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Chapter 3

Preparing the Speech: A Process Outline

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Section 1
Components of a Speech
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Introduction

The introduction of your speech establishes your speech's purpose, previews your key points and tells your audience why they should listen.

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Body

The body of your speech is the point at which you go into full detail about each of your main points. The body is where you tell your story.

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Conclusion

The conclusion of your speech summarizes your purpose and main points while leaving a lasting impression with your audience.

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Transitions

Transitions allow your speech to flow smoothly from one section or point to another.

Section 2
Steps of Preparing a Speech
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Choosing a Topic

When choosing your speech topic, brainstorm to generate many ideas, and distill those ideas to find your singular topic.

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Analyzing the Who, Why, and Where

Knowing and understanding your audience is one of the most important parts of developing an effective speech.

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Topic Research: Gathering Materials and Evidence

In order to fully substantiate any claims you make in your speech, you must fully research those claims and provide supporting evidence.

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Developing Your Thesis

All speeches must have a point or a main argument – a thesis.

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Supporting Your Ideas

Use a variety of ways to support the ideas and claims that you make with your thesis statement to give your speech depth and dynamics.

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Organizing and Outlining the Speech

Arrange your speech – your thesis, additional points, and supporting evidence – in a way that will make sense to your audience.

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Wording the Speech

A good speech is not written in one sitting; write multiple drafts, then review and edit before settling on a final text.

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Preparing to Present

Practice makes perfect!

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Delivering the Speech

Details like how you dress, enunciate, and use body language can be just as important as what you say.

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