How to Use Action Verbs in Public Speaking
Public speaking can be invigorating for some and quite stressful for many. Besides the fact that you're the sole person speaking in a large room, you have to think about sounding coherent and being persuasive. Many that excel at public speaking have mastered the art of using action verbs in their speeches. Action verbs sound authoritative and have a ring to them. Learn how to incorporate action verbs into your speeches and be the best public speaker you can be.
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Instructions
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Write your speech. You can paraphrase and write shorthand, but if you truly wish to add more action verbs into your speeches, it's best to write out the entire thing legibly.
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Practice reading your speech in its entirety to a support system you have, such as a friend, boss, coworker, or spouse. Ask them for an honest opinion. Enunciate key action verbs and make eye contact.
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Pay attention when your listeners or speech coach dislike an area of your speech. They may not understand what you're trying to say or they may find it too lengthy. Highlight areas that need to be worked on.
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Re-read problem areas several times. If you notice sentences like, "The new city project can be fixed when I am mayor," try to re-word them. Be active. Say, "I will fix city projects when I am the new mayor."
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Be direct. Using action verbs in speeches often eliminates wordy sentences. Take a long sentence and try to cut out useless words. A sentence like, "The cat was pet by the girl in a green dress" can be altered to, "The girl pet the cat." Too much information isn't always good information.
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Be confident. By making statements like, "I will make new jobs," "I will clean up the streets," and "I'm excited to be your leader," your words will really ring with audience members. They respond to you saying what you will do.
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Tips & Warnings
Make eye contact, smile and use hand gestures in moderation. These actions will draw your listeners in.
Never make promises you won't keep. Don't elaborate too much. Be direct, short, and to the point at all times.
