Speakers of the 19th century. The art of speaking: the most famous public speaking performances in the world

12.09.2017

When looking for the next video content on YouTube or on television, from the first minutes of viewing, we always take an evaluative approach to the material shown. The first thing that catches your eye is the topic being covered, then the visual component of the program, and then the style of storytelling. But if with the first two everything is quite simple (after all, from the first seconds you can understand that the topic of “taking over the world by reptilians” does not interest you and switch to something else), then an understanding of how good the way of presenting even excellent material comes to to us after just a few minutes. It is the talent of the presenter or voice-over announcer that is the final touch of a complete acquaintance with the material being presented. After all, no one wants to listen to even a good story about the reign of the Roman Emperor if it is told by a man with a slurred tongue.

The ability to speak convincingly, beautifully and freshly, to win the minds of listeners, to lead millions - this is the characteristic that distinguishes the world's leading announcers, legendary politicians and famous figures in the history of mankind. Sometimes, just by their public appearances (live or on television), these people could change the course of history or the state of things in the world. At times, such speeches are not without errors, slips and inadmissible blunders, producing an even more explosive effect. Be that as it may, the most brilliant speakers are forever included in the annals of history, and their words are heeded years and centuries later.

You can probably name a lot of examples that you have known about for a long time, but we suggest recalling those that have become elementary and have entered the category of oratorical classics. For example, Cuban leader Fidel Castro once set a record by managing to hold listeners for 4 and a half hours, and not just ordinary spectators, but a meeting room of the United Nations. Of course, he is not the only one who managed not only to stun people with his performance, but also to create a whole whirlpool of consequences that change the world - sometimes for the better, sometimes vice versa.


Canadian Defense Minister and his "aliens"

Let's start with perhaps the most recent example. This is a speech by the former head of the Canadian Ministry of Defense, Paul Hellier, which, although it will not go down in the annals of history, will definitely remain in the memory of millions of people who were shocked by such a loud statement, which was made for the first time by an official.

In 2013, at a conference called “Civil Hearings on Declassification”, which took place in the capital of the United States, Washington, the Canadian minister literally horrified the listeners present at the event. He uttered words that had the effect of a detonated hydrogen bomb, striking everyone with its blast wave. “UFOs and aliens are as real as the planes that fly over our heads,” Hellier told a fairly large audience. Other frightening things were said in this speech. For example, the former Minister of Defense spoke about exactly how many types of aliens have been on Earth, emphasizing that some of them live among us. According to him, at least two representatives of alien civilizations today work for the American government. However, he had made the same statements before, but the performance in Washington became a real hit among the multi-million army of network users.


Fidel Castro and his record

In 1960, Cuban leader Fidel Castro succeeded in the unimaginable - he managed to hold such a respectable audience as the UN conference hall, filled with the heads of government of the world's countries gathered for the 15th session of the UN General Assembly, speaking to it with a continuous speech lasting 269 minutes. It was this speech by the father of the Cuban revolution that created a precedent, after which the international organization made changes to its regulations introducing restrictions on the timing of speeches by speakers.

Fidel Castro has long been known for his fiery speeches and ability to ignite the hearts of millions. And it is not surprising that a quarter of a century later he managed to break his own record. In 1986, during the 3rd Congress of the Communist Party of Cuba in Havana, he managed to hold the attention of the audience, according to some sources, for more than 7 hours. By the way, there were sources who claimed that the politician’s speech lasted not 7, but 27 hours, but no one believed this statement. It is noteworthy that all this time the commandant, who at that time was, for a second, almost 80 years old, spoke exclusively while standing and without faltering at all, constantly emphasizing that he felt great.


Steve Jobs and his motivation

“Death is perhaps the best invention of evolution. It is she who is the reason for all changes and any progress. She always clears away the old to make way for something new.” This legendary speech was delivered by the equally legendary Apple CEO Steve Jobs before his graduation from Stanford University in the summer of 2005. On that day, Jobs had long been in the role of an idol of the modern era of the scientific and technological revolution and the greatest “visionary” in history. At that time he already knew about his fatal illness.

Despite the fact that the head of one of the most innovative corporations on the planet had previously made almost historical speeches, these are his words that are considered the most legendary. Many experts even quote his speech for motivational purposes. And there really is a reason for it. “Your time is very limited, don’t waste it on living someone else’s life. There is no need to live by the thoughts of strangers - this is the trap of dogma. Listen to your inner voice through the veil of other people's opinions. Find the courage to follow your own intuition and your own heart. Everything else is secondary,” these words came from the lips of a true legend in the world of modern technology, marketing and design.

