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What is Articulation?

 The act of giving utterance or expression

 The adjustments and movements of speech organs involved in pronouncing a particular sound,
taken as a whole.
 Focuses on making individual sounds and pronunciation focuses on stress, rhythm, and
intonation of the syllables in the word.

When the speaker’s words cannot be understood because of poor articulation, the speech might as
not well have been delivered at all. The articulateness in pronouncing the words and speaking with clear
diction is the effective way on transmitting the message. Proper breathing techniques together with the
correct molding of sounds that make up words contribute to efficient articulation.

IMPORTANCE OF GOOD ARTICULATION

 It is important to be able to produce sounds, words and sentences which are clear and can be
easily understood and interpreted by others in order to be able to express basic needs and wants,
right through to being able to engage in complex conversations.
 Articulation is also important in literacy skills such as reading and spelling out of words.

What is Modulation?

 The capability to adjust or manipulate the resonance and timbre of the vocal tone
 A manner of speaking in which the loudness, pitch, or tone of the voice is modified

The easy explanation is to say that the word when connected with speaking or indeed music means a
changing in the volume, timing or pitch. Modulation makes music or speech interesting to listen to. With
speech it is modulation that makes the words and phrases stand out and to be more readily understood
and remembered. It is important therefore that a public speaker masters the art of modulation.

THREE ELEMENTS OF MODULATION

PITCH - The pitch is how high or low we speak just as there are higher or lower notes in music
represented by the notes on the stave when written down. By varying the level of our voice in pitch we
can create variety in our voice as well as use it to make certain words stand out.

PACE - The pace or timing at which you speak also needs to be varied. There are occasions when quite
rapid speech is called for, other times for it to be slowed more than normal. Rapid or slow speech should
be used sparingly but there will be speeds that vary in between the very fast and the very slow.

POWER - The third element of modulation is the power and volume that we use when speaking. Vary not
just the loudness (volume) but also the power or intensity that we use in our voice.
What is Stage Presence?

 The ability to “own” the stage, of the speaker being able to fill the space and project his/her
personality to the audience
 The ability to command the attention of a theater audience by the impressiveness of one's
manner or appearance

Stage presence is more than the ability to recite your lines, hit your marks, and sing the right notes.
Essentially, a good stage presence pulls the audience into the performance. It’s the ability to make the
audience connect with the performer and envelop them in the story being told, and in turn to express what
the audience feels.

The opposite of stage presence is stage fright which is considered as the topmost fear in the world of
public speaking. No one is immune of stage fright. The negative energy during stage fright must be
directed or should be used in another way – the speaker, instead of feeling nervous and shaky, must
become an interesting, enthusiastic speaker capable of being heard and able to move about on stage.

“The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said.” – Peter F. Drucker

Nonverbal communication describes the process of shared cues between people, which goes hand-
in-hand with public speaking. This can include eye contact, frequency of glances, blink rate, gestures,
facial expressions, postures, and more. Nonverbal signals can increase trust, clarity, and add interest to
your presentation when yielded properly. Learning how to become more sensitive to body language and
nonverbal cues will make you the best presenter you can be.

THE FIVE NON VERBAL ABILITIES

 Repetition – They can reinforce what is already being said

 Contradiction – They can contradict the message and make the speaker seem untruthful
 Substitution – They can take the place of words
 Complementing – They can complement a verbal message, for instance, a pat on the back
 Accenting – They can underline a certain point in the message

What is Audience Rapport?

 Is a good sense of understanding and trust. If you have good rapport with your neighbors, they
won't mind if you kick your ball onto their property every now and then.
 a relationship of mutual understanding or trust and agreement between people
 When you establish rapport with your audience, they become your partners in a dialog, allies in your
presentation. They’ll want you to succeed. They’ll overlook your nervousness and lack of polish. They’ll
laugh at jokes they’ve heard before. And they’ll give you the benefit of the doubt even if they lose the
thread of your logic.

HOW TO BUILD RAPPORT WITH YOUR AUDIENCE

1. Talk to people before your presentation begins.

2. Have your audience’s best interests at heart.

3. Establish eye contact.

4. Speak simply and with conviction.

5. Approach your presentation from your audience’s perspective — not your perspective.

6. Dress appropriately.

7. Avoid using humor or language that might offend them.

8. Tell stories to engage their imaginations.

SOURCES

Ramona S. Flores, Oral Communication

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