Evaluation of AP5 Speech at AIA Changi

9 JULY 2009 THURSDAY
AIA CHANGI TMC

Project Evaluation for AP5 Speech
from The Entertaining Speaker manual
SPEAKER: Cheng Jia Yi

Introduction:
You are the very embodiment of your speech title, ‘Never judge a book by its cover’. Looking at your petite and demure appearance, who would have thought you could be so entertaining as well?

Strengths: (using the acronym AIA)
A ANTICIPATION
By telling the audience “The next thing I am going to show you will be a feast for your eyes!”, you used a teaser to create anticipation. That attracts the listeners’ attention and keeps them at the edge of their seats. An excellent move!

I IMPECCABLE USE OF LANGUAGE
I was immensely impressed by your impeccable use of the language. You incorporated various rhetorical devices such as metaphors, alliteration, triads and parallel structure. Examples included ‘tall and thin’, ‘slim, sleek and slender’, ‘emanate an aura of sophistication; exude an air of elegance’.

A AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
You asked the audience relevant questions such as “What do you think is the difference between Category 1 and Category 2 ladies?” and “Why do ladies wear heels?” and gave them time to respond. In so doing, you keep the audience involved and interested and built rapport with them as well.

Areas for improvement: (using the acronym PIE)
P PRACTICE
As the saying goes, ‘Practice makes perfect’. Rehearse your speech so well that you will not forget your lines. When you forget and freeze, it detracts from the power of your speech.

I IGNORE HECKLERS
Ignore hecklers who jive (talk rubbish). If you can give a comeback, great; if not, just ignore them and move on with your speech. Otherwise you may lose your train of thought or waste precious time.

E EXAGGERATE YOUR EXPRESSIONS
Exaggerate your expressions to up the entertainment value of the speech. You sounded quite serious at times so lighten up a bit more.

In conclusion, leverage on your strengths in AIA, and work on the areas represented by PIE, and you will be on the superhighway to success as an entertaining speaker.

Once again, acronyms saved the day. Voted Best Evaluator. Best advertisement for the upcoming Humorous Speech & Evaluation workshop which I will be presenting with Wee Meng.

GEMS:
Stretch out your wings and fly towards the dreams that await you.
(from Ma Luz's P1 speech)

P1 speaker Ma Luz Bondoc is a mother of seven (5 girls and 2 boys), aged 1 to 18, and she still looks slim, svelte and stunningly beautiful! Simply amazing!