Oral 2

Speech

Oral medium of passing information to an audience.

Informative speech

Provides interesting and useful information to the audience.

Demonstrative speech

Teaches the audience to do or perform something while demonstrating.

Persuasive speech

Aims to convince people to change their mindset or take action.

Entertaining speech

Captivates audience attention while delivering a clear message.

Impromptu speech

Delivered on short notice with little preparation.

Extemporaneous speech

Off-the-cuff speech that allows the speaker to prepare using notes.

Manuscript speech

Word-by-word delivery, with a prepared manuscript.

Memorized speech

Fully written speech delivered from memory.

Audience profile

Identifying the audience to adapt the speech to their interests and understanding.

Logical organization

Structuring speech in introduction, body, and conclusion.

Duration

Length of time allotted for speech delivery.

Word choice

Selecting words carefully in speech writing.

Grammatical correctness

Ensuring correct grammar through revision and editing.

Preparation for public speaking

Steps to devise an interesting topic and organize content.

Chronological organization

Arranging content in order of occurrences.

Cause and effect organization

Explaining how one event leads to another.

Spatial organization

Arranging content according to physical location.

Comparison and contrast organization

Highlighting similarities and differences between topics.

Problem and solution organization

Identifying issues and proposing solutions.

Communication apprehension

Fear of public speaking associated with physical symptoms.

Fight or flight response

Natural reaction to perceive threats during communication.

Physical symptoms of communication apprehension

Physical reactions such as sweating, shaking, and rapid heartbeat.

Myths associated with CA

False beliefs about anxiety in public speaking.

Overcoming communication apprehension

Strategies to reduce anxiety and improve public speaking.

Purposive speech

Speech aimed at achieving a specific goal such as entertaining or informing.

Under pressure in speaking

Seeing speaking as an opportunity despite mistakes.

Logically organized speech

Structuring speech for clarity and logical flow.

Inspiring speech

Speech that uplifts and makes listeners feel good.

Contextualized speech

Customized speech considering the audience and purpose.

Sincere speech

Natural delivery reflecting genuine feelings.

Engaging presentation

Interacting with the audience through various methods.

Always prepared

The importance of being ready for any speaking engagement.

Inclusive speaking

Distributing attention among all audience members.

Not perfect expectation

Anticipating and managing unexpected issues in speeches.

Gain confidence

Building self-assurance through exposure to public speaking.

The C's in public speaking

Essential guidelines for effective public speaking.

Content

The information central to any presentation.

Context in speeches

The occasion, purpose, and audience considerations.

Confidence & conviction

Speaking with assurance to enhance credibility.

Concentration and practice

Focusing on audience reactions to adjust speech.

Code in public speaking

The verbal language used to convey the message.

Clothing and grooming

Influences on professional appearance and audience perception.

Choreography in speaking

Using gestures and body language effectively.

Seven deadly sins in public speaking

Common mistakes to avoid in public speaking.

Sloth in speech preparation

Neglecting to prepare for speeches.

Envy in speaking skills

Believing that great speakers are born, not made.

Lust in addressing nerves

Using ineffective methods to calm speaking anxiety.

Gluttony in word choice

Believing that more content is always better.

Greed in speech timing

Speaking beyond the allotted time.

Wrath in speeches

Reacting rigidly and losing composure under pressure.

Pride in public speaking

Putting oneself before the audience.