Final Flashcards
The action of putting into words an idea or feeling of a specified type
Articulation
The style of enunciation in speaking or singing
Diction
Say or pronounce clearly (the act of clearly speaking in order to allow someone to understand.)
Enunciation
The way in which a word is pronounced
Pronunciation
Small sounds or words used to fill pauses
Filler words
Change in pitch or tone
Inflexion
Placement of the voice as to be understood
Projection
Use of body to communicate
Body language
The act of looking directly into one another’s eyes
Eye contact
The way you come across to the audience
Presence
Energized movement
Physical vitality
4 Methods of Communication
- Speech
- Body Language
- Writing
- Arts & Humanities
3 Goals of Public Speaking
- Confidence
- Presence
- Communication
5 Components of Presence
- Appearance
- Speech
- Body Language
- Enthusiastic Attitude
- Self-Confidence
2 Divisions of Speech Making
- Content
2. Delivery
4 Guidelines for Good Delivery
- Be natural
- Look at audience
- Use gestures
- Speak distinctly and expressively
4 purposes of public speaking
- Inform
- Inspire
- Persuade
- Entertain
4 Methods of delivery
- Memorized
- Manuscript
- Impromptu
- Extemporaneous
4 Sources of Knowledge
- Reading
- Talking/Listening
- Thinking
- Experiencing
How to Prepare a Good Speech
I Choose a Topic A. Time B. Audience C. Material available or knowledge D. Occasion E. Interest of Speaker
II Adapt Speech to Audience
A. Body Language
B. Visual aids
III Mechanics or Preparation A. Decide Purpose B. Gather Materials C. Organize Material D. Research Material E. Write Speech F. Rehearse Speech
How to develop self confidence
- Prepare
- Pretend
- Enthuse
6 ways to overcome stage fright
- Prepare
- Pretend
- Enthuse
- Develop physical vitality
- Breathe from diaphragm
- Think of subject
How to Open a Good Speech
I Functions A. Purpose i gain attention, interest, and curiosity ii state topic iii flow to the body B. Methods 1. Joke 2. Quote 3. Story 4. Striking fact 5. Statistic 6. Action 7. Personal Experience 8. Purpose 9. Statement of topic 10. Question 11. Current event
How to Close a Good Speech
I Functions A. Bring speech together B. Make audience remember you II Methods A. Summary B. Striking anticdote C. Emotionalized statement D. Restatement of theme E. Quote F. Vivid illustration G. Call to action
Rules of writing a good outline
- All outlines should be either topic or sentence
- Do not mix the two types
- Words “introduction” “body” or “conclusion” can not be used
- No punctuation
- Grammatically parallel
- Topic has title which is capitalized
- All main topics have sub topics which are indented
- Roman numerals, capital letters, numbers, small letters are the order
- No lone subtopics, if there is an “A” there must be a “B”
Goal of the sales speech (1 word)
Enthusiasm
7 steps to effective sales speech
- Effective opening
- Name and show product
- Demonstrate Product
- Explain product
- Give facts about the product
- Side benefits
- Effective close
10 ways to win an interview in order
- Appearance
- Speech
- Body Language
- Self confidence
- Enthusiastic attitude
- Hand shake
- Complete answers and names
- Questions + Compliments
- Manners
- Morals
Do’s of an interview
- Arrive 15 min early
- Ask who will be interviewing you
- Park in undesignated spot
- Do homework on company
- Answers questions fully
- Dress appropriately
Dont’s of an interview
- Take anyone with you
- Dont chew gum
- Act desperate
- Dont talk about salary or health benefits
- Dont talk bad about the company
