1. Midterm Exam Results 2:00 Class 3:30 Class 5 As 8 Bs 2 Cs 2 Ds 3 Fs.

2. Mapping Out the Speech: Outlines
Chapter 11 Lecture/Recap

3. Blueprints of the Speech
Preparation Outline—map out material
Speaking Outline—map out delivery

4. When mapping out your speech….
State your specific purpose
Identify the central idea (include in your intro)
Label each part of your Intro, Body, and Conclusion
Use consistent pattern
State main points/sub-points as short phrases/keywords/incomplete sentences
Label your connectives (e.g. transitions)
Include a bibliography
List in the speech where you will cite sources

5. On your note cards… Use framework of fuller outline
Keywords and very short phrases
Direct quotes and stats
Make sure its legible
Can also include delivery cues

6. Speech workshop Begin to map out your speech.
Share with another classmate.
Share with Dr. Goldman

7. Choosing Appropriate Language
Chapter 12 Lecture/Recap

8. Be clear on the meaning Connotative vs. Denotative Accuracy
Synonyms—which is appropriate?

9. Be clear Avoid jargon, technical language, etc.
Use language familiar to your audience
Abstract vs. Concrete
Avoid redundancy and other clutter

10. Paint a Picture for the Audience
Use vivid language
Imagery(e.g. concrete words, similes, metaphors)
Rhythm (e.g. parallelism, repetition, alliteration, anthithesis)

11. Use Appropriate Language
Must consider…
The occasion
The audience
The topic
You, as a speaker

12. Be Audience Centered Use inclusive language
Avoid offensive, insensitive language
Examples of what NOT to use
The generic “he”
Stereotypes and Gender roles
Names that groups do NOT use to identify themselves

13. Speech Activity Practicing your language use
As you go through the activity, think about:
What descriptive language would be helpful?
How vivid language would be helpful?
If concrete words would be more helpful?
If you should use connotative meaning or denotative meaning?