There are so many different concepts that we have covered and learned in this course. I feel that picking just one would not display what I enjoyed most about this course in terms of learning from the textbook. If I had to pick one concept to discuss from the entire semester that I enjoyed, I would pick table 10.2 on page 283 pg 283 pf the textbook.
This table shows different ways to end a public speech. When I was taking public speaking at Sacramento State, the professor required us to end our speeches a certain way. According to the textbook there are six examples, which I believe there are a lot more, of different ways to end a speech. I never really thought about ending a public speech with a personal intention. A personal intention is when the speaker leads by example in hopes that the audience will feel the same way. An example of this is - "I know for sure I am voting Yes on measure J, because it is the right thing to do for our community and I hope you do the right thing too."
I give a speech in front of people almost once every other month, not just in the major but with family and friends. Whenever there is a get together due to an occasion, usually speeches are required by popular demand (people chanting for individuals like myself to give a speech)and I am ALWAYS chosen. It has come to the point where I anticipate giving a speech even though no one has told me before hand. The speeches are usually impromptu but I give it a twist when I pull out note cards. It gets a few laughs but for the most part, people still want and expect me to give a speech about something.
With that said, I think next time I will try these new methods. Believe it or not, my other textbooks do not even have this table or something close to it.
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Kirk, it was interesting to read your post. Now I'm curious to know what speeches you present every other month. I think a personal intention is a good way to end a speech, especially if the speech is to persuade the audience with the message. Thinking back, I used this conclusion style most often when I was in middle and high school. Perhaps I have avoided using this style because it reminds me of my earlier styles of public speaking. But, personal intention can be an excellent way for the audience to re-connect with the speaker and the message because it causes the audience to consider a position through listening to the speaker's point of view.
ReplyDeleteUntil I read about personal intention (and what it exactly was) is type of closing that's commonly used in speeches I observe. However, it's hard to apply it in a real life application. And especially in an impromptu speech which requires you to be quick thinking. Ending with a personal intention seems more difficult because it's essentially "personal" and requires you to open your opinions which is harder in a impromptu setting because you have no prior time to think about who your audience is. Personal intention is a good alternative to end a speech, especially when compared to the cliche Quotation.
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