The goal of this assignment is to further deepen the knowledge acquired in class this semester in producing an effective speech presentation, please include the following criteria as a comment to this blog before our next class meeting on Monday, July 21st.
Find a clip of a presenter (celebrity, athlete, politician, etc.) on Youtube or some other video outlet available to you on the Internet, and evaluate why you feel he or she makes an impact on you through his/her speech. You can use the feedback form you will be using to evaluate your peer's presentation next week as a reference for what to look for in this review. This presenter can be making a speech, giving an interview or in a film as a character who makes an impact on you. The clip should not be more than two minutes (it is just a small part of the whole presentation). Place the url address of the link in the blog for me and your peers to look at as they review your posting. Additionally, be prepared to share why you chose this person in our class meeting on Monday. As stated, you can use Youtube, news site (CNN.com, msnbc.msn.com) live.com/video, TED Talks site or some other video sharing location on the web.
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A clip of Sir Ken Robinson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fGO5F6hapo
"Sir Ken Robinson is an internationally recognized leader in the development of creativity, innovation and human resources." -www.sirkenrobinson.com
I actually sat at a conference for the advancement of the arts in the state of New Jersey.
Since this is a clip of a section of the presentation, there is nno intro for me to comment on.
He goes into very intrecate detail, of what are the mistakes and the process in which we can take to improve creativity and shape the world of tommorrow. The clarity and fluedity in which he delievers his thought process is excellent. Anyone at any age can understand him.
He is a bit soft spoken, so he does require a mic to speak.
His volume is good, its not to loud or too low.
The rate in which he speaks is perfect, he touches on a lot of subjects and ideas, so he gives alot of time to process his ideals.
As far as articulation, he does have an English accent. Aside from that fact, his diction and even the syntax of his speech is well said.
Visually, although he does have a slight posture problem (he has a limp and I think he might have gotten a leg aputation)
he incrediblely sustains his upper portiion of his body excellently. If you took a look at the above you wouldnt even notice the posture from the waist down if i hadn't said anything. So what he lacks in posture from the waist down, he makes up with; hand movements, strong eye contact, humor and wit.
For his sources as a dramatic affect he does use graphs and charts to map out his thought process and uses legitamate government issued stats.
In conclusion, i really admire Sir Ken Robinson's public speaking skills, as well as his innate ability to present conterversal ideas on how we can improve our future.
A Video of Al Gore's Speech
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjYYz2Jv2QY
This clip does not include an introduction of his speech.
Al gore shows that the U.S. is not in as much danger or is facing such a huge threat, but what we are facing is a necessary event to protect our freedoms. Historically what we face is nothing compared to our past. He uses history to clarify the meaning of his points, how little danger we face today, compared to the past. World wide fascism, the duty-bounded effort to win two world wars, how our country almost faced annihilation. His message states that it is our duty as Americans is to protect our citizenship and freedom. “Not only the rights, but the Liberty and the pursuit of happiness”
Vocally, Al gore uses excellent volume and pitch. His voice is heard to an equal level. As he gets closer to his main message, his volume increases. This causes a dramatic effect on his speech, which is needed to communicate his message.
Visually, Al gore maintains a serious pose, his hand movement suggests that he is stern and severe about his message. He looks around the audience, making eye-contact. At times his expression tends to dull, to show he is going onto his next point. His language and use of sources are very impressive. Especially using the quote “life, liberty and pursuit of happiness” at the end of his speech, resulting in a dramatic ending.
In conclusion, I feel that this is one of Al gores best speeches, because of his ability to make people feel as he feels about the world today. Which in my opinion is one of the most important characteristics people must have in a speech. If the audience feels as you feel, then they believe, and become part of you. They might try and make changes, that you feel must change.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1m4ZIcJMoY
During the year of 2006 Jay Z addressed the water crises that was around the world. The campaign was known as “don’t drink the water.” He traveled around the world to film a documentary called Diary of Jay-Z: Water For Life that was aired on MTV. MTV held this special campaign as a part of “Break The Addiction,” which provides the viewers to learn about various issues of global warming.
