CHAPTER 3
Putting Your Speech Together
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Preparing the speech
Step:1 Body
Step:2 Conclusion
Step:3 Introduction
Prepare the body
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
List subtopics (a brainstorm)
Narrow the list of subtopics
Order the subtopics logically
Develop the subtopics
List subtopics
Example B: (Applying for a Job)
• Choose an appropriate wardrobe.
• Behave appropriately during the
personal interview.
• Write a resume.
• Find the desired position.
• Schedule appointments.
• Get a flexible work schedule.
• Learn new skills.
Narrow the list of subtopics
Example B: (Applying for a Job)
• Choose an appropriate wardrobe.
• Behave appropriately during the
personal interview.
• Write a resume.
• Find the desired position.
• Schedule appointments.
• Get a flexible work schedule.
• Learn new skills.
Order the subtopics logically
Example B: (Applying for a Job)
• Find the desired position.
• Write a resume.
• Schedule appointments.
• Behave appropriately during the
personal interview.
Develop the subtopics
• Factual information
• Logical proof
• Visual aids
Preparing the conclusion
Step:1 Body
Step:2 Conclusion
Step:3 Introduction
The conclusion includes
• A summary of the main points
Next slide
• Final remarks to end the speech
gracefully
Next next slide
A good summary
• Briefly reviews your purpose
• Repeats or restates the main ideas
Ex2: Well, I’ve given you some very important information today.
You now know:
‧How to prepare if a hurricane is coming
‧What safety measures to take during the storm
‧What to do after the hurricane is over
Memorable concluding remarks
• Are delivered after the summary of main
points
• Leave your audience thinking about what
you’ve said
Ex2:Martin Luther King
Preparing the introduction
Step:1 Body
Step:2 Conclusion
Step:3 Introduction
Introduction should have
• An attention-getting opener
(or hook) next slide
• A preview of the body
Ex: My purpose is to tell you what to do in the event of a hurricane.
I will cover three major areas:
A. First how to prepare for a hurricane
B. Second, what safety measures to take during a hurricane
C. Third, what to do after the storm is over.
(Opening, Hook)
Powerful ways to
begin your speech includes
• Telling a brief story
• Asking a question to arouse curiosity
• Shocking your audience with a startling
quote or fact
A good introduction
• Captures the listeners’ attention
immediately
• Makes them interested in the rest of
the speech
• Alerts them to what they can expect to
hear in the presentation
• Helps them to follow the information
easily
Outlines
• Easy for you to deliver your speech.
• Organized your speech.
• Remember all your information.
Outlines
• Example:
I. Post office
II. Grocery store
III. Gas station
IV. Bank
• Example:
I. Bank
II. Gas station
III. Post office
IV. Grocery store
Outlines
• To be more specific:
I. Bank
A. Cash check from Uncle Mario
B. Deposit paycheck in savings account
C. Pay fine for bouncing check
Outlines – Outlining your speech
• A good outline will
Each supporting point relates to the main point.
Each supporting point contains only one idea.
Supporting points are not repeated or restated.
Each supporting parallel point has an equal level of
importance.
Outlines
• I. Alcoholism is an international problem
A. Russia has high alcoholism rate
B. France has the highest alcoholism rate in Europe
C. Alcoholics have more car accidents than nondrinkers
D. Japan has a severe juvenile alcoholism problem
Which is not belong here?
Outlines
• I. Small cars are better than large cars
A. They are less expensive and easier to park
B. They get better gas mileage
• I. Small cars are better than large cars
A. They are less expensive
B. They are easier to park
C. They get better gas mileage
Outlines
• I. Students dislike the school cafeteria
A. There is very little to choose from
B. The food is too expensive
C. The menu is extremely limited
C. The eating utensils are always dirty
Outlines
• Sales in South America have fallen
drastically
A. Colombia
B. Lima
Peru
C. Ecuador
Lima is not a
country, but
Colombia and
Ecuador are.
Transitions
• To follow your plan for your speech
• Remind your audience where you’ve been
and say
• Signpost
• Something new or important
Transitions
• After the introduction
• Within the body
• Before the conclusion
Transition after the introduction
• Main part of the speech
• Transition signals the first section of the
body
Transitions within the body
• To review the information just presented
• To preview the next section
Using transitions
• Review previous statement; then
preview the next statement ( P. 54)
• Review previous statement; then ask a
rhetorical question ( P. 55)
Review previous statement;
then preview the next statement
• Example A
1. Analyze the Audience (review)
“I have talked about how to analyze the audience”
2. Choose a Topic (preview)
“Next, I will talk about how to choose a topic”
Review previous statement;
then ask a rhetorical question
• What does rhetorical question means?
Rhetorical question means to encourage
the listener to think about what the answer
to the question must be, and no formal
answer is expected.
Review previous statement;
then ask a rhetorical question
• Example A
1. Analyze the Audience (review)
“I have talked about how to analyze the audience”
2. Choose a Topic (question)
“Now, how do you choose a great topic ?”
Transition before the conclusion
• The speech is about to end
• Links the body and the conclusion
THE END
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