Page 14 - Between One and Many The Art and Science of Public Speaking

Contents xiii

Making the Most of Nonverbal Behavior in Delivery 308
Complementing Your Message 309
Contradicting Your Message 309
Repeating Your Message 309
Substituting for a Verbal Cue 310
Increasing the Perception of Immediacy 310
Exciting the Audience 311
Delivering a Powerful Speech 311
Taking a Proactive Approach 311
Summary 313
Check Your Understanding: Exercises and Activities 313
Notes 314
Self-Assessment Assessing Your Personal Style 289
Speaking of . . . Seating Arrangements 299

Chapter 12 Using Media in Your Speech 319

How Visuals Help You Communicate 321
Communicating Organization 321
Illustrating the Spoken Word 321
Simplifying the Spoken Word 322
Complementing the Spoken Message 322
Selecting the Right Content 322
Diagrams and Drawings 323
Charts and Graphs 323
Maps 326
Outlines and Bulleted Points 326
Objects 326
Photographs 328
Models 328
Selecting the Right Medium 328
Blackboards and Whiteboards 329
Poster Board 329
Flip Charts 330
Overheads 330
Audio 331
Video 331
PowerPoint 332
Good Templates 332
High-Contrast Colors 332
Sans Serif Fonts 333
Effi cient Text 334