A.

Identify the principles of effective

speech delivery through video clip;

B. Apply the principles of effective speech

delivery through different
presentations and impromptu speech;

C. Develop self-confidence in giving

speeches.
PRINCIPLES OF
EFFECTIVE
SPEECH DELIVERY
1ST Principle: ARTICULATION

• This refers to the speaker’s skill in

pronouncing the words of the speech
since clear diction effectively transmits
the message. This also means
the act of vocal expression; utterance o
r enunciation.
2nd Principle: MODULATION
• This refers to the speaker’s ability to adjust or
manipulate the resonance and timbre of one’s
voice.
• This also means the fine-tuning of the pitch or
tone of voice that helps the audience clearly hear
and understand the lecture, presentation, and
speech delivered by a speaker.
• Proper modulation gives life to a talk, stirs
emotions, and motivates to action. Lack of
modulation may give the impression that you
have no real interest in your subject.
3rd Principle:STAGE PRESENCE

• This refers to the speaker’s ability to

“own” the stage, filling it with one’s
personality and projecting it to the
audience or group of listeners. This
also means the sum total of all the
qualities that keep the audience
engaged while delivering a speech.
4th Principle: FACIAL EXPRESSIONS,
GESTURES and MOVEMENT
• FACIAL EXPRESSIONS are meaningful
visible symbols of speech. This reflects the
speaker’s thinking and emotional attitudes
• Two Principles
A. manifest facial expression naturally by freeing
yourself of inhibition
B. avoid planning or rehearsing facial expressions
in advance for they should be directed by the
meaning of the words being conveyed
Common Sins in the Use of Facial
Expressions

• Poker face is a product of nervous tension which

inhibits facial expression.
• Mugger is an exaggerated facial grimace which
distracts the attention of the audience for it calls
to itself not to the message of the speech
• Facial contortionist is a way whereby the speaker
release pent-up tension through random activity
of the facial muscles
• MOVEMENTS / BODILY ACTIONS

-are supplements to good speech with

its being transformed into actual
replacement for the audible code. Its uses
include: (a) adjusting to the speaking
situation; (b) securing and maintaining
interest and attention; (c) clarifying
meaning and (d) attaining emphasis in
speech.
• Common Sins in the Use of
Movements

Statue / stone - The speaker appears incapable

of movement.
Pacer - The speaker paces and walks from one
side of the platform to the other and back.
Swayer - The speaker rhythmically moves his
body from side to side or forward and backward
followed by the shifting of weight
• GESTURES

- are purposive movements of some

parts of the body, but not the entire body.
These include movements of heads,
shoulders, arms and occasionally feet.
These are all physical movements that
represent concretely the ideas and emotions
of the speaker. These are also the products
of the inner impulses and forces of thoughts
of a speaker.
 OPEN GESTURES CLOSED GESTURES
open hands hand covering mouth
palms up making fists
unbuttoning jacket peering over top of glasses
spontaneous eye contact glancing at exit
Smile Frown
leaning forward leaning back
Relaxed Rigid
hands away from face looking at floor
standing straight moving away
feet apart legs, crossed, shaking foot
shoulders squared Fidgeting
uncrossed legs locked ankles
welcoming handshake folded arms
Touching cold shoulder
Patting open palm tapping
rubbing palms together hand wringing
affirmative head nods head lowered
calm use of facial movements staring or eyes closed
seating arrangement with no barriers stalling for time (writing, cleaning glasses, etc.)
5th Principle: AUDIENCE RAPPORT

• "Building rapport" is the name given

to the process of creating an
understanding and harmonious bond
between yourself and someone else.
Good rapport ensures that the
message will be actively listened to.
•STAGE FRIGHT

is a fear of speaking in front of a group of

people. This is often called “performance
anxiety”. Actors call it “flop sweat”. Psychologists
call it “topophobia”.
-dry mouth - tight throat

- sweaty hands - shaky hands

- nausea - fast pulse

- trembling lips - shaky knees

- cold hands

• any out-of-the-ordinary outward or inward

feeling occurring before or during a presentation
How to Manage Stage Fright
• learn and practice diaphragmatic breathing
• learn to be grounded in your physical body
• give yourself permission to feel the nervous
tension
• use the right joke at the right time
• involve your listeners
• concentrate on what you’re saying, not on how
you’re saying it
• prepare, prepare, prepare
“Great speakers
are not born, they
are trained”
-Anonymous
Station 1 /Singers– Sing the song entitled “We Are
The World”. Refer to the given hand-out for the lyrics.
Be creative with your presentation applying the
principles that we discussed.

Station 2 Actors/Actresses- Dramatize one of the

common problems today which is “Human
Trafficking”. Apply the principles.

Station 3 Poets – Present a chorale reading of the

poem entitled “The Seven Ages of Man” by William
Shakespeare applying the principles of effective
speech delivery