What is manuscript speaking? When should it be used, and what are three suggestions for
using it well?
What will be an ideal response?
Manuscript speaking is reading a speech from a prepared text. It should be used when
the speaker is in a situation that requires careful wording of the speech, such as political
situations requiring sensitivity and tactfulness, or a formal situation that requires more
eloquence. Suggestions for giving manuscript speeches include
(1 ) type your speech in short phrases on the upper 2/3 of the paper,
(2 ) improve your eye contact by taking in an entire sentence at a time,
(3 ) do not read the manuscript too quickly. Use a slash mark (/) or some other symbol
to remind you to pause in strategic places.
(4 ) vary the rhythm, inflection, and pace of your delivery so that the presentation does
not sound read
(5 ) and use gestures and movement to add nonverbal interest and emphasis.
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