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STA - Chapter 1 Lesson 3 Principles and Characteristics of Good Speech

The document provides an overview of principles and characteristics of effective speech and delivery. It discusses key features like clarity, conviction, conciseness and considering the audience. It outlines guidelines for structuring a speech with an introduction, body and conclusion. Principles of speech delivery include proper pronunciation, modulation, stage presence, gestures/facial expressions and establishing rapport with the audience. The overall goal is to make the message easily understood and leave a positive impression.

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STA - Chapter 1 Lesson 3 Principles and Characteristics of Good Speech

The document provides an overview of principles and characteristics of effective speech and delivery. It discusses key features like clarity, conviction, conciseness and considering the audience. It outlines guidelines for structuring a speech with an introduction, body and conclusion. Principles of speech delivery include proper pronunciation, modulation, stage presence, gestures/facial expressions and establishing rapport with the audience. The overall goal is to make the message easily understood and leave a positive impression.

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Republic of the Philippines

C ebu Normal University


Osmeña, Blvd., Cebu City, 6000, Philippines

MEDELLIN CAMPUS
Poblacion, Medellin, Cebu
Tel. No.: 436-2029

Lesson 3| Principles and Characteristics of Good Speech and Delivery

“Speak properly, and in as few words as you can, but always plainly; for the end of speech is not
ostentation but to be understood.”

Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify the principles and characteristics of a good speech;


2. Use the principles of effective speech writing; and
3. Exhibit the principles and mastery in speech delivery.

Features for an Effective Speech


1. Clarity—the main goal is to make the audience understand the speech easily. Making the speech clear and
unambiguous will lead the listeners to see directly the views and points presented.
2. Conviction of Message—The subject matter must be relevant and definite. There must be a central issue or idea
and this must be pronounced clearly in the speech.
3. Conciseness—nobody wants a long speech. Therefore, keep your speech short but complete.
4. Interesting—A way to catch the audience’s attention and motivation to listen is to make it worthy and interesting
by adding stories, quotes, humor, etc.
5. Personal Touch—When there is a personal sharing or experiences inserted in the speech, it makes it more
believable and effective.
6. Considering the Audience—The speech is meant to be heard by a group of audience. Therefore, the speaker has
to consider the background, the nature and interest of the listeners.
7. Soft and Slow Speech— When we want to emphasize our ideas, it’s very important to make sure we are understood
and so we speak slowly in the usual tone.
8. Use Body Language for Emphasis—non-verbal cues aid in the emphasis of points. In delivering the speech, it is
important to use the necessary and appropriate gesture.
9. Audience Participation—When the speaker involves the participants, there is guarantee that they will be attentive
all throughout the speech.

Guidelines in Writing a Good Speech

A. Purpose of Reason for Speaking

Ask yourself of the following questions:

• Why will you give a talk?


• Is it because you like to share information?
• Or do you want to solve a problem?
• Do you want to persuade other people?
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Focus on the purpose and align all ideas to it.

B. Central Message —This is what your audience should be taking home with them after listening to you. Thus, the
message of your speech should be very clear. When your audience remembers this central message, you may have
done your job well.
C. Audience—Before you begin writing your speech you should ask whom you will be speaking to, and what exactly
they can learn from you. Preparing speech for a group of student leaders for instance, may be quite different from
a speech for students seeking for summer jobs. Considering perspectives of your audience or thinking deeply about
their needs when writing your speech is called emphatic writing- the concern and sensitivity to the feelings of
others.

Structuring your Speech


A good speech flow always begins with an introduction, then points developed in the body and closure through the closing
paragraph.

Introduction
Considered the most important part in your speech because failure to establish a good one will mean that
you are going to lose your audience right away.

Body
Contains the most part of your speech. It is important to sign post your points or arguments clearly and
support them with accurate and clear details.

Conclusion
Gives the opportunity to synthesize your main points, leave your audience with positive memories or
learning experience and close with a final thought or with a call to action if necessary.

COMPLETE SPEECH

Principles in Speech Delivery


When delivering your speech, you have to master the following:

1. Pronunciation
2. Modulation
3. Stage Presence
4. Gestures and Facial Expressions
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5. Audience Impact

PRONUNCIATION OR ARTICULATION refers to the way the speaker pronounces or enunciates the words. The

clarity or the pronunciation will greatly affect the delivery and the understanding of the listeners.

• Breathing is very important and is considered as the first act of speech. This is when you allow air to
transport into a storage chamber.
• Then comes the phonation when you force the air into vibration using the vocal folds.
• The third process is the resonation when the sound is being amplified by the use of the mouth, the nose
and throat.

All of these are important steps prior to articulation when the sound is being modified through the movements of the
teeth and lips and the tongue.

MODULATION

◼ comes to play when there is manipulation of the sound and timbre of the voice. Modulation happens when the
speaker fine-tunes his pitch and tone to the nature of the speech for the ultimate understanding of the audience.
When the voice is properly modulated, the speech becomes more interesting and livelier. Emotions attached to
the message is also dependent to the voice modulation. In modulation, the speaker has to vary his tone so that it
will not sound monotonous. The volume should also be adjusted depending on the emphasis. Pauses are also
needed to make sure the message is clear and delivered well.

STAGE PRESENCE

◼ makes the speaker “own” the stage through his personality and projection. The appearance, body posture and the
use of the space all add up to stage presence. The speaker’s confidence is seen in the moment he conquers the
stage and even before he starts talking. Stage presence is the way the speaker carries himself in front of the crowd.

GESTURES AND FACIAL EXPRESSION

◼ aids in the development of the total understanding and emphasis of the message. The facial expressions must be
natural. This can be done when you free yourself from inhibitions. The body movements supplements the speech.
They have to be purposeful t represent an idea or emotion concretely. You use your head, arm, shoulders and
sometimes feet.

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AUDIENCE RAPPORT

◼ is like building an on-the-spot relationship with the ones listening to you or your audience. To establish good
rapport, you must ensure that you dress well or appropriately for the occasion, show that you are ready with the
speech by looking confident and organized, and show inclusively in your language by using “we” rather than I. The
audience can also build rapport with the speaker if jargons are avoided and of there is positivity and openness
from the speaker. Establish eye contact and use body language well.

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