Public Speaking - More Ways To Give A Speech

There 4 ways to give your speech in public speaking. Here are the next 2 ways to deliver your speech in public speaking.

Impromptu Speech

In an impromptu speech the speaker has not prepared a speech and is delivering his thoughts and word on the spur of the moment. This method is very flexible but rarely achieves the quality of a well prepared speech. It is best avoided if you can. But if you think you may be called on to say a few words it is handy to have a few "lines" prepared to avoid any embarrassments.

Prepare a speaking outline and memorize the ideas

This approach is known as the extemporaneous method. The speech can be delivered with or without notes. When thoroughly prepared (which can include writing your speech in full initially) and practiced there is little need for notes.

Public Speaking - Ways To Give A Speech

There are 4 possible ways to deliver your speech in public speaking. Each way has its' pros and cons. The method that s picked will depend on your circumstances. However, there is one way that is the most effective in the majority of cases. Here are the first 2 ways to deliver your speech in public speaking:

Read it to the audience

In this way the speech is written out and read aloud word for word to the audience. This does ensure that nothing is forgotten and the speech is accurate but you lose your personal appeal.

Memorize and deliver to your audience

The advantage of this method is that you can employ phrases that you wouldn't normally use and you are not tied down to reading your speech but it can sound stilted and what happens if you lose your lines.

Public Speaking - Speech Hiumor

Humor can quickly gain a public speaking audience's attention. Your public speaking speech can benefit from adding it.

Make the stories relevant to your speech and appropriate to the audience e.g. a sales conference audience will appreciate different humor to a church minister's conference.

Make the stories relevant to your speech and appropriate to the audience. Plan the "spice" in your speech. Most TV and radio performers follow their scripts so closely there is not even room for an "ad lib" sneeze.

Humor is an important tool in gaining and keeping a public speaking audience's attention and can be applied by anyone with the desire to develop the art. In summary, memorize and practice, tell the right story at the right time, be prepared, and gather a fund of stories.

Adding Humor To A Public Speaking Speech

Here are some more techniques to put some more humor into a public speaking speech.

Be prepared to deliver "impromptu" stories. Carry an index card in your pocket with the first line or a suggestive line of several stories. By quickly glancing at the card you will be able to quickly recall the story.

Practice. A story gets better the more times it is told. Practice in front of the mirror or your family. Try different things - your voice tone, pauses, gestures, facial expressions etc.

If the public speaking audience does not laugh at your story or joke move on. Act as it you didn't expect a response. Don't let it throw you off course. There will be time to assess after the speech.

I'll have some more techniques for adding humor in a few days.

Put Humor Into A Public Speaking Speech

Putting humor into a public speaking speech is a powerful way to win over a public speaking audience. But remember to be effective when giving a public speaking speech you do not have to be funny.

Here are some tips to consider to put humor into a public speaking speech:* Observe other speakers. Note how they tell the story, the tone of their voice, their gestures, face expressions, the timing and pauses.

* Memorize the stories. You cannot read humor - you need to be looking at you audience to sell it. Also you do not want to lose your opportunity by stumbling over the punchline.

I'll have some more techniques for using humor in a public speaking speech in a few days.

Public Speaking Speech - Humor

In a public speaking speech, humor can play a big role in getting and keeping a public speaking audience interested. Many of the best public speakers use humor in their speeches but do not consider themselves funny. It is not necessary to use gags to use humor in a public speaking speech. You are not expected to be a stand up comedian when you are giving a public speaking speech.

Here are some tips on how to put humor in your public speaking speech.

Develop a stockpile of stories - be on the lookout for good brief stories in newspapers, magazines and the internet. Be a careful observer of life. Also be a "watchful" listener of stories on TV or other speakers. Note the stories down. Do not rely on your memory

Public Speaking And A Worthwhile Speech

There are many people who have beaten their fear of public speaking to able to make a speech confidently. Like all worthwhile things it does not happen overnight but it can happen quickly.The most important part of public speaking to give a good speech is to prepare well and practice. These 2 skills will help to reduce nerves and increase confidence more than the other techniques.

A typical audience wants you to succeed when you are giving a speech they are glad it is not them. In public speaking, an audience does not expect fine oratory, but are wanting a worthwhile speech delivered by someone who is knowledgeable and interested in what they are delivering. Public speaking is about the message being conveyed more than the speaker.