During this time Jay Z was at a press conference that was held at the United Nation; he stated: Every 15 seconds a child dies from not having access to clean water. I want people to know that while they're having their Poland Springs at Cipriani. My thing is to make the information available to everyone and make them aware of the problem. I've never been to Africa, but I think that'll be the most important part of the trip for me.
Later on, after Jay Z traveled a new statistic was released more than one billion people across the globe lack access to safe drinking water and water-related diseases are the leading cause of death in the world and is responsible for 80% of all sickness in the world.
I was inspired by Jay Z because I believe young people today should address and become familiar to the situation around the world. He was one of the many famous celebrities to work with MTV to help young people today to become educated about global causes and to join in to help the third world countries.
During a November 2003 on-stage interview prior to a Cuban National Ballet performance in San Diego, California, she exclaimed, "I'm so happy to be here. And I'm happy whenever I'm on the stage. The stage is where a dancer should be, even if it's only to walk or sit. I am at home on the stage." Do you know who this lady is? Alicia Alonso who I have a lot in common with, which is one of the reasons I chose her. She was born in Cuba while I’m half Cuban. We both have the same middle name, La Caridad del Cobre, named after the patron saint of Cuba. Her father was a military man, so was mine. At the age of three her parents noticed her articulate dance movements, and at the age of three my parents enrolled me in ballet classes. Most importantly, we have the same passion of dance. We live by the motto, “Live, love, dance”.
She is such a great inspiration because though Cuba faced hardships and communism then under the reign of Batista and it still does under the Castro brothers, it didn’t stop her from believing in her dreams and making them come true in America despite her eye seeing disability which was later diagnosed as retina. She had her partners be in the spot she expected them to be. She also used lights in different parts of the stage to guide her too.
Alicia studied dance many years in Cuba, and in 1937, at the age of fifteen she met her future husband, Fernando Alonso, who was also a dancer. As a married couple they moved to New York City and lived their dream by attending the very prestigious The School of American Ballet. She studied with some of the most experienced Russian teachers and was later recruited to a dance company in London.
“In June 2002 she was designated UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for her outstanding contribution to the development, preservation and popularization of classical dance and for her devotion to the art-form.”
Despite her partial blindness, Alicia continued her passion of dance. After two failed surgeries, Alicia went back to Havana, Cuba to take a risk at a third surgery. It was a success and she then decided to stay in Cuba and start her own dance school for the talented. It was called, The Alicia Alonso Ballet Company. Eventually the name was changed because of the communistic beliefs to El Ballet Nacional de Cuba. My current ballet teacher graduated from the same academy only five years ago and that is another reason I admire this person.
In the end, Alicia Alonso is not only an inspirational person to me because she is a dancer but because she brought light and hope to the talented children of Cuba who may not ever get a chance to show the world their amazing abilities. She has become a legend for her portrayals in the very famous ballet musicals, Swan Lake, Carmen, and Giselle, which I have seen all. She continues to direct her Ballet Nacional de Cuba, even though she is in her eighties and almost blind.
Link: http://youtube.com/watch?v=R-uULxIcbk8&feature=related
*NOTE: INTERVIEW IS IN SPANISH*
http://youtube.com/watch?v=xU1BeXDNBzQ
The speech that i chose to do was Barack Obama's speech on higher education standards.
In the speech Barack Obama talks about how many American students aren't getting the education needed to be successful. He also talks about how only 1 of 10 college student actually graduates from college. Obama mentions that 9 of 10 Afican Americans and Latino 8th graders aren't sufficient in math.
Barack Obama is a great public speaker. He articulates his words, speaks very clearly, and keeps his voice level consistent through out his speech. Obama also makes eye contact with the crowd and draws them into his speeches. He is very charismatic and makes the audience pay attention and listen to what he has to say.
Obama looks very confident and knowledgeable about what he is saying in his speech. He makes the audience believe that he believes in what he is saying.
I believe that Barack Obama is a very good public speaker. Obama speaks clearly, is confident, and makes good eye contact with his audience.
