Oral COMMUNICATION
Chapter 13
Presenting A Speech Confidently and Competently
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Styles of Delivering a Speech
Managing Public Speaking Anxiety
Practicing Effective Delivery
Using Presentation Aids
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Styles of Delivering a Speech (1 of 4)
Some speeches are impromptu.
Impromptu speeches are delivered with little or no preparation.
Advantages
Little preparation required
Genuine sounding
Disadvantages
Lack of preparation
Stressful
Difficult to speak on the spot
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Styles of Delivering a Speech (2 of 4)
Some speeches are extemporaneous.
Extemporaneous speeches are carefully prepared to sound as though they are spontaneous.
Advantages
A speaker can have notes while making the speech sound spontaneous.
Disadvantages
It can be difficult to do well under strict time constraints or if perfect grammar is required.
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Styles of Delivering a Speech (3 of 4)
Some speeches are scripted.
Scripted speeches are composed word for word and then read aloud exactly as written.
Advantages
It provides maximum control, so the speaker will always know what to say.
Disadvantages
It takes considerable time to prepare.
A manuscript can be distracting for the speaker and the audience.
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Styles of Delivering a Speech (4 of 4)
Some speeches are memorized.
Memorized speeches are composed word for word and then delivered from memory.
Advantages
The speaker has high control over the verbal content.
With no notes to distract her, the speaker can use natural gestures and maintain eye contact.
Disadvantages
Considerable effort to write and memorize is required.
The speaker risks sounding insincere.
A speaker’s memory can fail during delivery.
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Managing Public Speaking Anxiety (1 of 5)
Public speaking anxiety is a form of stress.
Psychological effects
Stage fright
Anticipatory anxiety
Physical effects
Fight-or-flight response
Elevated stress hormones
Increased heart rate
Elevated blood pressure
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Managing Public Speaking Anxiety (2 of 5)
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Managing Public Speaking Anxiety (4 of 5)
Public speaking anxiety is a form of stress.
Behavioral effects
Voice
Mouth and throat
Facial expression
General movement
Verbal behavior
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Managing Public Speaking Anxiety (3 of 4)
Public speaking anxiety can be debilitating.
Your mind seems to go blank.
You have a strong urge to escape the situation.
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Managing Public Speaking Anxiety (4 of 4)
Make public speaking anxiety an advantage.
Accept public speaking anxiety as normal.
Focus your nervous energy.
Visualize a successful performance.
Desensitize yourself.
Practice virtually with an avatar.
Stay positive.
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Practicing Effective Delivery (1 of 3)
Visual elements affect delivery.
Facial expressions
Eye contact
Posture and body position
Gestures
Personal appearance
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Practicing Effective Delivery (2 of 3)
Vocal elements affect delivery.
Rate of speech
Volume
Pitch
Articulation
Fluency
Stuttering
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Using Presentation Aids (1 of 5)
Presentation aids can enhance your speech.
Presentation aids improve attention.
Presentation aids improve learning.
Presentation aids improve recall.
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Using Presentation Aids (2 of 5)
Non-electronic presentation aids
Objects
Sensory aids
Flavors
Textures
Odors
Handouts
People
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Using Presentation Aids (3 of 5)
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Using Presentation Aids (4 of 5)
Electronic presentation aids
Text slides
Graphic slides
Tables
Charts, (pie, line, or bar)
Pictures
Video and audio
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Using Presentation Aids (5 of 5)
Choosing and using presentation aids
Remember the goal.
Consider the context.
Size and arrangement of room
Time available for speech
Resources available
Strive for simplicity.
Be ethical.
Practice with your presentation aids.
Have a backup plan.
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For Review
What are the most common forms of speech delivery?
How can you manage public speaking anxiety?
How can you deliver a speech effectively?
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