Speech Reading Response Paper

Speech Reading Response Chapters 16-18

Chapter sixteen of “A Concise Public Speaking Handbook”, is about the different methods of delivering a speech. There are four different methods that speakers can use to deliver their speech. These four methods are: manuscript speaking, memorized speaking, impromptu speaking, and extemporaneous speaking. Manuscript speaking is a method that has the speaker read from a manuscript to the audience. The problem with the manuscript method is that the speech may seem boring to the audience. Memorized speaking is a method that speakers use when they are using their memory rather than relying on notes. The problem with this method is that the speaker may have trouble recalling information when speaking. Impromptu speaking is a method in which a speaker has to speak on the spot. When doing an impromptu speech, speakers have to rely on their knowledge on the topic. Extemporaneous speaking is a method that speakers use when they

Nonverbal communication is an important aspect of speech and is used to help convey the speaker’s feelings and ideas to the audience. Having consistent eye contact with the audience is one example of nonverbal communication. When the speaker gives consistent eye contact to his/her audience, it tells the audience that the speaker genuinely cares about them and is interested in speaking to them. Another example of nonverbal communication is the speaker using gestures. Gestures are a great way for the speaker to convey and describe ideas. The only problem with using gestures is that they can be distracting to the audience if the speaker is using too many. In the past, I will use nonverbal communication such as eye contact and hand gestures to help me communicate my points to the audience. When I have used nonverbal communication during a speech, I have felt that my audience understood my points more