Oratory

Oratory, through my technique, presents itself in the form of a grandiose sentiment to the subject at hand, where my methods of presentation aggrandize even the most mundane topics. Uncharacteristically developed from my nervousness and stern demeanor, oratory was not a skill I knew possible within myself until I was forced to stand before a crowd. In some convergence of anxiety and want for respect amongst my peers, I unconsciously spoke with such a stentorian voice that my audience was left startled. Hitherto, I knew not of my capability and the pure euphoria that came with presenting; however, with this newfound skill, I knew I needed to capitalize because it was a mode of communication in which I could share my ideas and passions while…

. Shortly after graduating from college I started a real estate corporation with a business associate. Business came easily to me. I became an accomplished real estate investor and created a successful real estate financial cash flow building machine. During this period of my real estate investment career which also included some of my younger years, I became aware of having “acted out” the following six contrived inauthentic behaviors and paradigms :  POSITIVE THINKING I created a euphoric…

I am slightly nervous for my demonstration speech. I have chosen to demonstrate how to make a dutch braid. When I present a speech to my audience I usually like to have something written down to what I might say just so I never get to the point where I stutter or use the word "um". Though, for my demonstration speech, I can't really do that because the process may not go as planned, so I might just stick to doing main points or key words to think about when presenting. That way if I lose track…

Have I ever broken a personal record? Is it easy? But not when it comes to Public Speaking in College. I have a personal record that I would like to reach when it comes to speaking in public. I want to be able to confidently speak and use professional words that flow, instead of using the words “Uhm”. I want to be able to be the first person who wants to speak up first in a front of a crowd. The image on the right is a great example of how I feel about public speaking. In order for me to be…

Informative Speech: Outline: “Managing Stress within the Classroom” Specific Purpose: To inform my audience of the ways of managing public-speaking stress in the classroom. Introduction: Here we are, at that moment of panic as a shattering feeling stretches to our very core. It is at this time, that all eyes are thrust upon us. It is at this moment, standing before the class, that many of us freeze in fear. The majority of us have likely experienced this overwhelming sense of anxiety when faced…

The Campaigns of Alexander the Great by Arrian is easily comparable to The Funeral Oration of Pericles by Thucydides since these two primary sources exemplify the maximum power of the pre-Roman leaders in antiquity. Alexander the Great and Pericles both had complete authority and admiration of their men, but both likewise encountered troubling periods amongst their men. In the case of Alexander, his kinsmen were far from home, and were questioning why they persisted to fight under, and with,…

Persuasive Self-Assessment Throughout the semester I learned a lot about public speech and communication in general. At the beginning of the semester I was not sure what to expect from the class. I did not know where I stood as a public speaker but now after taking the class I can see a big difference in my communication skill. I feel a lot more confident now then at the beginning of the class. Looking back at my first speech, there were a lot to be learned. First, I did not have many sources on…

College begins and everyone is getting ready to return. The night before, my mind was going back and forth deciding whether I should take Public Speaking online or in campus. I decided to give it a try and take in campus. Maybe this way I could face my fear of speaking in public. Woke on a beautiful Monday August 22nd as I open my eyes I was staring at the ceiling with my heart raising as I become more awake knowing it was time. I get to the campus 40 minutes before class in a warm and humid…

I performed a speech about why teenage relationships are beneficial on November 1st, 2016 in front of my speech class. Public speaking is something that I had been practicing since I was in the sixth grade, however it is apparent that I continue to struggle with nerves. When my teacher called my name, I realized that I was shaking and trembling pretty badly. I told myself I had practiced beforehand and I knew what I was doing. There are many things I noticed while reviewing my speech, critiquing…

Public Speaking in Action I have decided to write about my First Sergeant who will remain nameless. Since arriving at Al Udeid AB, I have had a lot of interaction with my Shirt. From one on one discussion to being a member in the audience that he is briefing, the interaction level has varied. In my opinion, he is a great public speaker and I do not have any major criticism thus far. However, nobody is perfect so I will be talking about his key strengths and weaknesses that I have noticed over…