It is noteworthy that it was precisely because of this speech by Steve Jobs that the Ukrainian politician Raisa Bogatyreva was disgraced at one time. During a speech to audiences at one of the Kyiv universities, she appropriated entire passages from this famous speech by the head of Apple.


Nelson Mandela: "Dying for your ideals"

“I fought not only against white supremacy, but also against black supremacy.” I have never ceased to honor the ideals of a free democratic community in which people could live in harmony and enjoy comparable opportunities and rights. It is this ideal that I strive for, it is for this that I am ready to live. But, if this is required of me, for the sake of this same ideal, I am ready to die with the same confidence.”

This piercing speech, full of emotions and faith in a better future, comes from the mouth of Nelson Mandela, a man whose titanic efforts in South Africa once defeated the most dangerous infection on the body of humanity under the name of apartheid. It was this policy of racial segregation that was carried out by the then ruling National Party in the country.

Mandela dared to make that legendary speech in the courtroom that would sentence him and several of his supporters to life imprisonment a day later. Years later, there will be release, and major political success, and winning the post of President of South Africa in the first free democratic elections in the country. But on that day, millions listened to a hero who was ready to sacrifice himself for the sake of only one goal - equality and justice.


Winston Churchill and his Iron Curtain

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill once knew how to play with words and meanings as if Vivaldi was extracting intricate sounds from the violin of the best master in history. The politician was witty, eloquent, balanced, but this was only one side of him. On the other hand, he could instantly turn into a caustic, rude and rash speaker, while maintaining his unique charm. And if there are those among you who still consider themselves a master of the epistolary genre, start biting your lips right now. Alas, the name of the best has long been known. There are no such speakers as Churchill and, most likely, there will never be any more. Or are your speeches also disassembled into quotes down to the last brick, turning them into millions of aphorisms that are still being circulated? Same thing.

But Churchill’s most famous speech was his speech to students at Westminster College in the USA. It was after his “Fulton speech”, delivered in March 1946, that people in Moscow first started talking about the preconditions for the beginning of the Cold War, and the world press enthusiastically picked up the phrase “Iron Curtain”. On that day, the head of the British government said: “From the Baltic Stettin to the Adriatic Trieste, across the entire vast continent, the iron curtain has fallen.”


John Kennedy and the new vector

“Ask not what your country has done for you, ask what you could do for your country,” - this quote, which became part of, without exaggeration, the historic inaugural address of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, has long been the subject of legends. Meanwhile, it was delivered on January 20, back in 1961, and today is considered one of the standard speeches demonstrating the fullness of oratory.

During a speech on the occasion of his official inauguration as president of the country, the young and progressive owner of the oval office, Kennedy, publicly and boldly proclaimed a plan according to which the new foreign policy of official Washington should develop. “We would like every nation to know that the United States is willing to pay the highest price, bear any burden, endure any difficulty, support any of our partners or fight any of our enemies - all in order to be able to survive and achieve freedom,” the newly-minted head of state said from the rostrum that day. It was in this speech that many experts at one time saw the prerequisites for the emergence of a tangible and full-fledged Cold War, relegating Churchill’s statements to the background. Let us risk disagreeing with them and recall that the most important points in Kennedy’s speech were the words about a large-scale struggle against the most dangerous enemies of every person on the planet. Kennedy was referring to disease, inequality and poverty, war, conflict and tyranny. Answer yourself honestly, do you see in this idea an attempt to contrast the United States with the country’s main antagonist on the world stage at that time - the Soviet Union?


Martin Luther King - the rights of blacks against the backdrop of white Lincoln

“I have a dream...” - many modern politicians regularly try to use this immortal phrase in their election propaganda speeches, but invariably fail. Why? It’s just that all of them are not worth an inch of the land on which one of the greatest orators and minds once walked - the African-American preacher and desperate fighter for full civil rights for black Americans, Martin Luther King.

His legendary speech, which began with these very words, was aimed at a bright new future in which all people would have equal rights and responsibilities, regardless of the color of their skin. On that day, the phrase about the dream was heard live by three hundred thousand American citizens. Perhaps some of you yourself remember how it lasted? We'll give you time to refresh your memory and test yourself.

