Methods of Delivery
Keys to Effective Delivery
Effective delivery is all of the following:
- Natural
- Enthusiastic
- Confident
- Direct
See Your Voice and Your Body for techniques on voice and body.
Methods of Delivery
There are four basic methods of delivery:
- Reading from a manuscript
- Memorized
- Impromptu (improvised)
- Extemporaneous (partially-improvised)
Of the four, extemporaneous is the most natural sounding.
- If you are speaking on the record and want to avoid being misquoted, read from a manuscript
- If you are giving a short toast or introduction, memorize your speech
- If you must give an impromptu speech, try to cater to your audience.