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Exam Overview

• Importance of reading the assigned material for understanding and answering questions.

• Students are cautioned against writing during instructions for focus purposes.

Key Components of Speech Organization

• Three Ways to Organize a Speech:

  • Topic: Central theme of the speech.

  • General Purpose: The overall aim of the speech (inform, persuade, entertain, etc.).

  • Specific Purpose: Detailed objective of the speech.

Research and Information for Speeches

• Conducting Research:

  • Emphasizes the need for new and relevant information.

  • Use chronological structure and cause-effect relationships in delivery.

Persuasive Speech Elements

• Elements of Persuasion:

  • Must include logical reasoning, personal testimonies, statistics, and factual information.

  • Suggested to consult page 81 of the textbook for more insights on persuasive techniques.

Clarity in Speaking

• Speaking clearly and effectively is linked to successful communication.

  • Identifies skills required for effective public speaking.

Constructive Feedback

• Definition: Feedback aimed at improving performance.

• Strategies for reducing public speaking anxiety, emphasizing the importance of positive feedback.

Introduction toSpeeches

• Key Goals of an Introduction:

  • Grab attention and outline the speech's core focus.

• Introduction should address audience demographics like:

  • Age

  • Occupation

  • Religion

  • Ethnic and cultural background

  • Gender

  • Economic status

  • Educational background

  • Political affiliation

Speech Outlining

• Regardless of outline format, should contain:

  • Title

  • Purpose

  • Thesis Statement

  • Introduction

  • Body

  • Conclusion

  • Sources or references

Impromptu Speaking

• Definition: Speaking without prior planning or rehearsal.

• Recognized under specific scenarios, helpful for last-minute speaking engagements.

Audience Analysis

• Information gathering for speech preparation referenced as audience analysis.

• Importance of knowing the audience's background and preferences before speaking.

Exam Preparation

• Students reminded to complete portfolio work and review notes before the upcoming test.

• Acknowledgment of certain questions requiring careful reading and understanding of speech types.

• Overall tips include structural elements, understanding speech formats, and the types of speeches (persuasive, informative, etc.).