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SPEECHES

SPEECHES. Keys to Success. Posture. Erect posture indicates = Extreme erect posture indicates = Slump indicates = Leaning towards someone = Leaning away from someone = . Space & Movement. Cultural differences Elevators or doctors’ offices Benefits of movement Detriments of movement.

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SPEECHES

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  1. SPEECHES Keys to Success

  2. Posture • Erect posture indicates = • Extreme erect posture indicates = • Slump indicates = • Leaning towards someone = • Leaning away from someone =

  3. Space & Movement • Cultural differences • Elevators or doctors’ offices • Benefits of movement • Detriments of movement

  4. Body Language & Gestures • Physical communication is just as important as what we say • Conveys ideas, clarifies importance, shows strong emotion • Mouth • Eyebrows • Hands • Fidgeting

  5. Eye Contact • Cultural group differences • In Canada, eye contact indicates interest, attention and integrity. • Prolonged eye contact is considered inappropriate. • Looking over heads makes you appear aloof

  6. Vocal Expression • Articulation – clarity and distinction • Expressivity – shades of meaning • Vitality – enthusiasm • Pleasing tone • Speed – 140-160 words per minute on average • Pauses – used to highlight words or ideas • Volume – speak to the back and vary the volume • Variance – change your pitch, volume and speed at least once every 30 seconds to match the words meaning

  7. Pitch • Pitch should be varied • Exercise: Say the letter “A” as low and as high as you can without singing. • What types of words or sentences should be said in a high pitch and which should be said in a low pitch?

  8. Word Stress & Inflection • Stress main or new idea in each line • “There is a car. The car is in the driveway.” • Voice should fall at the end of each sentence (except for questions) • With a partner, read the following sentence and create different meanings by altering the stress and inflection: • I never said you stole the money.

  9. Final Hints • Begin with something catchy. • Use a clear structure. • Choose your words carefully. • Use literary devices to make an effect. (rhyme, rhythm, alliteration, imagery, repetition…) • Add humour where appropriate. • Use personal anecdotes. • Finish strong. • Know your audience. • Know your material thoroughly. • Do not read from your notes. • Practice, practice, practice. • Smile where appropriate. 

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