12. Speech Delivery

 

Homework revision


1. Analyze your own speech in accordance with the plan in this presentation.
2. Watch a documentary “Body Language Decoded: What Every Body is Saying.” Make notes on important and interesting facts:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWouAGdMI_g&ab_channel=ReelTruthScienceDocumentaries 


Class Work

Fear of Public Speaking


Questions for discussion:

  1. Are all people naturally fearful of performance? Why?
  2. What do you need to do to make a performance a fearless one?
  3. What did Jeff say about the fear?
  4. What are the main factors that go into performance? Give examples.
  5. What are the 3 big ideas for fearless performance?
  6. What other things are important to consider while performing?
  7. What can you tell about Jeff's performance? Do you like it or not? Share your opinion.

Methods of delivery

  • Manuscript

  • Memorization

  • Impromptu

  • Extemporaneous


Focusing on delivery

  • Using your voice

    • Speak with enough volume.

    • Vary your pitch.

    • Avoid a too-rapid speaking rate.

    • Pause between thoughts.

    • Add vocal variety.

    • Pronounce words carefully.

    • Articulate clearly.

Vocal Variety in Presentations

Questions for discussion:

  1. Why is vocal variety crucial? Mention the main points and explanations used in the video.
  2. Why is pace important? What tips did Deborah give? Give examples.
  3. Why is projection vital? What tips did Deborah give? Give examples.
  4. Why are pauses essential? What tips did Deborah give? Give examples.
  5. Why is pitch beneficial? What tips did Deborah give? Give examples.
  6. Why is pronunciation important? What tips did Deborah give? Give examples.
  7. What can you tell about Deborah's performance? Do you like it or not? Share your opinion.

  • Communicating non-verbally

    • Check your appearance.

    • Signal confidence with your body position and movement.

    • Use natural gestures.

    • Eye contact.


The importance of Body Language


Questions for discussion:

  1. What example did Deborah give in the beginning? Why?
  2. What will make your audience feel that you are an authority?
  3. Why is posture crucial? What tips did Deborah give? Give examples.
  4. Why are gestures and movement essential? What tips did Deborah give? Give examples.
  5. Why are facial expressions vital? What tips did Deborah give? Give examples.
  6. Why is eye contact beneficial? What tips did Deborah give? Give examples.
  7. Why is dress important? What tips did Deborah give? Give examples.

Homework


1. Watch the speech  “Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are” by Amy Cuddy

https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_may_shape_who_you_are?language=en 

2. Work on the visual rhetoric with the help of the presentation https://www.slideshare.net/amandacpoiesis/visual-rhetoric-and-analysis-workshop