Speech 101
Kinda…
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Build confidence
Conquer fears
Learn a new skill – keep your brain sharp!
Prepare for the future
• Interviews, client relations, presentations, introductions,
education, training, parenting
ALL of these require public speaking
Why should I practice
public speaking?
Today
• Types of Speeches
• Steps to Create a Speech
Types of Speeches
Informative
Persuasive
Special Occasion
o Provides new information
o Increases audience’s understanding or awareness
o Informative speeches may be about
- People, Objects, Processes, Concepts, Events etc.
Examples
Medical advances in seizure treatment
Top 10 economy cars for 2013
o make mozzarella at home
Informative
o Speech which is intended to persuade, or influence
the beliefs, attitudes, values, actions etc. of others
o Persuasive speech represents at least two
perspectives on an issue
o Persuasive speech attempts to lead the audience to
the “right” choice – the speakers perspective
Examples
DON’T donate to the Red Cross
Take a daily multivitamin for your health
Why you should make mozzarella at home
Persuasive
o A speech which is prepared for a special
event/occasion
o May be informative, persuasive or both
o Underlying goal: to entertain, inspire, celebrate etc.
Examples
Wedding toast
Graduation speech
Grand Opening/Dedication Ceremony
Special Occasion
Review
3 Speech Types:
Informative
Persuasive
Special Occasion
Steps to Create a Speech
Steps to Create a Speech
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Select a Topic
Analyze the Audience
State the Purpose of the Speech
Create a Thesis Statement
Develop Main Points
Gather Supporting Materials
Organize Speech into its Main Parts
Outline the Speech
Gather Presentation Aids – props, slideshow etc.
Practice Giving the Speech
Consider your
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Interests
Passions
Experience
Hobbies
…but also the interests of your audience
Select a Topic
Analyze the Audience
Questions to consider
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How old?
Ratio of men to women?
Culture differences?
Political differences?
Religious differences?
And now a word about Political Correctness…
“Politically Correct” Defined:
Adjective
“Conforming to a belief that language and practices
which could offend political sensibilities should be
eliminated.”
"Politically Correct." Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 5 Feb. 2014.
<http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/politically correct>.
"People have lost their sense of humor… I don't
want to be politically correct. We're all spending
too much time and energy trying to be politically
correct about everything."
What I’m not saying
Anti-political correctness gone wrong…
a different approach.
“Transcend political correctness and strive for human righteousness.”
Anthony J. D'Angelo
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility
value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each
of you to the interests of the others.
- Philippians 2:3-4
So …
As you prepare your speech,
don’t be limited by ‘political
correctness’. Just strive to be
thoughtful, kind and courteous.
Review
• Pick a topic
• Something you will enjoy
• Something your audience will enjoy
• Analyze your audience
• Consider who you are speaking to
• Don’t be limited by “political correctness”
• Be kind and courteous