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Structure of Speech
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Overview Strong introduction Clear transitions
Strong introduction Clear transitions Ways to organize the body Effective conclusion
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Topic to Thesis
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Topic to Purpose to Thesis
Topic: Sickle Cell Disease General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about sickle cell disease
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Topic to Purpose to Thesis
Main Points What are the causes of sickle cell? What are the effects of sickle cell? What are the treatments for sickle cell? THESIS: Creating an inexpensive and original Halloween costume can be easily accomplished by purchasing the fabric and pattern, fitting and cutting the fabric, and assembling the costume
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Keep It Super Simple (KISS) Method
To help you to better _________________ (Speech topic), I will _________________ (Main Point #1), (Main Point #2), and (Main Point #3).
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Topic to Purpose to Thesis
Thesis Statement: Today, I will present the causes, the effects, and the treatments of sickle cell disease.
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The Introduction’s Job
Catch Audiences Attention Building Rapport Pointing Out Benefits to Audience Establishing your Qualifications Stating the Purpose or Thesis Answer to question: Ask a Question, Startling Statement, Narratives, Unexpected Behavior or Content, Humor Photo credit: BananaStock/PictureQuest
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Structure of the Introduction
Attention Getter Listener Relevance Link Speaker Credibility Thesis Preview
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Transitions Transition #1 is between the thesis preview and main point #1. Transition #2 connects main point #1 to main point #2. Transition #3 bridges main point #2 to main points #3.
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Transitions Transition #1 must preview main point #1.
Transition #2 must reference both main point #1 & main point #2. Transition #3 must reference both main point #2 & main points #3.
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Example: Transitions Transition #1: Did you know coconut oil can benefit your insides? Transition #2: Not only is coconut oil good for ones insides, but it’s also good for the outside of the body. Transition #3: Whether you use it in or outside the body, coconut oil also has benefits on the environment.
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The Transitions’ Job Bridge thesis preview to body
Bridges main points to each other
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Body 3 Main Points 2 Subpoints for Each Main Point
Consider the audience Culture may influence the organization Organizational strategies: Mind-mapping and story-telling
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Ways to Organize Body: Chronological
Begins at a particular point in time and continues either forward or backward History of person, product or process
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Ways to Organize Body: Causal
Cause and effect Could focus on cause and its short- term and long-term effects Could focus on multiple effects
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Ways to Organize Body: Problem-Solution
Harmful or difficult situation is presented Then plan(s) are offered to solve the problem
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Ways to Organize Body: Spatial
Content of a speech is organized according to relationships in physical space Geography, distances, directions, or physical surroundings
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Ways to Organize Body: Topical
Main point #1 Sub-point A Sub-point B Main point #2 Order of presentation in which the main topic is divided into a series of related subtopics Certain order is not as important
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The Conclusion’s Job Forewarn about the End Summary of Main Points Memorable Ending Photo credit: ©Jose Luis Pelaez Inc/Blend Images LLC
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Structure of the Conclusion
Thesis Review Clincher
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Structure of Speech
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