“I dream that one day, on the “red hills” of Georgia, the descendants of slaves and their slave owners will finally be able to sit together at one fraternal table,” - it was in these still exciting words that King saw the only future of America. This speech was delivered by the preacher in August 1963 on the stairs of the Abraham Lincoln Memorial, with a dazzling white statue of the 16th President of the United States seated in the background, who achieved the abolition of slavery. This happened just during the historic “March on Washington” - the most important episode in the movement for equality and civil liberties in the United States. Moreover, not only in the fight for equal rights, but also for personal freedoms, for jobs, for the rejection of unjustified harassment based solely on race. Later, this speech would be called the best speech of the twentieth century.

Historical reports remember more than a dozen of the most important phrases and sentences spoken from the stands, people's councils, the stage of television studios and simply on the streets of cities. All of them, partially or completely, changed ideas about the world, citizenship, culture and much more. Now the times of heated oratorical discussions have passed to a new generation. In their lyrics, African-American hip-hop performers raise vital topics, video bloggers in front of cameras offer heated discussions that gather thousands of dissatisfied opinions, and public speeches of activists are replicated with instant speed.

But what does today's action need to become revolutionary and create a historical precedent? We invite our readers to select a few really important statements or powerful speakers who are now delighting the ears of many listeners around the world. Perhaps you enjoy messages from politicians and phrases like “Make America Great Again” or motivational sayings from business gurus Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos? Share your examples in the comments so that everyone can join the real cultural heritage of our time.

As you know, the art of oratory originated in Ancient Greece, and, therefore, the first masters of eloquence appeared there. The whole world knows the story of Demosthenes. From a young age, he was tongue-tied, had a weak voice and short breathing, but he dreamed of speaking in public and conveying his thoughts to the people. Working on his shortcomings, he put pebbles in his mouth and made speeches on the seashore, trying to sound louder than the waves. These and other trainings made him one of the greatest rhetoricians of all time.

The Athenian Lysias was a remarkable rhetorician. History says that his speeches were distinguished by expressiveness, originality, clarity, logic, brevity, and thoughtfulness. He often used humor and irony, which the public especially liked. To this day, Lysias is a standard for orators from all over the world, especially judicial ones.

The 16th US President Abraham Lincoln was famous for his eloquence. Due to the poor situation of his family, he studied at school for only a short time and learned a lot (including oratory) on his own. It is known that he discussed the topics of future speeches with almost everyone he met, as a result of which he became so accustomed to his future speech that in public it sounded like improvisation.

When rehearsing speeches, Winston Churchill thought through not only the text, but also facial expressions, gestures and even the position of his feet, knowing that he could influence the audience both verbally and non-verbally. He composed his legendary sayings in advance. In general, his speech was distinguished by an abundance of metaphors, naturalness, and emotionality.

At meetings with the participation of Anatoly Koni, many people always gathered who dreamed of hearing the famous court speaker live. The legendary lawyer of the early 20th century spoke vividly and figuratively, harmoniously combining serious facts and emotions. He never used words that were incomprehensible to the general public and spoke clearly and clearly.

Another outstanding Russian speaker is Leon Trotsky. He had a powerful, sonorous voice; his speech could be heard from afar. He spoke assertively and confidently, building consistent monologues. Passionate and eloquent, he could speak in public for two to three hours. The slogans he came up with instantly flew into the crowd.

People with public speaking skills always easily acquire the status of a leader among friends and colleagues, and quickly achieve success in many matters. It is impossible to imagine a politician who cannot speak logically and structuredly. Throughout human history, there have been people whose oratory skills reached an outstanding level. Such people can rightly be called great orators.

Oratory began its development in Ancient Greece, the secrets of which are still used today. There were already quite a lot of people who could speak beautifully at that time. The list of outstanding figures includes such great orators as Pericles, Cicero, Lysias, Demosthenes, Aristotle and others. In particular, Lysias and Demosthenes should be highlighted, since it was these great orators that all subsequent generations looked up to.

Lysias was an excellent judicial orator of ancient times, whose speeches were always distinguished by originality, expressiveness and uniqueness. He thought through and carefully worked out every detail of his text. Irony was often present in the speeches of this speaker, which aroused great sympathy among the audience. At the same time, the speech was always brief and did not contain anything superfluous. Lysias's speech is considered a standard for orators around the world. Many speakers who spoke in court took their cue from him, borrowing his style of eloquence.

