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Day 2. We talk little if we do not talk about ourselves. -William Hazlitt (1778-1830). TTYP (Turn To Your Partner) Exercise 2, T p. 27 What are the effective things you have seen a public speaker do? What are the ineffective things you have seen a public speaker do? .
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Day 2... We talk little if we do not talk about ourselves. -William Hazlitt (1778-1830)
TTYP (Turn To Your Partner) Exercise 2, T p. 27 • What are the effective things you have seen a public speaker do? • What are the ineffective things you have seen a public speaker do?
Inventio – Invention • Material, ideas, content of the speech • Composing • Research
Dispositio – Organization • Structure or Arrangement of the ideas in a speech
Elocutio – Style of Language • Word choice and expression • Clarity • Beauty • Power
Memoria – Memory • Preparation • Practice
Memoria – Memory • Preparation • Practice • Delivery Aids
Pronunciatio – Delivery • Eye contact
Pronunciatio – Delivery • Voice
Pronunciatio – Delivery • Body language
TTYP (same people) Associate items on your list of Effective and Ineffective Characteristics with one of The Five Canons of Rhetoric • Invention (inventio)—material, ideas, content • Organization(dispositio)—arrangement, structure • Style (elocutio)—word choice and expression • Delivery (pronunciatio)—verbal and non-verbal • Memory (memoria)—how to prepare and remember to share what you prepared
You need to THINK as you Speak • Extemporaneous speaking is goal. • Able to respond to feedback. • Able to adjust to situation. • Achieve conversational delivery. • Have fun as you go. • But FEAR inhibits thinking….
“I believe anyone can conquer fear by doing things he fears to do, provided he keeps doing them until he gets a record of successful experiences behind him.” -Eleanor Roosevelt
A little nervousness can HELP • Increases adrenaline • Eyes shining • Gives edge and excitement - lends drama to performance.
Some things you should know about your audience • They want you to succeed! • They feel empathy for your anxiety. • They are eager to listen and learn. • They hope to be taken away by your enthusiasm and excitement about the topic.
Tips for Controlling Nervousness • Think positively • Use visualization. • Know that most nervousness is not visible. • Don’t expect perfection. • Focus on the message you want to communicate.
Tips for Controlling Nervousness • Prepare • Work on content early. • Be at your best physically/mentally. • Work especially hard on introductions. • Practice from start to finish.
Tips for Controlling Nervousness • On your speaking day, be proactive. • Do simple muscle relaxation. • Use eye contact. • Take slow deep breaths.
The Introductory Speech • 2 minutes in length. • No grading categories for delivery! • 4 options to choose from.
Attend Lab Friday Pearson Hall