Principles and Characteristics of Good Speech PDF

The Fisher Valley College, Inc. 5 M.L Quezon Ave., Taguig City Course Subject Speech and Theater Arts Unit and Topic Principles and Characteristics of Good Speech Presenters Subia, Jerra C. Vinluan, Amy Rose B. Objectives...

The Fisher Valley College, Inc. 5 M.L Quezon Ave., Taguig City Course Subject Speech and Theater Arts Unit and Topic Principles and Characteristics of Good Speech Presenters Subia, Jerra C. Vinluan, Amy Rose B. Objectives After studying this chapter, you will be able to: Identify the Principles and Characteristics of good speech. Realize the importance of having a good speech and delivery. Understand why and when speech is good. Terminologies ▪ Speech – The expression of or the ability to express thoughts and feelings by articulate sounds. A formal address or discourse delivered to an audience. PRINCIPLES OF GOOD SPEECH Good Speech is Socially Responsible – The socially responsible speaker must constantly respect facts and be aware of sound reasoning and judgements. Good speech reveals a speaker with good personal qualifications – Almost always the speaker with strong personal qualification is in the best position to win the respect of the listener. Good speech is directed to serve a specific purpose – A purposeless speech meanders aimlessly. But the purposiveness of a speech forces the speaker to follow a course to attain his aim. Good speech deals with worthwhile subjects – The best resources of both speaker and audience are to be tapped. Good speech us based on the best available materials – A substantial speech is inclined to attract and hold the attention of the listener. Good speech is analytical – Outlining the speech lends to lucid analysis which comes to perfection as the speaker delivers his piece. Good Speech is based on sound method – Planning a speech improves the delivery and leads to effective communication. Good speech claims the attention and interest of the listener – The speaker analyzes and adapts to his audience; listener analyzes and adapts to the speaker to the speaker. Good speech makes effective use of voice and bodily action – Voice and bodily action produce symbols which convey the speech and to which the audience reacts.  The Fisher Valley College, Inc. 5 M.L Quezon Ave., Taguig City Good speech uses diction, language, and style – The language one uses revelatory of a speaker ‘s personality, is an essential element in effective oral discourse. CHARACTERISTICS OF SPEECH Clarity – The voice of the speaker should be clear, tone should vary and pitch should be pleasant. Definiteness of message – The message of the speech should be definite and relevant with the subject matter. Conciseness – The audience becomes impatient to a long speech. Hence, speech should be as concise as possible. Interesting – Speech should be delivered in an interesting and pleasing way so that the audience is motivated to pay attention. Speaking Slowly – An ideal speech is one which is delivered slowly and usual tone. Free from emotions - Another important feature of good speech is that it should be delivered in an unbiased and unemotional way. Ensuring Participation of Audience – A good speech is one which ensures participation from the audience with the speaker. Brevity – It is very difficult to hold the attention of the listeners for more than 15 to 20 minutes. Use of Body Language – Good Speech goes with necessary body language. Key Concepts JAMES H. MCBURNEY and ERNEST J. WRAGE Define speech as “communication of ideas and feeling by means of visible and audible symbols originating in the speaker” When speech is good? Generally, the criteria used by some people in judging when speech is good are: The nature of response – by the results of speech on the listener; The soundness of the speaker’s position – by the truth of the speech; The motives and the intentions of the speaker; The principles of the art of good speech. References: https://www.scribd.com/document/136645171/Principles-of-and- Characteristics-of-Good-Speech http://kumir.weebly.com/characteristics-of-good-speech.html https://youtube.com/watch?v=7RY84P_OBgc&si=mjNWxVXdgwzIMC7s  The Fisher Valley College, Inc. 5 M.L Quezon Ave., Taguig City QUIZ 1. Is the ability to express thoughts and emotions through vocal sounds and gestures. - Speech 2. It helps the audience to hear and understand the message clearly. - Speaking slowly 3. The message of the speech should be definite and relevant with the subject matter. - Definiteness of message 4. They define speech as “ The communication of ideas and Feeling by means of visible and audible symbols originating in the speaker” 5. JAMES H. MCBURNEY and ERNEST J. WRAGE 6. The voice of the speaker should be clear, tone should vary and pitch should be pleasant. - Clarity 7. It is very difficult to hold the attention of the listeners for more than 15 to 20 minutes. - Brevity 8. A good speech is one which ensures participation from the audience with the speaker. - Ensuring Participation of Audience 9. At the time of delivering a speech, the speaker should use various nonverbal cues. - Use of body language 10. Another important feature of good speech is that it should be delivered in an unbiased and unemotional way - Free from emotions 11-15 = give 5 principles of good speech