Chapter 12
Delivering the Speech
By Boundless
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Delivery is "real" when the speaker is honest and talks with the audience without acting.
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Speakers may or may not be able to choose a delivery method, but keeping best speech practices in mind leads to success in each situation.
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Your manuscript delivery method will vary depending on whether the manuscript is your own or someone else's.
It to your advantage to memorize your speech in some situations, and a distracting disadvantage in others.
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An impromptu speech is given with little or no preparation, usually about a topic that the speaker knows well.
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Extemporaneous, the most natural method of delivery, involves glancing at notes while maintaining crucial eye contact with the audience.
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The key difference between a prepared and impromptu speech is the amount of time given to the speaker to rehearse and prepare.
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An impromptu speech is given with little or no preparation, but the presenter is usually very knowledgeable about the subject matter.
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Speakers control the production of sound either using their own voice or a microphone so that amplified sound is loud enough to be heard.
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Rate is the speed of speaking in words per minute from slow to fast, with normal rate averaging about 125 words per minute.
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Changing the pitch while speaking can convey shades of meaning such as emphasis or surprise, or distinguish a statement from a question.
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A speaker may use pauses to enhance the message delivery; a speaker may also user filler words and pauses that distract from the message.
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Articulation focuses on making individual sounds and pronunciation focuses on stress, rhythm, and intonation of the syllables in the word.
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Speakers may use many different English dialects to change the pitch, rate, volume, and use of pauses to achieve vocal variety.
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First impressions count: dressing appropriately for the occasion and using an open posture can improve the visual delivery of a speech.
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Eye contact and facial expressions provide important social and emotional information to the audience.
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Natural body movements and gestures can strengthen and enhance the message but repetitive, unnecessary movements can distract from delivery.
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Visual aids can play a large role in how the audience understands and processes the information that is presented.
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Social distance between people is reliably correlated with physical distance: intimate, personal, social and public.
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Rehearsal provides opportunities to apply knowledge to practice different parts, see what works, and then put it together for a total speech.
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Get in the habit of rehearsing all parts of the speech before delivery and revising as necessary.
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Spend time anticipating potential questions and preparing responses to them ahead of time; work with colleagues or friends to practice.
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Q&A occurs at the end of an in-person speech or at any point in time with larger, remote audiences using Twitter, SMS texting, or email.
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The key to a successful Q&A session is effective communication with the audience.