Post on 16-Jan-2016
Public Speaking
Preparing a Speech
Jeremy Brunelle
Introduction
What is Speech?
• Speech is the vocalized form of human communication.
• The expression or the ability to express thoughts and feelings by articulate sounds.
• Choosing a topic
• The general purpose
• practicing
Choosing a Topic
“The Problem with speech isn’t so much knowing when to stop, as knowing when not to begin.”
• Mind Mapping:
• Brainstorming
General Purpose
• Entertain: Engage, interest, and amuse
• Inform: Instruct, explain, clarify, or demonstrate
• Persuade: Convince, motivate to action, inspire, or sell
• Specific Purpose: Reinforces a speaker’s more general speaking goal.
• Thesis Statement: Main idea of your speech
Practicing
Content of a speech: How does it sound?, Does each sentence flow logically?, check spelling…
Things to look into when Practicing:
• Volume
• Speed
• Time
Conclusion • Mind Mapping
• Brainstorming
• Entertain
• Inform
• Persuade
• Thesis Statement
• General Purpose:
• Practice, Practice, Practice:
• Volume
• Speed
• Time