1. General tips for public speaking and debating

2. Posture and Body Language
Proper posture
Stand up straight
Keep your shoulders back and your chest out
Keep your feet on the ground
Do not slouch or slump over
Body Language
Avoid crossing your arms or making fists
Use gestures to enhance your speech, not to distract from it

3. Articulation how your total vocal process works
articulation noun 1.  the aspect of pronunciation that involves bringing articulatory organs together so as to shape the sounds of speech (

4. Pronunciation
pro⋅nun⋅ci⋅a⋅tion –noun 1. the act or result of producing the sounds of speech, including articulation, stress, and intonation, often with reference to some standard of correctness or acceptability. 2. an accepted standard of the sound and stress patterns of a syllable, word, etc. (
Always be sure to check the pronunciation of unfamiliar words.

5. Pitch
The highs and lows of your voice
Avoid being monotone

6. Pace The speed of your speech
Between words per minute is the normal pace for a persuasive speech
The human ear and brain can compile and decode over 400 spoken words per minute

7. Caesura
The pause
Use pauses to emphasize or highlight words or phrases in your speech.

8. Volume Always be aware of your volume
Be sure to speak to the last row of your audience without shouting at them

9. Quality
Quality of voice is gauged by the overall impact that your voice has on your listeners.
Quality of voice is the net caliber of your voice, its character and attributes.

10. Variance Vary the elements of your voice
Change your pitch, volume, and speed at least once every 30 seconds, if only for just one word.
Never go more than one paragraph without a vocal variance.
Let the words speak for themselves; reflect their nature through your voice.

11. Great Speeches

12. Your Assignment Search www.youtube.com for great speeches
You must choose TWO speeches
One speech should be a famous historical speech
One speech should be a famous movie speech
Post each speech video link and analysis comment to this post
Copy and paste the link from into your comment and write an analysis of the speech with reference to the elements of public speaking.
Your analysis must be specific and must be at least one paragraph in length for each video clip
Be prepared to present your work to the class.