Speeches For Competition

*Dress appropriately. Look in a mirror before you go on stage. *Think about your posture and body language. It's best to stand straight; feet shoulder width apart, and use your hands as naturally as possible. *Your speech should convey a certain amount of emotion. In speech competitions at schools, where judges are there, the student can start the speech something like this: "Respected judges and teachers, my dear friends,".Speak slowly and try to breathe normally. * Show emotion in your tone, too. Don't be afraid to chuckle a bit or show a bit of grief or frustration. * Don't forget about pauses! There's just as much power in the pauses as there is in the words. * Laugh at yourself if something goes wrong. If by chance, you forget your speech, then simply say thank you and leave the stage. * Conclude by restating your message and saying a simple, "Thank you."