Effective Public Speaking: Speech Is Power, Speech Is To Persuade, To Convert, To Compel. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Effective Public Speaking
Speech is power,
Speech is to persuade, to convert, to compel.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
What you will learn

Aspects of Public Speaking
Types, Reasons, Why
Parts of the Speech

Delivery of the Speech

Types of public speaking
Purpose of your speech
Why we listen to speakers
Who is your audience
Preparation for your speech
Types of Public Speaking

Two types of Public Speaking
Extemporaneous means spur of the moment

Prepared having time to develop your material
Why are you there? (Purpose)

Part of your assignment
Chance to tell others about what you learned
You have something to share

You know things about your topic that others do not
Chance to show others your presentation
Why do we listen to public speakers?

Information
Persuasive topics
Motivation
Entertainment
Know your audience?

Age How old is the majority of your audience?
Are there more boys/girls in the audience?
What will your audience be interested in?
How many people will be in your audience?
Will your audience be knowledgeable about your
topic?
How to win the audience?

Keep your discussion
Interesting
Use examples or stories

Provide interesting facts
To the point
Dont go on and on and on and on and on

Keep your comments simple but informative
Preparation
Do your homework Know your topic
Develop your presentation material
Accuracy (content and spelling)
Practice, Practice, Practice
Mom, Dad, brother, sister, mirror, family pet, stuffed

animals, record your speech
Practice where you will do your actual presentation
Accept criticism no one is perfect/ there is always room for
improvement
Time yourself
Parts of the Speech

Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Introduction of Speech
Get the audiences attention
Introduce yourself
State the purpose
Relate the importance to the audience
Preview the main points that will be covered
The first step

Be Prepared
Take a deep breath
Slow your breathing / pause between sentences
Get the audience engaged
Tell a joke, use a quote, use a poem to begin your speech
Walk around use your energy

Find your own way to reduce nervousness
Face your fears
Body of the Speech

Conveys the message
Discuss main points
Provide supporting details
Educate/ entertain the audience
Conclusion
Highlight the central theme of your speech
Briefly cover the main points
Provide the audience with a feeling of satisfaction
that you accomplished what you promised

Closing statement
Thank the audience for their attention
Delivery of your Speech

Appearance
Speech and Voice
Body Language
Appearance
First Impressions made in the first 7 seconds
Hair style, accessories, shoes, breath
Who is your audience dress appropriately

How you dress will reinforce your authority
Clean
Neat
Speech and Voice

Use variation in
Loudness
Pitch
Low and high pitch

Creates interest
Quality
Helps provide emphasis and attention
Provides emotion and feeling
Rate
Holds the attention of the audience
Body Language
Posture
Shows confidence
Not too rigid locked knees = chance to meet the floor / Relax
Facial Expressions
Smile/ enjoy yourself and your audience will also enjoy themselves
Be serious when necessary
Eye Contact
Helps establish a relationship with your audience
Makes them feel included
Too nervous look directly above their heads
Look for signals from your audience do they look confused? bored? Excited?
Keep head up Dont talk to the floor
Gestures
Use your head, hands and arms helps to emphasize ideas and feelings
Should come naturally
Last minute tips

Do
Speak on a topic you have earned the right to talk about
Speak on a topic that you are interested in be enthusiastic
Talk from your heart not from your mouth
Be sincere
Be honest
Be eager to communicate your information
Keep it simple
Make brief notes of what you want to say
Use pictures or examples to support your opinion
Know more about your topic than you will use
Rehearse the points of your speech through normal conversation with friends
Dont
Memorize your speech
Imitate others, be yourself
Preach or scold
Conclusion
Types, Purpose, Audience, Preparation
Parts of the Speech
Introduction, Body, Conclusion
Delivery of the Speech
Appearance, Voice, Body Language
Thank You

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Effective Public Speaking

What you will learn

Types, Reasons, Why

Parts of the Speech

Aspects of Public Speaking

Types of Public Speaking

Extemporaneous means spur of the moment

Why are you there? (Purpose)

You have something to share

Chance to show others your presentation

Why do we listen to public speakers?

Know your audience?

How to win the audience?

Use examples or stories

Dont go on and on and on and on and on

Accuracy (content and spelling)

Practice, Practice, Practice

Mom, Dad, brother, sister, mirror, family pet, stuffed

Parts of the Speech

The first step

Tell a joke, use a quote, use a poem to begin your speech

Walk around use your energy

Body of the Speech

that you accomplished what you promised

Delivery of your Speech

Hair style, accessories, shoes, breath

Who is your audience dress appropriately

Speech and Voice

Low and high pitch

Helps provide emphasis and attention

Provides emotion and feeling

Holds the attention of the audience

Last minute tips

Types, Purpose, Audience, Preparation

Parts of the Speech

Introduction, Body, Conclusion

Delivery of the Speech

Appearance, Voice, Body Language

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