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Public Speaking
PRESENTATION BY 1
Why Speak in Public ?
2
The unique features of this
presentation is the tips given here
are time tested over 25 years
among youth
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Public Speaking
Matter
Language
Style
INTRODUCTION 4
Public Speaking
#1
Start with a proper GREETING to
the judges and audience
Matter 5
Public Speaking
#2
ORGANISE your speech into three
basic parts
Attractive - INTRODUCTION
Meaningful - MAIN SPEECH
Clear & Crisp - CONCLUSION
Matter 6
Public Speaking
#3
MAKE the introduction BRIEF
but ATTENTION GATHERING
Matter 7
Public Speaking
#4
OPEN your speech with any one of
the four techniques :
Quotation
Example
Definition
Humour ( HUMOUR is little difficult to
deliver ; unless you are good at telling jokes,
DONT try this technique )
Matter 8
Public Speaking
#5
MAKE NO more than THREE
major points in a three minutes
speech
Matter 9
Public Speaking
#6
STRUCTURE the points as under
a) MAKE a single & clear statement of
your point
b) ELABORATE the point in few sentences
c) Give one or two examples to support the
point (sequence may vary c,a,b..)
Matter 10
Public Speaking
#7
Matter 11
Public Speaking
#8
EMPHASIZE your arguments but
dont show bias.
Matter 12
Public Speaking
#9
MOVE from one point to another
-LOGICALLY & SMOOTHLY
Matter 13
Public Speaking
#10
END with a word of thanks.
Matter 14
Public Speaking-
LANGUAGE
#11
AVOID grammatical faults
LANGUAGE 15
Public Speaking
#12
LANGUAGE 16
Public Speaking
#13
USE the right word as far as
possible ( You should have /
develop a good vocabulary to do
this )
LANGUAGE 17
Public Speaking
#14
PREFER simple sentences.
Similarly prefer direct speech
(active voice) to reported speech
(passive voice)
LANGUAGE 18
Public Speaking
#15
CITE specific example instead of
making generalizations.
LANGUAGE 19
Public Speaking
#16
CREATE word pictures
Example - say : My friend Ram,
instead of a friend
Say : It is hard as maths to me ,
not weakly it is hard
LANGUAGE 20
Public Speaking
#17
USE pauses appropriately
(when you make an important /
major point - it will sink into the
minds of your audience well)
LANGUAGE 21
Public Speaking
#18
SPEAK fluently
LANGUAGE 22
Public Speaking
#19
AVOID :
Putting on an unnatural / foreign
accent
LANGUAGE 23
Public Speaking
#20
AVOID :
Use of big words to show off
jargon, slang & cliches
LANGUAGE 24
Public Speaking- STYLE
#21
TAKE a good look at the audience,
judges and the arrangements while
you are waiting for your turn to
speak.
STYLE 25
Public Speaking
#22
WALK at your normal pace to the
dais / speaker podium when called
to speak
STYLE 26
Public Speaking
#23
STAND erect, but not stiff
STYLE 27
Public Speaking
#24
LOOK at judges, audience and
take a deep breath.
STYLE 28
Public Speaking
#25
SMILE at the most friendly face
(pretty / handsome one) you can
see in the audience - if you prefer !
Now begin speaking.
STYLE 29
Public Speaking
#26
KEEP your voice at a level that
suits the size of the audience and
the hall / room
STYLE 30
Public Speaking
#27
SPEAK at your natural speed
(like when you talk to your friends
or at home)
STYLE 31
Public Speaking
#28
LOOK at different sections of the
audience once in a while.
(Dont stare at someone or a
particular object in the room)
STYLE 32
Public Speaking
#29
ALLOW your hands the natural
gestures they are used to, while
you speak.
STYLE 33
Public Speaking
#30
After you finish your speech pause
briefly, take a couple of steps back
and then RETURN to your seat.
STYLE 34
THE END 35