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Effective Oral Communication

The document discusses the characteristics of effective oral communication through good conversation and public speaking. It identifies that a good conversation invites participation and sharing of ideas, while focusing on issues rather than criticism. Characteristics of a good speech include being socially responsible, compelling, purposeful, analytical, interesting, audible, and well-spoken. Effective oral communication can be achieved through demonstrating these traits of good conversation and public speaking.

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Effective Oral Communication

The document discusses the characteristics of effective oral communication through good conversation and public speaking. It identifies that a good conversation invites participation and sharing of ideas, while focusing on issues rather than criticism. Characteristics of a good speech include being socially responsible, compelling, purposeful, analytical, interesting, audible, and well-spoken. Effective oral communication can be achieved through demonstrating these traits of good conversation and public speaking.

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EFFECTIVE ORAL COMMUNICATION:

CHARACTERISTICS AND
STRATEGIES
Conversation is a type of oral
communication where there is
exchange of ideas and opinions
between two or more people that
involve or invite shared interactions.
People generally judge a good conversation
based on the following characteristics

1. A good conversation is vocal. It invites


people to speak out and challenge the
received wisdom from the conversation.

2. A good conversation is reciprocating. It


gives the opportunity for everyone to
participate and be heard.
3. A good conversation is issue-oriented. It
focuses on specific concerns and rightful
resolutions rather than subjective criticism.
4. Good conversation is rational where reasons
are intelligent and well-argued.
5. Good conversation in imaginative. It is open
to suggestion and consider unexplored
possibility from the parties involved.
6. Good conversation is honest for it speaks
the truth with objectivity.
CHARACTERISTICS OF A
GOOD SPEECH
1.A good speech is socially responsible.
Speech is powerful tool to inform and persuade the audience.
It is the obligation of the speaker to include in his/her speech
the welfare and interests of the members of the society based
on facts and truthfulness.

2.A good speech is compelling.


Speakers with competitive and qualified background
oftentimes endow a good speech. As a result, the
listeners find them credible influential to be heard.
3. A good speech is purposeful. Speech is
delivered to serve a specific purpose. The
speaker should be rooted in his/her intention
and reasons for facing the audience. He/she
should not go beyond the objectives he/she set
in the speech.
4. A good speech is analytical. The speaker is
expected to share useful and meaningful topic.
He/she should be able to display logical
explanation of his piece.
5. A good speech is interesting. The enthusiasm
and inspiration of the speaker in his/her speech
should be build interest for his/her audience.
Rapport between the speaker and listener should
be established.
6. A good speech is audible and animated. Voice
and body language are the tools for the speaker
to make his/her speech successful.
7. A good speech is excellently spoken. Language
and words used in the speech reveal the
personality of the speaker. Thus the speaker should
be careful with his/her choice of words, diction
and articulation.
Effective oral communication can be
achieved from a good conversation to a good
speech. People build and maintain relationship
through good conversation. Speakers gain
pleasure and power through a good speech.
STRATEGIES OF EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
1. Listen actively.
2. Speak clearly.
3. Speak precisely.
4. Speak simply.
5. Speak with appropriate pauses.
6. Speak politely and friendly.
7. Speak flexibly.
8. Do not argue.
9. Be interested.
10. Be honest.

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