this is an assignment given to make up the postponed class for Public Speaking Skills. We need to find a ready made text speech on the internet and then determined the speaker's body language and expression for the certain sentences.
1. Name: Afifah Nabilah bt Mohamad Safei
Matric Number: 1321976
Section: 6
EXAMPLE OF SPEECH:
Maid of Honour Speech
Well, for those of you who I haven't had the chance to meet yet, my name is Mary.
Eileen and I have been best friends for around the last 10 years. We first met at work one day
when she stole my carrot cake out of the fridge in the lunch room so I threw her dumb
pineapple yogurt cartons in the trash.
I never had a sister but Mary has been my stand-in sister for all these years. You could
say we are even closer than sisters. We don't fight like sisters, but we do wear each other's
clothes. Somehow she can still fit into my clothes but I can't fit into hers anymore. I'm sure
that is just because my dryer is extra hot and is probably shrinking my clothes.
I knew Mary had found the one when Bobby walked into her life. Sure, she dated a
few guys…after I was done torturing them.
But Bobby was different. Unlike those jerks, he was kind and thoughtful. And he had a
job. You could see that it was love at first, second and third sight. Clearly Bobby is charming
and it seems to me he offers her what she needs- a strong arm, a kind ear and an American
Express Black Card.
I trust Mary and Bobby completely. I remember the time I asked them to watch my
dog Benji when I went skiing in Europe. They were so nice to help out. I got back and Benji
was so happy to see me. He was 40 pounds lighter and now he sees a therapist twice a week.
Of course we are having fun today. The test of this relationship will be over the long
term. Will she still love Bobby when he leaves his underwear on the floor and cuts his
toenails at the dinner table?
The answer is no. God, please, disgusting.
2. No, seriously, I know they will have challenges as all relationships do. And Bobby
will learn what all men learn eventually. Keep your wife happy! Happy wife, happy life.
No, really, what's great about love and relationships and marriage is learning to grow
together. The communication it takes to keep a marriage going is massive. But half the fun is
working things out, talking, communicating, and launching kitchen appliances at each other-
real love.
Today has been a great day. Family and friends are here, the sun is shining and the
champagne is flowing. And we'll need it to get through this chicken dinner.
Eileen, let me take this opportunity to read this poem I wrote that captures my
thoughts:
Here's to Eileen who I met at work,
At first I thought she was quite the jerk,
She obviously thought she was all THAT,
I just thought she was kind of fat.
But then we became the best of friends,
We shared all the fashion trends,
Not a day goes by; we're on the phone,
I call her when I'm feeling alone.
She's been with me through thick and thin,
She's made me cry, she's made me grin.
Let's raise a glass, let's make a toast.
To Eileen and Bobby, who we love most.
3. ANSWERS:
SENTENCES EXPLANATION
We first met at work one day when she
stole my carrot cake out of the fridge in the
lunch room so I threw her dumb pineapple
yogurt cartons in the trash.
Smiling. The speaker had a flashback here
where she remember the first time she met
the bride. Normally, when we remember our
wonderful memories with someone we
cherish a lot, we will smile and starts the
sentimental feeling. However, in this text, we
can see that the event occured was funny and
the speaker may also laugh when talking
about what happened during that time.
I never had a sister but Mary has been my
stand-in sister for all these years. You
could say we are even closer than sisters.
We don't fight like sisters, but we do wear
each other's clothes.
Sentimental. The speaker describe her
relationship with the bride. She somehow
shows gratitude to the bride for being there
with her for the whole time.
Will she still love Bobby when he leaves his
underwear on the floor and cuts his
toenails at the dinner table?
Wondering. The speaker wonders whether the
bride will still love the groom in certain
situation which can be considered as
improper. She express her wonders in term of
asking in situations to the audience.
God, please, disgusting. She shows disgusting reaction but in a funny
way. She just wanna express the feeling of
disgusting but does not really mean it.
But half the fun is working things out,
talking, communicating, and launching
kitchen appliances at each other- real love.
Kind of serious but friendly reaction. Instead
of saying it in a very serious reaction, she
kind of giving advice to the bride as a friend
who close to her.