Former President John F. Kennedy addresses the American people to inform them about the Peace Corps.
http://search.live.com/video/results.aspx?q=jfk+speaks&docid=2111617631456&FORM=VIVP15
John F. Kennedy's introduction is elaborate and it is directed to young and middle-aged Americans.
He is very clear on what he is trying to tell his audience. His address is not redundant.
His voice projection was clear and the volume was perfect. Kennedy makes eye contact with the camera and he also has great posture.
Kennedy's words are quiet lucid. He informs his audience on the effects of joining the Peace Corps. His conclusion is compelling, JFK gives many reasons why Americans should join the Peace Corps. including, "There is no source of pride more real than being a member of the Peace Corps."
My reaction to this particular persuasive speech is that after hearing JFK's reasoning as to why Americans should join the Peace Corps actually made me want to join!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=L1iYp0lsR5w
Will Smith inspired me in his movie Pursuit of Happyness in many different ways.Tome this scene shows how people should not "judge a book by its cover."
In the interview Will Smith displays a sense of confidence even though his appearance is completely unacceptable.. He does'nt allow any comment or sense of self-pitty alter his confidence.
He inspired me because he showed me that appearance isn't everything, its not even half. As long as the speaker looks and acts confident his or her audience will not be distracted.
Words of Wisdom by Suze Orman
http://youtube.com/watch?v=jtYZZy6rTPA&feature=related
Due to this clip being only a section of an episode, it does not begin with an introduction. Suze is simply asked a question by an audience member. This portion of the episode focuses on giving back to the community, and ways in which to contribute to the financial welfare of others while still keeping yourself first in mind.
Suze Orman is a world renowned financial motivational speaker. My mother is actually a huge fan, using Suze’s tips ever since I was at a young age. She addresses each and every financial question thoroughly and directly, and always has new ideas for money conservation. Today, Suze is a filthy rich woman, and for many reasons. Not only does she thrive on helping herself, but foremost on helping others, which is the reason for her achievements.
As a speaker, Suze is successful for multiple factors. She is extremely articulate, using clear diction and pronunciation. She speaks with her hands, but not overly so. Her upright posture and enthusiastic facial expressions make her presentations enjoyable and believable. Suze creates intimacy with her fans by speaking directly to them when a question is asked and making sure that they know that she is there to help them. In this clip, it is clear to see that the audience is enthralled in her words because she demands attention.
Suze Orman is nothing but admirable. She exemplifies wisdom and passion for success. I view her as a “mother of money” and hope that she will continue on with her motivational and financial talk show, because I really do enjoy it.
A clip of Malcolm X's debate at Oxford University
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UD1K_ssAvtk&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dmzaaf-9aHQ&feature=related
I could only find the clips in segments, so I believe the beginning of his speech is a bit more captivating.
His introduction is definitely of one who is articulate, calm (though passionate), and ready to follow through with his message. He uses his sense of humor to grasp his audiences’ attention. He is seems comfortable and confident throughout his speech which compliments his conversational style of speaking in this particular speech. His clarity was one hundred percent consistent which made it very effortless to follow his discussion.
His stance also compliments his articulation, his tone of voice, and most importantly his message. His stance and gestures give off the impression that he is bold and his words consist of the up most importance. In addition, his eye contact was never focused in just one spot, his eye contact was always balanced out throughout his audience.
In conclusion, Malcolm X has all the essential attributes of a great speaker which is why he is so preeminently remembered. His speech, though a bit lengthy, was as stated earlier, bold, informative, and inspirational.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=y7iHxAwPhpU&feature=related
"Democracy is hypocrisy", Malcolm X.
In this clip Malcolm X basically questions African Americans as a race.
He questions our existence before slavery and before we lost who we were. He asked, “What were you before the ‘white-man’ named you a negro”. He asked what is our history or origin and how was it whipped away. Who took it from us? How did the white man take our justice and equality? He goes on in saying that America’s “democracy is hypocrisy”. Only because back then “blacks” did not have freedom, equity, and fairness. He also states that if “black people” can not do for themselves what the “white” man does for himself, they cannot say they are equal.
