Toastmasters Evaluation Form - Evaluating Vocal Variety

Evaluating Speakers’ Vocal Variety & Pronunciation Speaker: ______

The way words are spoken will be remembered rather than the actual words. We are 5 times more likely to be influenced by the voice than by the spoken words. Presentation is the key to keeping our audience attentive and making the message more memorable.

Vocal Variety

· Variety is the spice of life.
· Flat, listless, unchanging voice leads to a flat presentation.
· Follow instincts in changing rate pitch, volume to reflect feelings. /

Pronunciation

· Every word has 3 aspects: read, written and spoken
· The problem lies when a speaker does not know the correct pronunciation of a word.
· Rehearse prior to delivery.
Category / Rating / Comments/Recommended Action

The Voice

· Loud enough to be heard easily by all
· Clear enough to be understood
· Pleasing to the ear
· Expressive to make it interesting / 1 2 3 4 5
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Vocal Vitality

Forceful / Expressive
Bland / Unnatural
Varied / Monotonous
Voice Inflection
Pauses / Ahs
Drama
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Vocal Variety Components

· Pace or rate of speaking. (125-160 words per minute)
· Pitch the highs and the lows. Conversational
· Pause Pause for effect, to collect your thoughts, to let the audience catch up, to slow down
· Quality Relax, be natural, friendly
· Volume Your voice should reach the back of room. Use louds and softs to emphasize and keep the audience interested. / 1 2 3 4 5
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Delivery

§ Pleasing to hear
§ Speaks Clearly
§ Powerful
§ Uplifting / 1 2 3 4 5
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