*raises a glass of Coca-Cola* Choosing the title...

It has all came down to this. The most crucial moment of them all. The one that will determine whether you are facing an inevitable downfall towards the bottomless abyss that is failure  or going to climb the luxurious, exquisite stairway to success.

Choosing a topic for your demonstrative speech.

If I don't make it tomorrow...

I should stop being so dramatic and just get straight to the point. As we were instructed to do, we have to derive the topic of our demonstrative speech from our interests. Therefore I will list down a few topics that I might take into consideration of becoming the topic of interest for my demonstrative speech.

• Music

I have mentioned before that I have the keenest interest in music, but unfortunately I am the most terrible when it comes to the instruments and all. Therefore, I have to sadly cross out instruments tutorial from the list of possible topics. I can't possibly demonstrate how to actually sing in the proper way, but I can learn that over the two-week break, through YouTube videos and all. I can - at least - try... I will take that topic into consideration. How to choose music for the right kind of situation? Nah, I don't think I can do this one. It'll sound more informative than demonstrative... In conclusion, I might not tackle a topic regarding music. Reason : Remains confidential. File closed.

• Writing

I got C for English 1119 Writing so scratch this one, bye Earthlings.

• Literature

I can talk about 'how to choose the right book', 'how to write a story', 'how to write a poem' but I don't have the skills. In addition, how am I supposed to make a demonstrative speech out of something as subjective as these literature subjects? For example, if I were to tackle the topic of methods of writing a poem, I'm almost certain that it'd be almost impossible to conduct a demonstrative speech on it as everyone actually has a different view on different matters - as people see different things from different sides of the spectrum. In a nutshell, this topic can actually be done but it will be a struggle for me to tackle it.

• JUDGING PEOPLE'S CHARACTER

Aheyyyyy this looks like a topic that I might be able to pull off actually. I have a book on how to analyse people's character and I can derive a few information and tricks from the book to be shared with the audience. There are a few methods of it - from star signs to Chinese zodiacs to palm reading - and I guess I can take bits and pieces from each of it. I believe it is quite an interesting topic that can attract the audience's attention, and at the same time get them to participate in the presentation as well. I just need to find a way to interact with the audience to get them involved to avoid the speech from turning into a one-sided informative speech, which is definitely off the rail tracks.

• Coca-cola

Hmmm, I think I can pull out a demonstrative speech on how to do pranks using Coca-Cola? *evil laughter*

• Photoshop

It might take a lot of time, and my laptop is definitely not in a good condition for me to demonstrate a Photoshop tutorial. I fear it might crash and shut down mid-presentation. How any more disastrous a demonstrative speech can be, hmmm? I wouldn't want to test that out by bringing my laptop to the front again.

• Tumblr

Hahahahahaaahahaha NO.

• Merempit

Good Lord, how am I supposed to demonstrate a 'weekang' trick in the middle of KPP3???!!

All in all;

The topic is still yet to be decided and I will not rush into it. I really want to present something interesting and I will not rush into deciding the topic. But so far I have a topic that I think will suit my mischievous spirit animal.

Spoiler: It'll involve pranks. *creepy wink*

*stares into the distance* interests;

Despite the fact that I cannot tolerate Ariana Grande and I killed a chick when I was a kid, I am still very much a normal human being who has specific interests in certain things.

Interest creates passion. 

And passionate speakers often gives impactful, convincing speeches. As the first assessment for TSL032: Listening and Speaking, we are required to perform a demonstrative speech, and the first step towards the task is to actually choose a topic. The first approach to choosing a suitable topic is by knowing what you are interested in, so you can deliver a speech on one of your interests.

As for me, my main interest would be music - be it the instruments, the beat, the lyrics or even the people who are involved in it. My life might have not been revolving around music since the start but as I skidded along the path, music is something I picked up piece by piece over the years. I might merely know how to play a few guitar chords and I still don't know what's the difference between pop punk and pop rock, but that does not corrode even a bit of my passion in music. And I'm pretty convinced my vice sounds like a frog giving birth.

I have a passion in writing as well, although I am quite undeniably bad at it. I love imagery and literature, and figuring the meaning of things. I also happen to have innate passion on judging people's character and figuring out who's being honest with me and who isn't. I guess I have quite a critical mind so I tend to figure out people's personality by their body language and the words they use and how they act towards me.

