Question

Give at least three things that makes a bad speech and/or speaker.  Explain why you think each of these things makes for a poor speech/speaker

Answer 1

Three things that make a bad speaker

1. Message not tailored as per the audience: When speakers do not address its audience or make presentations which are not tailored to address the needs of the audience, this makes the audience to realize that the speaker has not done his homework well and their reaction could range from disappointment to disengagement.
2. Not making eye contact with the audience: when the speaker darts across the room without pausing to actually make eye contact with his audience, it gives an impression of disinterest, insecurity, insincerity or even arrogance.
3. Low energy: the speaker being tired evidenced by low voice or dull facial expressions is most disliked trait as this would make the audience to lose interest in the presentation so the speaker must be enthusiastic while presenting and should express with a smile, and enjoy the moment.

Three things that make a bad speech

1. A bad introduction: the introduction of the presentation or the speech must be good enough to catch the attention of the audience else the audience would lose their interest and may not be interested in further listening to the may be better or interesting content.
2. No evidence-based support: A good speech must just not present the statements. It should have facts to support these statements which may include direct or indirect quotes.
3. Breaks in the speech: A speech must embrace the silence. There must be enough pauses in the speeches which make it easier for the audience to understand and remember the things. The change of tone and/or the speed of speech must be considered to make a speech successful.