Delivery
Chapter 13
The Art of Public Speaking by Stephen Lucas
Introduction to Speech
McHenry County College – Ron Compton
Jonathan - Orchestra Conductor
Beethoven
Symphony # 5, 4th movement
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
Video
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Speech Delivery
Analogy of Conducting Music
“Eventually, you may find yourself
able to control the timing, rhythm,
and momentum of a speech as
skillfully as a conductor controls an
orchestra.”
Stephen Lucas, “Delivery,” Chapter 13,
p. 240 - The Art of Public Speaking, 2012
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Objectives - Know & Do
• Delivery in Speech
 Definition, Importance, Characteristics
 Basic Methods
 Voice Usage, Physical Action
 Preparation for Successful Delivery
• Delivery - Question & Answer Session
 Preparation, Responding
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Definition
How is Delivery Defined?
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Definition . . .
Delivery Defined
• Nonverbal Communication
• Use of Your Voice and Body
• Conveys Message of Your Words
Stephen Lucas, “Delivery,” Chapter 13,
p. 240 - The Art of Public Speaking, 2012
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Definition . . .
Delivery Defined
• Voice
• Vocal Variety as in Music:
Volume, Pitch, Rate, Pauses
• Pronunciation
• Articulation
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Definition . . .
Control of Volume of Voice
Joe Martin, The Chicago Tribune, May 20, 2009
Definition . . .
Delivery Defined
• Body - Kinesics
o Personal Appearance
o Movement
o Gestures
o Eye Contact
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Importance
How Important is Delivery
in Relation to Content?
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Importance . . .
Impact of Delivery
Content
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Characteristics
What is Good Delivery?
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Characteristics . . .
Good Delivery
• Clear, Natural – Without Distraction
• Speaker’s Art – Best for Oneself
• Basics – Speak Clearly, Eye Contact
• Practice – Polish & Enhance
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Example - Broadcast
Cheryl Burton
ABC 7 TV News
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Characteristics . . .
“The best way
to seem spontaneous
is to rehearse.”
T J Walker
President
Media Training Worldwide
Website
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What are Methods of Delivery?
Public Speaking
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Methods of Delivery
• Manuscript
Read
• Memory
Recite
• Impromptu
Spontaneous
• Extemporaneous Prepared
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Practicing Delivery
• Preparation Outline –
Read Aloud, Recall
• Speaking Outline, Extemporaneous
• Polish – With Audience, Video
• Dress Rehearsal – As Music, Theatre
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The Beatles
Analogy of Performing Music
Movie: A Hard Day’s Night
Trailer (1:52)
United Artists, 1964
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Voice & Body Delivery – Activity
• Speak Impromptu
• Emphasize Some Points
o Raise Volume of Voice
o “Pound a Drum” with Newspaper
Bob Owen, Speech Instructor
Florida College
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Activity Adapted From . . .
“Eye Contact Shooting Gallery”
Speech Communication Teacher, 1996-1999
By Thomas Roach & Lisa Goodnight
Page 23
Selected by Stephen Lucas as a Resource for
“The Art of Public Speaking” (2012)
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Eye Contact Shooting Gallery
Activity
• Speaker
o Speak Impromptu
o Goal: Eye Contact with All
• Audience Members
o Raise Hand upon Eye Contact
o Goal: All Hands Raised
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Answering Audience Questions
• Prepare & Practice – Anticipated Questions
• Manage the Question/Answer Session
• Clarify Format
• Approach Questions with Positive Attitude
• Listen Carefully
• Direct Answers to Entire Audience
• Honest & Straightforward
• Stay on Track
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Review of Delivery
• Delivery in Speech
 Definition, Importance, Characteristics
 Basic Methods
 Voice Usage, Body Usage
 Preparation for Successful Delivery
• Delivery in Question & Answer Session
 Preparation, Responding
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Video of Speech
Speech by Sajjid Chinoy
“Questions of Culture”
(8:03)
University of Richmond, 1996
Stephen Lucas, The Art of Public Speaking
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