15.6 CHAPTER REVIEW

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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ACTIVITIES

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  1. Slide Show

    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.

    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

    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.

    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.