The contestant should walk confidently and briskly to the podium or front of the room and establish eye contact, pause for 5-10 seconds, and begin his presentation. The contestant should establish rapport with the audience by good eye contact. He should avoid looking down often at his notes or Bible, at the ceiling, or out of the window. His eyes should move up and down, back and forth over the entire audience, slowly and naturally. Gestures should be free and should flow naturally from enthusiasm.
Natural movements are more effective than forced gestures.
Delivery - The speaker should project his voice, using the diaphragm. Re-create the mood, experience, emotion, and feelings of the author. Employ voice variations and tempo. Preparation Preparation and study are prerequisites for all speaking, reading, or musical performances. Research, organization, outline, and familiarity are the elements of preparation.