Reflection of my First Post

Looking back on my first post I actually think I understood at least a little bit on what public speaking was and how it can be effective. I talked about my principals speech delivery and the relevance it had to my class which are all important in creating an effective speech. Even with all of the important things we have learned I stand by what I said earlier but if I had to add one more thing, it's that he didn't put into consideration his audience. His lack of audience analysis is what cost him the effectiveness of his speech entirely because I was turned off to everything he was saying. It was not effective for the various reasons I stated and what I have been learning over this course just affirms my opinion even more. This class has taught me how to critcally listen to someones speech and be able to speak better myself. I can now communicate with a direct message and then listen and pull apart what my friend or whoever I am talking to is saying. Even when watching movies and things on TV I am starting to pull apart how their arguements could be flawed and what they can do to communicate and speak better. This class is not just for giving speeches but to help me with any type of situation in which I need to talk to someone. That is how this class has changed my views on public speaking and communication.