Mastering Public Speaking: Substance and Delivery

ROSHAAN AMEER DISCUSSION PUBLIC SPEAKING You cannot make a good speech without having something to say. But having something to say is not enough. You must also know how to say it. Page 230 This is important because it emphasizes the importance of how you say things and not just what you say. A speech that is boring and monotonous will not have the same effect that a speech with enthusiasm and oomf will have. When I was in school, I used to love being called on to read. I loved it because I would put effort into reading, not just be monotonous and act uninterested. I always got compliments from teachers because I put emotion and enthusiasm into what I read. I made it intriguing and got interest from the people listening. The teachers told me I was a good reader. I can do this in a normal setting, but doing so for a project or presentation is harder. I need to learn how to apply my confidence I have with normal reading to speaking in public. This assertion emphasises how important both the substance of an address and how it is delivered are to its overall quality. Even though it is necessary to have significant information, it is not sufficient on its own if the execution is subpar. In a similar vein, it is possible for a speaker to have outstanding speaking skills but an ineffectual address if the substance of the speech is meaningless. To begin a successful address, one needs to have a message that is well-defined, succinct, and one that will reverberate with the audience. The information contained therein needs to be thoroughly investigated, well-organized, and logically organised and constructed. In addition, the speaker ought to utilise pertinent instances, tales, and recollections in order to involve the audience and make the address unforgettable for them. However, the manner in which the statement is delivered is also very essential. To maintain the audience's attention and interest throughout the speech, the speaker needs to make use of appropriate body language, verbal variation, and cadence. The successful transmission of the information being conveyed by the speaker can also benefit from the use of eye contact and movements. In addition, the speaker needs to take into consideration the audience and the event when developing the appropriate tone and manner for the address. In conclusion, the substance as well as the execution of a speech are equally important to the success of the address. An audience can be inspired, educated, and entertained by a speaker who knows how to successfully communicate their message and has something significant to say to them.