Describe the qualities of a good speaker according to Laban et- al (1961)

Describe the qualities of a good speaker according to Laban et- al (1961)

The following are important qualities of a good speaker.

i. Integrity

Integrity is a basic requirement of the speaker. The audience must be convened the truth he sees it. This attribute is in line with Grice's Maxims (1995) of quality which stipulated that the speaker should not say what he believes to be false or that for which he lacks adequate evidence.

ii. Authority

The speaker should ensure that he has a sound grasp of his subject and show that he knows what he is talking about. He should also show respect for himself and for other people by recognizing their right to their opinion. He should not relinquish his own opinion until he is convinced otherwise.

iii. Courage

A courageous speaker delivers his message with conviction. He does not'curry' i.e. seek to please avoid unpleasant truth that must be stated to clarify an issue. However he needs to be tactful or diplomatic and have a sense of humour. That way he will avoid distorting his message.

iv. Vitality

The speaker's demeanor as he defines his speech should reflect the image of one who believes that what he is saying is important and that he is convinced of its significance.

v. Intelligibility

The speaker should be able to sell his ideas with directness and economy of words. He should be fluent and have no lapses of memory.

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marto answered the question on May 21, 2019 at 06:14

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