Speech

A speech is a recited form of human communication and one of the most effective methods of conveying a message to a certain audience. Presenting a speech to the whole class obliges practice and confidence. These two factors generally determine how well you will present your speech. You can never fully ensure yourself that what you’re expressing to your audience is effective; which therefore interferes with the performance of my speaking, puts me down and provokes me to break down during my presentation. In addition, I’m in constant agonize of how my classmates will perceive my speech and if my message will be delivered vigorously. Negative thoughts that arouse my mind when thinking of giving a speech to the whole class are: I feel so self-conscious. What if my classmates don’t like my presentation' I don’t want to do this. I always fail so what’s the use of trying' I’m too nervous, I cannot present anymore. I’m going to mess up. My unattractiveness will affect my presentation. How will I present such a speech' What if I’m criticized' How will my classmates react to my speech' Did I write this speech accurately' Is my argument right or wrong' I’m going to fail! Am I doing this right' I give up. I’m never doing this again. I’d rather receive a zero for this assignment. I’m really bad at this. I feel so self conscious. What if my classmates do not like my speech' I don’t want to do this. I always fail so what’s the use of trying' I’m too nervous. I’m going to mess up. My unattractiveness will affect my presentation. How will I present such a speech' What if I’m criticized' How will my classmates react to my speech' Did I write this speech accurately' Is my argument right or wrong' I’m going to fail! Am I doing this right' I give up. I’m never doing this again. I’d rather receive a zero for this assignment. I’m really bad at this. In contrary to these negative reflections, some positive sentences I can tell myself are, I will do great. Remember to focus solely on the topic you are addressing to your audience. Do not get distracted by anything or anyone in the class. Give eye contact, speak loudly and your classmates will perceive your message properly! You can do it! Just try your best and your outcome will be great. My cultural and religious belief contributes a lot to my mentality, morals and values which furthermore submits an overall significance to my daily life and determines my thinking patterns, speaking abilities and what decisions I make. My religion constitutes a system of duties that are incumbent upon my religion and ties into my social values, as well as the culture I have been acquainted to within my life. It affects my speaking abilities because of the certain topics that contradict the philosophy of my creed such as, sexuality, sexual orientation, drugs, alcohol, music, food, and etiquette. It would be difficult for me to address such topics due to the restrictions my society and religion limits me to do. It therefore sets boundaries on my thinking patterns and stimulates me to avoid such matters.