Coca-Cola is like my life passion, period. And Photoshop. I can GIF. *wiggles eyebrows* Okay lies. Sometimes I hate Photoshop because it's difficult to navigate. Half of the buttons in Photoshop I still don't understand the function, yanno.

Tumblr is also one of my biggest life passions. It's like you're entering a whole new world, where everyone is confident, no one judges another (not exactly no one, but less than that in real life though). Nice pictures, really nice pictures. And good puns. And physical, mental and sexual frustration. End of.

I wonder which one of these interests of mine will be my topic of interest for the demonstrative speech.

Oh, I forgot that I have intense passion in 'merempit' so I guess maybe I'l deliver a speech on how to cheat death while 'merempit'. *shrugs*

*Obama voice* Speech.

1. What does this word mean to you?

To me, a speech is when someone (a speaker) gives formal information about something (verbally, of course) in a somewhat public situation. A speech has to be informative (or even mildly persuasive in some cases) and has to have at least one member of an audience. It is definitely not a speech if you choose to say something only to yourself – it is called thoughts, instead.

2. Differentiate between demonstrative speech and informative speech.

A demonstrative speech is, in short, when someone demonstrates something. It is when someone gives a formal tutorial such as methods and steps of doing something. Most of most times, demonstrative speech is a speech that explains the specific process of doing something with the aid of motions and gestures that carry out step by step of said process. On the other hand, an informative speech is a speech that points out information and gives the audience knowledge about a specific matter. For example, an informative speech can be about cakes in general or probably about the types of cakes available for sale, while a demonstrative speech is about how to actually make them.

3. Who normally gives speeches?

People who have enough authority to somewhat influence people with their speeches. It could be as politicians or the faculty’s dean. Or Taylor Swift, when she wins an award.

4. What makes some speeches more powerful and memorable compared to others?

Humour. To me, personally, humour is the best trait in any form of speech. (Except for talkin though. Don’t tell me you don’t know what talkin is.). No matter how formal the speech is, humour always works wonders to capture the audience’s attention. If you can deliver both sarcasm and a confident yet formal speech, then you definitely deserve a standing ovation.

5. Do you believe you have what it takes to give an influential and impactful speech?

I don’t think so. Special gratitude to social awkwardness, insecurity and stage fright, of course. However, I am looking forward to learn the skills and techniques of giving a confident and impactful speech that can both grasp the audience’s attention and convey information effectively.

Introduction;

*does signature triple backflip entrance*

Assalamualaikum, good... day! This is officially the first post on this blog, which will be used for TSL032: Listening and Speaking 2 for this semester. With this post, I bid you lot warm greetings, and here's to another four months of headaches, hard work, making mistakes and learning from it, and of course, another four months of growing up.


I am not a good speaker, or even someone who  can keep you entertained with my writing . My posts on this blog shall be simple and semi-formal, which is unfortunately the complete opposite of my personality. (As Chipo would say, #YouAreLiterature) *nervous laughter*

If this were that particular moment when you walk into your first class after moving into a new school, then this post will be giving you an insight on how I will be introducing myself. Awkwardness and cheap sarcasm included.

The name's Anisha Azreen binti Hasmizam, but prefers to be called Anisha or Nisha. An October baby, born on the 17th. I am either the coldest or nicest person you've ever met. I like Taylor Swift, and I actually murdered a chick when I was a six year-old. I have not yet, surprisingly, murdered anyone in the past 12 years, The world should feel blessed.

Raised in more than ten different places, I grew up quickly adapting to situations, therefore maturing a bit earlier than my age. Being the first child in the family adds to the 'mature' part as well. However, over the course of the last six months I have grown to embrace my childishness again - slowly turning into a 5'4" 6 year-old again, with the help of my friends of course.

Before this starts to turn into as long as a three-page excerpt of a Jane Austen novel, I would like to share my expectations and aims for this course, TSL 032: Listening and Speaking 2. It's be more than lovely if I get to:

• learn more about how to give effective, yet simple and smartly informative speeches - a skill I so disgracefully lack.
• learn how to give a demonstrative speech
• learn more on how to listen better; how to gain the most information just from listening
• learn how to communicate with efficiency and proficiency
• learn the etiquette of giving talks, speeches and during daily communication

Well, unfortunately this would be the end of my first post. But there will be more of my annoying-ness and literary inaccuracy soon, so don't miss me. * awkward wink*

So, YOLO.