SPC 2608
Professor: Sherri Sinkoff
Miami Dade college
To start, I would like to say all the presentations were amazing. I would like to talk about one of the presentations pertaining to my group. Her name is Camila Marrero. She spoke about Persuasive speech and explained how it will help convince, or in other words, persuade your audience your audience on topic. The informative speech is mainly to help your audience understand the topic you will be talking about. Another presentation that got my attention was Nicole Sanchez. She talked about the e characteristics of an informative speech. When you’re speaking informatively, the speaker's strength strengthens the knowledge and comprehension on a topic and raises awareness. She said there are four characteristics to having a good informative speech. The first is being personally meaningful. This means you should tap into the emotion of your audience. The second characteristic would be that you should have enough sources. The third is to have a clear speech and the fourth is to have limited info because too much information can cause confusion to the audience so in other words simplify. I have to say that Amya McDonald spoke very well about credibility and that’s also very important. Speaker credibility is the degree to which the listener thinks the speaker is dynamic, capable, dependable, and kind and in any situation being able to establish your credibility can help you communicate your thoughts to others. You always want to make sure your audience is your focus. So, one word or a word that’s very important is audience SE. audience centered. Also, by public speaking you communicate with your audience in a kind manner that makes them feel as though they are having a discussion with you. You just don’t want your audience to sit there in silence. You want to see expressions you want to engage with them. I will also be talking about Andy Rodriguez. This presenter explained what is understanding speech anxiety. He said that first we need to know what’s causing it. Like for instance there are people that have insecurities regarding their speaking abilities, some people stutter mid-presentation, whether they remember what they’ll say. He talks about how to remain confident in a mid-presentation. You just want to make sure you display that confident attitude and a strong posture. You know your back is straight, chest out. Also, eye contact is very important. You don’t want to present while just looking at the slides. He gives tips like how to remain focused on the audience and not your feelings. It’s very easy to over analyze the anxiety and that’ll only cause the anxiety itself to skyrocket. If you are in a negative state of mind, and you’re looking at the crowd, and looking around and thinking to yourself, I’m boring the audience. Then unfortunately that is what you’re going to see. So, in other words, try to maintain a positive mind so you can achieve your goal. Moving forward to the presentation of Sabrina Blasini. She talked about the key details in understanding an argument. An argument also depends on the principles embedded in a method. So, creating a perfect does follow a specific method. She said that the key details and understanding and argument explain the 3 major elements of the complete argument. Ethos, pathos, logos are also followed by the foundation of claim and premise, credibility, emotions of the audience and logic. Using logical appeal, emotional appeal and credibility helps solidify your argument. If you’re not credible, you’re using some form of fallacies or lies in your argument and someone catches that you’re no longer credible, and no one’s going to really believe you. So, to create a stronger foundation. Using logical appeal, emotional appeal and credibility helps solidify your argument. I want to say I love the way that there have been a lot of tips mentioned in all presentations. This is a way of guidance to make it better for the future. Avoiding speaking slang in your speeches, it is an informal way to speak, it can affect credibility. Another term used in languages is Jargon, Jargon is mostly used in the United States to refer to a specific profession, which is digital media, however in my home country, we describe Jargon as someone who chats like birds that are whistling. Idioms are also different terms which relate to languages and are often used in many different parts known as literal meaning and idiomatic meaning. Also, Language is arbitrary meaning there is no direct connection between a word and what it represents in different groups of people. Language can also be referred to as timing because it does not stop, language is the most important way to communicate with others, it is active. Language can also be described as something that is ambiguous because words have different meanings and individuals have their own separate. In conclusion, the array of presentations we've experienced offers a comprehensive guide to mastering the art of public speaking. From Camila Marrero's exploration of persuasive speech to Nicole Sanchez's breakdown of informative speech characteristics, each presenter has contributed valuable perspectives on how to connect with and influence an audience effectively. Amya McDonald's insights into the importance of speaker credibility, Andy Rodriguez's strategies for overcoming speech anxiety, and Sabrina Blasini's analysis of constructing arguments using ethos, pathos, and logos, collectively underscore the multifaceted nature of effective communication. These presentations have not only highlighted the importance of being audience-centered but also emphasized the need for clarity, accuracy, and engagement in public speaking. The advice to avoid slang and jargon, the significance of language and its timing, and the call to embrace the power of ethos, pathos, and logos remind us that communication is both an art and a science. As we reflect on these insights, let us commit to applying these principles in our future endeavors. Whether we're persuading, informing, or simply engaging with our audiences, the lessons learned from these presentations will undoubtedly enhance our ability to communicate with confidence and clarity. By focusing on our audience's needs, maintaining credibility, and embracing the power of effective language, we can not only convey our messages more effectively but also foster a deeper connection with our listeners. In the end, the art of public speaking is about bridging the gap between speaker and audience, and these presentations have provided us with the tools to do just that. Let's move forward with these insights, applying them to our speeches and communications, to not only achieve our objectives but also to inspire and inform those around us. The journey to becoming a more effective speaker is ongoing, and thanks to the wisdom shared by our peers, we are better equipped to continue this path with confidence and skill.
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