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Art of the Speech

Art of the Speech

By Asmita PaudelPublished 3 years ago 3 min read
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Art of the Speech
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No matter what your circumstances, you will need to give a talk. Speeches are often difficult; in fact perhaps we have all heard the anxiety that comes with giving a speech. Will the audience get tired of my theme? Does anyone care about what I say? most importantly, what am I talking about? These are the topics discussed in my speaking class. My first plan to write a speech was a disaster; the flow was incorrect and that I did not agree with the needs of my audience. Here are five things you should focus on, once you have chosen your topic, to make sure your presentation is effective.

Analyze your audience.

Good speech is about emotions and therefore the involvement of the people who hear them. What do they already see in the story? Do their beliefs or age mean they will have ideas about your story? Will it challenge their situation or strengthen their faith? Are you trying to tell them or persuade them? to make sure the audience remembers what you are telling them, try to see the talk together with your own eyes. Then search for a place where they can listen to the talk. Will the audience be tired or hungry? Is it at the top of the day, or just before lunch? does one move to a smaller room or to a larger hall? This should have a bearing on how you present yourself.

Include supporting evidence.

You must always have proof to substantiate your claims; do your homework by researching the subject carefully and writing down the types of questions you would like to answer if you listened. Evidence is one of the things that is based on a trustworthy rating to stressful facts, especially if it helps to include a picture of your audience. If your talk is informative, keep it simple and effective; a picture can benefit thousands of words.

Upgrade drafts, write drafts, and update.

Write a summary of your entire talk. Initially, you do not need to include an introduction or a conclusion; instead, keep your thoughts simple. When you have finished this it is time to write down your speech. The way we speak and therefore the way we write very different processes; write as if teaching the audience. Try using the contextual group "we" instead of "you" or "Me" in your speech. it is good to ask you when you are writing a conversation, in fact, to say it aloud as you develop it is often very helpful within the process. Use repetition within the question to make sure your audience accepts the points you are trying to construct. Record your presentation and review again. not sure if you have written an honest statement? Make it a referee by asking friends and colleagues to give you constructive criticism.

Review your talk, and then practice, practice.

You will need to make many drafts to improve your speech. Use whatever answer you find. Be bold and take words that are either positive or negative. Speeches require clear and concise language. Set erase and meet deadlines; remember that you are only talking slowly when you give a talk when you are nervous. Write your speech on the cue cards and practice the repetition until it flows naturally. Finally, you will not need identification cards! Present your speech in front of a mirror. does the person look comfortable? If so, then you are ready!

Be sure.

This time you see the title because it is behind your hand. you have researched it for hours (perhaps your work is limited to this knowledge and you have experience drawing for years). Do not worry about it. I can attest that even though I know I know my story well, the pride of presenting it suddenly makes those facts start in the window. Feeling down for each presenter, so take a deep breath, get this.

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