Invitation to Public Speaking Chapter 4 – Developing Your Speech Topic and Purpose
Objectives Discuss how context influences your speaking goals Choosing your topic Articulating your purpose and stating your thesis
Context Influencing Your Goals What the difference between these types of speeches? Deciding to speak Being asked to speak Being required to speak
Choosing your Topic when Required to Speak Take into consideration: Preselected purpose Time limits Highly structured assignment Instructor as an audience Class members as an audience Match your interests, expertise to a speaking assignment
Articulating Your Purpose General Inform, persuade, entertain Specific General Purpose + Audience + Topic Thesis Statement