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According to Steven and Susan Beebe, successful speech delivery involves more than just ______ communication.
According to Steven and Susan Beebe, successful speech delivery involves more than just ______ communication.
verbal
One popular type of speech is delivered ______ and is most commonly used in public speaking.
One popular type of speech is delivered ______ and is most commonly used in public speaking.
conversationally
When delivering a speech, it helps you look ______ if you are well-prepared.
When delivering a speech, it helps you look ______ if you are well-prepared.
confident
A disadvantage of speaking with limited preparation is that you may not have adequate time to ______, organize, and rehearse.
A disadvantage of speaking with limited preparation is that you may not have adequate time to ______, organize, and rehearse.
The Tongue Twister Challenge helps improve ______ when practicing speech delivery.
The Tongue Twister Challenge helps improve ______ when practicing speech delivery.
Creating an outline for your speech helps to ______ your points logically.
Creating an outline for your speech helps to ______ your points logically.
Facts and real-life experiences can be used as ______ during a speech to engage the audience.
Facts and real-life experiences can be used as ______ during a speech to engage the audience.
When asked to say a few words at an event, you are considered to be speaking without ______ preparation.
When asked to say a few words at an event, you are considered to be speaking without ______ preparation.
Unrehearsed speech is often described as being __________.
Unrehearsed speech is often described as being __________.
A disadvantage of unrehearsed speech is that it can be __________.
A disadvantage of unrehearsed speech is that it can be __________.
When speaking in an unrehearsed situation, it is advised to __________ before beginning.
When speaking in an unrehearsed situation, it is advised to __________ before beginning.
Planned speech requires __________ preparation.
Planned speech requires __________ preparation.
A major disadvantage of planned speech is that it can be __________.
A major disadvantage of planned speech is that it can be __________.
The Tongue Twister Challenge involves phrases that are often __________ to say.
The Tongue Twister Challenge involves phrases that are often __________ to say.
Reading aloud a written message occurs in __________ situations like contests.
Reading aloud a written message occurs in __________ situations like contests.
To improve a planned speech, one should __________ it multiple times.
To improve a planned speech, one should __________ it multiple times.
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Study Notes
Speech Delivery Types
- Impromptu Speech
- Delivered with limited preparation, guided by notes or an outline.
- Often conversational and the most popular type of speech delivery.
- Commonly utilized when a candidate for a student government post delivers a campaign speech before a public vote.
- Also used when a student gives a class report on a designated topic.
- Advantages:
- Helps speakers appear confident.
- Engages the audience.
- Disadvantages:
- May not allow for sufficient time to plan, organize, and rehearse.
- Tips:
- Create an outline.
- Organize points logically.
- Use facts and real-life experiences as examples.
- Manage time effectively.
- Rehearse, rehearse, and rehearse.
- Extemporaneous Speech
- Spoken conversationally without advanced preparation.
- Happens during informal settings, such as initial days at work or school and job interviews.
- Advantages:
- Spontaneous and natural.
- Focused and brief.
- Disadvantages:
- Tends to be disorganized.
- Lacks connection with the audience.
- Can be nerve-wracking for inexperienced speakers and beginners.
- Tips:
- Briefly plan your main point and deliver it at a pace the audience can follow.
- End by saying thank you.
- Manuscript Speech
- Delivered with advanced preparation, often relying on a written message.
- Occurs in newscasting with the aid of a teleprompter or autocue device.
- Also utilized in presenting legal proceedings and verdicts in court, and when reading rules and criteria in a contest.
- Advantages:
- Highlights exact repetition of written words.
- Disadvantages:
- Can be boring and uninteresting.
- Lacks audience rapport or connection.
- Tips:
- Rehearse the speech until it sounds natural.
- Observe accomplished news anchors to see how conversational they sound when delivering news.
- Memorized Speech
- Requires advanced preparation and is delivered from memory.
- Typically used for theatrical performances, declamation, oratory, or literary pieces.
- Advantages:
- Allows for eye contact, engaging the audience.
- Enables movement and gestures for greater expression.
- Disadvantages:
- Can be monotonous and sound rehearsed.
- Requires significant effort and time.
- The Beebe Study (2021)
- Highlights the importance of nonverbal cues, vocal variety, and overall presence of the speaker for effective speech delivery.
- Emphasizes the need to tailor these elements to audience expectations for successful engagement.
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