The Art of Speaking

Besides content, here are a few key elements of speech which can make or break a discourse, and so it is well to consider and target to improve.

+emphasis
+pace
+pause
+volume
+tone
+accent
+inflection
+cadence

All of these elements are involved in every sentence, making for infinite variations and combinations.

Plan how you are to say your speech. Delivery is important, it too is part of the message.