Journal 50: Speech Next Week

            Giving a speech is probably one of the most frightening things I have experienced. Indeed, speaking in second language is difficult, yet using first language does not down grade the difficulty. In fact, I already felt very terrifying when I got pick up during a class discussion. The reason is that when you speak out your answer, others might mock you because you gave a silly or wrong answer. Personally, I do not enjoy giving a speech, because I usually alter or forgot what I wanted to say originally because of nervousness. I believe that giving a presentation and put forth a persuasive argument is different. First, giving a presentation can be a grammar presentation that we do in CREW class. You can say that it is a speech, but there is a slightly difference. Presentation is more like using the knowledge you gain on the textbook or other resources, and then you put paraphrase it in your own words and present it to everyone. For persuasive speech, one needs to stand in their position, with enough supporting details, and adequate emotions in order to convince your audience. Before I give my speech to the audience, I would prepare my script and the emotions I need definitely. In addition, I will stand for my position strongly to let no one influence my arguments.