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Poetry Reading
Poetry (from the Latin poeta, a poet) is a form of literary art in which language is usedfor its aesthetic .
Poetry is an imaginative awareness of experience expressed through meaning, sound, and rhythmic language choices so as to evoke an emotional response.
Examining Language Through Cultural & Ethnic Diversity
Enhances the Notion of An Inclusive Speaker
Overcoming Cultural Barriers
Learning about a person of a different ethnic background
What makes a Poet’s delivery outstanding?
Gestures Vocal Variety/Conversational Style Facial Expressions Eye Contact Strategic Pauses
Sometimes words alone seldom suffice toconvey what we want to express; therefore,physical gestures fill in the gaps, as illustrating the size or shape of an object and or expressing the depth of an emotion.
Gestures should arise from genuine emotions.
Speaking from Manuscript/withBlack Portfolio
Introduction/Poem/SlideNO DRESS CODE
You are required to demonstrate 3 gestures within the delivery of the poem
Where will you use gestures in the poem?
Pitch, volume, speaking rate and pauses—work together to create an effective delivery
Enthusiasm is key to achieving effective vocal variety
When you are excited, vocal variety comes quite naturally
Examine your poem, please underline words or phrases that you would like to emphasize in your voice vocal variety
Facial expressions need to correspond to the tenor of the speech
A smile (facial expression) is a sign of mutual welcome
Use facial expressions that feel natural and express meaning
You are required to use facial expressions in the delivery of your poem
Make sure that your facial expressions are natural
Facial expressions in the Poem?
Having eye contact with the audience is the most important physical action in public speaking
Eye contact does the following:Maintains the quality of directness Lets people know that they are recognizedIndicates acknowledgement and respectSignals to audience that you see them as unique human beings.
You are required to establish a positive relationship with your audience by using direct eye contact throughout the delivery of your poem
Pauses enhance meaning by providing a type punctuation, emphasizing a point, drawing attention to a key thought, or just allowing listeners to think……about what is being said
Practice 25 times……..or more Be Direct/Eye Contact Use Pauses for Strategic Effect Convey Enthusiasm Project Your Voice Evoke Emotions Emphasize in Voice/Vocal
Variety/Conversational Style Gestures
