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To deliver a high-impact speech, you need to think about more than just your mode of delivery; you need to draw on a variety of speaking skills, both verbal and nonverbal. In this section, we examine the importance of verbal delivery skills—that is, the effective use of your voice when delivering a speech. Developing verbal delivery skills involves careful consideration of the use of volume, tone, rate of delivery, projection, articulation, pronunciation, and pausing.