Question

Your brother is preparing a public speech what advice would you give him to make his speech an effective preparation

Answer 1

Answer:

Speech is an effective means of oral communication. It is delivered in front of a large gathering.

Therefore, speech serves as an important medium for presenting information in meetings, political or business gatherings.

However, a speech becomes effective when it fulfills the following features:

   Clarity

   Clarity is an essential feature of a good speech. Speech should be clear and unambiguous so that the audience can understand it easily. If it is not clear enough to express its meaning to the audience, it will become ineffective.

   Definiteness of Message

   The message of the speech should be definite and relevant to the subject matter.

   Conciseness

   The audience becomes impatient with a long speech. Hence, speech should be as concise as possible. However, it should not incomplete.

   Interesting

   Speech should be delivered in an interesting and pleasing way so that the audience is motivated to pay attention. In order to make the speech interesting, various stories, examples, quotations, and jokes can be cited.

   Informal Touch

   Though speech is a formal address, it should be presented in a personal and informal way.

   Considering the Audience

   Speech is delivered to a specific audience. So the speaker should actively consider the expectations, interest, and nature of the audience.

   Speaking Slowly

   An ideal speech is one which is delivered slowly and in usual tone. It helps the audience to hear and understand the message clearly.

   Free from Emotions

   Another important feature of good speech is that it should be delivered in an unbiased and unemotional way. Speaker’s emotion may drive him away from the main theme.

   Use of Body Language

   Good Speech goes with necessary body language. Therefore, at the time of delivering a speech, the speaker should use various nonverbal cues.

   Ensuring Participation of Audience

   A good speech is one which ensures participation of the audience with the speaker. That means the audience will ensure their attention through effective listening, expressing their solidarity with the speech and so on.

If your speech fails to hit the check boxes for these qualities, then it will lose its edge.

Despite few limitations of a speech; if done well enough you make the audience move the earth for you.