Oral Communication Term 1
Oral Communication Term 1
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Schramm’s Model
■ Third Model
● founder of communication studies
● considers human communication as interaction between two individuals SENDE ENCODIN MESSA MEDIA DECODIN RECEIVE
○ study of language as a body of words that
exhibit regularity of structure and arrangement
into sentences
○ system of rules used by speakers of a language
for making sentences
● proper application of the rules of language
● master the rules on grammar to formulate coherent and
intelligent speech
INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SPEAKING ● review the basic grammar lessons
○ subject-verb agreement
Stage Presence ○ tenses
● being present on stage ○ connecting sentences w. Paragraphs
● powerfully established their presence in the room ○ parts of speech or sentence :verb, noun,
● everyone feels their existence pronoun, adjective, preposition, adverb,
● a commanding stage presence is a requirement conjunction, interjection
○ Command ○ Pronounce the words correctly
■ make audience feel their time as if the speaker is announcing ■ Pronunciation
that they’re the one in control at the moment ○ production of speech sounds
○ Usage of sophisticated audio and video facilities ○ correctly producing the sounds of the words
○ Begins in the heart of the speaker ○ Avoid using fillers
○ The internal process of cultivating interest in the topic is expressed ● wastes time
through the speaker’s voice and body movements ● distracting and annoying
○ Right balance between being too intellectual and emotional ● the time utilized is more than twice as much when
■ can only be developed through experience fillers are eliminated
● as skills are being perfected, stage presence becomes more dominant Modulation
Articulation ● Vocal Variety
● distinct utter of words when spoken ○ varying use of volume, pitch, tone, and rate to produce contrast in vocal
● spoken with clarity, words correctly, produce speech clearly projection
● able to string your words using correct grammar ○ prevents monotonous speaking
○ Apply good grammar ● Voice Modulation
○ derivative of vocal variety, fine-tunes these elements to enable the speaker to
■ Grammar change pitch, volume, and tone in harmonic progression improving overall
voice quality
○ skill acquired and developed through proper training ○ must be at side when not busy
● Vocal Variety is the outline of the speech while Voice Modulation acts like ○ certain hand movements must be avoided unless they’re part of the
transitional words or phrases presentation
Voice Elements ● Feet and Torso Movement
● Pitch ○ to break predictability and monotony of performance
○ lowness and highness of voice used in melody ○ feet movements adds visual variety
○ proper blending will produce sound variety that gives life to ● observe proper stage blocking - determine the best time
presentation to move;how many steps needed
● Tone ● always begin and end at the center of the stage
○ emotional shade to pitch ● feet movements should be purposeful - moving
○ defines which emotion is portrayed aimlessly reduces power of message
● Volume ● focus on being grounded - move with a sense of
○ loudness and softness of voice security
○ depends on the size of the audience and venue ● maintain right pace - don’t be hurried or sluggish; be
● Rate calm but energetic
○ number of words spoken per minute ● do not stand one legged
○ 126 - 160 words ● do not cross your ankles
Body Language ● get close to audience but not too close as to make them
● Facial Expression uncomfortable
○ combined movements of eyes, brows, and mouth can powerfully ● avoid rocking movement
express emotions of the speaker ● stand erect
■ Eyes ● do not turn your back on the audience
● acknowledge the presence of people seated in front of How to manage nervousness
you and glance at left and right ● Practice speech ahead of schedule
● do not overdo eye contact ● Dress comfortably and appropriately
■ Brows ● Arrive an hour early at the venue
● adds emphasis to the language of eyes ● Exercise your jaw
● neutral, raised, converging ● Don’t drink caffeine
■ Mouth ● Don’t cram or rehearse your speech
● always keep a smile on your face ● Drink water before going to the speaking area
● gives an impression that the speaker is confident Rapport
● Hand Gestures ● a relationship one of mutual trust and harmony
○ choose only important words needing emphasis ● initiate trust relationship
○ Before Presentation ■ use flip charts, manila paper, or kraft paper, draw diagrams and
■ Analyze your audience graphs, or paste pictures ahead of them
■ Work on your credibility as a speaker ● don’t hold props longer than necessary
■ Be physically attractive ■ whiteboards or blackboards - key points you want to emphasize or
■ Don’t be late enumerate before explaining them
■ Engage in small conversations before the talk begins ○ Technical glitches
○ During Presentation ■ continue with your speech as if everything is running normally
■ Keep a smile throughout the speech unless your message calls for a ■ you should be able to present without using the slides
different facial expression ■ prepare for possible technical glitches
■ Extend courtesy by giving a warm greeting ○ Practice using Visual aids
■ Begin with something positive ■ position your props where they will not obstruct your movements yet
■ Infuse light-hearted humor still accessible
■ Don’t brag your accomplishment ■ make sure that your shadow is not visible
■ Be aware of how the audience is receiving your message Using the microphone
■ Be ready to answer questions ● Wired-handheld and Wireless
○ After Presentation ○ do not hold wires
■ Don’t discourage listeners from asking questions ○ avoid cupping the mic mouthpiece
■ Graciously accept hands that will congratulate you; Be humble ○ keep the mic ball below your mouth
■ If given a chance mingle with the audience ○ hold the mic firmly with only one hand
Public Speaking Implements ● Lapel
● Incorporating Visual aids ○ great deal of movement on stage
○ used during speech presentation to help make your audience understand your ○ check its distance from your mouth before using it
message better ● Freestanding
○ increases retention of ideas and draws attention ○ stand behind it at a distance and height enough for your mouth to be closer to
○ intended to complement a speaker’s presentation the mic ball
■ using powerpoint slides - don’t fix your eyes on the screen ● Lectern
● letters should be large enough for the audience to read ○ adjust the mic according to their height to make sure that their voice will be
● fonts should be easily seen adequately amplified
● contrast Speaking Behind the Lectern
● don’t write whole paragraphs ● Lectern
● main points and specific points can be written as bullets ○ desk-on stand placed on stage slanted to securely hold speaker’s materials
● simple picture with a short title in bullets ○ limit your use of the lectern
○ do not use it as a shield to cover you from audience
○ do not grip onto the sides nor reset your elbows or grab any edges
TYPES OF SPEECH STYLES
Intimate Style
● Introduced by Martin Joos
○ extraction; grammar intonation
○ uses jargons
○ has its own conventional formula
○ positively abolished the role of public information
○ absence of guardedness between speaker and listener
● most informal
○ extreme structural simplicity
○ characterized by jargons
○ public information is abolished
○ no guardedness because speaker and listener know each other inside
and out
Casual Style
● informal and conversational
Consultative Style
● responds with information or advice but not to make decisions
○ Consultative Selling - two way process done by one or two more
people
Formal Style
● formal and majestic language
● parallel pattern and repetition for coherence and emphasis