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Basic Speech Info
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Giving your speech
Don't forget
100
Your speech should be between how many minutes?
2 to 3 minutes
100
Your speech need not be learned all at once. Learn it in parts. Don't ______________ it. Remember, you want it to sound like conversation - not like a recitation. After you have practiced the speech in parts, put it all together and rehearse it just the way you will give it.
memorize
100
What is the beginning of your speech called?
introduction
100
Use good ______ contact looking at various people in the audience.
eye
100
Asking an interesting question during your speech will keep the attention of who?
the audience
200
What is eye contact?
Eye contact is when you look at the audience.
200
Explain or describe each part of your __________ clearly so that your audience can follow along easily and enjoy what you have to say
topic or speech
200
What is the main part of your speech called?
Body
200
Vary your voice tone and ______, (the loudness) for emphasis.
volume
200
What happens if your speech goes over or under the time limits?
Your speech will not qualify for a prize and you will not be able to be a classroom winner.
300
Explain why speaking in monotone is not a good idea.
Speaking in monotone will bore your audience, you should raise and lower your voice to bring excitement to your speech.
300
If you are giving your opinion about something, make sure you support your point of view with enough reasons and facts to convince your ____________.
audience
300
What is the first step you should do when you have to write a speech?
determine your topic
300
Have comfortable _______ (stand up straight) with feet fairly close together. Do not rock, weave, or twist.
posture
300
When you end your speech, always know exactly what your final two or three sentences are going to be word for word. Plan your ______________ so that you will finish forcefully and leave the listeners thinking about what you have said. This is the "final touch," the high point and your last chance to impress the ____________.
conclusion, audience
400
Being a better communicator is an essential as well as a reachable goal for every student. It is hoped that giving your ______________ will help you achieve that goal.
speech
400
Writing a speech is much the same as writing a paragraph or an essay. You must write in a clear, natural way so that your speech moves smoothly from one point to the next; however, remember a speech is written to be ________ rather than read. It must, therefore, sound good as well as look good on paper.
heard or spoken
400
You need to determine your purpose for writing a speech. What are 4 purposes for writing speech?
*to inform (explains, teaches, gives facts) *to inspire (stirs emotions, emotional impact) *to persuade (gain support, convince) *to entertain (humorous, makes you laugh)
400
Practice giving your speech so that you need only look at your ___________ now and then to make sure you are including the main points you wanted to cover. If you have access to a video or audio recorder, tape your speech and listen for spots where improvement can be made.
cards ( the cards your speech is written on)
400
End your speech by reminding your audience what the ___________ of your speech is. You might tell them why you feel your topic is important or why it may be important in the future.
purpose
500
Good ________________ skills are important in our day to day activities.
communication
500
It must be written using vivid, concrete words which create a clear, colorful ___________ for the audience. It must also be written with words that bounce and glide rather than plod along.
picture
500
What are 2 things your introduction should do?
1) Gain the attention of your audience. 2) Make it clear what your talk is going to be about.
500
Use _______ or hand movements when appropriate to add interest and emphasize your message.
gestures
500
The __________ is the longest part of your speech, and gives the important facts. It contains the heart of your information. Plan this part of your speech first.
body