2. Methods of Delivery Manuscript speech: a speech written out word-for-word *difficult to deliver smoothly Reciting from memory *difficult preparation Impromptu speech: a speech delivered with little or no preparation *time constraints Extemporaneous speech: a speech presented from a brief set of notes *complications are balanced between prep & delivery issues
3. The Speaker’s Voice: Consider... Volume: loudness or softness (strive for balance) Pitch: highness or lowness (change for effect) Inflections: changes in pitch or tone Rate: speed (slow down) Pause: a break in speaking (use for effect) *avoid vocalized pauses: “uh,” “um”
4. Pronunciation: the accepted sound of words (ex. p.252) Articulation: physical production of sounds (like accents, or lazy speech) (ex. P.253) Dialect: regional accent (southern, northern)
5. The Speaker’s Body: Consider... Personal appearance Movement Gestures Eye contact *How do you get to Carnegie Hall? practice, practice, practice!
6. Answering Audience Questions Anticipate possible questions & have answers ready Positive attitude Listen carefully Direct answers to the whole audience Be honest and straightforward Stay on track
