1. Presenting Your Speech
Speech I – Chapter 13
Presenting Your Speech

2. Presenting Your Speech
What do you think is the BEST thing to do to make sure you give a great speech?

3. Methods of Delivery
Impromptu
Manuscript
Memorized
Extemporaneous

4. Impromptu Given on the spur of the moment with ZERO preparation.
Often, impromptu speeches are given when the speaker is surprised by a speaking opportunity.

5. Manuscript
The speech is written out completely and READ to the audience.
This does NOT mean that the speaker stares at his or her written speech the whole time!

6. Memorized Written out completely and recited WORD for WORD.
It’s the same as a manuscript speech, except that this one is committed to memory.

7. Extemporaneous Fully outlined and practiced, but not memorized.
The exact wording is left until the speech is given, making it sound spontaneous.

8. Controlling Stage Fright
3 things you should know about stage fright:
Stage fright is NORMAL
Your audience is NOT likely to notice your nervousness
Experience and practice WILL help

9. Controlling Stage Fright
Before your speech:
Prepare carefully and completely
Finish far enough ahead of time to get familiar with it
Look your best
Dress to impress!
Relax tense muscles
Breathe calmly, close your eyes
Give yourself a pep talk
Remind yourself that you’re well prepared.
Be self-assured
Walk with confidence!

10. Controlling Stage Fright
During your speech, you may experience some of the following symptoms:
Queasy feeling, butterflies, sweat
Dry mouth
Stumbling over words
Squeaky voice, trembling
Strong desire to quit

11. Managing Nervousness
Are there any “tricks” that you have that help you stay calm and deliver your speech?

12. Improving Nonverbal Behavior
Appearance
Eye Contact
Facial Expressions
Effective Gestures
Good Posture

13. Improving - Appearance
Your appearance is how you look to your audience.
Clothing
Grooming
Good appearance does NOT guarantee a good speech, but it does help you achieve your goal.

14. Improving – Eye Contact