04-20-2008, 02:00 AM
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXWhat is a speech anyway?
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ability to express one's thoughts and emotions;
Every speech is simply made up of an OPENING, or INTRODUCTION, 3 BODY paragraphs(or a main argument) and the CONCLUSION, or summary.
Introduction:
Successful speech OPENINGS meet 3 criteria. They:
- get the attention of the audience
- introduce your topic
- establish rapport
The 3 points above are what a good opening should accomplish. Here are a few techniques that could possibly help you create a good opening about what you are going to talk about for this contest:
- state the IMPORTANCE of your topic
- make a startling statement
- arouse curiosity
- ask a rhetorical question
Body:
Here are the three steps to organizing the BODY of your speech:
- LIST the key points you are trying to say
- ARRANGE them in order
- EXPAND on these ideas
LIST your key points, or arguments. Remember that your BODY will CONSIST of 3 different types of paragraphs.
ARRANGE them in order, from the weakest point first, to the strongest point last.
EXPAND upon those ideas. Elaborate on each idea in turn. Use examples or anecdotes involving people or events. If you're using numbers or statistics, put them in familiar terms. Avoid slang please.
Conclusion:
Successful speech CONCLUSIONS meet 3 criteria:
- achieve a sense of closure
- summarize your main points
- should have made an impact on who is reading your speech
These 3 points are what a good CONCLUSION should accomplish. Here are a few techniques to achieve a great ending.
- make a call for action
- ask a rhetorical question
- refer to the beginning of your speech
***** As stated in the first post, since you are not actually going to perform these speeches, you will be judged on how well your speech IS ON WRITING.
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