DELIVERY

MODES OF DELIVERY

1. Manuscript- Reading the text directly from the page to the audience.
2. Memorized- Memorizing the entire text, delivery and non-verbals included.
3. Impromptu- Completely off the Cuff
4. Extemporaneous- Delivered from limited notes.

ASPECTS OF DELIVERY

VERBAL DELIVERY

1. Rate
2. Pitch
3. Volume
4. Pause
5. Vocalized pause/filler
6. Articulation
7. Pronunciation
8. Fluency

NON-VERBAL DELIVERY

60% of meaning..especially emotional meaning communicated non-verbally. It is continuous communication. It expresses meaning that we may not be able to approximate verbally. Non-verbal communication is learned and is Culturally based.

Types:

• Facial Expressions
  • Consistency
  • Expressiveness v. Masking
• Eye Contact
  • Initiates and maintains communication
  • creates trust
• Stance
• Gestures
  • Describe
  • Signal
  • Emphasize
• Touch
• Time (late for appointments.)
• Appearance
• Proxemics
  • Intimate space 0-18 inches
  • Personal space 18 inches -4feet
  • Social space 4 feet- 12 feet
  • Public space 12 feet- ...

Use a note card as an extension of the hand.

Remember, the podium is a non-verbal barrier between you and the audience as well as between your message and the audience. The podium prevents you from making contact with them and it blocks off a large chunk of your non-verbal messages.

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