MAKING THE FIRST SPEECH

“Exitus acta probat”

SHARA G. PINEDA

TERMINOLOGIES IN PUBLIC SPEAKING Kinesics – refers to the body motions such as

gestures, movements of the limbs, torso, head, and posture, facial expressions, eye movements, and the like.

Haptics – Tactile behavior or having to do with the sense of touch.

Paralinguistic Codes – which deal with vocal phenomena which make each individual’s voice as unique as his or her finger prints.

Propinquity – or closeness is the “almost sufficient condition” to cause interpersonal attraction between two or more persons.

Pragmatics – or the way a language forms are used.

Proxemics – refers to the study of the relationships of humans to the spatial dimensions of the surroundings.

Four Basic Physical Distances:1. Intimate distance (3-18 inches) is

characterized by a high probability of physical involvement.

TERMINOLOGIES IN PUBLIC SPEAKING

2. Personal distance – ( 18 – 48 inches) refers to the range at which we interact with intimate or close associates with whom we maintain less sensory involvement.

TERMINOLOGIES IN PUBLIC SPEAKING

3. Social distance (4- 12 feet) is normally used for interaction with business associates and friends.

TERMINOLOGIES IN PUBLIC SPEAKING

4. Public distance (12-25 feet) covers the formal and informal gatherings of groups.

- Involved in public speaking and debate.

TERMINOLOGIES IN PUBLIC SPEAKING

RHETORICAL COMPETENCE Your knowledge of public speaking

includes a diverse array of rhetorical principles that include: unity, coherence, and emphasis.

Marks of a skillful and veteran speaker are:

Poise Fluency Voice Control Well coordinated body movements

KNOWLEDGE ABOUT SPEECH MAKING:

3 Important Ingredients : the speaker the message the audience

Five Elements of Communication Process:

1. speaker as a person2. the speaker’s intension3. the audience’s need for

communication 4. the situation or occasion of the

speech 5. the structure of message

KNOWLEDGE ABOUT SPEECH MAKING:

ATTITUDE TOWARDS SPEECHMAKINGThis aspect covers the following: 1. enthusiasm for speaking to people2. a balanced interest in the content

and delivery 3. a desire to perfect one’s knowledge 4. a desire to advise rather than

manipulate the audience

SKILLS OF SPEECHMAKING

Invention : The process to gather the “stuff” of the speech– the ideas and evidences that make our case, pro or con.

Organization: represents the arranging of the parts.

Style: is a matter of wording ideas effectively

Delivery: occurs when your speech “goes public”.

Memory: is the aspect of speechmaking that allows you to put content and delivery together at the moment of speaking.

Nature of Speech Anxiety Anxiety as a state V.S Anxiety as a

trait

Trait anxiety: refers to the different levels of anxiety possessed by each individual.

State anxiety: results when people are placed in a specific performance situation

Remember 2 things: 1. everyone experiences anxiety

before speech 2. do not underestimate yourself

Building a Positive Speech attitude

SIX STEPS TO A POSITIVE ATTITUDE:1. Relabel your anxiety feelings so that

they will work for you2. View your speech as a communication

experience and not as an avenue for the display of your communication skill

3. Anxiety declines as you give your speech

4. Realize that increasing your skill in public speaking is a way of containing your anxiety

5. Visualize yourself speaking successfully

6. Practice out loud your speech in front of a mirror several times.

RECOMMENDED REGIMEN FOR STUDENTS

Breathe deeply, taking in air up to a count of thirty, then fully exhale

Loosen your tongue and jaw, let then drop into relaxed positions

Maintain good posture Relax hands and wrists Settle the shoulders in proper position,

straighten the back and pull in the stomach Relax the head and neck, turn slowly from

side to side and up and down Be erect but do not appear like a MERALCO

electric post

STEPS IN SPEECH PREPARATION Develop the purpose; Every speech

occasion has a purpose and stick to its objective.

Analyze the audience Develop the thesis Investigate the subject Structure the message Prepare the message for oral

presentation