Public Speaking

​Public Speaking

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​Speech Types and Purpose

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​Informative	​Pursuasive	​Entertain
​provide information to the audience	​change or sway the mind of the audience to align with the message of the speaker	​to amuse the audience

• the fear of public speaking

• affects up to 75% of ​the population

• Symp​toms

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​Glossophobia​

​- Increased blood pressure

- Increased perspiration

- Dry mouth

- A stiffening of the upper back muscles

- Nausea and a feeling of panic when faced with having to speak in public

- Intense anxiety at the thought of speaking in front of a group.

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​But it is treatable

Glossophobia is treatable, and in general, exposure-based treatments and exercises are the most helpful...

​Action steps include...

Be prepared, Visit the venue where you will be giving your talk, and carefully review any and all equipment beforehand, learn all you can about your topic well in advance, practice makes perfect

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​When preparing a speech, consider the following...

• ​the purpose

• the audience

• the occasion ​

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​Basic Parts of a Speech

​Introduction

​Body

​Conclusion

​grabs the attention of your audience

​tell them

​tell them what you told them

​1) Introduction

​2) Body

​begins with the main point and arranges them in logical order

​3) Conclusion

​summarizes the main points of your speech

​tell them about what you are going to tell them

​Speech Writing Tips:

Create an outline to help you organize your thoughts

Write the way you talk but do not use slang terms​

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Open Ended

What made this a bad speech presentation?

Open Ended

What made this a good speech presentation?

​When Presenting a speech, consider the following...

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• ​Voice

• Stage Presences

• Power of Expression

• General Effect

• Potential Questions that may be asked​

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​speeches are given with little or no preparation

​Extemporaneous

speech is written and learned prior to presenting​

​Prepared

​Prepared vs Extemporaneous

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