PRINCIPLES OF SPEECH

DELIVERY
January 10, 2023
“ The success of every presentation is
judged not by the knowledge you send
but by what the listener receives. ”

- Lily Walters
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Clarity Concentration

Give a C of Confidence/
Connection
Public Speaking Conviction
and explain.

Clothing Choreography
Content
Effective PUBLIC SPEAKING is…

 must have a clear purpose:

P urposive to inform, to expose, to demonstrate, to
persuade, to motivate, or to entertain

U nder pressure  intimidating and nerve-racking

You feel the pressure not only from the

listeners, but also from within you.

Stop thinking that the speech is one that will

break you as a person; instead, consider it as
an opportunity for the world to hear you.
Effective PUBLIC SPEAKING is…

B uilding up  Support your main ideas with details.

 You must have something valuable to

say about the topic.

L ogically organized  Arrange your ideas logically for clarity

of presentation.

 Write down ideas in full outline (I-B-C),

then condense it for better delivery.
Effective PUBLIC SPEAKING is…

I nspiring  Your speech should make the listeners

feel good about themselves, the
occasion, and the topic.
 Despite the imperfections, it has to be
remembered positively.

C ontextualized  Consider the circumstances

surrounding your speech.

 Adjust your language and style to your

target audience.
Effective PUBLIC
SPEAKING is…

P urposive, planned, proper, poised

U nder pressure, understandable, unified, unique
B uilding up, beneficial, back-up with evidence
L ogical, logically-organized, light to understand
I nspiring, intentional
C ontextualized, comprehensive, consistent
Effective PUBLIC SPEAKING is…
 Be sincere not only through your
S incere words but also through your actions.

P erformed  Be an actor or actress on stage.

 Forget your apprehensions and

problems before you face the
audience.
 Wear a convincing face to attract the
audience.
 Maintain your composure and proper
posture.
Effective PUBLIC SPEAKING is…

E ngaging  Talk to your audience.

 Make them part of your

presentation.

 Listen to their verbal and

nonverbal reactions and adjust
your delivery accordingly.
Effective PUBLIC SPEAKING is…

A always  Practice your speech several times.

prepared
 Prepare for the unexpected.

 Be ready to handle questions and

maintain tact.
 Anticipate technical and
equipment problems and handle
them efficiently.
Effective PUBLIC SPEAKING is…

K eep  To hook the audience’s attention is

audience’s one thing, but to maintain it is
attention another.

 No need to be an entertainer;
simply know your topic by heart.
Effective PUBLIC SPEAKING is…

I nclusive  Cover all the main points, their

support, and other details
pertinent to your speech.
 Give consideration to your
audience and distribute your
attention to all of them during
your actual delivery.
 Modulate your voice and adjust to
your vocal projection.
Effective PUBLIC SPEAKING is…

N ot perfect  Accept that lapses and the unexpected

can happen.
 Competent speakers are not only those
who do not commit mistakes, but also
those who triumph over such mistakes.

G ain confidence  Develop confidence to speak in front

of a large crowd.

 Expose yourselves to different

opportunities to communicate publicly.
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SPEAKING is… S
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Effective PUBLIC
SPEAKING is… S incere
P urposive P erformed
U nder pressure E ngaging
B uilding up A lways prepared
K eep audience’s attention
L ogically organized I nclusive
I nspiring N ot perfect
C ontextualized G ain confidence