Welcome to Nonverbal Language Uses!

Business Speech and PresentationAshton Converse

Week 7 in Class, Week 8 for Sias!

Objectives • Welcome• Those Who Still Need to Speak• Review Persuasive Speech Details• Looking at Nonverbal Language– As the Speaker– As the Audience

• Midterm Persuasive Speech Topics• Midterm Persuasive Speech Requirements

Missing a Speech?

• Brian – ES• David - ES

• Serena – IS• Arnold – IS• Connor – IS• Danny – IS• Daphne – IS• Kara - IS

The Power of a Pause!

Your rate (speed at which you talk) is critically important. • We must change our rate and pitch at the

right times to hold the attention of our audience. – We must use the “ p-a-u-s-e ”

• Why?– Because it can add emotion and strength to your

speech. It is like a suspenseful scene in a movie!

The Influence of a Question!

What is the purpose of a question?• To get an answer• Get people to think• Get people to change• Get people to learn• Much moreWhen giving speeches, a question can have the largest impact if well-thought and planned.– Instead of telling people what to do, get them to

think about their own thoughts.

ExamplesIf Sias asked the students “How could we improve our campus efficiently”, what would they say?Where did humans come from?Can pollution have a long lasting harm on the health of people?What is the most evident purpose of life?If abortion causes mental problems in mothers for their whole life, then why do we allow it to happen?• It is highly important to use questions as the

speaker and as the audience.

Understanding Nonverbal LanguageThere are two perspectives to understand nonverbal language actions through:1. The perspective of the audience– Who is the audience? • (age, culture, demographics, interests, life, morals, beliefs,

etc)

– What is the medium? (TV, radio, paper, face)

2. The perspective of the speaker– What do you want your speech to do? (reason)• Inform, persuade, instruct, encourage, teach, train,

change, question,

Activity

We will have one volunteer come up to the front and speak about what could be improved at Sias.• In the background I will put an emotion. • Once you see the emotion, I want you, the

audience, to show it on your face and in your nonverbal gestures.

• Lets practice: show me your happy– Mad, excited, confused, bored

Persuasive Speech

What does the word persuade mean?• To be persuasive is the… – action of persuading someone to accept, like,

and/or agree with your thoughts

– Intelligence, creativity, and evidence are the main areas of persuasion• Not force, power, or authority

WHEN TO PERSUADE…?!What are some examples of when people would want to use a persuasive speech?1. To improve or better something– Environment, safety, management, government

2. To prove their side, idea, or plan is the best– Marketing idea, design, pollution solution, food,

knowledge, any system or action, sports, music, etc3. To create change or difference in something– Better health, safer lifestyle, newer ideas, modern,

debates, lawsuits, etc.

Main Parts of a Persuasive SpeechThe Introduction must truly grasp the attention of the audience.• BE STRONG and CONFIDENT– Give emotion to your speech• Serious, sad, put us in awe, excitement, facts, questions,

quotes, history, the future, present time, happy, dangerous, risky, BE INTERESTING

The Conclusion must truly persuade or make the audience really THINK! Change the minds, or get them to at least question their thoughts.

Persuasive Speech Example

• TO BE PROVIDED IN THE FUTURE

• Look for ideas online to learn more for your self…– For we can learn in the classroom, but deeper

understanding of a subject involves our own effort to work at learning more about something outside of the classroom.

Example TopicsThese are just some examples. They do not need to be used, they are just ideas.• Pollution• Abortion• Health• Smoking• Gun Laws in America• International Trade Laws• North Korea: Nuclear Abilities• Limitless MORE!!!

Persuasive Speech Requirements1. The speech must be by yourself2. The speech should only be between 4:30 –

5:30 minutes.3. The speech should have an inspiring

introduction4. The speech should include 3-5 main

supporting details for your persuasion1. Extra details can be sub-supporting details

5. The speech should have a strong intelligent closing

One-on-One TimeI am going to use the ending minutes to let you think about your topic and information.• Think about your speech• Take time to brainstorm some ideas and main

points to help your speech• I will be in the back if you want to talk to me

one-on-one for a few minutes about any questions.

• If you do not have any questions, then you are welcome to leave