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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

ORAL COMMUNICATION
QUARTER 2- MODULE 6 & 7
Principles of Speech Delivery

Objectives:
a. determine the principles that contribute to successful speech delivery;
b. identify and discuss the various elements that best describe each principle;
and,
c. deliver a speech following the principles of speech delivery and appropriate
rubrics for speech delivery

Directions: Read the sentence carefully and answer the question that follows. Encircle the letter of your
choice.

______1. It refers to the actual presentation of the speech consisting both vocal and physical elements.
a. Volume b. Quality c. Delivery d. Movements
_____2. The following are vocal elements in speech presentation except:
a. Rate b. Pronunciation c. Eye Contact d. Articulation
_____3. These are breaks that separate the thoughts of the speeches.
a. Appearance b. Pause c. Enunciation d. Volume
_____4. It refers to the quality and clarity of the words uttered when delivering a speech which aid
understanding of the audience of the words said.
a. Pitch b. Tone c. Articulation d. Modulation
_____5. It refers to the capability of the speaker to manipulate the resonance and timber of the vocal tone.
a. Modulation b. Stage c. Articulation d. Pronunciation
_____6. It is an element of speech delivery which describes the overall connection of the speaker to the
audience.
a. Articulation b. Rapport c. Stage Presence d. Enunciation
_____7. It is the ability of the speaker to fill the stage with his personality when delivering the speech.
a. Modulation b. Stage Presence c. Rapport d. Eye Contact
_____8. It is used to emphasize the speakers’ thoughts with physical signals and movements.
a. Gestures b. Rapport c. Stage Presence d. Pronunciation
_____9. It is a key ingredient in establishing audience rapport during presentation.
a. Rate b. Pronunciation c. Eye Contact d. Articulation
_____10. It refers to the hand body movements in delivering the speech.
a. Gestures b. Rapport c. Stage Presence d. Pronunciation

Speaking in public is something that is not new to you. I’m sure that you
experienced being asked lead a spontaneous prayer in the class, requested to read a
particular paragraph aloud by your teacher or encouraged to speak your idea on a
pressing issue. All of those tasks demand you to deliver your words in front of an
audience. How did you feel about it?
Although speaking in front of the public might not be one of your favorites, having
the skill to deliver speeches or discussions will open doors of opportunities for you to
beef up your academic performance in school. For instance, when you are good at
speaking, you don’t have any psychological barriers in answering questions in an oral
recitation. With that, you have a clear edge over those who don’t speak their ideas at all.
In the context of public speaking, competence in speech delivery or your skill in
presenting ideas either memorized or manuscript-guided not only gives your credibility
and personality a boost, but it makes the idea of your speeches understood as intended.
Speech delivery pertains to the act of presenting the speech before an audience. It
includes both verbal and physical elements. Imagine a favorite speaker of yours. What
makes him/her exceptional in the field of public speaking? What qualities make you like
the way he/she delivers speeches?
 Nonetheless, before you become a competent speaker, you need to be familiar with
the principles of speech delivery and follow the principles.
A graphical organizer of the principles of speech delivery is presented for easy
understanding

DISCUSSION 1: ARTICULATION
Articulation refers to the quality of delivery that makes the speech understandable
to the audience. In other words, articulation is a skill that touches the element of clarity
of spoken words and phrases of the speaker.
When a speaker fails to observe properly the principle of clarity, it is more likely
that the audience will not understand the speech. It should be that the audience will not
keep on guessing what the speaker is saying. No matter how quality the written speech
is, the delivery of the speech ensures the effective transmission of the message
So, how does a speaker observe the principle of articulation?
1. Listen to great speakers. Learning through imitation is one way to develop your
articulation skill. Observing speakers and listening to effective speakers give you not
only the idea on how to deliver the words intelligibly but the confidence in presenting
your own speech.
2. Take some effort opening your mouth when speaking. In that way, you can
clearly pronounce and enunciate the word.
3. Breathe properly. Proper breathing gives you the advantage of efficient articulation.

To ensure that you are understood clearly by your audience, the oral elements of speech
delivery must be observed. These are the following:

a. Rate. It refers to the speed of articulation which is measured in terms of the number
of words spoken in one minute. The ideal number of words per minute should only be
115 to 150 words. Why is there a need to consider the speed in conveying the speech?
The rate at which the speaker speaks affects how much the listeners grasp the idea of
the speech. It further aids in the interpretation of the meaning of the speech.

