Transcript Delivery - Shelton State Community College

Delivering Your Speech
Why Is Delivery Important?
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Delivery: The way you communicate
messages orally and visually through your
use of voice, face, and body. Approximately
55-90% of the meaning listeners grasp is
from delivery.
Delivery can make an adequate speech seem
great to the listeners.
An excellent speech can fail to reach the
listeners because of ineffective delivery.
Methods of Delivery pg 271
Qualities of Effective Delivery
page 271
Nonverbal delivery should reinforce verbal message.
 You should sound as if you are talking with your
listeners rather than speaking to them. Strive for
naturalness.
 Show enthusiasm
 Show confidence
 Be direct.
 You should avoid delivery behaviors that distract
or contradict your message.
 Your delivery should be “dramatic” but not
“theatrical.”
Conversational Style
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Conversational: You seem
spontaneous and natural despite having
practiced your speech.
Your goal is to communicate with your
audience rather than speak to them.
Voice
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page 279
Paralanguage: The use of voice to convey
nonverbal meaning.
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Volume (How loudly or softly you speak)
Pitch (The highness or lowness of your voice.)
Rate (most speakers speak 120-150 wpm)
Pauses (avoid vocalized pauses… “um”)
Enunciation (The act of speaking clearly and distinctly)
Pronunciation (know how to pronounce all words.)
Use Vocal Variety!
Commonly Mispronounced
Words
Functions of Nonverbal
Communication in Delivery
(page 286)
Nonverbal Communication:
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Clarifies the meaning of a verbal message
Facilitates feedback
Establishes a relationship between speaker and
audience
Establishes speaker credibility
Pay Attention to Body Movement
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pg 288
Animate facial Expressions - Smile! 
Maintain Eye Contact – You should look at the eyes of
your audience members 90% of your speech!
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Use natural gestures -
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Be aware of body movement -
Keep hands out of pockets!
Don’t cross arms. Don’t grip podium!
sway. Use motivated movement.
Don’t shift weight or
Facial Expressions
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Facial Expressions: The use of the
face to express a wide variety of
emotions.
Facial expressions reinforce the
emotional content of your speech.
Effective facial expressions appear
natural, lively, and spontaneous.
Eye Contact
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Eyes are probably the most important source
of nonverbal communication.
Attempt to look at your audience at least 90%
of the time.
Span the entire audience.
Look listeners in the eye.
Body Movement
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Motivated Movement: Reinforces the
meaning of your speech by
emphasizing points, referencing
presentational aids, and clarifying
structure.
You should plan and practice your use
of movement.
Never turn your back to the audience!
Dress Appropriately page 290
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Object language: The ways
appearance communicates meaning to
listeners.
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Looking like a professional tends to
improve speaker credibility (Bate, 1992; Cherulnik,
1989; Lawrence & Watson, 1991; Molloy, 1975; Temple & Loewen,
1993).
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Appearance should aid your message and
not distract from it.
A Checklist for Appearance
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Avoid extremes.
Consider the audience and occasion
when picking your clothing and other
appearance related items.
Consider your topic and purpose.
Practice Delivery
pg 292
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Practice! Practice! Practice!
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Record yourself!
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Practice under realistic conditions!
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Practice with note cards.
Practice in front of friends!
Time yourself!
Visualize the setting where you will speak