PRESENTING A

PUBLIC SPEECH
 METHODS OF SPEECH DELIVERY

A.Reading from the manuscript

B.Memorized speech
C.Impromptu speech
D.Extemporaneous speech
 THE SPEAKER’S VOICE
• Your voice is an important factor that
contributes a large part of the impression
you make on people. It is a reflection of
your inner poise and composure. If you
display confidence in your self through an
alert and controlled manner of speaking,
others will be inclined to have confidence
in you, too. (Tafalla, 2010)
 ASPECTS OF VOICE
Volume- loudness and softness of the
speaker’s voice
Pitch- highness/lowness of the speaker’s
voice
Inflection- changes of pitch or tone or a
speaker’s voice
 ASPECTS OF VOICE
Monotone- constant pitch or tone of voice
Rate- speed at which a person speaks
Pauses- momentary break in the vocal
delivery of a speech
Vocalized- pause occurs when a speaker
fills the silence between the words
 ASPECTS OF VOICE
Pronunciation- accepted standard of
sound or rhythm for words
Articulation- physical production of
particular speech sounds
Dialect- variety of language
distinguished by variations of accent,
grammar or vocabulary
CONTROLLING YOUR STAGE FRIGHT
Stage fright is the anxiety felt
when giving a speech in front of
an audience.
 CONTROLLING YOUR STAGE FRIGHT
• Even professional lecturers have stage fright.
• It is normal to feel nervous but it should be
controlled.
• Acquire speaking experience
• Prepare, prepare, prepare
• Use the power of visualization
• Don’t expect perfection
 GESTURES AND BODY MOVEMENTS
Hand gestures in public speaking
• Holding a paper
• Mannerism
• Pointing Fingers
Eyes and Facial Expressions
Stage Movement
 THINGS TO CONSIDER FOR HAND
GESTURES
Straight from shoulder
One hand at a time
Mirroring
 BODY LANGUAGE MISTAKES
Gesture Mistakes
• Not using any gesture at all
• Keeping your hands in your pocket
• Fidgeting with your hands
• Holding hands behind your back
• Pointing at the audience
 BODY LANGUAGE MISTAKES
Gesture Mistakes
• Folding hands across the chest
• Gripping the podium
• Using stilted gestures
 BODY LANGUAGE MISTAKES
Movement Mistakes
• Movement without a purpose
• Shifting your weight from one foot
to other
• Hiding behind a
desk/podium/flipchart
 BODY LANGUAGE MISTAKES
Posture Mistakes
• Standing too stiffly
• Slouching and keeping your head
down
 BODY LANGUAGE MISTAKES
Facial Expressions
• Not smiling ever
• Smiling too much