The document provides information on public speaking including different types of speeches, how to develop confidence and self-assurance, and tips for effective public speaking. It discusses researching topics, organizing presentations, understanding audiences, having platform presence, practicing, and reducing fears. The document also includes surveys on audiences' public speaking experiences and opinions.

1. Let thy speech be
better than silence,
or be silent. .
.

3. Public speaking is the process of speaking
to a group of people in a structured,
deliberate manner intended to inform,
influence, or entertain the listeners.

4. 
Types of Speeches
◦ Informative speech: speech to educate an audience
about a topic.
◦ Persuasive speech: speech that attempts to sway
the attitudes, beliefs or values of an audience.
◦ Entertaining speech: speech making fun of people,
institutions, or events to solicit humorous feedback.

5. Developing courage and self
confidence

Know thoroughly what you are going to talk
about.

Act Confident.
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The right way to prepare.

Practice ! Practice ! Practice !

6. 
Research

Organize

Understand

Confidence

Practice, Prepare & platform presence

7.  Research
Do your homework
Know your audience
 Organize
Slides or Visuals
Hand Outs
 Practice And Prepare
Use Equipments
Get Feedback
 Platform presence

8. Platform Presence
Why One Speaker Draws Better Than Another?
How are you affected by clothes
Even Before We Speak, We Are Condemned or
Approved

9. •
Symptoms of fear
•
Strategies to reduce fear
•
Preparation, Practice, Presence

12. Impression



Repetition
Association

13. How to open a Talk
Arouse the curiosity
Begin with specific illustration
Ask a question
The attention power of shocking facts

14. How to close a Talk
 Summarize your points
 Appeal for action
 A humorous close
 Closing with a poetical Quotation

15. HOW TO MAKE YOUR
MEANING CLEAR

16. MAJOR GOALS OF EVERY TALK
To Make Something Clear.
To Impress And Convince.
To Get Action.
To Entertain.

17. Certain Points For Clear
Talk
Use Comparisons To Promote
Clearness
Avoid Jargon(technical Terms)
Appeal To The Sense Of Sight
Restate Your Important Ideas In
Different Words

18. HOW TO INTEREST YOUR AUDIENCE
People Are Interested In Extraordinary Facts About
Ordinary Things.
Our Chief Interest Is Ourselves.
Be A Good Conversationalist.
Be Concrete And Definite.
Always Remember Interest Is Contagious.

19. Survey

20. Q1:- Do you think you are confident about public
speaking?
A). Yes
b). no
30
yes
no
70

21. Q2:- HAVE YOU EVER EXPERIENCED PUBLIC SPEAKING?
A). YES
B). NO
33.33
YES
NO
66.67

22. Public speaking is……
An Art
35
A Science
45
Both
20

23. Does Public Speaking Improve Your Efficiency
And Effectiveness In An Organization?
15
Yes
No
85

24. Q6 :- DO YOU FEEL THAT PUBLIC SPEAKING IS JUST PART OF
ROUTINE?
A). YES
B). NO
25
YES
75
NO

25. Q1:-HOW WILL YOU MAKE YOUR SPEAKING
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE?
Q2:-WHO IS YOUR FAVOURITE SPEAKER?
WHY?

26. CONCLUSION

27. Careers in Speech Communication
Public Relations Specialist
Human Resources Specialist
Radio and Television Broadcaster
Radio and Television announcer
Editor, Advisor, Recruiter
Speech Teacher