Impromptu Speech Flashcards
What is the structure of the impromptu speech
Introduction -thesis Point 1 -support -support Point 2 -support -support Conclusion
What is outlining?
Preparing a speech in a hierarchical structure
What is flowing?
Taking notes on a speech in an outline format. (other’s speeches)
What are the elements of an argument ( a point)?
Claim; Support; Warrant
What is a Claim?
An assertion that you want the audience to take as valid.
What is support?
The evidence and information used to support your claim.
What is warrant?
The link that ties your support to the claim. e.g. explain why the support is correct.
How do you come up with your main points?
- Decide on your position (pro or con)
- Ask why your thesis is true
- Your main points should be claims, not topics.
- Division: what are the key parts or topics?
- Short term/long term
- Past/future
- Increase/decrease
- Cause and effect
- …
Arrangement of main points: Explain Subordination
Does your discussion of the main points advance the thesis?
Arrangement of main points: Explain Coordination
Do the main points work well together?
Arrangement of main points: Explain discreteness
Are the main points different enough? Do they overlap?
Explain the arrangement and Venn diagram ‘look’
All points should be equally ‘big’ and should not overlap. If a point is too big, maybe split it up in two smaller pieces.
Explain Phrasing of main points.
We want the main points to be concise and memorable. Short sentences & vivid verbs
What is the role of support?
Evidence is there to validate the claim.
Good evidence should:
- Relate to the main point it is supporting.
- Be concrete (details, examples, …)
- Be plausible if hypothetical.