Another great orator whom many public figures looked up to was Demosthenes. This man is considered a genius, because in order to become a speaker, he had to change a lot in himself. From birth, Demosthenes had a weak voice and short breathing.

Through long and rigorous training using a variety of techniques, he was able to achieve brilliant results and became one of the best speakers of all time. One could only envy his diction, beautiful and understandable speech. The speeches of this famous speaker were bright, his expressions were short and concise.

Famous speakers abroad

In foreign countries there are many famous great speakers who were distinguished by their excellent ability to structure their speech during speeches so that people did not doubt their beliefs. The most outstanding personalities include two prominent political figures:

Adolf Gitler

Despite all his devilish essence, this man was a powerful speaker who, while speaking, always kept the masses in suspense and full attention. In his speeches, he used sharp hand gestures, spoke emotionally and even rudely. In his speeches there was such a feature as the use of long pauses in order to emphasize something important and basic.

He prepared his speech in advance, writing everything down on paper. Hitler was not known for his restraint, so he often gave vent to his emotions, splashing them out on his listeners. People were attracted by the fact that he sometimes spoke slowly and sometimes quickly. Therefore, he used this technique in every speech. Despite the fact that his ideas were often evil and wrong, the people supported him. In this regard, Hitler is called the speaker of evil. Despite all the dark side of this man, he always ends up on the list - “The Greatest Speakers of the 20-21st Century”.

Winston Churchill

This politician always prepared in advance for each of his speeches, even thinking through his facial expressions and gestures. He worked out the text so that it was perfect. This man was distinguished by charisma and often used humor in his speech.

He was so inspired by his ideas that he could infect the entire people with them. When composing the text, he actively used such artistic techniques as metaphor and comparison. During the communication process, Churchill tried to be calm and behave naturally. From birth he had a speech defect such as a lisp, however, over time he managed to get rid of it.

Russian speakers

In Russia, too, there have always been famous outstanding speakers, which include such famous personalities as Kony, Trotsky, Zhirinovsky, Putin and others.

Anatoly Fedorovich Koni

Anatoly Fedorovich was engaged in legal and social activities at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century. He urged everyone to maintain morality in the legal process. Kony's speech was always lively and dynamic, never sounding monotonous.

He believed that speakers speaking in court should be fair and defend the truth. In his speeches, Kony was not dry, but gave free rein to his emotions. But he knew how to combine facts with feelings so that the text had a positive impact on the minds of the judges. This speaker's defense speech left no doubt that the verdict would be pronounced in his favor.

Anatoly Fedorovich Koni had high individual and socially significant moral qualities, followed the rules of honor, always delivered his speech clearly, without using terminology unknown to others, and was fluent in eloquence.

Lev Davidovich Trotsky

Many people said that Lev Davidovich is the best speaker of the 20th century. He had a powerful timbre of his voice, his words were pronounced clearly and understandably. He was an intelligent and active man who was feared by many opponents. The great orator himself did not feel fear of a single person, so he said everything to his face, without hiding anything.

Trotsky's speech was always structured consistently, logically and briefly. He was good at convincing people, so he had a large number of associates. His gift of eloquence was clearly visible during political speeches.

Vladimir Ilyich Lenin

Great orators of the 20th century - this list should undoubtedly include Lenin. Vladimir Ilyich gave speeches that were accessible and understandable to every representative of the people. He had a great sense of people's mood, so he could entice them with almost any idea. Most of all, he used dialogue, communicating with people, answering their questions.

His speech was distinguished by brevity and specificity. He also used directing hand gestures, which only increased his influence on people. Lenin had a charisma that attracted all listening people. His phrases became catchphrases, they were used by other people and published in publications.

Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin

Vladimir Vladimirovich is perhaps the most famous Russian political speaker of our time. He speaks easily, using a bit of humor in his speech. His speeches are always well thought out and contain nothing superfluous. The gestures of the hands are smooth, which does not distract people’s attention at all, and once again emphasizes confidence.

This politician is distinguished by restraint and calmness when communicating with people or colleagues, not allowing himself to say a harsh or rude word. He always answers people’s questions clearly, as he is well versed in many areas of life.

Vladimir Volfovich Zhirinovsky

Vladimir Volfovich is distinguished by the fact that his speech is always accompanied by emotional overtones, it is unpredictable and even sometimes has some aggressiveness. His performances are more like a show. He often puts pressure on his interlocutor with his words and uses energetic gestures.

