1. Quote
“People’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. This means if you go to a funeral, you’re better off in the casket than doing the eulogy.”
Jerry Seinfeld

2. Speech Communication
English 12a
Barrows

3. Types of Communication

4. Communication
an attempt to understand and/or to be understood.

5. Formal Communication
Prepared speeches and questions are used

6. Informal Communication
Prepared speeches and questions are not used

7. Intrapersonal Communication
Communicating with oneself
Intra = within

8. Interpersonal Communication
Communicating with another person
Inter = between
A) Relationship Centered
B) Task Oriented

9. Group Communication
Informal communication with two or more people

10. Public Communication
Formal communication with a large number of people

11. Verbal Communication
Message sent in form of words (either written or spoken)

12. Nonverbal Communication
Message sent in a form other than in words

13. Aspects of the Speech Process

14. Inflection
Varying the tone of voice during words and sentences (allows the voice to be expressive and interesting)

15. Rate Speed with which words are spoken
Effective speakers learn to vary their speaking rate to enhance the message

16. Resonation
Volume, pitch, tone, voice quality (e.g. harsh, gentle, strong, etc.)

17. Articulation
Clear and accurate pronunciation

18. Methods of Speech Delivery

19. Manuscript
Entire speech is written down. Speaker reads the speech to audience.
E.g. political speech, graduation address
Advantage – no danger of forgetting material
Disadvantage – no eye contact, no voice variety

20. Memorization Speaker delivers a prepared manuscript speech from memory
E.g. short speeches such as award presentations
Advantage – effective eye contact
Disadvantage – speaker may forget parts of speech

21. Impromptu
(“off the cuff”) speaker has no time to prepare speech, made up as he goes
E.g. thank you speech after receiving unexpected award
Advantage – requires no preparation time
Disadvantage – delivery is usually difficult, awkward, and choppy

22. Extemporaneous
Prepared outlines and note cards are used, speaker delivers prepared ideas but does not read or memorize the speech
E.g. work-related presentation
Advantage – conversational style, effective eye contact
Disadvantage – choppy delivery unless transitions used effectively