Skills That Come With Being A Great Public

William Lutz and Russell Conwell are the two rhetoric speakers I have chosen. Conwell, a very intelligent, religious, and ambitious man, wrote a remarkable speech and read it thousands of times to thousands of people. Raising thousands of dollars, he used that money to build Temple University. With such a compelling speech, he encountered many people who enjoyed his work and his words are still remembered to this day. Conwell connects with audience on an emotional level, he almost befriends his audience. Talking to them as if they are on the same level, no matter who they are, almost as if they were his friend. For example, he uses words like “friends” and “our”,

The best speaker that I have ever heard is Bishop TD Jakes. Jakes is a Preacher, father, husband, teacher, very successful business man, movie producer and launched a syndicated talk show. There are several reasons why I believe that he is one of the best speakers that I have ever heard. One reason is that he is a man of great integrity. Although he is fallible his character speaks volume without him even uttering a word. Another reason he is such a prolific speaker is because of his ability to be led by his faith and thinks outside the box consequently producing a greater but new learning experience. George Bush describes TD Jakes as a kind man who puts faith into action. I am sure that he has attended many communication classes. However

Increasing the power and impact of speaking through behaviors to avoid and skills to master stands the perceived thesis of Julian Treasure’s TED Talks on “How to speak so that people want to listen” (2013). Likening the human voice to learning how to master an instrument, Treasure immediately establishes ethos with his heterogeneous audience by focusing his main idea on a simple, highly relatable topic, with dynamism, directness, and a palatable sense of expertise. Strategically applying non-repetitious doses of anecdotes to support his claims, the weighty supporting ideas are lightened and balanced creating ease of listening – audience members respond with laughs and smiles solidifying their bond and entertainment to the topic.

Introduction Public speaking is not for the faint of heart, it is a nerve-wracking experience full of anxiety and fear of public judgment. These are some common thoughts among students enrolled in RCM 401 – Oral Rhetoric. With the application of theory, continued practice, and constructive feedback from peers, these opinions are likely to change as they increase their knowledge of oral rhetoric and look for ways to sharpen their public speaking skills. Todd Thorn is a strong example of a peer of oral rhetoric that has worked on improving his public speaking through the application of theory and constructive feedback from fellow peers. The following is an analysis of Todd’s improvement over the 2018 Winter Semester in RCM 401.

During the speech, I was also a good speaker in many ways. I had a good voice projection, my hand moment was consistent, I was always facing the audience and held eye contact, and had facial expressions to emphasize the importance of a topic. Right off the bat when I was explaining my citation saying According to the U.S Census Bureau “there are alone 5.7% Asian’s in the United States,” I was pointing my hands to make sure everyone was paying attention to the numbers. Another thing I did well during the speech was, that I kept eye contact with everyone during the speech

Effective speakers engage audiences with provocative ideas that extend beyond the time in which the speech is delivered.

Abraham Lincoln was known as one of those men as he had written his own speeches and and would edit them often. He also had the voice for it as his voice was loud even that the majority of the audience could hear him. As later on in his life, when he was running for president, “on February 27, 1860, Lincoln gave what was perhaps the most important speech of his political career” and would become the icon for having amazing speeches(Phillips 147). This would seem as if he had a gift for public speaking, and this was the case, as from being a boy who wanted to be a lawyer to becoming the 16th president of the United States. All of which from having the ability of great public speaking, an excellent characteristic of

A qualified, enthusiastic public speaker draws from his or her own experiences, and portrays them in a way that appeals to the audience. Although public speakers usually have expertise in another field (business, finance or sports, for example), they can translate their life experiences into stories that inspire others. Dedicated public speakers won’t treat speaking to your employees as a sideline. They enjoy speaking to groups and motivating others, and it shows in their presentation.

The capacity of speeches can be seen through its impact on human emotions and its capability to change the thought patterns of its audience. This is

An exceptional presenter speaks to their audience’s interests, and uses stories to make their speech more pleasant. Exceptional presenters own the room by making themselves the center of attention. To be the center of attention one must appear organized, and credible. You should have a passion for the subject that you’re speaking about, and you must engage your audience. Engaging your audience relies on the ability to understand your audience, and relate to them. Relating to your audience can be difficult if you are working with a diverse set of individuals, but if you appear natural they will be more accepting of you. Above all, practice is key.

Maya Angelou and Dave Chappelle talked about their experiences, some of which correspond to public speaking, as a result the public speaking textbook. They, being from different generations (as well as being different people, of course), have several different ideas and perspectives on the topic. Some of the public speaking topics they discussed were the harmfulness of language, adaptability, and idea generation.

With the semester approaching an end, our last speech was a tribute to one we felt as though made an impact in our society. Being the last speech, I wanted to end on a positive note and allow myself, as well as others to see the ways I have improved in public speaking. To make this speech successful, I incorporated the experience and knowledge I received from previous speeches. Though there is always room for improvement with the technical side of speaking, I believe the most important improvement you can make is how you present yourself.

My communication skills have been a great asset to both my personal and work life. It has strengthened my ability to work in harmony with co-workers and in group settings. Although I communicate quite effectively I do find myself to be more quiet in large group settings and dislike public speaking. My recent position in community nursing required me to take on multiple roles as an educator and helped me work on my public speaking skills.

In public speaking of any form to a diverse group of individuals, my main consideration as the speaker is my concentration on the audience that I am speaking to. In starting an effective presentation,

Throughout this Summer I have watched myself blossom into a more confident public speaker. Prior to this class, public speaking had never been a natural ability, and I was always afraid and full of anxiety before a speech. Speaking for more than a few minutes seemed to be an impossible task. Skills of knowing how to evaluate myself as a public speaker were absent, and I did not know how to become an effective listener.