Principles of Speech Writing Flashcards
What principle?
- it is the central theme of a program, conference, or presentation.
Choosing the topic
What principle?
- is one of the major factors that determine the uniqueness of the Speech.
- Demographic profile
Analyzing the audience
What principle?
- seeking out all the available means for finding materials to support the speech.
Sourcing the information
The information for the speech must be ____ and _____.
Relevant and Timely
The information gathered ________________ of knowledge of both the Speaker and the Audience.
must be at the level
What’s the first step in outlining and organizing speech content?
Sort the information into categories
- an hierarchical list that shows the relationship of your ideas
- textual arrangements of all the various elements of a speech
(Introduction, Body, Conclusion)
OUTLINE
- Foundation of the speech
- The goal here is to get the attention of the audience and present the subject of your speech
INTRODUCTION
- Provides explanations, examples or any supporting details that can help you deliver your purpose and explain the main idea of your speech
BODY
- Restates the main idea of the speech
- Provides summary, emphasizes the message
- Aims to leave the audience with impactful statement
CONCLUSION
What type of outline?
Past to present
Chronological Outline
What type of outline?
Going from one place to another, from one direction to another.
Spatial / Geographical Outline
What type of outline?
- discussion of both cause and effect of an issue.
Cause and Effect Outline
What type of outline?
- explains a problem and suggests a possible solution.
Problem-Solution Outline
What type of outline?
- divides the topic into subtopics based on importance.
Topical Outline
