Speech

Growing up, I always had a source of comfort in the form of an animal. Whether it was my black lab, Jewel, or my cat Callie, my silent companions always had a way of making me feel better. In this speech, I highlighted ways in which their silent comfort not only helped me, but shaped me into the person I am today.

This speech is mainly driven by pathos, as it describes events that happened in my life, and how my silent companions were able to help. I was very emotionally linked to this piece, and it shows through with my inflection and my descriptions. For people who have animal companions, it is a topic which can be easily related to situations that they may have experienced. It is effective in portraying my emotions toward my animals, and it is a good definition of who I am, because I would not be where I am without their silent comfort.