Speech terminology Ch. 05

Parts of your speech to memorize

Whole introduction, sequence of main points in body, and whole conclusion

Why you should not memorize entire speech word for word

Because your speech might come off as overly stiff and leave you little room for being spontaneous

Putting a few words on a card

One way to prepare notes for your speech; would simply contain the essential ideas you would cover in your speech

Number of rehearsals required for most speakers to give an effective speech

4-6 of these usually needed but ultimately depends on you

Two ways to rehearse a speech

Standing in front of a mirror OR videotaping yourself

Vocal quality

How well your voice sounds to your audience; affected by volume, pitch, articulation (clarity)

Pacing

The rate at which you give your speech; important to not speak too quickly or too slowly but to maintain a steady speaking rate

Ideas for keeping pacing even

Keep your speaking rate steady; use your voice normally; may speak conversationally

Body language

Movements, facial expressions, postures, gestures; can be conscious or unconscious

Visual aid tips

Should relate to one or more of speech's main points; make sure everyone can see it; lettering and images should be visible even at a distance; keep out of sight until ready to use it

Stage fright

The fear some people experience when speaking before a group of people.