1. Annette effectively utilized accentuation which is one of the six functions of delivery discussed in our textbook. One example where her use of this function is apparent is her chosen tone of voice while quoting Kristin Armstrong. The change in pace and given tone enhances the overall effectiveness of her attention grabbing quote.
2. I appreciate Annette's rate throughout her speech as she maintains an upbeat rhythm. It is easy to get lost while someone is speaking if they do not take pace into consideration; however, she clearly keeps it slightly quicker ensuring that she is in control of the audiences attention. It is similar to Cuddy's pace in that they both accentuate parts of the their speech by either slowing down or speeding up when necessary. …show more content…
I believe that Annette did in fact achieve the suggested amount of time spent looking at the audience and camera which is an important aspect of any speech. By occasionally glancing at her notecards, she was able to maintain eye contact with her audience/camera 75% of the time. She dressed appropriately, ensuring that her clothing was not distracting in nature and allowed for the main focus to be her
2. I appreciate Annette's rate throughout her speech as she maintains an upbeat rhythm. It is easy to get lost while someone is speaking if they do not take pace into consideration; however, she clearly keeps it slightly quicker ensuring that she is in control of the audiences attention. It is similar to Cuddy's pace in that they both accentuate parts of the their speech by either slowing down or speeding up when necessary. …show more content…
I believe that Annette did in fact achieve the suggested amount of time spent looking at the audience and camera which is an important aspect of any speech. By occasionally glancing at her notecards, she was able to maintain eye contact with her audience/camera 75% of the time. She dressed appropriately, ensuring that her clothing was not distracting in nature and allowed for the main focus to be her