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13.0: Commanding the Audience: Introduction

Rosemary Martinelli

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If you use AI tools to help draft your speech, remember that your delivery still determines whether your message connects. A well-written script only becomes powerful when your vocal and nonverbal choices bring it to life.

Delivering a speech is not just about getting words out. It’s about shaping an experience. Even a well-researched, carefully written message can fall flat if the method of delivery doesn’t match the moment, the audience, or the purpose. In this section, you’ll explore four major delivery methods and learn how each affects credibility, clarity, and connection. Understanding these approaches will give you the confidence to decide not only what to say, but how to bring your ideas to life.

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Beyond the Podium: AI, Speech, and Civic Voice Copyright © by Erika Berlin; Delia Conti; Lee Ann Dickerson; Qi Dunsworth; Jacqueline Gianico; Rosemary Martinelli; Stephanie Morrow; Tiffany Petricini; Terri Stiles; and Jonathan Woodall is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.