Response to Reading: Ch. 9 & 13
Chapter 9 discusses the importance of having an effective introduction and conclusion. I've learned from previous speaking experiences that both have similar structures (state main points, state thesis, state attention-getter). All three are vital. In some of the speech buddy videos that we watched, the speakers left out the statement of main points. I felt their speeches suffered slightly without that part. When I listen to a speech, I want to hear right in the beginning what the speaker will delve into later on. My mind listens to the main points and then is able to put up flags that I can listen for as the speech continues. It makes the comprehension of the speech much easier if I have a road map of where it's headed. When I write speeches, I try to do all three things in my intro and conclusions to the point that they are practically written on my forehead! I don't believe in making mundane statements like "Today I will talk about this, this, and this". However, no matter what technique I use to state my thesis and main points, the message HAS to be clear enough for everyone to understand. Keeping that it mind always helps me write and make my speech better!
Chapter 13 was very informative about Informative speeches. As we continue work on our own Informative speeches, it was interesting to read about the different types of informative speech topics, as well as the different kinds of speech organizations. My speech on human fear and phobias will be organized in a topical pattern. I will first discuss what fear is and how it comes about in us, what kinds of fears exist, and how to deal with fear.
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Hello! I also found the topic on what should be included in the introduction and conclusion useful. The speech buddy videos are also helpful, don't you think. The guy who presented his speech on "techno music" did a good job including all of the vital points in his speech. He previewed his main points, organized his speech well, and had visual aids for his audience.
I'm hoping that I do well in this speech. I am a little bit more nervous since i'm presenting a topic I just learned about myself. I hope things go well. How is you speech coming along? Well, I lookd forward to hearing your speech during our next class meeting. Good luck!
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