
understand your message when you are speaking.
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8. 3. Use your hands to emphasize
your message when speaking. If
relevant gestures are used at the
right time, your message will be
easily understood. These gestures
can be used to:
emphasize the point you are
making – shake your fist to show
you are serious; make an OK sign
with your fingers suggest something
– shrug the shoulders to show that
you don’t know
describe – act as if you are falling to
describe that you fell face first into
the water
prompt – clap your hands to make
your audience also clap
2. Face your audience with your hands
on the side with your chin up. This will
help you appear open and sincere to
your audience and give the impression
that you are in control of the situation.
Avoid the following as much as
possible:
crossing your arms – makes you look
defensive
hands at the back – as if you are hiding
something hands in your pocket – as if
you’re hiding something
hands on hips – makes you seem
aggressive; as if you’re bullying your
audience
hands on chin – as if you’re not ready
with what you’re going to say because it
seems you’re still thinking of what to
say
two hands cupped in front of your chest
– makes it look like you’re covering
something in front of your chest
1. Stand with confidence – To
prevent swaying or rocking
while talking in front 7 of
others, spread your feet about
6 to 8 inches apart parallel to
each other to achieve a
comfortable speaking position

9. Examples of Stance and Behavior .
Activity 2. Identify Me! The illustrations below are
posture and bodily gestures that may add meaning to
the message of a speaker. Identify and write the
meaning of each act.

10. Different Communication Situations
As an active member of a democratic society, you should be able to speak for
yourself and for others. You should be able to assume the role of a leader when
the occasion calls for one. To become a useful citizen, you need to develop
effective speech communication skills. You always speak with a definite purpose
in mind. Therefore, it is the purpose that determines the kind of speech you will
give on a particular occasion that requires it. Whatever speaking situation you are
in, the most important thing is you master your speech. You can only do this by
carrying out the right practices, using oral language, stance and behavior as
important tools in effective speech delivery.

11. Study the table below.