Personal Purpose Speech Outline Flashcards

Vocabulary terms and definitions based on the Personal Purpose Speech assignment instructions and template components.

Required Outline Template

The exact format provided in Canvas that students must use without modification from start to finish.

Speech Duration Requirement

The length the speech must be, specifically between 4–5 minutes long.

Timing Penalty

A 1-point deduction applied for each minute the speech is over or under the time limit.

Total Main Points

The exact number of main points required for the first speech assignment, which is 3.

Main Point #1

The section of the speech that answers the question: Why did you choose to attend SMC/college?

Main Point #2

The section of the speech addressing what the student's major is and why they chose it (or what major they are interested in exploring).

Main Point #3

The part of the speech where the student discusses a problem they hope to solve in the world with their major or outside of it.

Recommended Sub-points

The instructor states that 2 strong sub-points per main point is perfectly fine for the student's outline.

Peer Interview Citations

A requirement to include 2 citations in the outline based on actual conversations with other humans.

Attention Getter

The opening element of the introduction designed to capture the audience's interest using facts, stories, or statistics.

Background & Audience Relevance

A part of the introduction that explains why the topic is important for the audience and helps them understand the journey.

Speaker’s Credibility

The introduction component where the speaker explains their personal connection to their decisions, choices, and experiences.

Thesis

A core statement in the introduction defining what the audience will learn about the speaker, their goals, and their future.

Preview of Main Points

An introductory segment that briefly lists the three main topics the speech will cover in order.

Transitions

Content used between the introduction, main points, and the conclusion to connect ideas naturally.

Review of Main Points

The first section of the conclusion where the speaker summarizes the journey, the major, and the problem discussed.

Memorable Closer

The final part of the speech conclusion designed to leave a lasting impression on the audience.

Submission Format

The final outline must be saved as a PDF and uploaded to the assignment page in Canvas.