Malcolm’s articulation and diction is suburb. He is understandable and powerful while delivering his speech. The rate at which he speaks is just right. He is not to quick and not to slow, leaving time for the audience to process what he is saying. Malcolm volume was also excellent; he projected his voice to make sure he got his point across. His message is spoken with such a confidence that makes it easy for a listener to believe and trust is words.
Although in this clip it was difficult to see his body posture, I notice he never looked down at the floor or a paper. He directed his focus to the audience; which keep me captivated. In conclusion I really admire Malcolm X’s speech on who “blacks” are as a race. I strive to immolate his confidence and ability to relate to his audience.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=y7iHxAwPhpU&feature=related
"Democracy is hypocrisy", Malcolm X.
In this clip Malcolm X basically questions African Americans as a race.
He questions our existence before slavery and before we lost who we were. He asked, “What were you before the ‘white-man’ named you a negro”. He asked what is our history or origin and how was it whipped away. Who took it from us? How did the white man take our justice and equality? He goes on in saying that America’s “democracy is hypocrisy”. Only because back then “blacks” did not have freedom, equity, and fairness. He also states that if “black people” can not do for themselves what the “white” man does for himself, they cannot say they are equal.
Malcolm’s articulation and diction is suburb. He is understandable and powerful while delivering his speech. The rate at which he speaks is just right. He is not to quick and not to slow, leaving time for the audience to process what he is saying. Malcolm volume was also excellent; he projected his voice to make sure he got his point across. His message is spoken with such a confidence that makes it easy for a listener to believe and trust is words.
Although in this clip it was difficult to see his body posture, I notice he never looked down at the floor or a paper. He directed his focus to the audience; which keep me captivated. In conclusion I really admire Malcolm X’s speech on who “blacks” are as a race. I strive to immolate his confidence and ability to relate to his audience.
Introduction: MALCOLM X: THE HOUSE NEGRO AND THE FIELD NEGRO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znQe9nUKzvQ
In one of Malcolm's speeches on slavery, he shows the discrimination among the slaves themselves. He explains how there are two different types of slaves, the house negro and the field negro. The house negro was the slave that was dressed nicely, fed properly and put the other slaves in check when his master told him to. He cared deeply for the master and did everything he was told. The field negro, however, was malnourished, lived poorly and prayed that his master would die so that he might find his way to freedom.
During the speech his posture is good. He keeps his body straight and makes good use of his hands when he speaks. The way he moves them and makes subtle gestures with his body emphasize the point he is trying to make in his argument and captivates his audience. Through reading he was able to show how the white man has brought the black man "... every variety of the sufferings of exploitation" (Stanford 160).
As Malcolm is speaking he does a great job of keeping his eye contact with the crowd and you can see he focuses his attention on everyone in the audience by the way he moves his head around. He keeps the crowd interested with the story he paints out but doesn't lose his audience by using big words. He keeps his speech nice and simple so that his audience can grasp the message.
He even includes jokes in his speech that might come off as funny yet still touch upon the points that he is trying to stress. At the end of his speech he even includes himself by saying that he is a field negro and talks about how there are still field negroes and house negroes today
In conclusion, Malcolm X is a great speaker and makes good use of body movements and humor. He levels with his audience through his speaking and personal opinion. His views and ideas can be clearly seen in his speeches and it is no wonder that he is one of the greatest speakers of all time.
A clip of Joel Osteen on Larry King
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3euLlSdy2c
In the clip Joel Osteen speaks about why he does believe in using scriptures during his sermons. This immediately grabs my attention, because I agree with his choice. For me personally, scripture can sometimes be hard to understand. For this reason I would rather hear a sermon with the "same principles" than one full of scriptures I do not understand. Even though he doesn't use scriptures as much, when he does he makes sure to give many examples which helps me better understand.
Aside from this one particular interview that I chose, Joel Osteen always delivers a message that holds my attention. His smile is one thing that would grab lots of people's attention, in which unlike most he is able to keep during his whole sermon. Even with his great eye catching smile he is still able to speak clearly. While speaking he has great body language. Although he has a big congregation he makes sure to occasionally switch his body into a new direction.
