Public Speaking Stereotypes

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I’m most proud of my three years in debate for three reasons: I became a better public speaker, it allowed me to expand my diction, and it taught me how to formulate better essays and speeches. Public speaking is the greatest skill that one can possess; it can be the difference between being respected or viewed as a coward. In order to be a great public speaker one must be able to utilize powerful language, so that he/she can persuade others to follow him/her. Finally, the last but not least important skill that I mastered was that I was able to formulate essays and speeches more effectively, and by possessing this skill I will be able to succeed in writing reports for both school and later in

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