Zhirinovsky has strong charisma. But he is not only a great orator, but a very smart and fair politician. Vladimir Volfovich can easily start a dispute, as he understands any topic. He is not distinguished by restraint, he always says what he thinks, expresses his emotions, and can often allow himself to say too much to focus attention on his person.

All the best speakers in the world mentioned above are not the entire list of outstanding masters of eloquence (let’s not forget about such great speakers as James Humes, Abraham Lincoln, Steve Jobs, etc.). It is difficult to answer the question of who is the best speaker of all time. Some had the gift of eloquence from birth, while others went a long way, coping with their speech deficiencies and acquiring oratory skills, becoming great. But one thing can be said for everyone: thanks to their wonderful eloquence, they were able to become famous figures in public and political life.

Good speech by the speaker.

Good speech by the speaker. Examples of speeches in this article...

We remember the famous speakers of the ancient world.

Such as Demosthenes and Cicero.

We know the speakers of the past twentieth century.

Let's take a look at some of the performances.

The famous speech of Nikita Sergeevich Khrushchev at the UN

Many have heard of this speech, but few have seen it. This is where Nikita Sergeevich bangs his fist on the podium, and UN members knock their feet in protest. Watch this video - less than a minute.

But these speakers are already a thing of the past.

Who is performing well now?

Of course, good modern speakers are presidents of states.

Barack Obama, for example.

Barack Obama speaks to reporters 2015

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Leaders of political parties and movements perform well.

Each party has a speaker.

It's a pity, but there are few good modern speakers.

And finding good speaking engagements is quite difficult.

On this page I collect speeches by contemporary speakers.

I collect it for my work, to show it in my public speaking courses, and for the readers of my website.

Steve Jobs as a speaker. Example of a speech.

Without a doubt, Steve Jobs was one of the best examples of speakers. His speeches (presentations) delighted the audience. However, from the point of view of classical rhetoric, Steve Jobs is not a role model as a speaker. He has not studied rhetoric, and therefore makes typical mistakes in gestures and eye contact with the public. But Steve Jobs has a wonderful command of the pause!!! This is something useful to learn from this wonderful example.

Example of a speech. Ernesto Siroli.

Charismatic and eloquent speaker. Look at the gestures! On his pauses! At a glance! This is the best performance in terms of oratory! And what images! What metaphors!

What accents on individual words! And what emotions! And expressive pauses!

The example of the speaker's speech is simply magnificent!

Anthony Robbins is one of the best speakers

A strong and charismatic speaker. I like his energy, pressure, courage. Chic gestures, movement with the whole body, dialogue with the audience.
I also recommend this video in my classes to clearly demonstrate that the speaker needs to exercise or go to the gym.

Is it possible to turn a boring lecture (report) into a colorful speech? Speech by Arthur Benjamin

Speech by Enrico Peñalos

I was lucky enough to personally communicate with Enrico Peñalosa when he was in Kyiv and shared his experience with the leadership of the capital.

I liked Enrico both as a speaker and as a person. This is the former mayor of Bogota, the man who turned a backward city into one of the most beautiful capitals in the world. I recommend it for viewing.

“An advanced city is not one where even the poor use cars, but one where even the rich use public transport,” says Enrico Peñaloza. In this powerful, lively talk, the former mayor of Bogotá shares some of the tactics he used to change traffic dynamics in Colombia's capital and suggests ways to build the smart cities of the future.

Dear reader! I'm glad you visited my site and this page. Please write in the comments whose speeches you consider worthy examples of the best speakers (indicating a link to the video).

Just don’t offer performances by artists or TV presenters, please.

Interested in live performances in front of an audience, not studio recordings. What's needed is public speaking, not theatrical art (which I also respect, but that's a different topic)

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Sincerely, rhetoric coach Oleg Bolsunov

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The appearance of the company's leader, his leadership qualities and sales skills determine the success of the enterprise. This is known to PR specialists who write speeches for managers, think over their appearance, teach them how to speak in public and how to place accents correctly. However, even the best PR specialist will not be able to independently turn an ordinary person into a bright personality, a hero of public speeches.

The book by James Humes, a famous writer and former speechwriter for five American presidents, reveals some of the secrets of oratory and creating charisma. Having mastered the techniques offered by the author, you will gain confidence and learn how to easily and successfully cope with public speaking.