On thing that stays consistent with Joel is the fact that he always stays positive in every sermon. He makes his audience believe that he knows what he's doing. This makes me feel like I have no choice but to believe it also. He never focused on just one section. Lastly, I noticed that every time I watch him he will use one joke, which allows he audience to have a little fun while still being informed.
Irving Pole
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZLvSnr6s50
On August 28, 1963 from the steps of the Lincoln memorial a defining moment in American civil rights history occurred. The speech was called “I Have a Dream” it was presented by the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Some background information on him is that he was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. King attended a segregated public school in Georgia, where he graduated high school at the age of 15. He graduated wit a bachelor’s degree in 1948 from Moorehouse College.
The main points of king’s speech were equality, the ending of racism, racial freedom, and he wanted a future where blacks and whites would coexist harmoniously as equals. Even though the words of his speech had a great impact on his audience, it was also his diction that left a lasting impression on those who listened to his speech that day. King delivered his speech in such a way that everyone could hear him. He was very detailed and he made his speech simple enough where his could easily understand him. Making eye contact with everyone in his audience allowed others to see from his perspective. The pitch of his voice let the audience know his sincerity about what he was talking about.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. played a major part in civil rights history. Listening to his speech made me realize the hardships people went through in that era. After hearing his famous “I Have a Dream” speech it makes me think about how many laws and norms have changed and how King played a major role in those changes. Thanks to king the world has become a much better place.
Demetri Martin: Messages in comedy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyE9Mk8sf7c
Demetri Martin is a young and talented comedian. His style of comedy is a conversational style that is easy to follow with witty humor that any intellectual person can enjoy. Being on stage constantly in front of hundreds of viewers has helped shape his communication skills. If an audience can't understand what you are trying to say or make them envision, then the joke will not be effective and the message you are trying to send fails to be received. No one in the audience is talking amongst their selves or heckling Demetri because they are interested in what he has to say.
Demetri talks in an audible and consistent tone of voice. He does not talk so low that no one can hear him or so loud that it hurts the audiences' ears. He is very well spoken and knowledgeable on the proper English language. He is confident when he speaks and can make an audience feel as if they were directly in a conversation with him.
He uses his hands to help the effectiveness of his message but not to the extent where the audience focuses primarily on his hand gestures. He does not sway his body back and forth or plays with his watch or does any small gesture that can reveal to the audience that he is nervous. He makes eye contact with the audience and does not turn his back to them.
In this clip, Demetri presents a crossword puzzle that he in reality made for his school newspaper. He makes a joke about the crossword puzzle and proves that what he says actually happened. In many of his acts he uses past events that happened in his life as ideas for jokes and would bring in visual aids to show the audience what he is talking about.
I definitely want to achieve the level of comfort that Demetri has when he is communicating with a large group of people. I'd like to make my points clear to the audience and worth their attention. As a comedian makes an audience listen eagerly to what he or she has to say, I want to have the same effect on my audience when I speak to inform, persuade, or entertain.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ArhJTcSmmI&feature=relatedhe
Malcolm X’s Choose certain words that went directly in to the topic that he wanted to indulge in. he wanted his audience to know exactly what he was talking about from the beginning. He was so clear in what he wanted to say that when he got to the main point of his speech the audience knew exactly where he was coming from. He explained the importance of his main point in many different ways he also gave examples of why his main point was important. Each sentence that came out of his mouth lead I to the next sentence which elaborated more on what he was trying to get across to his audience. Malcolm X had great eye contact with his audience and he spoke loud enough that everyone in the whole room could hear him. He spoke at a very moderate rate so everyone could listen and follow along to what he was saying. He had very good eye contact with his Audience as well he seemed to have kept their attention the whole time while he was giving the speech. His conclusion was very strong even though he ended it on a some what comical note.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYLnJkDF-Zw
Joel Osteen is a well-known preacher in the Christian community. With his encouraging words, he invites audiences from home to join his church on TV.
