Key Concepts in Speech Delivery
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What is the definition of delivery?

  • The manner in which you speak (correct)
  • Speaking with emotion
  • The speed of speech
  • Making eye contact during a speech
  • What does inflection refer to?

    Altering your vocal tone or pitch

    What is meant by the manuscript method?

    Delivering a speech from memory

    Define pronunciation.

    <p>Saying the sounds of the word properly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does monotone mean?

    <p>Delivering words at the same rate and pitch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the memorised method?

    <p>Delivering a speech from memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is pitch in the context of speaking?

    <p>The highs and lows of your voice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the extemporaneous method?

    <p>Delivery from an outline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does rate refer to in speech?

    <p>The speed at which we speak</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define the impromptu method.

    <p>Speaking off the cuff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the oral cavity?

    <p>The pharynx</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are vocalised pauses?

    <p>Dead space filled with distracting phrases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a power source in speaking?

    <p>The vocal process that provides the energy that makes sound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define phonation.

    <p>Voice production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does articulation refer to?

    <p>The distinctness with which we say a word's syllables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is volume in the context of speech?

    <p>The loudness or softness of your voice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define vocal process.

    <p>The breathing vocal system that creates human sound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does pace mean in speech?

    <p>Another word for rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is stress in speaking?

    <p>Emphasize</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Key Concepts in Speech Delivery

    • Delivery: Refers to how one speaks, encompassing tone, body language, and engagement with the audience.
    • Inflection: Involves changing vocal tone or pitch to convey emotions or emphasize points.
    • Manuscript Method: A technique for delivering speeches by reading from a prepared text.
    • Pronunciation: Accurate articulation of words, crucial for clarity and comprehension.

    Vocal Characteristics and Techniques

    • Monotone: Delivery characterized by consistent pitch and rate, often resulting in dullness.
    • Memorised Method: Similar to the manuscript method, involving speech delivery directly from memory without notes.
    • Pitch: The perceived highness or lowness of voice, critical for expressing emotions and maintaining interest.
    • Extemporaneous Method: Involves speaking from an outline, allowing for flexibility and spontaneity in delivery.

    Speaking Dynamics

    • Rate: The speed of speech, which can influence the audience’s understanding and engagement.
    • Impromptu Method: Speaking spontaneously and without preparation, often required in casual or unexpected speaking situations.
    • Oral Cavity: Refers to the pharynx, part of the vocal tract important in sound production.

    Vocal Elements

    • Vocalised Pauses: Use of filler phrases during pauses, which can detract from the speech's effectiveness if overused.
    • Power Source: The energy produced by vocal processes that generate sound and engage the audience.
    • Phonation: The process of producing voice, a fundamental aspect of speech delivery.

    Articulation and Expression

    • Articulation: The clarity and distinctness of speech sounds, ensuring that syllables are pronounced accurately.
    • Volume: The loudness or softness of a voice, impacting how well the audience can hear and understand the speaker.
    • Vocal Process: The respiratory and vocal mechanisms that work together to create sound.

    Additional Concepts

    • Pace: Another term for rate, emphasizing the importance of maintaining an appropriate speed in speech.
    • Stress: The emphasis placed on certain words or syllables to convey meaning or importance.

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    Explore essential elements of effective speech delivery, including techniques like manuscript reading and extemporaneous speaking. This quiz covers crucial aspects such as inflection, pitch, and pronunciation that impact audience engagement. Test your knowledge on how delivery styles can shape public speaking success.

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