Am I supposed to make a speech?
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Depends on the wedding and what the bride and groom want.  I've been in weddings that did it both ways...  When I was a Maid of Honor, I gave one along with the best man.  When I get married this fall, my Maid of Honor will be giving one, too.\n\nTalk about whatever feels right to you...  I'd stay away from just saying, "Congrats, good luck, I love you" because that makes it seem like you didn't put any time into preparing something.  Talk about your friend, when she met her new husband, something funny about her or the two of them (be appropriate, of course), and offer good wishes for the future.  Spending a minute or two talking shows that you care enough about the two of them to spend some time preparing a speech.
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A good speech may go something like\n\nI am seeking the position of vice president of this academy and will do my best to present the ideas and agenda that is needed to move this academy forward.  I will promise to do my best to work with the other leaders of the academy to work twords common goals.  I will try my absolute hardest to address the concerns of the individuals of the academy.  I seek to help lead this academy to greatness and bring honor to the academy.  I can not promise I will never falter, I can only promise to do my very best.  All I ask from you is to give me a chance by voting for me for academy vice president.  I will not let you down, and I will give my best to the academy to which I will help represent. Thank You and God Bless
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Use an old paper that you got an A on and turn it into a speech.  I did this often in my speech class... I'd take an essay I had to write for english (with a good grade) and make a speech out of it.  Chose something you feel passionate about (this is important - because if you get lost during the speech, you can say anything that comes to mind)... write up an intro, three points, and a conclusion.  Simple.
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make sure it's not dragging...limit time for giving speeches. and get a very good emcee.
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Aaaa ... ok. Now I see the fine print. I was going to suggest you tweak your quote to something like, "to be a great speaker, you really need ideas." Maybe you can rework it in a clever way to include both ideas.
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The most important thing is to practice. It is good to move across the stage, use gestures, etc. Change your speaking pace, tone, etc. It is a technique of public speaking, it makes it easier for people to pay attention to what you are saying.
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You need to take a deep breath and get your thoughts in order. Do not speak straight away, visualise your speech then start slowly. Do not rush. Also, practice in front of your friends and family or even in front of the mirror.It really helps!
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try this site it has great speeches.\nhppt://www.presentaionhealper.co.uk\ncheck it out.
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Here are some more thoughts ....\n\nMake sure you project your voice, and make your voice interesting and expressive. Speak clearly, and slower than you would if you were just chatting with friends. Don't move around while speaking - try to stand in one spot, which makes it easier for those listening. Don't fidget. Try to use some humor. Use an ice breaker for the beginning of your presentation. One good one is to get everyone to tell something they have done that they think no one else in the room has done. You find out lots of interesting stuff about the group. Start on time and finish on time. Get their attention - don't try to talk over a lot of noise. Find ways to involve them - try to plan some activity that will teach them something and that will fit well in your time frame. Dress in a manner that suits your topic.\n\nI hope this helps.
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Concentrate on what you have to say\nand not how you think you look saying it.\nPRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE.  When you\nbegin, like a pitcher on the mound,\ntake a breath, and put everything into\nthe delivery.  Think ONLY about what you\nhave to say and try to say it as sincerely\nas you can without overdoing voice or \ngestures.  Look at the audience, but only\nto convince them.  And just like a pitcher\non the mound, the more you do it, the easier\nit gets.
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1) Start with a joke.\n2) Have a clear message and tell the audience  what you will say, right from the outset.\n3)  Speak clearly and slowly.\n4) Look at your audience.  Make some eye contact with different people.\n5) Focus on the issues and do not ramble.\n6) Have a forceful sentence at the end, and say it with your chin up.
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Sure... but it's not really much of a presentation.. as in, most presentations are expected to be rehearsed and planned out... yours would be a dialoug and improvised... so ask your teacher first.
