Oral Communication in Context

Quarter 2 Module 7

Name:___________________________________________________ Grade & Section:______________

How did you find the previous activity? What is your level of proficiency?
Were you able to reflect on your speaking behaviour?

According to Julian Treasure, your voice is a powerful instrument that can start a war or make peace or change the
world. Dr. Albert Mehrabian, in his study, also identified that 55% of people pay attention on gestures, 38% on voice
modality, and 7% on the actual speech. Therefore, listener focuses more on the articulation,
modulation, stage presence, and other aspect rather than on the speech.
What Is It
What is articulation?
Articulation is the ability to physically move the tongue, lips, teeth, and jaw to produce sequences of speech sounds
which make up words or sentences. It includes the utterance of words or pronunciation and enunciation.
Why do pronunciation and enunciation matter? Pronunciation is how vowels and consonant sounds are formed. If a
speaker’s pronunciation is poor, perfect grammar, wide range of vocabulary, or an excellent speech will be of no help.

Enunciation is the clarity with which words are uttered. If words are clearly spoken, they are easily recognized.
In order for you be proficient in pronunciation and enunciation, do the following steps in your speech:
1. Write out difficult words by their sounds.
2. Look for these words and their pronunciation in the dictionary.
3. Read the speech several times before presenting.
4. Vary your speaking speed from slow to rapid.
5. Record yourself while reading.
Importance of Modulation in Speech Delivery
The most important thing in public speaking is confidence. Confidence can be projected through your voice. Remember,
voice is a powerful tool that can make war or peace. With the use of voice modulation, you can convince people of your
beliefs or ideas. You can portray different emotions and catch attention.

Four P’s in Modulation

Pitch. This is the highness or lowness of the voice usually present when you
talk about something exciting or something serious.
Power. This stands for the loudness of the voice, where lung capacity is
enlarge through breathing exercise.
Pace. This is the speed of your speech, depending on the mood and
message you want to convey.
Pause. Pause is for effect, emphasis, and stress.
Exercises for modulation
1. Sing along with your favorite singer.
2. Pick a movie and practice some dialogue.
3. If your voice is low, do the loud reading.
4. Try to hum in different levels.
5. Say words using different vocal tones and emotions.
6. Identify the emotion in every words/sentence in your speech before
reading it.
Importance of Stage Presence and Facial Expression in Speech Delivery
Stage presence, on the other hand, is the speaker’s appearance,
movement, and projection on stage.
Here are some tips to develop a strong stage presence:
1. Get to know the venue, if it is a large or a small podium.
2. Distribute equally your weight on both feet
What includes a good stage presence?
Facial expression is a form of nonverbal communication. Examples are
happiness, sadness, anger, surprise, and others. When speaking, facial
expressions are used by speakers in order to convey emotions, because people
believe more on what is in your face rather on what you say.
Tips to Improve Facial Expression on Stage
1. Use the little lines around your eyes when you speak.
2. The lines must match to what you are saying.
3. Smile a lot.
4. Pay attention to your audience facial expression, too.
5. Practice in front of the mirror

Processing Questions:
1. What do you think are the causes of articulation problems

2. Why is articulation important in communication?

3. Why modulating your voice is important in delivering a speech?

4. How can the stage presence of a speaker be improved?

Assessment
Directions: Read each question carefully and choose the letter of the
correct answer. Write the letter of your answer in the space provided
before the number.
___1. Which of the following includes in articulation?
a. pronunciation and articulators c. pronunciation and enunciation
b. pronunciation or enunciation d. enunciation and articulators
___2. The audience will most likely be _____ if the speaker mispronounced
words.
a. irritated b. confused c. captivated d. inspired
___3. Which of the following should you do to improve your articulation in
speaking?
a. Read using your eyes. c. Record yourself singing
b. Practice with an expert. d. Recite tongue twisters.
___4. Reciting lines using different speed level practice a speaker’s ______.
a. pace b. pitch c. power d. pause
___5. How will you deliver a sad news to someone?
a. fast b. high pitched c. low pitched d. monotone
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___6. Tommy was a soft-voice speaker wherein no one knows if he is angry or
happy. Which exercise should he start doing to improve voice power?
a. shouting c. reading with eyes
b. singing songs d. repeating dialogues from
movies
___7. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of a well-modulated voice?
a. audience pays attention c. emotions are present
b. confidence is radiating d. speaker maintains eye
contact
___8. Which is NOT a factor of stage presence?
a. facial expressions
b. speaker’s gestures
c. speaker’s actions
d. educational background
___9. This reveals the speaker’s emotions and signals the audience the
interpretation of the given message.
a. facial expression c. gestures
b. movements d. modulation
___10. In which of the following situations is it appropriate to smile?
a. delivering funny story c. stating statistics
b. stating steps d. thinking what to say next