Delivery

Delivery and Nonverbal Communication

Methods of Delivery • • • •

Manuscript Memorization Impromptu Extemporaneous

Nonverbal Communication • Definition: All messages other than the words that people exchange • Importance – at least 60% of meaning – can influence whether audience understands your speech – don’t neglect during delivery (e.g., distractions, contradictions)

Relationship between Verbal and Nonverbal Communication • • • • • •

Accent or emphasize Complement, modify, or elaborate Contradict Regulate interaction Repeat Substitute

Nonverbal Codes • The Voice (paralinguistic/vocalic cues) – – – – – – – –

volume pitch rate vocal variety pauses articulation pronunciation dialect

Kinesics • • • • •

Bodily action Gestures Eye Contact Facial Expressions Posture

Other Nonverbal Codes • Physical appearance – body shape, hairstyle, clothing

• Environment and artifacts – classroom design, lighting, visual aids

• Chronemics – being on time, late, rushing through speech

• Proxemics