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Hi,\nI don't think an "after dinner" speech necessarily has to be funny.  I don't know the assignment, but in Speech 101, I assume that your teacher is just trying to help you learn how to be composed and to learn to speak in front of others.  So, what I'm saying is, I don't think it's so much about what you say as how you say it.\n\nWhat about something like, "I've very much enjoyed sharing this wonderful dinner with you.  You are some of my closest friends and I'm so glad that we could be together this evening..." etc.  \n\nIf it's more for a business dinner, then  you could do the same type of thing, "I would like to take this opportunity to say how grateful I am that we could be here tonight as colleagues and as friends.  I hope you have all had a wonderful evening, as I have..."\n\nI'm just writing really fast, but you get the idea.  You'll be fine :)  Take care...
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***PUBLIC SPEAKING***
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No, "talk" needs to be followed by a preposition and/or something like about, through, over, up, to, etc. You need to use "speak" in this case.
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That's a really personal decision, one that people online cannot make for you.  Do you WANT to do it?  Can you contribute anything to help them?  What are your goals, and are they realistic?  Why did they ask you in particular to be on the board?  Do you have some community pull or something?  It all depends on what YOU want to do, not what anyone out here thinks you should do.  \n\nAlso, if you are going to be making public speeches and pleas, you might want to have someone knowledgeable in English grammar look it over for you to avoid mistakes.
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How To Prepare and Oral Presentation\n\nACCORDING TO SPEAKING CONSULTANT Lilyan Wilder (1999), two of the greatest myths about delivering oral presentations are that you're better off "winging it" and that good speakers are "naturals."\n\nIn order to give an effective presentation, it is necessary to prepare and practice, practice, practice. Despite the need to prepare, one of your goals still should be to sound spontaneous and comfortable while delivering your message in a clear, organized, and stimulating fashion. The information below should help you achieve this goal:\nFIRST STEPS\n\nThere are a few steps you need to take before writing your presentation, including thinking about who your audience is, what the expectations for the speech are, and selecting an appropriate topic.\n\nResearching the topic\nIf you are presenting something that you've already written, then this step won't require much work. Otherwise, you'll need to follow the same procedures as with writing and narrowing down your topic for a research paper.\n\nOrganizing and writing the speech\nThis requires a different approach than writing a research paper.\n\nPracticing the speech and handling logistics\nThere are a number of details to prepare for in advance of delivering your presentation.\n\nPhrasing the speech\nA presentation requires different language and phrasing than a written document. A presentation is a dialogue. It should sound natural and be somewhat conversational.\n\nManaging your stage fright\nIf you are shy, or unaccustomed to talking to a group of people, there are things you can do to make yourself less anxious.\n\nVisual aids\n\nThe big event\nIt's important to present yourself and your material in a polished, yet comfortable, fashion. If you've followed the ideas listed above, it should be a successful experience.\n\nWeb sites of Interest\nWe have identified a number of Web sites offering information about preparing oral presentations and related issues.\n\nReferences\nPRELIMINARY STEPS FOR PREPARING AN ORAL PRESENTATION\n\nAnalyzing the situation\n\nBefore you decide on a topic for your speech, it's important to think about how to make your presentation interesting to your teacher and classmates. This may sound obvious, but have you looked at the material that you've covered so far in class? How could you relate what you want to say to what's already been taught? Relating your material to information your audience is already familiar with will not only demonstrate to the teacher that you've been paying attention, it will also help your classmates understand and remember your points.\n\nExample: If you've examined a particular novelist in your literature class, you may want to refer to that novelist again in your talk on literary styles.\n\nKnow how much time you have, how loudly you will need to speak for your classmates to hear you, and how many people will be in the audience. These facts will help determine the depth of your talk, the visual aids you can use, and the environment for your presentation.\n\nChoosing a topic and a focus\nChoose a topic that not only excites you, but one about which you either are an expert or can become one. You may not have a choice about your topic, but regardless of the subject, you still make decisions about what direction you're going to take. Try to relate your topic to current issues, whether they are happening at your school, in your city, or in the world. Timeliness can make a presentation more interesting to your audience.\nIn order to focus on a topic, follow these steps:\n\nDetermine your general goal, e.g., to talk about recycling in the city.\n\n    Develop a precise objective, e.g., to instruct people about the recycling facilities and programs in the city of Chicago.\n\n    Develop a precise objective, e.g., to instruct people about the recycling facilities and programs in the city of Chicago.\n\n    Develop a one-senten