Outline
Most important part of a speech.
The introduction
How many times should important ideas be mentioned in a speech?
3 times
The most important aspect of speech delivery
Your Voice
Speech given by the author of the bill
authorship speech
speech given with little to no preparation after being given a prompt
Impromptu
First step in writing a speech
Defining a purpose
What is Inflection
The rise and fall of your voice when speaking
If you're uncomfortable making eye contact, look here instead.
Forehead
speech that is AGAINST the bill being passed
negation speech
Speech given while reading from a novel or poem
Prose or poetry
Number of main points and sub points audiences can usually follow effectively.
1 main point and 3 subpoints
list 3 signpost examples
“now we’ll move onto, on the other hand, in conclusion, etc”
Do this instead of using "uh" or "um".
Take a Pause
speech in support of the bill but not given by the author
sponsorship speech
What are two things that have no place in debate?
opinion and emotion
2 main purposes of most speeches.
Inform or persuade
What is pacing in speaking
How slowly or fast the person speaks
Good speakers will use this technique to ensure they are speaking at an acceptable volume
Speak to the back row of the audience
Type of questioning where each person is given 30 seconds of back and forth questioning with the speaker
Direct questioning
What is a type of speech in which you act out a section of script (play or movie) and portray all of the characters?
What is it called if you perform it with a partner?
1)Dramatic Interpretation.
2) Duo
Important element in the conclusion of persuasive speeches
Call to action
What is a focal point
Point that the speaker speaks to when portraying a specific character
What should hand gestures do?
What should hand gestures not do?
1) add to impact of the speech
2) distract (fidgeting)
law being proposed or legislation
bill
Name the events that we have covered this year
Speaking basics
Persuasive speaking techniques (commercials)
Impromptu Speaking
General Debate
Congress
Prose & Poetry