MAKING FORMAL SPEECHES Often this is the most difficult part of oral communication for many people. Selection of the Topic This is the first step in formal speechmaking. You may be assigned a topic‚ such as to introduce a speaker. Here‚ you are likely to be assigned a topic because you have some knowledge of the subject matter (the speaker). In other cases‚ you will have to choose a topic by yourself. Do this using 3 basic factors: 1. background and knowledge (you need some knowledge of the
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Comparison of speeches This is a comparison of John F. Kennedy’s and Martin Luther King’s speeches. First I will analyze them individually‚ then I will compare and contrast the two different speeches. Kennedy’s inaugural speech establishes what his vision is for the world; global unity‚ supporting freedom‚ and human rights for all of humankind. He believes the world would be much stronger and could conquer any problem as a whole rather than being divided. In the beginning of Kennedy’s speech
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this event and who‚ along with her husband‚ Wes Boyd‚ co-founded Moveon.org. She has been from the beginning a moving force behind the emergence of this dynamic new grassroots movement in American politics and public policy. I have made a series of speeches about the policies of the Bush / Cheney Administration towards the major challenges that confront our nation: national security‚ economic policy‚ civil liberties‚ and today: the environment. For me‚ this issue is in a special category because of
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From the time I was in the sixth grade‚ I have been spinning in the color and winter guard at my school. Throughout my seven years of experience‚ I have accomplished many state titles and become a captain of two years. Being able to share those moments with your best friends is a marvelous thing I wouldn’t trade for anything in the world. When you know in your heart you’ve done everything you can do to perform your very best show‚ and they call your school’s name over the stadium‚ the overabundance
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What do you think when you hear the name‚ Abraham Lincoln? When I hear‚ Abraham Lincoln‚ I think of what an incredible job he did for the U.S. to be where it is today. One of Lincoln’s best known quotes was‚ “Whenever I hear anyone arguing over slavery‚ I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally.” – Abraham Lincoln (Abraham Lincoln Biography). Now you’re probably wondering‚ “What does this quote mean?” Although this quote may seem confusing it really isn’t. The quote mainly states
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~ The wedding actually turned out to be really nice. We had both recited our vows‚ and surprisingly neither of us screwed them up. Blake’s was really sweet; "I love you. You are my best friend. Today I give myself to you in marriage. I promise to encourage and inspire you‚ to laugh with you‚ and to comfort you in times of sorrow and struggle. I promise to love you in good times and in bad‚ when life seems easy and when it seems hard‚ when our love is simple‚ and when it is an effort. I promise to
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Good afternoon everyone today I am here to introduce you to a wonderful poet I am sure you all know. Many of us were read his poetry all through elementary school and the poetry was still referenced through high school. The poet that I am going to introduce you to is Shel Silverstein. Shel Silverstein was born on September 25‚ 1930 in Chicago‚ Illinois. He once stated that and I quote “When I was a kid I would have much rather been good at baseball or a hit with the girls‚ but I couldn’t play ball
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is the first African-American woman to become first lady of the United States. She is the wife of Barack Obama‚ the 44th and current President of the United States. Michelle started taking gifted classes by sixth grade. She went to Harvard for law school and earned her J.D (Obama‚ 2013). According to New York Times‚ she founded the Chicago office of Public Allies‚ which is a nonprofit program that works with young leaders on social issues. Michelle advocates for the fight against childhood obesity
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Summary of the Speech "The Fiftieth Anniversary of the March on Washington” by President Barack Obama Even though some people think Martin Luther King is only remembered for helping the African Americans rally for their rights‚ he is responsible for much more. He helped Americans find their strength‚ and subsequently helped us learn that in the face of any odds‚ people who love their country can change it together. Barach Obama’s speech was addressed specifically to the King family‚ President
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My favorite recent poem has been "For the Anniversary of My Death" by W.S. Merwin. This is an old poem‚ first published in 1963‚ yet its message is timeless: Merwin inspires us to reflect on what seldom crosses our mind. After all‚ such an anniversary awaits for every one of us. Every year without knowing it I have passed the day When the last fires will wave to me And the silence will set out Tireless traveler Like the beam of a lightless star The first 5 lines describe what happens "every
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