Public Speaking Notes

Public Speaking What is Public Speaking? Another term for large group Communication. Communication situation consisting of a speaker who addresses a large crowd in a formal tone and manner on a subject matter which is of general interest to the audience.  In this communicative situation, F...

Public Speaking What is Public Speaking? Another term for large group Communication. Communication situation consisting of a speaker who addresses a large crowd in a formal tone and manner on a subject matter which is of general interest to the audience.  In this communicative situation, FEEDBACK is restricted because of the physical and psychological distance between the audience and the speaker. It also lacks the spontaneity and flexibility of a face-to-face situation. Requirements for Public Speaking  Speaker  Listener  Message  Plan  Purpose  Record of the intercharge Preparation for Speaking Determinin Knowing Choosing g your the your audience topic purpose Collecting Writing the Making the your speech outline supporting materials Presenting the Speech  Modes of Speech Delivery Extemporaneous Speech Speaker builds his compositions prior to presentation but creates his language during the time of speaking Talk is made with the final outline as guide. Impromptu Speech Given without previous preparation Impromptu Speech Given without previous preparation. Speaker is asked or prompted for some reason to talk on the spur of the moment. Memorized Speech Also known as Speaking from a Manuscript or from Memory Appropriate or required in cases where the speaker’s word may reflect the official policy of a business or nation You must complement your message with your body during delivery. Specifically, be aware of your: Posture Body movement Facial expressions Eye contact What are the integral parts of communication? Clothes and personal appearance Posture and poise Gestures and body language Clothes and Personal Appearance Dress appropriately and let your clothes be in harmony with the occasion. Avoid flashy attires and too much jewelry which may distract the listeners. Neatness and cleanliness must  Posture and Poise Includes standing, walking and sitting One’s good posture should look natural, alert yet at ease, and should allow freedom of bodily movement and ease of breathing. Posture and poise can give definite clues to your emotional state.  Gestures and Body Language Moving the head, face, hands or any part of the body while speaking Should be done spontaneously with proper timing to add emphasis to the message Gestures should be combined actions of the whole body. Basic Hand Gestures Pointing Dividing Describing or imitating Giving and receiving Rejecting or restraining Emphasizing Facial Expressions  Tips and Techniques: 1.Remove “Noisy” Movements. For many people, there is as much to be gained from removing nervous and distracting movements as there is from adding conscious gestures. It may seem counter-intuitive, but this is “addition by 2. Avoid “Forcing” Gestures into Your Speech. 3. Record a Video of Yourself Speaking.