Jeremy Donovan's study of TED talks suggests there are four ways to use vocal variety to get across your message in your speech:
- Authoritative - loud volume and slow speed
- Passionate - loud volume and fast speed
- Calming - soft volume and slow speed
- Suspenseful - soft volume and fast speed
Tim Wilson
Professional Speech Coach
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