Page 13 - Between One and Many The Art and Science of Public Speaking

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Managing Language 272
Defi ne Terms 272
Be Careful with Colloquial Words and Idioms 272
Use Concrete Words and Phrases 272
Use Oral Language 273
Keep It Simple 273
Use Transitional Words and Phrases 274
Be Consistent 274
Slang Words and Perceived Obscenities 274
Avoid Stereotypes 275
Avoid Sexist Language 275
Summary 276
Check Your Understanding: Exercises and Activities 277
Notes 277
Self-Assessment Language Sensitivity 255
Speaking of . . . Linguistic Relativity 256
In Their Own Words “We, the People” by Barbara Jordan 263

Chapter 11 Delivery: Engaging Your Audience 281

Focusing Your Delivery on Your Audience 283
Choosing an Appropriate Method of Delivery 283
Delivering Speeches to Diverse Audiences 286
Adapting Delivery to the Speech Occasion 288
Discovering Your Personal Style 288
Your Voice 288
Vocal Production 289
Speaking in Your Own Voice 293
Nonverbal Characteristics of Delivery 294
The Continuous Nature of Nonverbal Behavior 294
The Simultaneous Use of Multiple Channels 294
The Spontaneous Nature of Nonverbal Behavior 295
What Nonverbal Behavior Reveals 295
Delivery and the Nonverbal Communication System 296
The Environment 296
Appearance 299
The Eyes 301
The Face 302
Gestures and Movement 304
Posture 306
Touch 307
Time 307