1. Final Exam – Part 1
Group Speeches

2. Choosing Appropriate Language
Chapter 12 Lecture/Recap

3. Be clear on the meaning Connotative vs. Denotative Accuracy
Synonyms—which is appropriate?

4. Clear and Creative Avoid jargon, technical language, etc.
Use language familiar to your audience
Avoid redundancy and other clutter
Use vivid language

5. Use Appropriate Language
Must consider…
The occasion
The audience
The topic
You, as a speaker

6. Be Audience Centered Use inclusive language
Avoid offensive, insensitive language
Examples of what NOT to use
The generic “he”
Stereotypes and Gender roles
Names that groups do NOT use to identify themselves (e.g. homosexual vs. gay)

7. Let’s Play a Game! Practicing your language use
As you go through the activity, think about:
What descriptive language would be helpful?
How would vivid language be helpful?
Would concrete words be more helpful?
Should you use connotative meaning or denotative meaning?

8. Chapter 13 Lecture/Recap
Delivery
Chapter 13 Lecture/Recap

9. The Art of Delivery Conveying ideas w/o causing distractions
Formality + attributes of conversation (directness, spontaneity, animation, expressiveness)
Experience  improvements
Start with basics (Speech 1) and work on polishing your delivery (Speeches 2, 3, Group project)

10. Methods of Delivery Impromptu –on the spot; little to no preparation
Scripted –word-for-word; manuscript
Memorized –word-for-word; delivered from memory
Extemporaneous –prepared and delivered with notes; conversation quality

11. The Speaker’s Voice Volume – loudness/softness; adjust to the room
Pitch – highness/lowness; inflections
Rate – speed
Pauses – break; use strategically, avoid vocalized pauses (um, uh)
Vocal variety – using these different elements (strategically)

12. The Speaker’s Voice Pronunciation Genuine gen-u-wine gen-u-win*
Articulation
Ought to* otta don’t know * dunno
Want to* wanna have to* hafta

13. The Speaker’s Body Kinesics: study of body movement
Personal Appearance – fits occasion; creates an impression
Movement – purposeful; avoid distractions
Gestures – purposeful; avoid distractions
Eye Contact – 80-90% of speech; also consider how you look at them; 3 person trick
Don’t just look at Dr. G

14. PRACTICE!!! Practice with your notecards and visual aid
Give a full delivery
Practice in front of a mirror or friends/family
Time yourself

15. Value of Examples http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YivQYeI0vys

16. Strategic Use of Voice and Body
Consider how voice and body were both used to show emotion, add to story, emphasize parts of the story, engage the audience

17. Q&A NOT for 2nd or 3rd speech; Final project ONLY
Create/Brainstorm possible questions
Practice responses
Listen carefully; ask for clarification, if necessary
Answer with positive attitude
Do not focus on one person when answering
Do not ramble; answer the question and move on
Avoid one word responses

18. Speech Workshop #12