Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Dynamism (Topic of Interest in Chapter 5)
I went to a workshop for Comm80 on February 16, 2009. This was very beneficial because we discussed verbal and physical delivery. I recall the instructor was talking about dynamism, the activity level during a speaker’s presentation. Professor Doyle told us that the audience expects a speaker to be over-the-top and evoke feelings that we usually would not in casual conversation. However, she also told us that we should avoid being too dramatic because the audience will become confused as to why our emotions are so extreme. Dynamism intrigued me because I find it difficult to evoke over-the-top emotions because I am more comfortable being monotone. It is difficult to be lively, confident, and strong while you are also concentrating on the content of your speech. I have tried to make speeches more enjoyable by evoking more emotions, but I felt like I was over doing it.
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ReplyDeleteI can see why they would use dynamism in a speech so the audience can feel what the speaker is feeling. Even though I think I have never done it in a speech but I think that we all feel like were over doing it just because were the ones in the spotlight and were the only one that is talking. So don’t feel like you’re the only one who feels that way because I’m sure you are not the only one. The public speakers who do use dynamism in their speeches and feel comfortable using it must have been using it for a while to be use to it, or they feel really passionate about their topic and they just want to get their point through.
Hey Piper!
ReplyDeleteI can relate to what you're saying. Being too enthusiastic can leave the class with an idea that you're just being sarcastic in a way. Being over the top with your speech often creates a distraction in my opinion. People would often pay attention to how you're talking rather that trying to comprehend the content of your speech. Of course, being moderately lively is better than being totally monotonous. Like you said, we're more focused on delivery our speech. I think most people also have this habit, unless you're a professional public speaker. Also if you're a professional that has been presenting the same speech constantly. So then of course you'd already be used to it. :]
Hello Piper! I am glad you went to the Comm 80 workshop. Prof. Doyle probably covered some great things that will be helpful in your coming speech. Besides dynamism, what other aspects of credibility will you be incorporating into your speech? How will you go about using the different aspects of credibility?
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