Lesson 18: Principles of Speech Delivery

A good Speaker has to have a clear voice and uses words that are understandable.

A good Speaker also uses the right facial expressions and appropriate gestures.

Moreover, Speakers are liked when they talk directly to the Audience, maintaining eye contact with the Listeners. These Speakers also move on the stage with confidence, showing mastery of Public Communication.

First Principle: Articulation

This refers to ==pronouncing the words and speaking with clear diction== that effectively transmits the Message of the Speaker.

It is highly important to know the correct way of saying a word, whether they are familiar or unfamiliar. Proper breathing techniques together with the correct molding of sounds that make up words contribute to efficient articulation.

Second Principle: Modulation

Speakers have to use pleasant sounding voice that is quite soothing to ears. Modulation refers to the ==Speaker’s ability to adjust or manipulate the resonance and timbre of the vocal tone==. Listeners will likely to pay attention to the Speaker whose voice is modulated.

Third Principle: Stage presence

This refers to the ==Speaker’s ability to “own” the stage and being able to fill the space== and project his/her personality to the Audience.

^^STAGE FRIGHT^^ - the opposite of stage presence; the topmost fear in the world of public speaking making somebody to feel shaky and nervous

Fourth Principle: Facial expression, gestures & movement

The Message of any speech is reinforced, clarified, and complemented by ==Nonverbal Communication== such as facial expressions, gestures, and movement. Without these nonverbal elements, the Speaker may be judged as boring.

==Facial expressions== should ==change with the content of the Speech.== Gestures should emphasize only certain points.

Fifth Principle: Audience rapport

This refers to the ==connection established by the Speaker== between him and the Audience.

It is very important to note the group of audience the Speaker will have for him to prepare a Speech that would appeal to the Audience, and this is where Audience Analysis comes in.