Vocal Variety in Speech Delivery
Vocal variety in a speech makes the difference between a presentation that is engaging and easy to listen to and one where the audience is nodding off. In this video, Deborah Grayson Riegel explains the five "Ps" of terrific vocal variety. Watch the video several times. Then answer the questions below.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdBNUDIOIP8
1. According to the speaker, why is vocal variety important?
2. Complete the chart below: What is it? Why is it important? What suggestions does the speaker give?
Pace
Projection
Pauses
Pitch
Pronunciation
3. Think of how you use the five Ps (pace, projection, pauses, pitch and pronunciation).
a. Which of the five Ps is your strongest skill?
b. Why do you believe this is your strongest skill?
c. Which of the five Ps is your weakest skill?
d. Why do you believe this is your weakest skill?
e. Which of the five skills will you focus on in your next presentation? How will you focus on this skill?
Vocal Variety in a Speech
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Vocal Variety in a Speech
Question 1
Vocal variety is an important aspect of speech delivery since it helps grab the listeners' attention and helps them stay tuned until the speaker finishes. It serves as a great way of engaging the audience (Deborah, 2012). Voice variety can be done through variations in pace, projection, pitch, pauses and pronunciations.
Question 2
P’s
What is it
Why is it important
What suggestions does the speaker give
Pace
The speed at which the speaker uses to speak. Whether the speaker is too fast or slow.
It determines the audience ability to understand
There should be variations in pace. Both fast and slow paces should be used. A slow pace should be used where you need the audience to grasp the concepts better, while a fast speed should be used when you need the audience to be excited.
Projection
The volume used while speaking, whether the speaker is too loud or cannot be heard.
It determines whether the audience will hear or not
Proper loud projections should be used to ensure everyone hears. The speaker should use the diaphragm to ensure he/she speaks louder and in a clearer way.
Pauses
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