Day in and day out we are exposed to different types of speakers. On television we see reporters, announcers, and talk show hosts. At school we encounter guest speakers and professors. We may not be asking ourselves if he or she is an effective speaker but unintentionally we are. We need to have effective speakers in order for us to understand what is happening now and what has happened in the past. And also to …showed first 75 words of 740 total…

…showed last 75 words of 740 total…that the audience connects all of the characteristics listed. Without having an audience that can understand, there is no reason to speak at all. If I were able to have one characteristic out of the five listed; it would be the ability to connect with my audience. As I come to this class as an inexperienced speaker, I hope to be able to find a common ground with my class in order to speak efficiently.