Preparing and Giving a Speech

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Preparing and Giving a Speech
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Preparing a Speech

• Define your purpose
• Persuade? Debate? Inform? Entertain?
• Engage your audience
• Address them at their level
• Build your message
• Choose evidence carefully to support your point
• Use resources/references

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Delivering a Good Speech

• Rehearse
• Know the material
• Look the part
• Polish your delivery
• Stand straight
• Look at audience
• Use media effectively
• Variety
• Finish gracefully
• Summarize key themes

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Improving Your Speaking Skills

• Evaluate your work
• Solve delivery problems
• Anticipate body needs- breathe, glass water,
  bathroom break before beginning
• Organize speech- use note cards
• Video or audio tape a rehearsal
• Seek a second chance