Member Speech: Goddess Day

Advanced Manual: Storytelling, "The Folk Tale"
Author & Speaker: Dan Mukendi
Speech done at Midrand toastmasters club, 26 Sempterber2006
Evaluation by: Leon Clemons
Time 7-9 minutes
(c) Author, 2006

Speech structure:
Topic: The Folk Tale
Intro: The dark ages
Body: Goddess Day
Jealous brother
Return to the cave
The dark ages
Closing: Love and happiness ever after

Objectives:

* To tell a folk tale that is entertaining and enjoyable for specific age group
* To use vivid imagery and voice to enhance the tale

Evaluation Feedback:
Time taken: 7:2o minutes
Interesting opening
Technique used: Voice volume, inflection, rhythm with good vocal variety
Most interesting part: When the Goddess Day kissed the God of Strength.
Distraction: Too much movement that was not purposeful.
Ideas conveyed: Joy of the return of Goddess Day.
Yes, was able to visualise the story.

posted by Speech Quest @ 10:28 AM