Impromptu Speaking Strategies
What is Impromptu Speaking?
– Speaking that occurs when you are called on to make a presentation that you have had
little or no time to prepare for.
– You may be called on in class or at work to …
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How to Use a Public Address Microphone
Test the microphone!
– A standard test is “testing 1…2…3…4…”
– Ask the audience members in the back of the room if they can hear you
DO NOT test the microphone by slapping it or blowing into it.
– This …
Nonverbal Elements of Delivery
Appearance
• Should match the topic, occasion, and the audience’s expectations
• Accessories should not outshine the message (tasteful outfit in which
jewelry, clothes, and hairstyle do not distract the audience)
• If appearance draws too much attention, the audience …
Verbal Elements of Delivery
Pitch – measure of how high or low your voice sounds
• Monotone (no inflection) sounds boring and unemotional
• Inflection helps you maintain audience interest and get your message across
• Avoid dramatic, upward shifts in pitch or ones …
Eye Contact
• Look at your audience 95% of the time, the other 5% can be
devoted to glancing at your notes
• Having good eye contact with your listeners is important for
3 reasons:
1.) It creates an important bond of …
Immediacy Behaviors Perception of Physical or Psychological Closeness (Verbal & Nonverbal)
Immediacy Behaviors
Perception of Physical or Psychological Closeness
(Verbal & Nonverbal)
Verbal
• Previews and Reviews
• Inclusive Language (we, us)
• Messages that Encourage Participation
• Don’t Stereotype
• Use Names
Nonverbal
Appearance
• Formal Dress = competent, organized, …
Presentation Delivery Tips
Verbal
• Don’t speak too quickly or too slowly
• Speak a little louder than a normal conversation in order for the
entire class to hear you clearly
• Vary pitch to avoid sounding monotone
• Avoid using distracting speech:…
Tips for Effective Delivery When Giving a Speech
• The speaker’s delivery should be natural, like a normal conversation
• A speaker’s confidence contributes to the effectiveness of the delivery.
• An effective delivery is direct in that it requires the speaker to connect
personally with listeners by …
Stop Overuse of Random Repetitive Words or Phrases!
When a speaker’s presentation is filled with vocal fillers (also known as
vocalized fillers or segregates) audience members get frustrated. At the end
of the speech the fillers can be the thing that the audience remembers the
most.
Fillers happen …
Confident Public Speaking
It is important to appear confident and enthusiastic during oral presentations and public
speaking events. This can help you and your audience to have a more enjoyable time.
What/How does a confident and enthusiastic speaker …
Do:
• Gives the …