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Chapter 5

The document discusses public speaking and strategies for overcoming the fear of it. It notes that public speaking is one of people's biggest fears, even more so than death. However, it also states that public speaking skills can lead to great success. The document then examines different modes of speech delivery including reading from a manuscript, memorization, extemporaneous speaking, and impromptu speaking. It provides tips for handling impromptu speaking situations. Overall, the document aims to help people understand public speaking and find ways to manage their fears to become more effective speakers.

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Chapter 5

The document discusses public speaking and strategies for overcoming the fear of it. It notes that public speaking is one of people's biggest fears, even more so than death. However, it also states that public speaking skills can lead to great success. The document then examines different modes of speech delivery including reading from a manuscript, memorization, extemporaneous speaking, and impromptu speaking. It provides tips for handling impromptu speaking situations. Overall, the document aims to help people understand public speaking and find ways to manage their fears to become more effective speakers.

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PUBLIC SPEAKING

Do these statements apply to you?


I am excited at the thought of speaking in public.
I see myself speaking in public often in the future.
I think I can be a very good speaker.
The thought of public speaking terrifies me.
I would avoid speaking in public as much as I can.
No amount of practice can make me a better speaker.
Do you agree or disagree?
1. “Your ability to communicate with others will account for fully
85% of your success in your business and in your life?” – Brian
Tracy
2. “Ninety percent of how well the talk will go is determined before
the speaker steps on the platform”. – Somers White
3. “Only the prepared speaker deserves to be confident ”. – Dale
Carnegie
4. “Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear- not absence of
fear”. – Mark Twain
You have probably delivered a speech before an audience
once, twice or thrice in high school in the forms of reporting,
research presentations, or creative presentations or might
have read Biblical passages in church. How did the experience
make you feel? If the experience made you wish to speak
more in public or made you confident of yourself, then you
belong to the few who do not fear public speaking or who have
overcome it. If the experience made you feel the opposite, you
are not alone. Jerry Seinfield was quoted saying:
“ According to most studies, people’s number
one fear is public speaking. Number two is
death. Death is number two. Does that
sound right? This means to the average
person, if you go funeral, you’re better off in
the casket than delivering eulogy.”
Fear of public speaking is, therefore, common to
most people, but despite this fact, many have turned
public speaking into their ticket to success. Brian
Tracy phrased this idea in his statement “ Your ability
to communicate with others will account for fully 85%
of your success in your business and in your life”.
What apparently matters is your reaction to fear
of public speaking. How should you handle fear?
Mark Twain suggests: “Courage is resistance to
fear, mastery of fear- not absence of fear”.
CONCEPT GROUNDING
What is Public Speaking?
It is a process of speaking in a structured, deliberate manner to inform,
influence or entertain an audience.

What is Speech?
It is a term used to refer to the body spoken expressions of information and
ideas. A speech may be delivered in any of the following modes: read from a
manuscript, memorized , delivered extemporaneous and impromptu. The
choice of mode of speech delivery is determined by factors such as length of
preparation, complexity of message, purpose and occasion.
MODES OF DELIVERY
READING FROM A MANUSCRIPT
used in radio and TV, reports at meeting, seminar, research presentation, etc
It is appropriate when the speech is long and when details are complicated and
essential such as that they need to be given completely.
Reading is also appropriate when one is asked to deliver a prepared speech
on behalf of another speaker.
Reading may pose the least challenge in public speaking but the speaker may
be tricked into thinking that no preparation is needed. When the message is
delivered through reading, the force, naturalness, and eye contact may be
diminished because the eyes have to travel from page to the audience and vice
versa.
MEMORIZED
Speech requires a speaker to commit everything to memory word
by word
This method is excellent for short messages although it is also
used for long pieces in oratorical, declamation and other literary
contests
Just like a read speech, a memorized speech also poses
challenge in naturalness
The worst experience one could have in delivering a memorized
speech is to forget the lines and fail to shift smoothly to another
mode of delivery
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING
May have a short or a long preparation
The speaker may use an outline to guide him through his
speech to achieve better organization and to avoid leaving
out details
Unlike reading, extemporaneous speaking necessitates
the speaker to formulate his sentences while he is
speaking
A method that most lecturers and teachers use

IMPROMPTU
Speaker rely entirely to his knowledge and speaking
ability
Speaking at the spur of the moment
Since there is very minimal or no time for preparation
given for impromptu, the content and organization may
suffer
May not deliver the best thought in the best way but it
brings out the most natural thing to say at the moment
Suggestions for impromptu speakers
1.Do not panic.
2.Stick to the subject.
3.Be brief.
4.Keep in mind the principles of good
organization.

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