I remember the first time I saw Osteen on TV; it was unbelievable to have this preacher awake the life in you. Since, I am used to listening to preachers, who put you to sleep.
Nevertheless, here you have this energetic and charismatic speaker, who smiles both through his interactive spirit.
He inspires me through his public speaking skills more than any other speaker I have seen does.
He uses humor in all of his sermons to keep on entertaining his audiences. He uses it to keep the audience in a relaxed and comfortable state of mind.
One of the things I noticed about his public speaking was the great eye contact he had with his audience. Looking into his eyes, one can see the passion in his eyes and the joy connected to speech.
His pace is very nice. He takes time to articulate himself with being boring. His voice is very calm and convincing.
A clip from John Edwards
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EH9d1nkZt0Q
John Edwards was the Vice President of Bill Clinton
John Edwards speech is about the no child left behind act.
John Edwards introduction was captivating. He draws you into the topic and persuades you to think what he believes is correct.
His main point was to illustrate the ridiculousness of The No Child Left Behind Back. His Main Point is clear because he is focused on his main point and does not run off topic.
Following the speech was easy. it explained it in lay man terms and Edwards was focused on his message.
Edwards was vocally awesome. He had great pitch, he stressed words when they needed to be stressed and his articulation was impeccable.
Edwards body language went perfectly with his speech. He expressed his anger, his joy, and his content with hands and facial expressions. He has great eye contact with his audience and his stance worked with his speech.
Edwards is very articulate and he used his words to persuade he audience to agree with him.
His sources are credible because they come from the government.
In Conclusion, John Edwards speech was informative and persuasive at the same time. He projected confidence and passion for his topic. I commend him for all his efforts. The clip from his speech is very inspirational.
*ASHLEY PICHARDO*
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnjaLf25M_4&feature=related
The above link is of Denzel Washington, playing the role of Malcolm X in the movie, "Malcolm X."
Mr. Washington gave a speech in front of a crowd speaking on inequality in America. He "black" people has always been around but yet "blacks" need the "white man's permission" in order to live life.
Denzel's performance was dynamic because he was passionate about what he was talking about. It was evident that he believed what he was saying. Even though he was playing a role and acting, it felt like it he was giving the speech as himself with is own personal views.
Denzel Washington is a well respected, Academy Award winning actor for his performance in movies such as "Training Day"
and "The Great Debaters." Malcolm X was a very intellectual, well respected, historical figure that helped pave the road for alot change throughout Civil Rights Movement in the 60's.
When delivering his message of inequality, Washington was loud, clear and impelling. Not only was he speaking about an interesting topic, but also his different variation in his pitch, held his auidence's attention.
In conclusion, this speech was very informative because it made me aware of the things that were taking place at that time. It was a good speech because of how much information you received throughout the short clip. Due to the fact that he believed what he spoke about, he made it possible to convince non-believers.
Tyra Speaking out on Adversity
http://www.topmodelgossip.com/video-tyra-banks-new-york-interview/
I believe Tyra Banks is an amazing speaker. Not just because she used to be a model or because she has her own show, but because she is comfortable in front of a camera at all times. Being a model and having her own show did have a great impact on her comfortability in front of the camera. You can say that the camera is her “best friend”, she loves it.
You can tell Tyra is always prepared and keeps her speeches simple. You can also tell that she knows what she is talking about and she knows how to present it based on her audience.
In this particular speech, Tyra shares her up’s and down’s of her career in modeling. She starts off with a great attention grabber: smiles. Her smiling techniques opens her speech with something, funny, but yet serious in a way, something that would get the audience to get up and participate. Then she goes on to tell everyone how she was first introduced to modeling and how it was a struggle, but yet she endured. Seeing this side of Tyra is encouraging as a young African American woman, and I appreciate her speaking out on adversity
The speaker I chose for this assignment was former president John F. Kennedy. In this particular speech by him discusses the space race between the United Stated and the Soviet Union. The overall point of the speech is informing the country of the challenge itself, and also the determination JFK himself, along with the rest of congress, has to win this challenge. He makes his resolve to be the first country to land a man on the moon, and return him safely home very clear during his speech. An individual listening to the speech would very easily be able to find the main point.
