Methods of Delivery
This method of speech delivery involves reading a fully written script word for word.
What is the manuscript style?
This aspect of speech involves forming vowels and consonants clearly using the lips, jaw, tongue, and palate.
What is articulation?
This term refers to body movements, facial expressions, and stance, all of which contribute to a speaker's message.
What is body language?
Before giving a speech, speakers should do this to the room to familiarize themselves with lighting, acoustics, and audience layout.
What is check out the room?
These small, numbered aids should contain just enough information for a speaker to deliver their speech without reading word-for-word.
What are note cards?
This speech style requires speakers to commit their entire speech to memory and recite it verbatim.
What is the memorized style?
This refers to the correct way a word is spoken, including how vowels and consonants are produced and which syllable is emphasized.
What is pronounciation?
A speaker who bobs their head up and down between notes and the audience falls into this category of poor eye contact.
What is a head bobber?
This piece of equipment, commonly used in presentations, should be checked beforehand to ensure proper slide formatting and media playback without malfunctions.
What is Powerpoint?
The verbatim memorization of this part of a speech helps the speaker maintain eye contact and establish confidence.
What is the introduction?
This speech style is often given with little or no preparation and is commonly used for toasts.
What is the impromptu style?
A variety of language where one is distinguished from others by grammar and vocabulary.
What is dialect?
The percentage of a speech delivery during which a speaker should maintain eye contact.
What is 80-90%?
According to proper speaker etiquette, this is the only liquid that should be available for a speaker.
What is water?
This common fear is ranked higher than the fear of death for many people.
What is public speaking?
This delivery style is carefully prepared and rehearsed but delivered using notes, allowing for flexibility and natural speech.
What is the extemporaneous style?
This term describes the unique timbre and texture of a person's voice, which can be developed through vocal exercises.
What is vocal quality?
This habit, where a speaker stares only at one or two audience members, can make others feel left out.
What is the obsessor?
Ice should not be in a speaker's water glass for this reason.
What is the risk of choking while speaking?
Before delivering a speech, speakers should do this moderate activity to relieve tension and improve breath control.
What is exercise?
Newscasters and U.S. Presidents often use this device to deliver manuscript-style speeches while maintaining eye contact with the audience.
What is a teleprompter?
This term describes variations in pitch that add meaning to spoken words, like raising the pitch at the end of a question.
What is inflection?
This type of outfit is generally appropriate for class speeches, with men wearing button-down shorts and women choosing blouses and slacks or skirts.
What is business casual?
What is a microphone?
This is the best way to prevent stress before a speech, ensuring confidence and smooth delivery.
What is preparation and rehearsal?