Delivering Quality Speech: How and the Qualities of Giving a speech
Giving a great speech can be very challenging and confusing. All speeches have to have the same qualities even if it sounds a little redundant and unwarranted. In this article, I will discuss the six different qualities that need to be mirrored in speeches:
- Audience connection,
- Effective structure,
- Image Evocation,
- Thought-provoking questions,
- Logical transitions, and
- Clever Opinions.
Audience Connection:
Creating an emotional connection with the audience is one of the most important aspects of a speech. We want the audience to feel something during your speech, creating a connection with them. This can be done through utilizing personal experiences, humor, or feelings you have experienced in your life. One example of a speaker discussing an experience in his life would be John F Kennedy's Inaugural Address, where he discusses feeling like "the glow from our fireside talk and our evening prayer" before beginning his speech. Another example of a speaker utilizing humor would be Bill Clinton's Speech, where he makes fun of himself. These two examples have an emotional connection with the audience because they both have personally experienced something and talk about it as well as bringing humor which creates laughter in the audience.
Image Evocation:
One key quality that all speeches share is an image or artistic impression that appeals to and moves the audience. Image evocation is when you create a mental picture that creates a strong emotional impact on the audience. The speaker should be able to create an image that makes the audience feel a sense of belonging to something positive and enjoyable.
Logical transitions:
This is when you transition from one idea to another in your speech. It means there is no awkward pauses without transition or without context for the audience. You can use logical visual aids such as a slide show or PowerPoint presentation, sign language, and photographs in order to assist with transitions between ideas.
Structure:
This is the quality of implementing a structured, well-organized speech. Structure means that it is easy for the audience to follow along and there are clear transitions from one idea to another. Organization means that the speaker has a clear message and makes it easy for the audience to understand. Some examples of well-structured speeches are: "In conclusion, I would like to think about how to move forward in this society." "I have three main points for my speech today." "We need to understand that the environment is a top priority."
Thought-provoking questions:
This is when you ask a question that makes the audience think about what they have just been told or what they learned in your speech. People pay attention when they’re being asked questions that pertain to their own life or hopes and dreams that are important to them. What are some things that you want for the future? -Do you think about the future? -Has anyone ever told you to stop worrying and just enjoy the present?
In conclusion, delivering a top-notch speech is a skill that everyone should posses. As such, there are many key areas that one is required to pay keen attention to to ensure one captures the audience's attention to make the speech mesmerizing. In that case, the above mentioned ways to polish and improve your speech are essential and everyone should have them in their speech delivery
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