In class we explored the four different modes of speeches which are manuscript, memorized, impromptu, and extemporaneous. Each of the different modes have its different pros and cons and are used in different situations such as the manuscript during a news cast or an impromptu speech given during our class about our scars. The extemporaneous mode of speech is used most frequently for presentations and speeches of sorts by long preparation and possible note cards to remind the speaker throughout the speech or presentation. I don’t completely know if this example was an extemporaneous method of speech but I still thought it would be interesting to share.
Sarah Palin during the Q & A for the Tea Party was caught using a “hand teleprompter”. To be a politician of her status where she is recognized nation-wide and is a possible nominee to be our future president, I am really fearful of the politics in the United States because people will allow unprepared and irresponsible representatives to be nominees for such an important part in our country. I knew Sarah Palin was not the smartest of the politicians in the United States but to be so ill prepared for a Q & A session for her own party and to have the nerve to write “notes” on her hands for something as serious as being a presidential nominee is very disrespectful to the party as well as the citizens of the United States.
This is probably a very bad example of the extemporaneous method and some might exaggerate this to be the manuscript method (I’m trying to be funny). So ladies and gentlemen, this is just something not to do on live national television, or even for our speeches coming up.
I think this is a great example of why it is so important to prepare for any type of speech! By not taking the time to research and plan what she was going to say, Sarah Palin was humiliated on National TV. While it may be appropriate for a speaker to have notes in some instances, this question and answer session was definitely not one of them. Additionally, having the notes written on her hand looks incredibly amateur and not characteristic of a supposed distinguished politician.
ReplyDeleteThat was an excellent example of why you should be prepared for any public appearance that might involve you having to speak. (Because if you're not prepared, you can look pretty dumb.) Though this is a funny example, it makes a good point about how seriously the audience will take the speaker depending on how well prepared they are. Sarah Palin obviously had not mastered the material of her own party platform which diminishes the authority she holds over the audience.
ReplyDeleteI remember hearing about this incident and all the bad press Sarah Palin received after. Obviously what she did gave many people doubts about her capability to hold any position in office. Instead of putting herself in a good light, she gave viewers the impression of being irresponsible and unreliable.
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with everyone--I think Sarah Palin looks like a 15 year old trying to cheat on an exam. It looks terrible, and for a "distinguished" politician to do this on national television is embarrassing. Responding to questions should be somewhat impromtu for a politician. Using knowledge that comes to mind after hearing a question better relays your true personal opinions. Sarah, obviously, failed miserably at all of this.
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