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5. Use your arms. Your audience didn't come to see a statue - they came to see people and hear people speak. If you stand like this O when you say, A AN "Let's get out and see that everyone votes," people aren't likely to have mich enthusiasm, But if you use your arms, like this they'll know you really mean it. i Hands and arms, when used naturally, will add greatly to the effective- ness of your speech. But don't force it. Unless your gestures are natural, they'll look funny. So wait until you have confidence in yourself and can relax. Then you'll find it easy to use your arms and hands. 6. No mannerisms. If you usually rub your ear, or drum on a table, or play with your watch, or scratch your head, or twist a pencil - DON’T. Yow audience will become so interested in your performance that they won't hear what you have to say. B. Sentent of Speech Wrat are you going to say to your audience? How are you going to say it? There are some principles here too that will help you to make an effective speech. 1, Think of your audience. Suppose your subject is "Political Action and the CIO." Would you give the same speech to the Chamber of Commerce, your own union, the Parent-Teachers Association, a church group, some college professors? If you did, your speech wouldn't be very successful. You must vary your emphasis, words and material for each group. alwavs think car fully of who your audience will be before you prepare a speech. Decide on your main idea. Don't ever have too many ideas in one speech - people just won't remem- ber them. If you're the best of speakers, they're liable to remember two ideas. If you're not, they'll remember one - if your speech is vou have lots of ideas, save them for another time. wv et ee nd eek Se gy ee ee gand Sa if w2O Ai ae mee ere kame wee