Putting it all together The structure of a speech

Outlines Three components Introduction Body Conclusion

I.Introduction A. Attention Getter B. Main ideas 1. Idea 1 2. Idea 2 3. Idea 3

II.Body A. Idea 1 1. Support 1 2. Support 2 3. Support 3 B. Idea 2 1. Support 1 2. Support 2 3. Support 3 C. Idea 3 1. Support 1 2. Support 2 3. Support 3

III.Conclusion A. Restatement of Main Ideas 1. Idea 1 2. Idea 2 3. Idea 3 B. Closing Statement

The Body of your Speech Logical order support Arrangement From simple to complex From cause to effect From problem to solution According to space According to time

Introduction: Divulge the purpose and reasons for your talk Gain audience goodwill Arouse audience interest Attention Getter Main Ideas

Attention Getter 1.Reference to the occasion and sponsor 2.Reference to the audience 3.Reference to the speaker 4.Reference to literature 5.Questions to the audience 6.Quotation and question 7.Anecdote 8.Quotation 9.Startling Statement 10.Statistics

Conclusion Should not drag on Should not contain new material Restatement of Main Ideas Closing Statement

Ideas to incorporate in your conclusion 1.A summary of key ideas 2.A prediction 3.A quotation, either emotional or factual 4.A quotation from literature 5.A quotation from an authority 6.An anecdote or question, or both

Transitions or Connecting Links Connect the introduction to the body and the body to the conclusion Show the relationship between ideas

Place: adjacent to, on the opposite side of, diagonally, across Time: after a few hours, meanwhile, in the meantime, afterward, immediately, earlier, next, then, later Purpose: for this reason, to this end, with this goal Concession: of course, to be sure, naturally Comparison and contrast: on the other hand, nevertheless, on the contrary, in contrast, in the same way, conversely, however, in like manner, similarly, whereas Summary of repetition: in other words, to review briefly, in short, on the whole, to sum up, as previously noted, here again, in summary, in brief, if I may repeat Explanation: for example, in particular, more specifically

Addition: furthermore, in the second place, besides, moreover, again, in addition, equally important, finally, also Cause or result: on that account, therefore, as a result, thereupon, for this reason, consequently, accordingly, under these conditions, hence Conditions: Although, because, even though, since, if, unless, under these conditions, nevertheless, otherwise, this being so

Transitions help “telegraph” to your audience that: 1.The introduction is over, and you are swinging into the body 2.The body is over, you are moving into the conclusion 3.The conclusion is almost over, and you are ready to answer questions or to sit down

The keys to a great speech are organization and practice!!!