2. PUBLIC SPEECH
COM POSITION
PRINCIPELS
SPEECH DELIVERING SKILL OR EFFECTIVE
PUBLIC SPEECH
3. Public speech is the process or act to
performing a speech to live audience. Talking
effectively is an art through which we can
convey, present, serve, communicate our
information or message to the public in a
seminar, meeting, conference.
This type of speech is deliberately structure
three general purpose:
To inform
To persuade
To entertain
5. Clarity: clarity is the 1st major characteristics of a good
speaker should be clear in his idea and should have
good command over language what is he/ she want to
speak/ give information to public.
Length of the speech: the length of a good speech
should neither be too brief nor too long. Speaker should
express his ideas in a lucid manner and taking most
relevant to the topic.
Natural voice: a good speaker always try to tone down
an artificial accent & discard all affection of speech &
tries to cultivate a pleasing voice & speak clearly.
Informative: good speech should be informative
illuminating so that he audience can gain something
from it.
6. INTERESTIG : A good speech should be interesting & it
should appeal not only to the mind of the listeners but
also to their hearts.
Brevity: people take pleasure in talking, so speech
should be brief, informative and o the point.
Live: speaking before an audience requires a slower
pace. Slow down, think every word as you use it.
Listener don’t want a tap recording. It should be live.
Concrete facts: a good speech should convey concrete
fact rather than abstract ideas, otherwise speech will
fail to sustain the interest of listener.
7. 1. Introduction: during the time when two or
three sentence are spoken the audience
“size up” the speaker unconsciously judging
his personality and adjusting to his to voice
& manner.
Example: I am very happy, to here on the
occasion of opening of this new showroom.
8. A speech can’t be a series of loose unrelated
remarks; there is central point, however
small, in every speech. Attention must be
drawn to this point so that the audience has
a line of thought to follow.
For example: I am speaking today on the
need for conserving energy.
9. The material depends on the purpose of the
speech.
4. Conclusion: the function of closing
paragraph is to leave clear message.
10. Perception: stop trying to be a great “public”
speaker.
Perfection: when you make a mistake, no
one cares but you.
Visualization: if you can see it, you can speak
it.
Discipline: practice make perfectly good.
Description: make it personal.
Inspiration: speak to serve.
Anticipation: always leave am wanting more.
11. The following tips are designed to make
effective speech:
Preparatory steps
Arresting attention
Opening
Closing
12. Choose the topic of speech well in advance
before the date of speech.
Discuss the topic with your friends.
Think of yours experience for illustrations.
Think of your audience, what they want can
be interest to them.
13. You may find it helpful to sit quietly for a
few minutes before your speech and gather
your thoughts, breathing deeply, relax for a
while, tell something new & of interest to
the audience.
Arouse curiosity
Introduce the topic of the audience.
Use general illustrations.
Be natural
Talk in conversational way.
Emphasis important words.
14. Talk with the specific points.
Secure goodwill, by smiling & other humorous ways.
Crowd your audience together.
Check the physical arrangement like proper light,
ventilation.
Don’t roam on the platform.
15. How to open your talk. The speech should
have three parts,
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
16. In any speech, the beginning and the end are
very important . Closing is most important
because the final words are remembered
longer. Close with humor , if possible. Plan
the conclusion in advance.