Speech Writing Process

Question 1

Looking into the profile of your target audience to tailor-fit your speech content and delivery to your audience

Answer 1

Audience analysis

Question 2

… of writing and delivering a speech: to inform, entertain or persuade

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Purpose

Question 3

Provides the audience with clear understanding of the concept/idea presented by the speaker

Answer 3

Informative speech

Question 4

Provides the audience with amusement

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Entertainment speech

Question 5

Provides the audience with well-argued ideas that can influence their own beliefs and decisions

Answer 5

Persuasive Speech

Question 6

The components of speech writing process

Answer 6

1. Audience analysis
2. Purpose
3. Topic
4. Narrowing down a topic
5. Data gathering
6. Writing pattern
7. Outline
8. Body of speech
9. Introduction
10. Conclusion
11. Editing/Revising
12. Rehearsing

Question 7

It’s your main point and can be determined once you have decided on your purpose. If you are free- choose one that really interest’s you, there are a variety of strategies used in selecting a topic.

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Topic

Question 8

Making your main idea more specific & focused. Same strategies can be used as when selecting a topic.

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Narrowing down a topic

Question 9

You collect ideas, information, sources, and references relevant or related to your specific topic. It can be done by: visiting the library, browsing the web, conducting an interview, etc. The gathered data will be useful in making your speech informative, entertaining or persuasive.

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Data gathering

Question 10

Structures that help organize ideas related to the topic.

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Writing pattern

Question 11

A hierarchical list that shows the relation between your ideas. It helps you see that all your ideas are in line with your topic. Once your outline is ready, two-thirds of your speech writing is finished.

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Outline

Question 12

It provides explanations, examples, and details that can help the speaker to deliver the purpose.

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Body of a speech

Question 13

It’s the foundation of a speech. Goal: Get the attention of the audience and to present the subject or topic of a speech. First few words should do so!

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Introduction

Question 14

Restates the main idea of your speech. It provides a summary, emphasizes the message, and calls for action. Goal: To leave the audience with a memorable statement.

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Conclusion

Question 15

Correcting errors in mechanics, such as grammar, punctuation, capitalization, unity, coherence, and others

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Editing/Revising

Question 16

The 6 power principles of speech editing: Edit for…

Answer 16

Focus
Clarity
Concision
Continuity
Variety
Impact and Beauty

Question 17

To identify what works and what does not work for you and your target audience. Strategies could be: Reading your speech aloud and recording it for your own analysis, get feedback on sour delivery

Answer 17

Rehearsing