Describe four characteristics of a good speech.

Describe four characteristics of a good speech.

i. Sincerity:

A sincere speech is one which lacks affectation, pose or cultivated airs. The speaker is his plain self. His aim is to inform and not to impress his audience

ii. Clarity.

Clarity of speech comes about when the speaker understands his topic well and can explain the material to the audience in simple terms. Clarity can be enhanced if the speaker can give his audience a brief and quick outline of what he intends to do. This will help in tuning the audience and showing them the direction towards which he is moving. It makes it easier for the audience to follow the talk.

iii. Flexibility:

A good speech is adaptable to changing circumstances. The speaker should be able to adjust his speech to accommodate interruptions such as a member of the audience collapsing. I-le should wait and have the situation sorted out before lie continues with his address.

iv. Relevance.

Along with the above we can add relevance to the occasion and the audience as another important quality of good speech. An address to coffee farmers should dwell on how the crop and its earnings can be improved. The listeners should not be told how to develop fishing industries. In the same vein, a church sermon should reflect serenity; and a speech at wedding should exude joy while one at funeral should evoke feelings of sympathy and hope in the audience.

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marto answered the question on May 21, 2019 at 06:18

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