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Delivering the Speech

Delivering the Speech. By: Donald Gilman and Ben Culpepper. May 2007. Practice Methods. In class for students and/or teachers In front of a mirror On an auditorium stage Ask to speak to a civic organization and have them ask you questions Record yourself with a video camera.

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Delivering the Speech

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  1. Delivering the Speech By: Donald Gilman and Ben Culpepper May 2007

  2. Practice Methods • In class for students and/or teachers • In front of a mirror • On an auditorium stage • Ask to speak to a civic organization and have them ask you questions • Record yourself with a video camera

  3. Elements of an Effective Speaker • A smile • Effective gestures • Non verbal emphasis (body language) • Sincerity • Make good eye contact • Voice fluxuation • Smooth & natural movements • Neat dress and physical appearance • Proper pronunciation and articulation • Poise and confidence • Pleasant voice tone and volume

  4. Keys to Answering Questions Effectively 1. Be deliberate - Take time to consider the question. You do not have to answer immediately. 2. Be complete & specific - Explain your answer. If you answer with several points, count them off with your fingers as you answer. Be complete with your answer, but dont ramble. You should answer 3-5 questions during your 5 minute time limit. 3. Answer with confidence - Hesitating leads the judges to believe that you are not sure about your answer.

  5. Keys to Answering Questions Effectively continued… 4. Avoid bluffing - If you do not know an answer, say so without hesitation. If you are limited in your knowledge of the subject, admit you may not know the complete answer and share what you do know. 5. Ask the judges to repeat the question - Sometimes judges will reword questions to clarify what they are looking for in your answer. This is also a good way to stall if you need a few more seconds to think through your answer. Do not do this with every question.

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