Public Speaking Toolbelt
Argument Structure
Giving a Speech
100

This technique starts and ends a speech

What are Intros and Conclusions
100
This is the "what" of the argument, or the "A"

What is Argument?

100

This starts a speech

What is Intro?

200

This technique makes sure the listeners can hear you

What is Volume?

200

This is the "How" of the argument, or the "R"

What is Reasoning?

200

This ends a speech

What is Conclusion?

300

This technique makes sure all speakers can understand you

What is speed or rate?

300

This is the "Backup" of the argument, or the "E"

What is evidence?

300

This is when you are taking down the oppenent's point

What is Refuting

400

This technique makes sure listeners are paying attention

What is eye contact?

400

This is the name for the whole argument structure

What is AREI?

400

This is when you are talking about why your point is still good

What is Rebuilding

500

This technique makes sure you are talking clearly

What is articulation?

500

This is the most important part of the argument - the why or the "I"

What is Impact?

500

These are the names of the two sides

What are Government and Opposition