Excerpt from Lou Gehrig, “Farewell to Baseball Address”

Fans, for the past two weeks you have been reading about a bad break I got. Yet
today I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth. I have been in
ballparks for seventeen years and have never received anything but kindness and
encouragement from you fans.
Look at these grand men. Which of you wouldn’t consider it the highlight of his
career to associate with them for even one day?
Sure, I’m lucky. Who wouldn’t consider it an honor to have known Jacob Ruppert
– also the builder of baseball’s greatest empire, Ed Barrow – to have spent the next nine
years with that wonderful little fellow Miller Huggins – then to have spent the next nine
years with that outstanding leader, that smart student of psychology – the best manager
in baseball today, Joe McCarthy!
Sure, I’m lucky. When the New York Giants, a team you would give your right arm
to beat, and vice versa, sends you a gift, that’s something! When everybody down to the
groundskeepers and those boys in white coats remember you with trophies, that’s
something.
When you have a wonderful mother-in-law who takes sides with you in squabbles
against her own daughter, that’s something. When you have a father and mother who
work all their lives so that you can have an education and build your body, it’s a
blessing! When you have a wife who has been a tower of strength and shown more
courage than you dreamed existed, that’s the finest I know.
So I close in saying that I might have had a tough break – but I have an awful lot
to live for!
Pronunciation. It refers to the way we say the words. Since pronunciation
describes the way the words are uttered, the main problem encountered by speakers is
the tendency to mispronounce and stumble over certain words. This will eventually lead
to a break in the delivery of the speech which affects the confidence and credibility of the
speaker.

Pronounce the following words properly.

Ninth Scissors looked played
Bridge Friend Bathe Sponge
Milk Strength Start Length
Craft Bump Sat Said

C. Pauses. These are breaks that separate the thoughts of the speeches to deliver.
Speakers use pauses to emphasize points, especially when delivering a part of the
speech that is horrific and startling. Pauses also aid as transitions from one point or
idea to the other in the speech delivery.

DISCUSSION 2: MODULATION

Modulation is a verbal element of speech delivery that involves the speakers’

capability to adjust the pitch, volume and the quality of the voice.
Pitch refers to the highness and lowness of the voice’s tone. When a speaker
changes the pitch of the delivery, he/she is applying inflections on the presentation.
Proper pitch as demanded by the nature of the speech delivered ensured that the
presentation is not monotonous and boring.
Volume of the voice is also a component in modulation. It refers to the loudness
and softness of the voice. If you speak in front of the public, you must identify the
proper intensity of the volume of the voice that you use. With that, you are heard by
them and message that your speech contains is understood. Speakers who fail to
observe this principle leave their audience irritated with the assaulting tone of the voice.
 Quality refers to the resonance of your voice. Since each of us has an individually
unique quality of the voice, strategize ways to utilize it in the optimum by projecting it as
melodious and rich as possible.

DISCUSSION 3: STAGE PRESENCE

Stage presence is a physical or non-verbal element in speech delivery. It is a
principle that makes the speaker owns the entire stage in presenting the speech.
Confidence is the primary ingredient in stage presence. If a speaker does not have
enough confidence, he/she experiences what is popularly known as “Stage Fright” or the
fear felt by the speaker upon the delivery of the speech. Trembling, stuttering,
stammering and sweating are the common physical manifestations of stage fright.

DISCUSSION 4: FACIAL EXPRESSION, GESTURES & MOVEMENTS

Another physical elements in speech delivery are facial expressions, gestures and
movements.
It is certainly not enough that the speaker possesses voice quality and articulation
and pronunciation skills for an effective speech delivery. Relaying the message of the
speech requires facial expressions, gestures and movements. They altogether
complement and supplement the other principles for a successful speech presentation

