Practice in Outlining and Information on Delivery

Complete the body of this outline by placing the correct answers in the order needed
to make the outline complete. Make a copy of your answer sheet to be
turned in. Keep a copy for you to study for the exam since this information
will be included.

General Purpose: To Inform

Specific Purpose: To inform this audience of the significance of delivery in a speech
Arrangement: Topical

Introduction
I. For the last few days we have been discussing the importance of content in preparing
a speech, but let's remember it is often not what is said, but how it is said that
makes a speech more memorable.

II. My many years of teaching communication have led me to believe that even the best
crafted speech often goes unnoticed if the speaker's delivery is not up to par.

II. Now I would like to turn your attention to the actual delivery of the speech, for a
speech is not a speech until it is spoken.

III. Delivery includes the vocalics, the speaker's body language and dress, and even
visuals.

Transition: Let's look at each of these to see how they can improve your success.

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Conclusion

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Statements for Delivery Outline

Place the correct number or write the statement in the appropriate space on the
outline above.

1. Thirdly, remember that Pronunciation and Articulation are key to being

understood.
2. Your enthusiasm builds your audience's enthusiasm
3. According to Dr. Hopson, the speaker should never stand in the back
of the room with the computer in the front.
4. Don't forget that triads often work well.
5. In this age of so much visual imagery, a speaker needs to consider the use of
visual aids in a speech.
6. Use many gestures to help convey your message.
7. Charts and graphs should be large enough to be seen and read from
the audience.
8. While the speaker's voice is first noticed, we know that audiences base much of their
understanding on body language.
9. Picture a silent movie and what you see is Body Language.
10 Choose language that is appropriate for the audience
11. Your voice and body are part of you, but in addition to these you have to be
concerned about any speaking aids you choose to use.
12. Vocalics include all aspects of delivery that are related to your voice.
13. Don't mumble
14. Other visuals might be used effectively,
15. Next is your use of Style
16. Let the audience see you smile.
17. If the visual is from the computer, be sure to follow some simple rules.
18. Watch your posture.
19. Follow the 8 x 8 rule
20. A white board, chalkboard or flip chart can be used.
21. First you need to consider how you sound.
22. A pause to breathe can be used for emphasis.
23. It will make you look and feel better.
24. Make sure they are natural and not programmed.
25. Be neat and look professional.
26 A slide should have no more than eight lines.
27. Do not use filler non-words such as "okay," "um," and "uh."
28. The writing on these should be neat and clear.
29. Breathing helps control nervousness
30. Color can be used to enhance the effectiveness.
31. It is best not to use pamphlets or small pictures to be passed
around during the speech.
33. If you aren't sure of the correct pronunciation, check the dictionary.
34. Rate, Volume, and Pitch should reflect the message.
35. Make sure to have plenty of white space.
36. Your tone can set the mood.
37. Use rhetorical devices such as repetition, alliteration and parallelism.
38. Articulate clearly to be understood
39. Second, don't forget to breathe
40. Be certain that the speaker is the focus and not the slides. .
41. Gestures help you paint pictures with words.
42. Correct posture conveys confidence.
43. It gives you time to think about your next idea.
45. Limit accessories so they dont distract from your message.
46. According to Maui Community College, good posture is a must.
47. Be sure to dress for the occasion.
48. These should be no more than eight words per line.
49. These are the things you need to know to make your speech more memorable.