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Elements of Speaking

The document discusses the key elements of public speaking: 1) The speaker themself is a pivotal element and must engage the audience rather than relying solely on visual aids. 2) The message includes both verbal and nonverbal content, and verbal content has style, structure, and supporting materials. 3) The audience should be analyzed to understand their needs and tailor the presentation appropriately. 4) Communication channels include nonverbal, visual, and auditory means, and feedback from the audience is important. Noise and venue should also be considered.

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Elements of Speaking

The document discusses the key elements of public speaking: 1) The speaker themself is a pivotal element and must engage the audience rather than relying solely on visual aids. 2) The message includes both verbal and nonverbal content, and verbal content has style, structure, and supporting materials. 3) The audience should be analyzed to understand their needs and tailor the presentation appropriately. 4) Communication channels include nonverbal, visual, and auditory means, and feedback from the audience is important. Noise and venue should also be considered.

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Elements of Speaking

The speaker
One of the most pivotal among the basic elements of
speaking is the speaker itself, that is, the source of the
message.
Many speakers forget that they are the presentation
itself, and not the visual aids they use.
The message
The message refers to everything the speaker says,
both verbally and bodily. The verbal component can
be analyzed in three basic elements.
• Content.
• Style.
• Structure.
The audience
A professional speaker should analyze his listeners
before the Speech and decide how to present his
ideas. This analysis could include some important
considerations.
The channel
When a speaker communicates with his audience, they
use many communication channels.

The nonverbal channel


The visual channel
The auditory channel
Feedback
Feedback is the process through which the speaker
receives a response or information from the audience
that has heard the message
The noise
There are two types of noise that a speaker should know:
External noise consists of sounds from laughter, poor acoustics
of the auditorium, temperature (too hot or too cold), poor
ventilation, visual interference such as low light, or obstacles
between the speaker and the audience.
Internal noise occurs when the speaker is confused or conveys
an unclear message about what he wants to express.
The place or situation
It is recommended that you review the place or
auditorium where you are going to make your
presentation.
You also need to know in advance the exact spot where
you are going to speak in public and to coordinate all the
details to take all precautions in advance
Speaking Competencies
1. Useful topic
The first speaking competency is to select a topic that
is appropriate to the audience and the occasion. An
advanced speaker selects a worthwhile topic that
engages the audience.
2. Engaging introduction
To formulate an introduction that orients the
audience to the topic and the speaker is the second
speaking competency.
An advanced speaker writes an introduction that
contains an excellent attention-getter. She firmly
establishes her credibility.
3. Clear organization
is to use an effective organizational pattern. An
advanced speaker is very well organized and delivers
a speech with clear main points. 
4. Well-supported ideas
Is to locate, synthesize, and employ compelling
supporting materials.
In the advanced speaker’s speech, her key points are
well supported with a variety of credible materials, and
her sources provide excellent support for her topic.
5. Closure in conclusion
is to develop a conclusion that reinforces the topic
and provides psychological closure.
The advanced speaker provides a clear and
memorable summary of his points, and he refers back
to the thesis or big picture.
6. Clear and vivid language
To demonstrate a careful choice of words is the
sixth speaking competency. An advanced speaker’s
language is exceptionally clear, imaginative and
vivid.
7. Suitable vocal expression
is to effectively use vocal expression
and paralanguage to engage the audience.
Excellent use of vocal variation, intensity and pacing
are characteristics of the advanced speaker. His vocal
expression is also natural and enthusiastic, and he
avoids fillers. 
8. Corresponding nonverbals
is to demonstrate nonverbal behavior that supports
the verbal message. 
An advanced speaker has posture, gestures, facial
expression and eye contact that are natural, well
developed, and display high levels of poise and
confidence.
9. Adapted to the audience
is to successfully adapt the presentation to the
audience.
The advanced speaker shows how information is
important to audience members, and his speech is
tailored to their beliefs, values and attitudes. He may
also make allusions to culturally shared experiences.
10. Adept use of visual aids
To skillfully make use of visual aids is the tenth
competency. Exceptional explanation and presentation
of visual aids is characteristic of the advanced speaker.
Her speech has visuals that provide powerful insight
into the speech topic, and her visuals are of high
professional quality
11. Convincing persuasion
is to construct an effectual persuasive message with
credible evidence and sound reasoning.
An advanced speaker articulates the problem and solution in
a clear, compelling manner. He supports his claims with
powerful and credible evidence while completely avoiding
reasoning fallacies.
Thank you for listening!

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