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cation skills and thereby shaping without any inhibitions on such
your interpersonal skills. Always platforms
set aside a few days beforehand to f Get out of your comfort zone-
rehearse. The more you rehearse We should understand that all
before the speech the more confi- productive changes in life take
dent you will become. place outside our comfort zones.
f Form networks of like-minded Many of us do not wish to fail.
people- People with shy person- Getting out of the safer zones will
alities fear that their views may help us to taste failure. Moving
be judged by colleagues. But if towards something we fear is an
you develop a friendship or form excellent way to destroy fear and
a network with people of similar inhibitions.
wave-length, you will be more
comfortable. You can share your
opinions or express yourself

Recap

f Speech- the most effective way to communicate
f The primary purpose of a speech is to deliver a message to the audience
f Types of speeches according to delivery are the impromptu, extemporane-
ous, manuscript and memorized speaking
f Types of speeches according to purpose are persuasive, informative, de-
monstrative and entertaining
f Types of speeches according to special occasion are introduction, presen-
tation, toast, roast, acceptance, commemorative, farewell and eulogy
f Self-confidence can be boosted by practising before the mirror
f Audience can be classified into four types- critical, hostile, uninformed
and sympathetic
f Inhibitions are not innate

Objective Questions

1. What are the four language skills?
2. What is a primary purpose of a speech?
3. What are speeches according to delivery?
4. What are the speeches according to purpose?
5. What are different types of speeches according to special occasions?
6. What is meant by Roast?
7. When are Eulogies delivered?

SGOU - FYUGP - SLM - English for Communication 99