DELIVERY Types of Delivery

Delivery: a combination of voice and body language that make up how the speech was presented. It is the mode or manner you use to transmit messages to your audience.

Types of Delivery: Manuscript Method

Types of Delivery: Memorized Method

Types of Delivery: Extemporaneous Method

Types of Delivery: Impromptu Method

DELIVERYDelivery: Vocal

Voice – the power source for speakers. Made up of vocal aspects (such as pauses), emphasis, volume, pitch, rate, articulation, and pronunciation.

Volume Volume is the loudness or softness of

your voice An effective speaker uses a wide range

of volume, as appropriate, from whisper to loud volume.

Voice projection is related to volume Varying the volume alleviates vocal

monotony Find a balance between TOO LOUD and

too soft

Volume: Practice Loud: Miss Martin is the best Speech

teacher ever! Soft: North is way better than South! Project a whisper: Hey, what did you

decide to do this weekend?

Rate your “normal” volume.

Rate Pace, or speed, at which you talk The rate of speech used to move

through the content Unfilled pauses (silence)should be used

effectively to monitor the speaker’s rate; Pause for effect Use slashes to mark pauses on manuscripts

Fine line between not waiting at all – and waiting too long!

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Pitch The vocal notes that you hit while

speaking – the highs and lows of your voice

Avoid being monotone (deliver all of your words at the same rate and pitch)

The speaker should sound confident

Pitch: Practicehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhiCFdWeQfA

Vocal Emphasis or Vocal Inflection Altering your vocal tone or your pitch to

stress important words or phrases The voice should be properly

expressive in order to engage the audience and create interest

Unfilled pauses (silence) should be used to create suspense and bring attention to an important point

Vocal Emphasis or Vocal Inflection: Practice

“Her name is Sally and she’s my friend”

“Her name is Sally and she’s my friend” “Her name is Sally and she’s my friend” “Her name is Sally and she’s my friend” “Her name is Sally and she’s my friend” “Her name is Sally and she’s my friend”

Articulation and Pronunciation Articulation, or enunciation, refers to the

crispness, the distinctness, which we say the syllables in a word

Avoid “mushmouth syndrome” Pronunciation refers to saying the

sounds of a word properly and stress the correct syllable

Articulation and Pronunciation Practice

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked. If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, Where's the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked?

D-A-T-A M-A-T-U-R-E M-A-R-T-I-N What other words that have multiple

ways of pronouncing them?

Additional Aspects of Vocal Delivery

Pause Before Starting = Pause and gather yourself before starting the speech. Not pausing or pausing for a very short time can make the speaker appear nervous, eager, or unpolished. It is more effective to pause for 2-3 sections before starting.

Avoid Fillers or Vocalized Pauses = The speaker should not utter vocalized pauses (Um, Ah, and You Know). Vocalized pauses are sounds or expressions used by many speakers to fill silence instead of using silent pauses.

PRACTICE: Put it all together! (Simple, honest statement, or perhaps sarcasm.)"I appreciate the kindness you have shown me, and I hope to return the favor when I can."

(Resentment, anger, unfriendliness)"Kindness! Do you call that kindness? I wouldn't treat a stray dog the way you've treated me!

(Deep feeling of earnestness and conviction)"If we all show a little kindness, a little concern for others' need as well as our own, we can help make the word what it should be.“

Delivery Notes!

DELIVERY Delivery: Body Language

Body Language – nonverbal communication that is expressed

through eyes, limbs, posture, and face.

Eye Contact When the speaker looks at the audience Eye contact duration = how long the

speaker hold eye contact Eye contact distribution = how the

speaker looks at all members of the audience and all parts of the room

Eye contact affects the speaker’s creditability and persuasiveness

Eye Contact: Practice1. Staring Contest:

Find someone next to you.Go as long as possible without blinking.Crown a winner and a loser.

2. Have a conversation without looking at the person’s eyes.

Posture Involves position and projection of the

shoulders, chest, abdomen, and legs Posture relays confidence and bad

postures can tarnish the speaker’s creditability

Posture Practice1. Create a stance or posture for the following character types: Innocent little kid, age 6, wanting ice cream Grouchy old man who always yells at kids to

get off his lawn High school girl who is “too cool” Jock boy who was trying to be cool/tough but

got turned down by the girl he just asked out2. What emotions are the silhouettes conveying?

Gestures Gestures are moving the hands, head, or

other body limbs Gestures may be used to accentuate,

exaggerate, or even replace verbal communication

Effective speakers need to be aware of their arms and hands and avoid positions that may send negative messages or be distracting

Match your gestures to your words!

Gesture: Practice What gestures might be appropriate with

these phrases? “This needs to happen right now!” “I don’t care. It wasn’t my fault.” “…and BAM, it hit the floor!”

Facial Expressions Facial expressions involve the use of eye

brows, cheeks, lips, and other facial muscles to convey emotion

Smiling is considered the most important facial expression because it increases the speaker’s likeability and credibility

Facial Expressions: Practice Warm up your face by trying to get your face as

small/big as possible! You just ate a lemon You walk into a surprise party for your birthday You just got a full ride to the college of your

dreams Stink eye / dirty look You have a question, but you are afraid to ask it Your parents are embarrassing you in front of your

friends You walk into a crowded room and you scan the

room until you friend your friends

Additional Aspects of Delivery Avoid Distractions Speaker-created distractions are unintentional mannerisms or

objects that can divert the attention of the audience

Use of Notes Speakers often use outlines or index cards while speaking, don’t

let them become a distraction

Use of Lectern or Podium The podium should support and hide the speaker’s notes Effective speakers are aware of their hands even when using a

lectern

Appearance Appearance includes attire, personal grooming, and hygiene Appearance affects the speaker’s credibility

PUT IT ALL TOGETHER!