1. Facial Expressions. The way your face is projected to the audience must suit to the
idea of the speech. If the speech delivered has a message that touches on falling in love,
your face must express it. If the focus of the speech is on the death of someone dear to
you, then your face must display a sad and mournful expression. Parallelism of the
facial expression and the message of the speech drives and hooks the audience emotion
to your presentation. Try to do this exercise. ¥ Find a mirror. Look at yourself as you
stand properly projecting confidence. Maintain a posture that will give you the command
on stage. Your head must be held high, and your chest must be open. ¥ Now, smile and
display a confident face. Imagine that your audience is happy to see you in front of
them. Try walking naturally as you continue to stare at your expression in the mirror
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2. Gestures. They refer to the motion of the hands or body to emphasize a point in the
speech. For example, the speaker points at an object when specifying, clasp his/her fist
to express anger or shrug his/her shoulder to project indifference. These body
movements make the points of the speech precise and clear.
3. Mobility. It is advisable that speakers take physical movements from one area to the
other on stage. This particularly helpful when the speaker emphasizes points in the
speech. It can also be used to bridge transition from one part of the speech to another.
Movements on stage help to lessen nervousness felt by allowing the speaker to establish
control over the setting of the presentation.

DISCUSSION 5: AUDIENCE RAPPORT

Rapport in speech delivery refers to the harmonious relationship between the
speaker and the audience. To follow this principle, the speaker must establish
connection to the listener from the beginning up to the end of the presentation.
 In the previous module on speech writing, you were taught on how to construct a
speech that would appeal to the audience interest. During presentation, the speaker
carries out the manuscript’s audience appeal through eye contact.
Eye Contact. Make it a point to connect to your audience by looking at their eyes
during the presentation. When a speaker establishes eye contact, his/her presence is
felt by the audience which gives him/her enough confidence to proceed smoothly as the
message of the speech is followed and grasped. To ensure eye contact, it is sometimes
advisable not to use notecards when presenting.

ACTIVITY 1.
Directions: To be able to understand how effective speakers deliver speeches effectively, you will watch an iconic
speaker as he delivers his piece. Observe the way he used his skills in public speaking. The following video is the
championship speech of Dananjaya Hettiarachchi during the World Champion of Public Speaking 2014 organized by
Toastmasters International. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbz2boNSeL0

Guide Questions:
1. How did the speaker follow the principles in speech delivery? Write your observations.
Articulation:
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ACTIVITY 2.
Directions: Nowthat you have known the principles of speech delivery, you are now ready
to become an effective speaker. Given below is an excerpt of a speech of Winston
Churchill, “We Shall Fight on the Beaches”. You will be asked to memorize the speech.
You will be rated based on the rubric given.
Excerpt of a speech of Winston Churchill, “We Shall Fight on the Beaches”

“I have, myself, full confidence that if all do their duty, if nothing is neglected, and if the
best arrangements are made, as they are being made, we shall prove ourselves once
again able to defend our Island home, to ride out the storm of war, and to outlive the
menace of tyranny, if necessary for years, if necessary alone. At any rate, that is what
we are going to try to do. That is the resolve of His Majesty’s Governmentevery man of
them. That is the will of Parliament and the nation. The British Empire and the French
Republic, linked together in their cause and in their need, will defend to the death their
native soil, aiding each other like good comrades to the utmost of their strength. Even
though large tracts of Europe and many old and famous States have fallen or may fall
into the grip of the Gestapo and all the odious apparatus of Nazi rule, we shall not flag
or fail. We shall go on to the end, we shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and
oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall
defend our Island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall
fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight
in the hills; we shall never surrender, and even if, which I do not for a moment believe,
this Island or a large part of it were subjugated and starving, then our Empire beyond
the seas, armed and guarded by the British Fleet, would carry on the struggle, until, in
God’s good time, the New World, with all its power and might, steps forth to the rescue
and the liberation of the old.”

Key Points in Speech Delivery:

 Speech delivery pertains to the act of presenting the speech before an audience.
 There are five principles of speech delivery. They are (a) articulation, (b)
modulation, (3) stage presence, (4) facial expression, gestures and movements, (5)
audience appeal.
 Articulation refers to the quality of delivery that makes the speech
understandable to the audience.
 Modulation is another verbal element of speech delivery that involves the
speakers’ capability to adjust the pitch, volume and the quality of the voice. ¥
Stage presence is a principle that makes the speaker owns the entire stage in
presenting the speech.
 Relaying the message of the speech requires facial expressions, gestures and
movements. They altogether complement and supplement the other principles for
a successful speech presentation.
 Rapport in speech delivery refers to the harmonious relationship between the
speaker and the audience

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