Speech Buddies ch. 9 and 13

The chapter nine speech buddies talks about the importance of introductions and conclusions in capturing and keeping the attentions of the audience. If you set the tone right from the start then, the audience will have a positive impression which at the same time increases your credibility. On the same note, conclusions are very important because it gives the listener something to munch on and allows them to remember your speech more effectively. I think that in my last speech i felt that my introduction was solid. It used a little bit of humour to engage the audience and it also brought about a laugh or two.

The chapter thirteen speech buddies gave us a taste of what a successful informative speech will look like. Judging by their organization, i would say that they had adequate attention grabber, good points to cover, and relevant support to keep the audience engaged. Also, it helped them to have positive body language, and great eye contact to supplement. Each of these i will think about when preparing my next speech.