ROSHAAN AMEER DISCUSSION PUBLIC SPEAKING "Most people speak best about subjects with which they are most familiar. When thinking about a topic, draw on your own knowledge and experience. Everyone knows things or has done things that can be used in a speech" (Lucas 76). 1. This text is important to me as a public speaker because it will help me when picking a topic to speak about. Instead of picking a topic that may seem interesting to talk about it is better to stick with what you know. When speaking on something you know it will flow better and be easier to talk about. If you are speaking on something you know you will also be more passionate about it. 2. The quote I chose will help me as a public speaker because by choosing to speak about something I know I will be able to focus more on my public speaking skills rather than reading off my notes and being unaware of the topic. In this class I will choose to speak about things I know so I can work on projection, making eye contact with listeners and things of that nature. I have chosen to write about a recipe that I am quite familiar with for my demonstration speech. 3. An essential tenet of public speaking is highlighted by the proverb that "most people communicate best about subjects with which they are most acquainted." [Citation needed] It is much simpler to speak enthusiastically and persuasively about a subject that you are already well-versed in because you are able to rely on your own prior experiences and areas of expertise to support your argument. This is significant because it makes it possible for presenters to interact with their audience in a more meaningful way and to deliver an address that is not only interesting but also instructive. 4. 5. When composing a speech, it is beneficial to select a subject that you are not only knowledgeable about but also enthusiastic about. This could be something that you have direct experience with, or it could be something that you have done significant research on. You have the ability to provide the audience with thoughts and perspectives that they may not have previously considered if you rely on the knowledge and experience that you have gained from your own life. 6. 7. It is also essential to keep in mind that everyone has their own unique set of experiences and information that can be incorporated into a presentation. Even if you do not think of yourself as an authority on a particular subject, it is possible that you have personal experience or observations that can contribute something of worth to the conversation. You can present a speech that is both instructive and interesting if you think imaginatively and pull from your own experiences in the delivery of the speech. 8. In conclusion, when you are preparing a speech, it is essential to select a subject that you are not only knowledgeable about but also enthusiastic about. You can present a statement that is both interesting and educational by relying on the knowledge and experience that you have gained personally. Keep in mind that everyone has observations and experiences that can be used in a statement, and that by thinking imaginatively, you can add value to any subject matter that you choose to discuss.