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