Well basically it’s about projecting confidence and telling what

you know in a short span of time.

Firstly your body language should convey the fact that you are not
shaky about coming to stage .One should feel the confidence within
oneself.
Secondly you should know a few facts about the topic you are
going to talk about. For this it’s a good idea if you go through the daily
newspapers and have a general understanding about things. Then it’s all
about talking effectively without stuttering and good posture. Your body
language should project good confidence. At the same time you also
shouldn’t appear smug.

Well, when it comes to content, it’s better if you organize your

points and tell them in a systematic manner. It’s good if you mention
most of the points without going much deep in to any of them.
It’s always better to limit your speech to the time allotted for one
speech, especially if it’s a competition.
Ok friends, now a little detail in to the body language you are
going to need to get it right.

Well, if it’s a competition, you will have to walk up to the stage.

Now the judges are going to notice you.
You should appear extremely confident (not smug) as you walk up
the podium.
Adjust the mike to your setting and make eye contact with the
judges and the audience.
Now it’s time to start. Start slowly but confidently, that’s the point.

Now it is better if you keep your head slightly raised because this
makes you feel confident.
 It’s good if you use hand gestures while stressing important points
but don't overdo it.
What to say:
It’s always good if you start your speech with a quote or by
describing a scene

Select the quote which suits your topic {obviously},but some

quotes go with a number of topics.
Now, it’s always good if you have a couple of good quotes in your
arsenal.
About describing a scene, what I mean is to describe a dramatic
scene...like a running commentary.

Now when it comes to the body, you need to first define what you
are going to mainly speak about. But if its topics like terrorism which all
people understand, then you don’t have to.

After this you elaborate depending on your topic and based on how
much time you have.

Finally you conclude by telling about how we should all try to

achieve a common goal and things like that.

Now the topics that might come for a competition greatly depends
upon what level of school or college you are.

Competitions conducted at interschool or inter-college festivals

especially in arts and humanities colleges will be of higher standard and
more specific.
 The more specific a topic is, the more difficult it is likely to
become. For example, take a topic like "CHANDRAYAAN-INDIA'S
MOON MISSION" is more likely to benefit competitors who know
about the topic. This again stresses the importance of general knowledge
in tackling such competitions. Where as a topic like "INDIA IN THE
21st CENTURY" will be an easy topic on which all competitors will
have points to highlight.

Well normally for most competitions a short time of up to 5

minutes would be allotted to each candidate before his/her speech.

It’s wise to carry a paper and pen with you to write down points
during this time.

This will help you organize what you are about to say and also
gives you some confidence which has a boosting effect on your
performance

You just need to jot down the main points on paper, but remember
never look at this paper in front o