1. Pause

Where should any successful performance begin? The answer is simple: from a pause. No matter what kind of speech you give: a detailed presentation of several minutes or a short introduction of the next speaker, you must achieve silence in the room. Once on the podium, look around the audience and fix your gaze on one of the listeners. Then mentally say the first sentence to yourself and, after an expressive pause, begin speaking.

2. First phrase

All successful speakers place great importance on the first sentence of their speech. It must be powerful and definitely evoke a positive response from the audience.

The first phrase is, in TV terminology, the “prime time” of your speech. At this moment, the audience is at its maximum size: every person in the room wants to look at you and find out what kind of bird you are. In just a few seconds, the screening of listeners can begin: someone will continue the conversation with a neighbor, someone will bury their head in their phone, and someone will even fall asleep. However, everyone without exception will listen to the first phrase.

3. Bright start

If you don’t have a bright, suitable aphorism that can attract everyone’s attention, start with a story from your life. If you have an important fact or news that is unknown to your listeners, start right away with it (“Yesterday at 10 o’clock in the morning...”). In order for the audience to perceive you as a leader, you need to immediately take the bull by the horns: choose a strong beginning.

4. Main idea

Before you even sit down to write your speech, you must determine its main idea. This key point that you want to convey to the audience should be concise, capacious, “fit in a matchbox.”

Stop, look and make a plan: first, highlight the key ideas, and then you can supplement and clarify them with real-life examples or quotes.

As Churchill said, a good speech is like a symphony: it can be performed at three different tempos, but it must maintain the main melody.

5. Quotes

There are several rules, the observance of which will give strength to the citation. First, the quote should be close to you. Never cite statements from an author who is unfamiliar to you, uninteresting, or whom you do not like to quote. Secondly, the name of the author should be known to the audience, and the quote itself should be short.

You must also learn how to create an environment for quoting. Many successful speakers use similar techniques: before quoting, they pause and put on glasses, or with a serious look they read a quote from a card or, for example, a sheet of newspaper.

If you want to make a special impression with a quote, write it down on a small card, take it out of your wallet during your speech, and read the statement.

6. Wit

Surely you have been advised many times to add a joke or anecdote to your presentation. There is some truth in this advice, but do not forget that a joke for the sake of a joke only insults the listener.

There is no need to start your speech with an anecdote that is not related to the situation (“It seems that it is customary to start a speech with an anecdote, so here it is. Somehow a man comes to see a psychiatrist...”). It's best to sneak in your funny story mid-speech to lighten the mood.

7. Reading

Reading a speech from a sheet of paper with your eyes downcast does not, to put it mildly, excite the audience. What should we do then? Is it really necessary to memorize a half-hour long speech? Not at all. You need to learn to read correctly.

The first rule of reading a speech: never say words while your eyes are looking at the paper.

Use the SOS technique: look - stop - say.

For training, take any text. Lower your eyes and take a mental picture of a few words. Then raise your head and stop. Then, looking at any object at the other end of the room, tell what you remember. And so on: look at the text, stop, speak.

8. Speaker techniques

It is known that Churchill recorded his speeches like poetry, dividing them into separate phrases and writing each on a separate line. To make your speech sound even more convincing, use this technique.

Use rhyme and internal consonance in a phrase to give the sound of your speech poetic impact (for example, Churchill's phrase “We must follow the principles of HUMANISM, not bureaucracy”).

It’s very easy to come up with rhymes, just remember the most common ones: -na (war, silence, needed), -ta (darkness, emptiness, dream), -ch (sword, speech, flow, meetings), -oses / wasps (roses , threats, tears, questions), -anie, -yes, -on, -tion, -ism and so on. Practice these simple rhymes to create sonorous phrases.

But remember: the rhymed phrase should be the same for the entire speech; there is no need to turn your speech into a poem.

And so that the rhyme does not go to waste, express the key idea of ​​​​the speech in this phrase.

9. Questions and pauses

Many speakers use questions to connect with the audience. Don't forget one rule: never ask a question if you don't know the answer. Only by predicting the audience's reaction can you prepare and get the most out of the question.

10. Final

Even if your speech was inexpressive, a successful ending can fix everything. To make an impression in the finale, tune in, call on your emotions to help: pride, hope, love and others. Try to convey these feelings to your listeners the way great speakers of the past did.

Under no circumstances should you end your speech on a minor note, as this will simply destroy your career. Use uplifting quotes, poems or jokes.