Article: The content, including word choice, references and anecdotes, should be tailored to the audience who will be listening to the speech. For example, a "don't do drugs" speech aimed at first graders will sound very different from one meant to teach awareness to college students. As you listen to the speech, try to determine whether it hits the mark or seems a bit off.  Do not base your critique on your own personal opinion, but on how the speaker would be perceived by a wider audience. Your own biases should not come into play. If possible, note audience members’ reactions to the speech. Do they seem to understand it? Are they rapt with attention? Do they laugh along with the jokes, or do they seem bored? The speaker should use correct grammar and easy to understand language, making it pleasant to listen to the speech and follow what it’s about. Within a few sentences, the main subject of the speech should be clear, and the rest of the content should build in a smooth, understandable manner to support the speaker’s thesis. Again, whether or not you agree with or like the speaker should be less important than what the speaker is saying. When you’re deciding whether the speech is clear, consider the following questions:  Is the introduction effective? Did the speaker make his or her primary argument apparent within the first few sentences, or did it take awhile before you figured out what he or she was getting at?  Is the speech full of distracting tangents that do not relate to the primary argument, or does it build in a logical manner toward the conclusion? If you were to repeat the speech to someone else, could you recite all the main points or would you have trouble remembering what it was really about? In a well-written speech, arguments are skillfully put forth to prove a larger point. The content of the speech should demonstrate the speaker’s expertise on the subject at hand, and the audience should come away feeling they learned something new. Look for gaps in the speaker’s reasoning or places where further research would have made a point more convincing.  Listen for names, dates, and data cited to back up the points the speaker is making. Write down any names, dates, statistics, and other research-related information given by the speaker so that you can look it up later. After the speech, do some fact checking to make sure they’re accurate.  Inaccuracies in data are very important to notice because they can impact the credibility of the talk. If you must critique the speech directly after it is given, using the internet to quickly fact-check a speech can be useful. Wait for the question and answer, meet and greet, or break period to look up the speaker's points. Anecdotes and the occasional joke break up the serious tone of the speech and keep it from getting boring. If the speech is too dry, it doesn’t matter how convincing the argument is; people will never hear it, because they’ll be too distracted. When you’re determining whether the speech is engaging at a high level, ask these questions:  Does it start with a good hook? In order to engage people right away, good speeches usually start with a funny or intriguing point that draws the audience in. Does it stay engaging the entire time? A good speaker will pepper anecdotes and jokes throughout to grab and keep listeners' attention. Are the anecdotes and jokes distracting, or do they help build the speaker’s argument? Some listeners will tend to miss the important points, listening only to the hook. The best way to properly critique a speech is to wait for the speaker to make a joke and then listen very closely to what he or she says afterward. Think of jokes and anecdotes as highlighter pens, pointing out the main ideas. Does the speaker use illustrations judiciously? One really superb, memorable illustration is better than three that don't stick with the audience and are only partially related to the main goal of the speech. A good close should tie up all of the points and give the audience new ideas for using the information they've been given. A poor closing will only summarize the points, or outright ignore them and go on to a topic that has nothing to do with what the speaker has been saying for the rest of the allotted time period.  Remember that the ending of a speech is one of the most important parts in the speech making process. It should regain the audience's attention and be powerful, thoughtful, deep, and concise. When ending a speech, the speaker must also exhibit the greatest level of confidence one can muster, since this technique will help the audience also gain confidence in the speaker's presentation.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Decide whether the speech resonates with the target audience. Evaluate the speech’s clarity. See if the speech is convincing and educational. See if the speech has personality. Evaluate the closing.

If you have the time and permission, you might be able to work on the side or “under the table.” While these jobs typically don't have the long-term commitment that comes from traditional employment (or the regular paycheck), that can still be a good way to earn some extra money. If you are too young or don't have the time to take on a regular job, work on the side can still be lucrative. People need help doing all sorts of things, so you don't necessarily need to have a lot of experience or talent to make money from odd jobs. Common tasks people are willing to hire teens for include:   Babysitting (It will help to pass a CPR class or other certification, or to know parents with kids) Dog walking Pet sitting Plant sitting (watering and caring for plants while their owners are away) Yardwork (mowing, raking, trimming hedges, clearing yards, shoveling snow, cleaning gutters, etc.) Picking up groceries or run other errands for the elderly Doing chores for others (cleaning house, doing dishes, clearing out an attic, etc.) Washing cars Helping people pack and/or move If you have a special ability or talent, you might be able to make money by using it. Performances, artwork, clothing and many other expressive outlets can be ways of bringing in some cash. For instance, you could make money by:  Busking (singing, playing an instrument, juggling, etc. on a street; make sure it is one where lots of people walk by, and where you have permission to perform) Singing at weddings Performing at parties (making balloon animals, doing magic tricks, etc.) Making T-Shirts Selling baked goods, candy, lemonade, etc. Woodworking (furniture, birdhouses, etc.) Selling crafts you make (art, knitted or sewn items, etc.) on sites such as Etsy, at craft fairs and farmers' markets, etc. If you have knowledge of a subject or ability that is in demand, you might be able to make money by using it to help others, or by teaching others.  If you are knowledgeable about technology, you could try helping others with computer problems for money. If you do well in school, you could earn money by tutoring students in subjects (math, science, foreign languages, history, writing, etc.) If you are knowledgeable in an area such as music or swimming, you could give lessons to others for money. If you can prove your knowledge or ability, you will have an easier time making money from it. For instance, if you want to tutor students, you should mention your high grades in the subject(s) you offer. Likewise, if want to teach music lessons, you should mention how many years you have studied, and/or your accomplishments in the area. You can set a price for your items that is based either on market demand, or what you think they are worth. If offering services, you will have to decide if you will choose a flat fee or request payment by the hour.  For instance, you might charge a flat fee of $100 to mow a neighbor's yard, or $25 per hour to do it; you can earn more charging by the hour in this case if it takes more than four hours to mow the lawn. You will also need to find people with tasks that need doing, or let them know about services you offer. For instance, you could have parents or adult friends spread the word, post an advertisement on a bulletin board or online, or go door-to-door in your neighborhood). You can also post a list of things you are offering to help with, such as babysitting, yardwork, or tutoring.
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Consider if you are able to work some odd jobs. Think about services you can offer for money. Use your talents. Sell your knowledge. Decide how much to charge for your items or services. Advertise.