Delivery
The most visual aspect of a speech, but it also communicates the least amount of
concrete information
How can delivery affect the information communicated?
Positive: Listeners engaged, able to recall, more influential
Negative: Listeners unengaged, distracting, counterintuitive
Modes of Delivery
Memorized: Speaker has every word of their speech memorized
Manuscript: Speaker has an entire speech written out word for word in front of them
while they speak
Impromptu: Speech or speaking that is done with little or nor preparation
Extemporaneous: Speech delivered with notes but not the entire speech in front of the
speaker
Extemporaneous
Practice
Sounds more natural, looks more natural
Write full sentences- but not the whole speech
Ex: “Owning a dog is something that will benefit your life in many ways. One such way is
physically. It is important to get physical exercise and with a pet you will be able to
develop an exercise routine that will not only be necessary for your pet but also you. One
physical benefit would be…”
Ex: “Dogs provide physical benefits.”
Physical Delivery Components
Apparel, Posture, Facial expressions, Eye contact, Gestures
Nonverbal Communication
Behaviors, symbols, attributes, or objects-intended or not-that communicate messages
with social meaning
Nonverbals can enhance or change the meaning of words
We spend more time communicating nonverbally than verbally, and nonverbal messages
can carry more meaning than verbal messages do
Additional nonverbals:
Space (proxemics)
Time (chronemics)
Silence
Artifacts
Environments
Functions of Physical/Nonverbal Delivery
RepeatingL USing nonverbals to repeat messages
Accenting: Using nonverbals to emphasize messages
Complementing: Using nonverbals to make messages seem natural by demonstrating
them
Substituting: Using nonverbals in place of words
Regulating: Using nonverbals to govern a speech or interaction
Virtual Delivery
Preparation Checklist:
Test equipment, Prepare space, Practice with technology
Where to record your speech
Zoom, Laptop/computer camera, Phone camera, Canvas digital recording
Tips for digital speaking:
Hand gestures and facial expressions for nonverbals
Look at screen or near camera to have eye contact
Essentially look at the camera
Time requirements- redo speeches if needed
Be in a well-lit area and make sure you have audio
If you mess up, restart and just cut it in post
Components of Verbal Delivery
Pronunciation
Saying a word the way it should sound
Articulation
Speaking clearly and understandably
Rhythm
Emphasis placed on words/vocal variety
Rate
slow/fast
Volume
loud/quiet
Tone
monotone/enthusiastic/sarcastic/confident
Pitch
high/low
Vocalized pauses
Avoid verbal fillers
For example: um/uh
Verbal Communication
The WORDS we use when speaking
The Elements of Language
Sounds, Words, Grammar, Meaning
How to use language effectively
Accuracy (know what words/phrases are real and what they mean)
Vividness (vivid/metaphorical language and examples)
Immediacy ()
Appropriateness ()
Metaphorical ()
Visual AIds
Powerpoints (refrain from having too much writing)
Videos (must be appropriate)
Pictures (must be appropriate)
Props (example: instrument)
Practice and Application
General Tips
Practice
Skill not a talent
Skills develop over time
Discover your own rhythm
Put delivery cues on your notes
Ways to Practice:
Mirror
Friends and Family
Audio and video mediums
Practice
Early stages (organization)
Middle stages (getting feedback)
Final stages (refining)
Tips
Practice orally
Provide questions to practice audiences
Use a stopwatch
Keep the audience in mind
Keep it simple
