5/18/2023 0 Comments Manuscript for speech![]() ![]() For example, …the … dog… ran… fast… is four different eye fixations. We have been trained to look at each word individually with separate eye fixations. Since you can see the word “communication” as one eye fixation and understand it as one thing, in theory, your eyes should be able to see “the dog ran fast” as one eye fixation and understand it too. Now, consider this… the phase “The dog ran fast” contains 13 letters. Over time, you learned to see bigger words–like “communication” (13 letters). Now you look at all three letters and see it as a word. Now, you no longer read one letter at a time, that would be way too slow. Eventually, you got better at reading and better at seeing, so you would now look at “dog” in one eye fixation and your brain was able to take in the information–dog. You would look at the letter “D,” then your eyes would look at the letter “O, ” and finally, your eyes would move over to look at the letter “G.” You would fixate (or rest) your eyes on three different places. When you were first learning to read, you learned to read each letter–D–O–G. To best read a manuscript, we need to borrow some items from speed reading. The speech is written like it will be spoken. Sometimes referred to as the Psalms format or free verse format, To German’s Invasion of Britain and Finest Hour Speech ![]() Tribute speech by Tanica van As delivered at the University of Arkansas ……………………………uncountable lives across the globe Today // it is an honor for me to stand here before you Notice how this student formats her manuscript by making it spread out and easy to read: Do whatever formatting works best for you.Make a note (SLIDE) when you need to change your slide.If you have a parallel construction where you repeat the same word, bold or underline the repeated word.Emphasize a word with a larger font or by making it bold.Bold the first word of every main section.Have extra spaces between every main idea.Use a large font and then make it one size larger than you think you need. ![]() Do not print on both sides of the page.Do not fold the manuscript–it won’t lay flat on the podium.Do not start a sentence on one page and then finish it on another.You can be dynamic and engaging while using a manuscript, but it does take work. These disadvantages can be overcome with practice. Many people run their hands down the page to keep their place while others clutch the podium and never let go. Finally, it is very difficult for most people to gesture when reading a manuscript. It can be so tempting to lock eyes on the page where it is safe and then never look up at the audience. The disadvantage to a manuscript is if not done properly, your speech may feel like an “essay with legs.” Speaking from a manuscript is a skill I would argue that it is one of the most difficult of all types because your goal is to read without appearing to read. Politically speaking, a manuscript can be helpful to help keep you on track and to help you say only the things that you mean to say. For example, many people like to have written copies of the toast given to them at a special occasion or a copy of the eulogy to the loved one. Another advantage to using a manuscript is you can share your speech with others both for proofing and for reference. By managing the exact wording, you can better control the emotional tone. This gives you an opportunity to plan interesting wordplays and to use advanced language techniques. The advantage to speaking with a manuscript is you have your speech in front of you. They often have speech writers who take their ideas and make them sound professional, and they likely have several people look it over for any offensive words or questionable phrases. Politicians often speak from manuscripts because there will be people weighing the meaning of each word. When giving a eulogy and you are likely to experience strong emotions, having your words written out and in front of you will be very helpful. There will be times when reading from a manuscript is helpful. 22 Picture of Winston Churchill’s manuscript ![]()
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