By selecting a timely topic, you may make a topic relevant. Another technique to make a topic relevant is to explain to the audience why they should be interested in the topic of your speech. Making a topic relevant to your audience enhances the probability that the information in your speech will be remembered. For example, if you are giving a speech on "Astronomy during Ancient Times," you would probably want to include some reference to astronomy's role in history. It is important for speakers to understand that not every topic can be made relevant to everyone present. If you choose a topic that is too general, it will not be interesting to anyone except you! Remember, your audience members have different interests and backgrounds so consider their points of view when choosing a topic for your speech. In addition to establishing relevance, there are other ways of making a speech interesting. For example, you could use storytelling to bring characters and situations to life, or show how one event led to another. Speaking off topic but including relevant anecdotes is also a good way of making your speech more entertaining. You could talk about a recent news story or issue that is relevant to the audience. Finally, don't forget to breathe! Including frequent pauses for breath will help you keep your listeners' attention while providing them with time to process what you are saying.