Listenable

ListenableBased upon the speeches that you have heard before, what qualities make a speech more listenable than others? What can you do to make your speech more listenable?

The Listenable SpeechFormatted in a way that when it is received it is understood by listeners.

Oral-based language style.Structure that lays out clear signposts for listeners.Well prepared.Confidence.Conversational and with conviction.Engaging nonverbal behavior.Appropriate length.Encourage listener involvement.Preparing a Speech: An OverviewQuality of a speech correlates with the total preparation time.Step 1Decide on a topic or accept the topic assigned to you.Step 2Formulate a specific purpose and thesis statement.Step 3Collect research that develops the specific purpose and thesis.Step 4Finalize the specific purpose, and the thesis that adapts to the listeners and setting of the presentation.Step 5Formulate and organize the body of the presentation so that the goal can be achieved.Preparing a Speech ContinuedStep 6Prepare the necessary aids, such as audio, visuals, and computer-generated graphics.Step 7Develop an introduction that previews and a conclusion that summarizes the main points of the presentation.Step 8Polish the introduction and conclusion. The introduction should grab the attention of listeners and orient them with any necessary background. The conclusion should wrap up the presentation and clinch the purpose expressed in the thesis.

Key Words in Developing a Specific purposeInformative SpeechBy explaining.By summarizing.By contrasting.By describing.By demonstrating.By analyzing.Persuasive SpeechTo accept that.To support.To agree with.To contribute to.To serve.To share.To vote for.Extemporaneous ModeDevelop a set of talking points.Time to find the information needed to help accomplish the statement of central idea.The security of having notes or an outline to refer to throughout the speech.Use of quotations, illustrations, and statistics in written form for backing up ideas.A more spontaneous and natural oral presentation and physical presentation than are likely in the manuscript or memorized mode.Preparing the Extemporaneous SpeechSpeech planning outline--sentence outline.Speech presentation outline-- topic outline.Primary and Secondary Sourceshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIdm6RguzRM&feature=relatedWhat should people look for regarding the credibility of sources? Are there sources that are more or less credible than others?Basic Elements of a SpeechSpecific Purpose:Thesis Statement:I.IntroductionA. Attention-getting openingB. Orienting MaterialII. Central IdeaA. Thesis StatementB. Method of Formatting/PreviewIII. Body with transitionsA. 1st PointB. 2nd Point C. 3rd PointIV. ConclusionA. SummaryB. Clincher

The IntroductionGain the listeners attention.Orient them to the material that will be presented.

The IntroductionAttention Getting MaterialsPersonal References (reason for choosing the topic)Humorous Stories (must fit with the speech)Illustrations (pictures, stories, something to create a visual image) Rhetorical (do not expect a response)Action Questions (would like the audience to respond)Unusual or Dramatic Devices (peek curiosity or shock audience)Quotations (famous quote or excerpt)Stating the theme (indicate exactly what the speech is about)The Introduction Orienting MaterialAny background information that will help the audience understand the speechHistorical background (explain what has happened prior to where you will pick up as a speaker)Defining terms (define terms that will be key to their understanding of specific jargon)Personal history and/or Tie to the topic (do you have experience or history with the topic?) Importance to the listener (why should the audience listen to your speech?)Specific purpose & Thesis StatementIntended to keep the speaker on course for developing a purposeful and well-organized speech.The purpose of the presentation and a thesis statement of its main idea.The Speech BodyDevelops through major points as well as any sub-points needed to develop the speakers central idea. The major points to be expressed in the presentation. The body of the speech may be organized into as many divisions as necessary to develop the intent of the message.Organizational patterns for informative speechesSpatial (describe by location/geographical pattern)Chronological (from beginning to end)Topical (group similarities or related components, by classification)Causal (cause and effect)

Organizing your speechUse connectives to link ideasTransitionsInternal previewsInternal summariesSignposts

ConclusionSummarizing and possibly a motivating statement. Summary recap main points The Clincher final messageClincherPersonal reference. Humorous story. Illustration.Rhetorical question.Unusual or dramatic devices.Quotations. Repetition. You are assigned to give a speech about your education (elementary, high school, college, etc.).

Prepare an introduction for the presentation representing each of these Introductory devices, Speech Arrangements, specific purpose, thesis, body with transitions, and Conclusion Devices1. Personal Reference Spatial Personal Reference

2. Humorous Story Chronological Humorous Story

3. Illustration Topical Arrangement Illustration

4. Rhetorical Question Causal Rhetorical Question 5. Action Question Topical Action Question

6. Unusual/Dramatic Devices Spatial Unusual/Dramatic Devices

7. State a Theme Chronological State a Theme

8. Quote Causal Quote Vocal DeliveryUse vocal variety in volume, rate, and pitch.

Avoid a monotonea flat, boring sound resulting from a constant pitch, volume, and rate.

Pronounce correctly and clearly.Speaking With ConfidenceSpeak about a topic you believe in.Know your topic inside and out.Organize your thoughts into a cohesive presentation.Embrace your uniqueness and imperfections.Dont apologize.Confident speakers are often nervous, but dont let the audience know it.Dealing With Difficulties During A SpeechAccept that mistakes are going to happen.Try to be relaxed as you speak.Look at the people in the audience who are alert during the presentation.Remember that we all make mistakes.Take time to get yourself organized at the lectern.Monroes Motivated SequenceAttentiongetting the listener to focus to your message.Needidentifying a problem and showing how it relates to the listener.Satisfactionnproposing a plan of action that will meet the need that has been identified.Visualizationdescribing the beneficial results when the plan is implemented (or the detriments if it is not undertaken).Actionchallenging the listener to do as requested.Appeals to Motivate ListenersAppropriate for your particular listeners and for your persuasive goal.Adventure.Anger.Companionship.Deference --respect for the wiser, more experienced, higher authority.Fear.Gender.

Guilt. Happiness.Health.Hero worship.Humor.Independence.Liking.Loyalty.Appeals To Motivate ListenersAdventure - (take part in something different or new)Companionship - (desire to be with other people)Fear (raise apprehension and to cause people to be afraid) Gender - (appealing to a specific gender)Guilt (motivate through guilt)Health (appeal for good health)Sympathy (motivate through emotions using pictures of kids or the elderly)