JFK speaks very clearly and very confidently during this speech. Personally, what made I found to be the strongest aspect of JFK as a speaker was that he spoke like he truly believed what he was saying, not like he was merely trying to convince his audience of something he himself wasn't quite sure of. He also elaborated on each of his points in the speech so that they could be easily understood and related to.
To someone listening to this speech on the radio, and analyzing it similiarly to the way I am right now, they might find it to be a flawless work of art. However, when watching the video clip for this speech, there are a few things one may find to be a but detrimental to JFK's speech. The biggest thing for me was that he constantly looked down at his paper. While this never actually effected the quality of the speech audibly, visually, this makes JFK seem slightly less prepared. In terms of his gestures, he doesnt use very many, but the when he does they are very effective. He mainly uses them to emphasize key points in his speech, or to convey his emotion to the audience.
JFK's use of language in his speech also helps to interest the audience in that he uses a mature vocabulary, simple enough to be understood without irritation, but mature enough to keep even the most intellectual listener entertained and interested.
The first words of this speech cite a source that JFK refers to in the beginning of his speech. After that, his speech is composed mainly of his personal opinion and feelings twoard the space race. He does not mention other sources in the speech but I do not feel that it is necessary.
The conclusion of this speech to me was very powerful and moving. In the clip you will see the audience begin to applaud loudly before the speech is even finished. The end of his speech, as it should, sums of the enitre length of the speech, and includes his overall opinion and determination on the space race and his will to win it.
Overall, this speech in my opinion, did its job of informing its audience of America's determination and will to win the space race and the first country to safely land a man on the moon and return him back to earth without incident. JFK uses simple yet effective methods to convey his feelings on the matter, as well as the overall information about the topic to his audience.
The only thing that I can think of that would have made this speech more interesting and effective to me would have been JFK's overall eye contact with the audience. Had he refrained from looking at his paper a little more I would have been more drawn into his words. Everytime he looked down it was like I lost interest for that split second, making the speech not quite as effective as it could have been. Unfortunately, this is also a bad habit of mine, so both JFK and I have something to work on in our public speaking careers.
Nick Tufo
Link: http://youtube.com/watch?v=g25G1M4EXrQ&feature=related
Political radical leader of the Black Panther Party, Eldridge Cleaver talks about the White Power Structure and how people are blaming the black society for the ills of America. He notes that the problem is, on the contrary, the law enforcers causing commotion in the Black community because of dislike of a Black Union.
Visually, his eye contact is poor but his thought train is visisble through his hand movements and he lacks nervousness in his facial expression. also, his faces reveals his confidence and concern for the matter in which he is conversing about in the interview.
Vocally, he is very clear in his speaking and talks with great confidence warning America to watch out for the racist powers that govern them. He speaks with a quiet anger and annoyance one appealing to his croud. His articulance is marked for a more intelligible, mature audience and he gets point across very successfully.
Overall, the speech was very enlightening and inspiring. even though his audience was sitting by the television I have no doubt that anyone with the competence to understand his ideals would have been dissatisfied.
A clip of Hilary Clinton's speech
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fGO5F6hapo
In this speech Hilary Clinton has all the elements of a good speaker. she maintains good eye contact with her audience, she engages in her audience, she explains her points well, and is very articulate.
One of the things that she does to establish credibility is stating facts and statistics at the very beginning of her speech.
she has main points that are followed by sub points and she explains them throughly. she has good speech transitions and connectives. she also has good thesis and good persuading techniques.
A clip of Hilary Clinton's speech
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fGO5F6hapo
In this speech Hilary Clinton has all the elements of a good speaker. she maintains good eye contact with her audience, she engages in her audience, she explains her points well, and is very articulate.
