3. Ask yourself the following questions:
- (1) Do I make proper use of Pitch?
- (2) Do I make proper use of Pause?
- (3) Do I make proper use of Inflection?
- (4) Do I make proper use of Tone Color?
- (5) Do I make proper use of Stress?
- (6) Do I make proper use of Movement?
4. At all times let us remember that our purpose is not to give a pleasing performance, but faithfully to interpret the author’s meaning.
A Condensed Outline for the Study of a Selection for Oral Presentation
I. Intelligent Impression
A. General Preparation
Read silently the entire selection. The purpose is to gain an impression of the selection as a whole.
1. What was the author’s purpose in writing this selection?
2. What specific intent did he have: