Delivering A Self-Composed Speech
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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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Activity 3. Read the sentences carefully and determine whether the statement is true or not. Write
TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is not.
1. Use a conversational style more often. This is the style that is more natural; it is the style
that you always use when you express yourself with your Family and Friends. Audience
members do not like the speaker to sound unnatural or exaggerated.
2. Remember to adjust your volume to the size of the audience and the venue. When addressing
a large audience, madulate yate voice in such a way that you speak laudly without sounding.
ke shouting or yelling.
3. Vary your rate at speed to keep your audience interested and to avoid a monotone pattern.
The audience might get hored if you speak very slowly and they might get confused if you
speak very fast. Hence, your rate should be at an appropriate speed.
4. Master your voice and Find your pitch level (high or low). If you have a high pitch level,
modulate or slightly move it down. If you have a low pitch level, modulate or slightly move it
up. Your performance will definitely be affected if you do not modulate.
5. Use pauses when you emphasize the most important words, phrases, or sentences. Your
pauses should not last for three seconds. Otherwise, it will result in dead air or a moment of
awkward silence.
6. Pronounce and enunciate words correctly. Sau will confuse the audience if you mispronounce.
words, and it could distract them and affect your credibility.
7. Avoid fillers or expressions that substitute actual words in your speech because these words
are distracting. Examples of fillers are like, "umn," "ah, uh," and "er." la reduce the use of
these Fillers, detect the instances when you use them: Do you generally use Fillers after each
sentence, between different ideas, or whenever you make transitions? Then, instead of using
them the next time you deliver a speech, simply stop and pause.
8. Pronunciation makes your speech interesting to listen to and it is what makes the words and
phrases stand out.

1. True. Using a conversational style in a speech makes it more natural and engaging for the audience. It helps you connect with them as you would with your family and friends, avoiding sounding artificial or exaggerated.

2. True. Adjusting your volume based on the size of the audience and venue is crucial. When speaking to a large audience, speak loudly but avoid shouting or yelling to ensure clarity without being overwhelming.

3. True. Varying your speaking rate keeps the audience interested and prevents a monotonous delivery. Speaking too slowly can bore the audience, while speaking too fast may lead to confusion. Finding an appropriate pace is essential for effective communication.

4. True. Mastering your voice and pitch level is important. Modulating your pitch accordingly (either slightly up or down) enhances your performance. Failing to modulate can affect the delivery and engagement of your speech.

5. True. Using pauses to emphasize key words, phrases, or sentences is effective. However, prolonged pauses (over three seconds) can create awkward silences or dead air. Strategic pauses enhance the impact of your speech.

6. True. Pronouncing and enunciating words correctly is essential. Mispronunciations can confuse the audience and diminish your credibility. Clear articulation helps the audience understand and stay engaged with your speech.

7. True. Avoiding fillers like "like," "um," "ah," and "er" is recommended. These distractions can disrupt the flow of your speech. Detecting when you use fillers and consciously reducing their usage by pausing instead improves the overall delivery.

8. True. Pronunciation plays a significant role in making your speech engaging. Proper pronunciation helps words and phrases stand out, making your speech more interesting and impactful for the audience. Clear articulation enhances comprehension and retention of your message.