One of the things that she does to establish credibility is stating facts and statistics at the very beginning of her speech.
she has main points that are followed by sub points and she explains them throughly. she has good speech transitions and connectives. she also has good thesis and good persuading techniques.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzMNox30oqQ
Natalie Portman is not afraid to be herself in front of people. She may not be the best public speaker, but she’s honest and prepares for her interviews. Her personality relates to people because her attitude is very down to earth, not high class. She’s a conversational speaker and tries to familiarize herself with the audience. Natalie graduated from Harvard College with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Vocally she is similar to me because we both speak low and at a steady pace. When she speaks, she keeps good eye contact and she doesn’t fidget, although sometimes she uses her hands a little too much.
One of the things I like most about her is that when she is asked to give a speech she researches the topic and makes sure she knows the material. She’ll quote professors she’s had and also bring her own personal experiences into the conversation. Natalie once said, “I’d rather be smart than a movie star” which tells me that she is dedicated to what she does and will give 100% into anything she does. She inspires me because no matter how famous she gets she still remains humble and as a speaker we’re similar so whatever she looks like she has to work on, I probably have to work on the same thing. She inspires me to be not only a better speaker but a better person.
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=jjXyqcx-mYY
My favorite speaker has to be Senator Barrack Obama. As a presidential candidate he must be persuasive in his speeches, but Senator Obama is so much more than that. When he gives speeches he inspires, and he motivates. When he speaks, he doesn’t just state the facts, he stirs up emotions within his audience. He is very believable in his speeches and he makes you believe what he’s saying by saying it with such conviction and authority. The language that he uses when he speaks is easy to understand, yet powerful and moving at the same time. He doesn’t try to confuse his audience, he gets personal with them and on there level. His good eye contact and gestures catch your attention, but the eloquence he uses when he speaks keeps you interested. One of my favorite speeches that he makes is the “Yes We Can Speech.” When he says this speech he is telling a story, and evoking strong emotions in his audience, something that all good speech givers should be able to do. He recalls moments that have happened in our nation’s history and he actually puts you in the place of that person who was experiencing it. In his speech he talks about giving false hope. He says…
“We've been warned against offering the people of this nation false hope. But in the unlikely story that is America, there has never been anything false about hope.”
Some people may criticize Obama and call him an idealist. But hope today sparks change tomorrow.
Anjel Richardson
This is a follow up from the e-mail i sent you.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ty0u1PzXfTo
Lupe Fiasco is my role model. He is a Hip-hop artist that has a different style to his performances. He raps, not about cars, money, or anything derogatory, but about positive things.
He says things as they are but also puts a twist on it to make you think about it more. He influences me because he wasn’t the average child from the ghetto. He didn’t really care about the flashy. In fact, he even made a song about his skateboard that he found valuable to himself. All of his songs have a meaning behind it. Weather it’s hidden, twisted, or said directly there is a purpose.
For example for his new album he shows three characters “Michael Young History (The Cool before his death), The Game (a male personification of a hustler's damaging influences), and The Streets (a female embodiment of an urban area's corrupt allure).” He has songs that tell stories about their lives or situations.
The song I chose to display is Superstar. He discusses his new life with fame and the problems it comes with but he also tells us how he won’t be like everyone else. He wants to be true to himself. The song shows how people want fame and the extent of problems it could cause but we still want it.
Every time I listen to his songs I find something new he’s saying. He’s a person who dares to be different and is doing a great job. I recommend listening to his lyrics to enlighten your mind and to get you thinking about different situations.
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=ujj_sGzNbtQ
Tyra Banks is the speaker that i chose. She has a talk show where she addresses tons of issues out there. This clip that i have chosen i believes relays a strong message for many reasons. Frist of all the main point of the message is to get the model to realize she needs to pick herself up. Everyone goes threw a tough time in there life and that people need to realize they can over come it. The way tyra states it makes you want to believe it even more. even though she is yelling she is making great eye contact and the message is relayed.I would like to add to my previous blog. The word that Tyra uses are not really offensive. Usually when people get angry or upset, they revert to crud language. She's yelling but postive words are coming out. Such as "We were routing for you all of us were routing from you!" Her experience has enriched her with the poper tools to speak to people and make the right impression.
i posted it on professor c blog for the due dATE
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