Speech Delivery Techniques

Speech Delivery

• Delivery is the action and manner of speaking to an audience

Four Methods of Delivery

• Extemporaneous: Carefully prepared and practiced, delivered from brief notes, not from memory or a written manuscript.
• Impromptu: Not planned or prepared in advance.
• Manuscript: Read to the audience from a written text.
• Memorized: Written out, committed to memory, and given word for word.

Elements of a Good Speech

• Attitude: Positive and engaging.
• Rehearsal: Practicing to ensure smooth delivery and manage nervousness.
• Verbal Expression: Clear and understandable speech.
• Nonverbal Expression: Appropriate body language.

Verbal Components of Delivery

• Volume: Speaking loud or soft.
• Rate/Pacing: How fast or slow the speaker speaks.
• Pitch: High or low tone.
• Pauses: Gaps between phrases, avoiding vocalized pauses (aah, umm).
• Fillers: Words like "you know," "um."
• Articulation: Clarity of pronunciation.
• Pronunciation: Correct way of saying words.
• Dialect/Accent: Regional differences in speech.

Nonverbal Communication

• Nonverbal communication is sending and receiving messages without using verbal codes (words).
• Stimulus includes speaker, use of environment, and potential message value for the speaker or receiver (listener).

Nonverbal Components of Delivery

• Personal appearance: Attire and accessories.
• Eye contact: Direct, intense, fleeting, limited.
• Facial expressions: Appropriate to the topic.
• Posture: Upright, open, inviting.
• Gestures: Open, firm, strong.
• Proxemics: Space is respected.
• Time: Respect the time limit.

Presentation Style

• Facing the audience: Direct eye contact.
• Clear voice: Loud and understandable.
• Using notes: Notes as prompts, not as a script.
• Standing away from the screen: Good posture.

DO's in Public Speaking

• Be conversational: Speak naturally.
• Make eye contact: Connect with the audience.
• Move naturally: Simpler movements, not excessive.
• Be focused on your material: Deliver the message.
• Stay focused: Control nerves.

Question-and-Answer Sessions

• Provide opportunity for audience to ask questions, explore ideas.
• Ask for clarification and share perspectives.
• Listen carefully when clarifying a question.
• Have a positive mind-set.
• Address the entire audience.
• Answer questions honestly.
• Accept constructive criticism.
• Stay focused on the topic.

Situations for Manuscript Speeches

• Keynote addresses at international conferences
• Political candidate's manifestos
• Prime minister delivering a national budget

Memorized Speeches

• Speeches committed to memory for relaxed delivery without reading.

Controlling Delivery

• Pacing: Speaking at an appropriate speed.
• Volume: Varying the loudness of your voice.
• Pitch: High and low tone.
• Intonation: Change in volume, pitch, and speed to express emotions.

Non-native Speakers

• Need to be mindful of audience comprehension.

Verbal Delivery in Public Speaking

• Volume: Speaking at a noticeable but not uncomfortable loudness.
• Pitch: Varying pitch to indicate emotions.
• Enunciation: Clarity in speaking each word.

Nonverbal Delivery

• Proximity: Physical closeness.

Nonverbal Components

• Personal Appearance: How you look, dress and groom for the speech
• Eye Contact: Engagement with the audience
• Gestures: Body movements to reinforce speech
• Facial Expressions: Match the message tone
• Posture: Upright, confident and welcoming stance.