15.6 CHAPTER REVIEW

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CHAPTER15 REVIEW

Chapter Recap

CHAPTER RECAP

  • There are three primary modes for delivering a speech: impromptu, manuscript, and extemporaneous speaking.

  • Conveying immediacy and projecting a powerful speech style are ways to connect with your audience. Understanding these elements will help you with everything from adopting an oral language style and using appropriate nonverbal behaviors to choosing effective language, vocal delivery, and attire.

  • Speech anxiety is a common experience, but you can manage it through a variety of strategies, such as conducting a situational analysis and rehearsing your delivery style.

  • It is important to know how to use your presentation aids, to have a backup plan in case any technology fails, and to explain to the audience what they are about to see or hear.

  • Learning how to give and receive competent feedback on public speeches will help you better prepare, rehearse, revise, and deliver your own presentations.

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KEY TERMS

image Impromptu speaking, p. 380

image Manuscript speaking, p. 381

image Extemporaneous speaking, p. 383

image Immediacy, p. 384

Powerful speech style, p. 384

Oral language style, p. 384

Written language style, p. 385

Vocal pitch, p. 385

image Vocal tone, p. 385

image Monotone, p. 385

image Vocal rate, p. 385

image Adaptive gestures, p. 386

Powerless language, p. 387

Hedging, p. 387

Disclaimers, p. 388

Intensifiers, p. 388

image Vocal volume, p. 388

Articulation, p. 388

image Pronunciation, p. 388

image Vocalized pauses and fillers, p. 388

Speech anxiety, p. 392

image Presentation aids, p. 395

ACTIVITIES

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  1. Slide Show

    Question

    Choose a TED talk (available at www.ted.com/talks) on a subject that interests you. As you watch, note specific examples of presentation aids used by the speaker. Evaluate the speaker’s use of presentation aids and how effectively the aids support the message. Share your findings with the class.

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    1. Choose a TED talk (available at www.ted.com/talks) on a subject that interests you. As you watch, note specific examples of presentation aids used by the speaker. Evaluate the speaker’s use of presentation aids and how effectively the aids support the message. Share your findings with the class.

  2. Practice, Feedback, Repeat

    Question

    Arrange to rehearse your speech with a group of classmates (either in person or via video-recorded rehearsals). Using the General Speech Critique form in Figure 15.1, give feedback on the group’s speeches. Then use the group’s feedback to revise your own speech, and discuss your plan with the group.

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    2. Arrange to rehearse your speech with a group of classmates (either in person or via video-recorded rehearsals). Using the General Speech Critique form in Figure 15.1, give feedback on the group’s speeches. Then use the group’s feedback to revise your own speech, and discuss your plan with the group.